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... Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a ... Startup options to fix problems 285 Internet problems 287 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 287 Resolving a hardware conflict 288 A plan of action 288 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....289 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........290 Memory problems 292 Power and the batteries 293 ...
... Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a ... Startup options to fix problems 285 Internet problems 287 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 287 Resolving a hardware conflict 288 A plan of action 288 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....289 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........290 Memory problems 292 Power and the batteries 293 ...
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...-function drive problems...300 Sound system problems 301 PC Card problems 301 Printer problems 305 Modem problems 306 Develop good computing habits 306 If you need further assistance 307 Before you contact Toshiba 308 Contacting Toshiba 308 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba's worldwide offices 310 Appendix A: Hot Keys 312 Volume Mute 312 Instant password security 313 Power usage...
...-function drive problems...300 Sound system problems 301 PC Card problems 301 Printer problems 305 Modem problems 306 Develop good computing habits 306 If you need further assistance 307 Before you contact Toshiba 308 Contacting Toshiba 308 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba's worldwide offices 310 Appendix A: Hot Keys 312 Volume Mute 312 Instant password security 313 Power usage...
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... PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer's power usage, regardless of the source, and use the Toshiba Power Management Utility to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help. Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen Power Management NOTE Toshiba recommends that you to control your computer. To...
... PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer's power usage, regardless of the source, and use the Toshiba Power Management Utility to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help. Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen Power Management NOTE Toshiba recommends that you to control your computer. To...
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...an area where you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is on the power. Press and hold down the power button for at the On/off indicator. Try clicking your mouse on Problems when you received the message, and how the error can type text, and try typing ...notes describing what you were doing when you turn on the computer These problems may be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer to a live external power source. The computer starts but, when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you contact the software...
...an area where you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is on the power. Press and hold down the power button for at the On/off indicator. Try clicking your mouse on Problems when you received the message, and how the error can type text, and try typing ...notes describing what you were doing when you turn on the computer These problems may be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer to a live external power source. The computer starts but, when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you contact the software...
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...external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts, then use the arrow keys to the problem instead of time. However, data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If you have a hard disk problem, you when the battery is running low, see "Power and the batteries" on page 293. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message...select the boot-up device. 284 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer returns you are running on battery power, it will not solve a resource conflict.
...external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts, then use the arrow keys to the problem instead of time. However, data stored in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. If... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. If you have a hard disk problem, you when the battery is running low, see "Power and the batteries" on page 293. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message...select the boot-up device. 284 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer returns you are running on battery power, it will not solve a resource conflict.
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...Resolving a hardware conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Turn off the computer. If you turn on the computer. Power problems are firmly plugged ...into both the wall outlet and the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to charge properly. If the battery has completely discharged, it will not charge...
...Resolving a hardware conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Turn off the computer. If you turn on the computer. Power problems are firmly plugged ...into both the wall outlet and the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to charge properly. If the battery has completely discharged, it will not charge...
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...Some flickering is not set for the screen. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. 296 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the...
...Some flickering is not set for the screen. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. 296 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is a normal result of flickering, try... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the...
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This is operated on battery power, and you plug the computer into AC power again. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen until you may be dimmer when the computer is an ... usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. The screen may not be missing. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Make sure you want to access...
This is operated on battery power, and you plug the computer into AC power again. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen until you may be dimmer when the computer is an ... usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. The screen may not be missing. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as sector errors. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Make sure you want to access...
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...drive cannot read a diskette. If you are starting the computer from ejecting. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive does not have the files necessary to a power source and turned on page 100. Make sure the computer is connected to start the computer. Examine the...button, but the disc does not slide out. Remove and then reinsert the disc. Make sure the disc is probably causing the problem. For more information, see "Disk drive problems" on page 298). Make sure the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is dirty. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for ...
...drive cannot read a diskette. If you are starting the computer from ejecting. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive does not have the files necessary to a power source and turned on page 100. Make sure the computer is connected to start the computer. Examine the...button, but the disc does not slide out. Remove and then reinsert the disc. Make sure the disc is probably causing the problem. For more information, see "Disk drive problems" on page 298). Make sure the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is dirty. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for ...
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...see your work exactly as shown in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is on . Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on the screen differently from the way they print it is connected to check for more information. Contact the software manufacturer for ...on . Disable Stand By mode, turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. 305 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
...see your work exactly as shown in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is on . Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on the screen differently from the way they print it is connected to check for more information. Contact the software manufacturer for ...on . Disable Stand By mode, turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. 305 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware...
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...60 communications network connection 143 system resources 289 compact discs inserting 103 problem solving 301 removing 107 computer non-system disk or disk error message 285 not accessing disk drives 284 running on battery power 118 setting up 62 turning off 82 warning resume failure message ... environment 42 computing tips 86 Connecting external AV input devices 80 Connecting external display devices 71 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 143 conserving battery power 126 Contents CDs 106 DVDs 106 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new ...
...60 communications network connection 143 system resources 289 compact discs inserting 103 problem solving 301 removing 107 computer non-system disk or disk error message 285 not accessing disk drives 284 running on battery power 118 setting up 62 turning off 82 warning resume failure message ... environment 42 computing tips 86 Connecting external AV input devices 80 Connecting external display devices 71 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 143 conserving battery power 126 Contents CDs 106 DVDs 106 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new ...
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...Index L LCD power-saver 84 lighting 45 M main battery changing 128 removing 129 memory expansion slots 62 problem solving 292 removing expansion slot cover 63 memory module inserting 64 removing 66 microphone 151 built-in 151 Microsoft Support Online Web site 287 modem determining COM port 140 problem solving 306 resetting... Structure) 302 computer stops working 303 configuring 156 errors 304 hot swapping fails 304 inserting 154 modem default 140 not recognized 304 problem solving 301, 303, 304 removing 155, 157 setting up 156 port COM 140 Ethernet LAN 144 S-video In, connecting to 81
...Index L LCD power-saver 84 lighting 45 M main battery changing 128 removing 129 memory expansion slots 62 problem solving 292 removing expansion slot cover 63 memory module inserting 64 removing 66 microphone 151 built-in 151 Microsoft Support Online Web site 287 modem determining COM port 140 problem solving 306 resetting... Structure) 302 computer stops working 303 configuring 156 errors 304 hot swapping fails 304 inserting 154 modem default 140 not recognized 304 problem solving 301, 303, 304 removing 155, 157 setting up 156 port COM 140 Ethernet LAN 144 S-video In, connecting to 81
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... precautions 47, 54 other computer use 47 primary button 60 printer choosing a driver 69 local, connecting 67 problem solving 305 set up 69 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 293 accessing disk drives 284 battery charge does not last 294 battery not charging 293 cannot access DVD-ROM... properties 297 checking device properties 291 compact discs not running correctly 301 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 303 computer will not power up 283 contacting Toshiba 308 corrupted/damaged data files 299 Device Manager 290 disabling a device 290, 291 disk drive is slow 299 display is blank...
... precautions 47, 54 other computer use 47 primary button 60 printer choosing a driver 69 local, connecting 67 problem solving 305 set up 69 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 293 accessing disk drives 284 battery charge does not last 294 battery not charging 293 cannot access DVD-ROM... properties 297 checking device properties 291 compact discs not running correctly 301 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 303 computer will not power up 283 contacting Toshiba 308 corrupted/damaged data files 299 Device Manager 290 disabling a device 290, 291 disk drive is slow 299 display is blank...
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... 302 error occurs 304 hot swapping fails 304 not recognized 304 slots appear dead 303, 304 power and batteries 293 printer 305 program not responding 281 program not working properly 299 screen does not... an external monitor or projector 78 RJ-11 jack 142 Run dialog box 94 running the computer on battery power 118 S safety computer 135 disposing of batteries 134 icons 39 precautions 47 saving your work 95 screen blank... connection 143 setting up your computer 49 shutting down more quickly 109 sound problem solving 301 sounds recording 150 speakers using external 153 Stand By low battery 125
... 302 error occurs 304 hot swapping fails 304 not recognized 304 slots appear dead 303, 304 power and batteries 293 printer 305 program not responding 281 program not working properly 299 screen does not... an external monitor or projector 78 RJ-11 jack 142 Run dialog box 94 running the computer on battery power 118 S safety computer 135 disposing of batteries 134 icons 39 precautions 47 saving your work 95 screen blank... connection 143 setting up your computer 49 shutting down more quickly 109 sound problem solving 301 sounds recording 150 speakers using external 153 Stand By low battery 125
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...dialog box 94 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 92 starting up the computer from Stand By 116 from Turn off 110 Startup menu problem solving 285 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 253 supervisor password, set up 252 S-video In port S-video In 81 S-...System Setup 284 system tray 139 T taskbar 139 television connecting 72 Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba Assist 238 Toshiba Hardware Setup 245 Toshiba online resources 116 Toshiba utilities 232 traveling tips 135 turning off the computer 82 turning on the power 57 TV antenna port 80 U user password, disabling 255 using...
...dialog box 94 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 92 starting up the computer from Stand By 116 from Turn off 110 Startup menu problem solving 285 stored data protection 2 supervisor password, deleting 253 supervisor password, set up 252 S-video In port S-video In 81 S-...System Setup 284 system tray 139 T taskbar 139 television connecting 72 Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba Assist 238 Toshiba Hardware Setup 245 Toshiba online resources 116 Toshiba utilities 232 traveling tips 135 turning off the computer 82 turning on the power 57 TV antenna port 80 U user password, disabling 255 using...