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33 Contents Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive problems 159 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...160 Sound system problems 162 PC Card problems 162 Printer problems 166 Modem problems 167 Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171...
33 Contents Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive problems 159 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...160 Sound system problems 162 PC Card problems 162 Printer problems 166 Modem problems 167 Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171...
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...computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to continue ...booting. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you press...
...computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. Data stored in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to continue ...booting. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you press...
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... 53, and making sure it is not caused by Toshiba. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and... power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the ...
... 53, and making sure it is not caused by Toshiba. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and... power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the ...
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...and F1 simultaneously. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numeric keypad light. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging the batteries" on page 107. If you... type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and ...
...and F1 simultaneously. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numeric keypad light. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging the batteries" on page 107. If you... type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and ...
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... Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you want to increase the brightness of the screen. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. Screen will deteriorate. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. The drive's properties box ... in them. Make sure you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be able to check. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). 159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE Over...
... Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you want to increase the brightness of the screen. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. Screen will deteriorate. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. The drive's properties box ... in them. Make sure you are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be able to check. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). 159 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE Over...
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Index A AC power light 51 accessories memory 57 audio features 134 Auto-Run 93 avoiding injury 41 B backing up files 74 battery caring for 116 changing 114 charge not lasting 155 charging 69, 107, 108 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 114 light 51, 110 monitoring power ... CD creating 93 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs caring for 95 viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 92 CDs inserting 89 problem solving 161 channels DMA 150 charging main battery 107, 108 checking device properties 153 210
Index A AC power light 51 accessories memory 57 audio features 134 Auto-Run 93 avoiding injury 41 B backing up files 74 battery caring for 116 changing 114 charge not lasting 155 charging 69, 107, 108 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 114 light 51, 110 monitoring power ... CD creating 93 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs caring for 95 viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 92 CDs inserting 89 problem solving 161 channels DMA 150 charging main battery 107, 108 checking device properties 153 210
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...lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernate 98 powering down 96 Standby 99 communications network connection 127 system resources 150 compact discs inserting 89 problem solving 161 removing 94 computer cleaning 70 lock 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk error message 147 placement 42 precautions 45 ...message 146 work area 40 computing tips 73 connecting external speakers 136 mouse 62 power cable 51 USB mouse 62 connection set up 127 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 88 critical applications 2 D DC-...
...lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernate 98 powering down 96 Standby 99 communications network connection 127 system resources 150 compact discs inserting 89 problem solving 161 removing 94 computer cleaning 70 lock 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk error message 147 placement 42 precautions 45 ...message 146 work area 40 computing tips 73 connecting external speakers 136 mouse 62 power cable 51 USB mouse 62 connection set up 127 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 88 critical applications 2 D DC-...
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...settings 67 display panel closing 70 opening 53 Display settings hot key 133 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150 double-click 56 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 87 inserting discs 89 DVD-...ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 149 general hardware problem 149 non-system disk or disk error 147 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 158 program has performed an illegal operation 145 warning resume...
...settings 67 display panel closing 70 opening 53 Display settings hot key 133 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 118 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150 double-click 56 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject button 87 inserting discs 89 DVD-...ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 149 general hardware problem 149 non-system disk or disk error 147 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 158 program has performed an illegal operation 145 warning resume...
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...explorer 122 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 89 PC Cards 138 installing main battery 114 Internal/External mode 158 Internet bookmarked site not found 149 connecting to 130 features 131 overview 129 slow connection 148 surfing 131 uploading ... 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory...
...explorer 122 moving to desktop 121 recycle bin 122 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 89 PC Cards 138 installing main battery 114 Internal/External mode 158 Internet bookmarked site not found 149 connecting to 130 features 131 overview 129 slow connection 148 surfing 131 uploading ... 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card 142 memory...
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... 163 CIS (Card Information Structure) 162 computer stops working 164 errors 165 hot swapping fails 164 inserting 138 modem default 124 not recognized 165 problem solving 162, 163 removing 139 replacing 140 using 137 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 137 Plug and Play 151 port RGB 67... power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power down options Turn Off 97, 101, 103 Power Management powering down 96 power usage mode 112 powering off 96...
... 163 CIS (Card Information Structure) 162 computer stops working 164 errors 165 hot swapping fails 164 inserting 138 modem default 124 not recognized 165 problem solving 162, 163 removing 139 replacing 140 using 137 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 137 Plug and Play 151 port RGB 67... power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power down options Turn Off 97, 101, 103 Power Management powering down 96 power usage mode 112 powering off 96...
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...setting up a connection 127 shut down 69 SmartMedia Media Card Reader 141 sound .wav files 134 problem solving 162 speakers external 136 Stand by mode hot key 176 Standby 96, 99 low battery 112 restarting 104 using 103 start button 122 starting a program 79 Run dialog box 81 Windows... Explorer 80 Windows Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Standby 104 Startup menu problem solving 147 stored data protection 2 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Forum ...
...setting up a connection 127 shut down 69 SmartMedia Media Card Reader 141 sound .wav files 134 problem solving 162 speakers external 136 Stand by mode hot key 176 Standby 96, 99 low battery 112 restarting 104 using 103 start button 122 starting a program 79 Run dialog box 81 Windows... Explorer 80 Windows Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Standby 104 Startup menu problem solving 147 stored data protection 2 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Forum ...