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- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook
When you Power On your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and
configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error
message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the
operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When
your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your
notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through
a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until the operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is
performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed
without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening
screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
•
You turn on the power to your LIFEBOOK notebook.
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You restart your LIFEBOOK notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
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The software initiates a system restart; for example, when you install a new application.
D
O
NOT
CARRY
THE
NOTEBOOK
AROUND
WITH
POWER
ON
OR
SUBJECT
IT
TO
VIBRATION
OR
SHOCKS
;
DOING
SO
COULD
DAMAGE
THE
NOTEBOOK
.
N
EVER
TURN
OFF
YOUR
NOTEBOOK
DURING
THE
P
OWER
O
N
S
ELF
T
EST
(POST)
OR
IT
WILL
CAUSE
AN
ERROR
MESSAGE
TO
BE
DISPLAYED
WHEN
YOU
TURN
YOUR
NOTEBOOK
ON
THE
NEXT
TIME
.
