Problem
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
The system powers up, and
displays power on informa-
tion, but fails to load the
operating system.
Error message is displayed
on the screen during the
notebook (boot) sequence.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Your system display won't
turn on when the system is
turned on or has resumed.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your
notebook.
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Suspend/Resume
Enable the button by going to theControl Panel > Power Options
button is disabled.
Properties. Select "Choose what the power button does" option.
There may be applica-
Close all applications and try the button again.
tion software conflict.
The boot sequence set-
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
tings of the setup utility
Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup
are not compatible with
utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See
your configuration.
"BIOS Setup Utility" on page 39.
Your system is secured,
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and
requiring a password to
verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See
load the OS.
"BIOS Setup Utility" on page 39.
Power On Self Test
See the POST messages to determine the meaning and severity
(POST) has detected a
of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply sta-
problem.
tus indicators. See "Power On Self Test Messages" on page 84.
BIOS setup changes
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the
were not saved when
BIOS setup utility.
made and you exited
the setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold-
Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user
up battery has failed.
serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
You have installed the
Check the Status Indicator Panel (see page 20) for presence of
LIFEBOOK/Security
the Security icon. If it is visible, enter your password.
Application panel.
The notebook is set for
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key opens the Fujitsu
an external monitor
Display Manager, which allows you to change display devices.
only.
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