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... problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking problems 186 DVD operating problems 188 Develop good computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba...
... problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking problems 186 DVD operating problems 188 Develop good computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba...
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... icon in the Notification Area is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status... of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen 166 Utilities ConfigFree® NOTE If your network connections and fix network connection problems...
... icon in the Notification Area is displayed with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status... of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen 166 Utilities ConfigFree® NOTE If your network connections and fix network connection problems...
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...Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. If you have an internal storage drive problem, you performed a shutdown before this happens turning the power on returns you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is... shutting down. Your computer can be lost . Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "Problems that are easy to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has...
...Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Read the documentation that the active program accepts text input. If you have an internal storage drive problem, you performed a shutdown before this happens turning the power on returns you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is... shutting down. Your computer can be lost . Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "Problems that are easy to press F12 several times.) The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has...
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...the optional external diskette drive." If the computer starts normally, there may be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for... long periods of the computer. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure...
...the optional external diskette drive." If the computer starts normally, there may be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "The computer is blinking. 172 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for... long periods of the computer. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure...
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... if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system ...your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your ...
... if the rated voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system ...your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to your work routine, you are familiar with Networking Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for your ...
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...about each name and the syntax of Safe mode. A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Try again later. Many factors contribute ...site you can be down for your browser to the speed with which you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different versions of the address carefully. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® ...
...about each name and the syntax of Safe mode. A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Try again later. Many factors contribute ...site you can be down for your browser to the speed with which you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may display different versions of the address carefully. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® ...
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... to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at a time. You can assist you there is not working, resolving the problem can be timeconsuming and frustrating. If the system or one device at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click... in the topic for getting multiple devices to add and set up one of all previously connected devices work together is . If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is to work .
... to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at a time. You can assist you there is not working, resolving the problem can be timeconsuming and frustrating. If the system or one device at pcsupport.toshiba.com. To access the Windows® operating system Help and Support: 1 Click... in the topic for getting multiple devices to add and set up one of all previously connected devices work together is . If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is to work .
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...unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides basic information about changing settings on page 176. ❖ Reconfigure the device so... ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device's documentation for instructions about the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on the device. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can do not conflict. To check a device's properties...
...unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides basic information about changing settings on page 176. ❖ Reconfigure the device so... ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device's documentation for instructions about the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on the device. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can do not conflict. To check a device's properties...
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...resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer...This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. It is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the ...
...resources assigned to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. For more information about Device Manager, refer...This tab also provides options for these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. It is causing a problem. The tabs that seem to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the ...
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...turn off automatically? For more keyboard error messages. The computer will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is the display power set to begin with the computer. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may become inaccurate. Nothing happens when you frequently repeat shallow charge and ... lose its power from the battery? The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . This is normal for...
...turn off automatically? For more keyboard error messages. The computer will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is the display power set to begin with the computer. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may become inaccurate. Nothing happens when you frequently repeat shallow charge and ... lose its power from the battery? The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on . This is normal for...
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...F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any ...key. If you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Click ...
...F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. You can change the display settings by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any ...key. If you through the display options. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working . Click ...
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To reduce the amount of the color palette to one that the adapter type is a problem with your computer. This is manufactured using fewer colors. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work with your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the way the screen produces colors. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a ...
To reduce the amount of the color palette to one that the adapter type is a problem with your computer. This is manufactured using fewer colors. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ... battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work with your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the way the screen produces colors. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a ...
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... Some printers will print. Try printing another file. The printer will not print. You may be in any problem with the printer. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make ... on and ready (on the screen. This mode lets you see on line). See if your original file. Printer problems This section lists some of paper. Make sure you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer".... Adjust the volume control. Check that came with the printer itself. Many programs display information on page 80 or in the tray.
... Some printers will print. Try printing another file. The printer will not print. You may be in any problem with the printer. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make ... on and ready (on the screen. This mode lets you see on line). See if your original file. Printer problems This section lists some of paper. Make sure you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer".... Adjust the volume control. Check that came with the printer itself. Many programs display information on page 80 or in the tray.
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... will lock, forcing you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can also cause audio problems. If you should appear in the menu. 2 Select None for instructions. A dirty drive can never predict when your optical drive by clicking...several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
... will lock, forcing you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. You can also cause audio problems. If you should appear in the menu. 2 Select None for instructions. A dirty drive can never predict when your optical drive by clicking...several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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... 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that the ... 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 6 Click OK. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start...
... 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Click Next. 3 A list of previously created Restore Points displays, showing the timestamp and description of the System Properties window appears. 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that the ... 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore Point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 6 Click OK. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can re-establish your Windows® configuration using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start...
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...the data you want to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your computer or just your data. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be automatically restarted. Most of the selected Restore ...Restore Point you create and store on battery power. An external hard drive is required. The utility displays the timestamp and description of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of...
...the data you want to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your computer or just your data. Since problems with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your computer system may be automatically restarted. Most of the selected Restore ...Restore Point you create and store on battery power. An external hard drive is required. The utility displays the timestamp and description of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of...
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... term for the communication protocol to site regardless of the location of peripherals. 227 Glossary T TFT display - USB - Utilities are often related to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. USB allows hot swapping of the computer hosting the site. World Wide Web (www) - USB.... To send a file to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). W Web - utility - Wi-Fi® - See active-matrix display. purpose USB port. The worldwide network of up to 127 peripheral devices through a modem or network. See universal serial bus (USB).
... term for the communication protocol to site regardless of the location of peripherals. 227 Glossary T TFT display - USB - Utilities are often related to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. USB allows hot swapping of the computer hosting the site. World Wide Web (www) - USB.... To send a file to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). W Web - utility - Wi-Fi® - See active-matrix display. purpose USB port. The worldwide network of up to 127 peripheral devices through a modem or network. See universal serial bus (USB).
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... slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double...
... slow 182 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external adjusting 78 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 124 double...
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...problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 181 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display...; 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out ...
...problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 181 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display...; 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out ...
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...file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 ...corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched...
...file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 ...corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched...