Problem
ExpressCard Problems
An ExpressCard is inserted
but does not work or is lock-
ing up the system.
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Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The card is not properly
Remove and re-install the card. See "Using ExpressCards" on
installed.
page 59.
The card may have
Close the application and restart your notebook.
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
You don't have the
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
correct driver active.
The battery is installed
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi-
but is faulty.
tion of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 21. If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
The installed battery is
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
completely discharged
condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 21.
or there is no power
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
adapter installed.
The battery is low.
Check the battery indicator to ensure the presence and condition
of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 21. Use an
AC adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a
charged battery.
The power adapter (AC
Try a different Power adapter.
or auto/airline) is faulty.
The power adapter (AC
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See "Power
or auto/airline) is not
Sources" on page 35.
plugged in properly.
78 - Troubleshooting