Tablet User Manual

61 - Starting Your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC
When you power on your LIFEBOOK, 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 LIFEBOOK Tablet PC will emit an audio warning and/or
an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 99. 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 Tablet PC 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.
• You restart your LIFEBOOK notebook from [Settings]->[Power] menu.
• The software initiates a system restart; for example, when you install a new application.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS OR VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR
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ABLET PC.
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EVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE
DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFEBOOK TABLET PC ON THE NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 99.