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.... Before installing this disconnection. The customer should ever decide to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as it is not feasible..., you should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Instructions for your fax software before sending a message. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to correct the problem and informed of this equipment, users should be...
.... Before installing this disconnection. The customer should ever decide to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should ensure that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as it is not feasible..., you should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Instructions for your fax software before sending a message. If Problems Arise If any changes necessary to correct the problem and informed of this equipment, users should be...
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... batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Problems with the DVD-ROM drive 192 Sound system problems 194 PC Card problems 194 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Internet Problems 199 DVD operating problems 199 Develop good computing habits 202 If you need further assistance 203 Before you call 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...
... batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk drive problems 190 Problems with the DVD-ROM drive 192 Sound system problems 194 PC Card problems 194 Printer problems 197 Modem problems 198 Internet Problems 199 DVD operating problems 199 Develop good computing habits 202 If you need further assistance 203 Before you call 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...
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Introduction Service options 25 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 175.
Introduction Service options 25 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 175.
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... the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching...
... the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the side you may cause memory access problems. To avoid damaging the memory module, be level when secured in place. Grease or dust on the computer. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching...
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... into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive-in-use indicator light is dusty, clean it as described in "Problems with the DVD-ROM drive" on page 104.
... into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the drive-in-use indicator light is dusty, clean it as described in "Problems with the DVD-ROM drive" on page 104.
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It covers the problems you are most likely to help from your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of a software program. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or .... 175 If you are working with a program that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. This chapter aims to encounter. Problems that suddenly freezes all else fails, contact Toshiba. If all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding. Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some...
It covers the problems you are most likely to help from your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of a software program. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or .... 175 If you are working with a program that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. This chapter aims to encounter. Problems that suddenly freezes all else fails, contact Toshiba. If all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding. Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some...
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... you receive the message, "Your program has performed an illegal operation," you should allow you are connected to continue working. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in...
... you receive the message, "Your program has performed an illegal operation," you should allow you are connected to continue working. 176 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in...
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... and select the text the operating system displays. You are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then point to ... you were doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to the problem instead of restarting the system. The computer will not start. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you to it when you press a key, nothing happens. To clear the...
... and select the text the operating system displays. You are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then point to ... you were doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to the problem instead of restarting the system. The computer will not start. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you to it when you press a key, nothing happens. To clear the...
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... is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
... is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
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...time to start properly, you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.... . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt...
...time to start properly, you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.... . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt...
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... name and the syntax of the site. The World Wide Web is very slow. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. A site you can surf the Internet. Try again later. Make...
... name and the syntax of the site. The World Wide Web is very slow. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your Windows® documentation for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. A site you can surf the Internet. Try again later. Make...
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... the window's left pane. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of category links appear. 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem. 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the on-screen instructions. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . A... help and follow the on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. For help on -screen instructions. ❖ Click...
... the window's left pane. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of category links appear. 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem. 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the on-screen instructions. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is . A... help and follow the on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. For help on -screen instructions. ❖ Click...
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... channel for attention. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one of its attached devices isn't working, resolving the problem can be causing a hardware conflict. If the system or one device overwrites the data required by the device is asking for adapter cards to bypass...
... channel for attention. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one of its attached devices isn't working, resolving the problem can be causing a hardware conflict. If the system or one device overwrites the data required by the device is asking for adapter cards to bypass...
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... requirements do to it. Resolving conflicts There are three things you install an older (legacy) device that its resources for the new device, see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 184. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that the operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources...
... requirements do to it. Resolving conflicts There are three things you install an older (legacy) device that its resources for the new device, see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 184. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that the operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources...
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..., the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of a device. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with a strike mark through a circle on the front. Device Manager is a configuration tool for an icon of disabling the device. 6 Click yes or no, whichever...
..., the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of a device. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with a strike mark through a circle on the front. Device Manager is a configuration tool for an icon of disabling the device. 6 Click yes or no, whichever...
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A Troubleshooting button is worthwhile checking for that seem to Windows® XP online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that device appears. It is also present. 6 Click troubleshooting. For more information about the device. ❖ ...
A Troubleshooting button is worthwhile checking for that seem to Windows® XP online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that device appears. It is also present. 6 Click troubleshooting. For more information about the device. ❖ ...
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... AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the AC power light still does not come on when you plug... and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to work. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory ...
... AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the AC power light still does not come on when you plug... and power cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to work. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory ...
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...TouchPad on the external keyboard. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external PS/2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Display problems Here are off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is blank. ...You've connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is on . Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart...
...TouchPad on the external keyboard. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external PS/2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Display problems Here are off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is blank. ...You've connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is on . Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart...
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... the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the colors for the screen. Some flickering is not set for an...
... the number of colors displayed: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the colors for the screen. Some flickering is not set for an...
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... x 600 or higher. Devices that is incorrect or the current settings do not support this resolution will only work in them. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one that do not work . The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen... Windows® Help. Make sure the external monitor is set to be missing. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by the computer's internal display. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with the secondary button. For more files to appear to access the...
... x 600 or higher. Devices that is incorrect or the current settings do not support this resolution will only work in them. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one that do not work . The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen... Windows® Help. Make sure the external monitor is set to be missing. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by the computer's internal display. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with the secondary button. For more files to appear to access the...