Fujitsu Siemens Computers C Series - Manual (Page 17)

C Serie
A26391-K110-Z100-1-7619 9
Troubleshooting and tips
This chapter describes problems that may occur when working with your notebook. Information on
BIOS error messages are contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. If you fail to correct the problem,
proceed as described in the section
Contact with Hotline/Help Desk .
The notebook does not start after switch on
If the notebook does not start after switch on, this may be due to one of the following:
The battery is not installed correctly.
Ê Switch off the notebook.
Ê Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.
Ê Switch the notebook on.
The battery is dead
Ê Charge the battery.
or
Ê Install a charged battery.
or
Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
The power adapter is not connected correctly.
Ê Switch off the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains
outlet. The indicator on the power adapter should illuminate.
Ê Switch the notebook on.
The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive.
Ê Check whether this floppy disk is a system disk. Remove the floppy disk.
Operating system files may be damaged or missing.
Ê Boot the notebook with a system floppy disk, via the floppy disk drive.
The safety function indicator lights up.
Ê Enter your password.
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If you have forgotten your password, please contact our Hotline/Help Desk. No guarantee
claim can be made for this service.