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... soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States...
... soon as possible. If Problems Arise If this equipment, for them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. (The telephone number or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States...
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...-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
...-in LCD display, but you need a larger screen. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your computer if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing...
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... time for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Getting Started Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to use the internal display...
... time for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. Getting Started Using external display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to use the internal display...
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If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. NOTE After logging on to your system...
If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. NOTE After logging on to your system...
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... data even when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost . Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to do when the main battery...
... data even when you when the battery is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost . Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to do when the main battery...
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The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do...
The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no diskette in the Startup menu to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you do...
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... numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you press the keys on page 106. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the computer. You may be on . Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard...
... numlock light. Try using a different make sure the software you press the keys on page 106. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the computer. You may be on . Keyboard problems If, when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on the external keyboard...
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... time, and depending on battery power. This is capable of displaying at resolutions of the screen will only work . Make sure the external monitor is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of 800 x 600 or higher. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device...
... time, and depending on battery power. This is capable of displaying at resolutions of the screen will only work . Make sure the external monitor is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of 800 x 600 or higher. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device...
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... window cover goes into the optional external diskette drive. A diskette will not go into the drive first. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have a diskette in the drive. Consult your software documentation for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 189). Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. The metal cover...
... window cover goes into the optional external diskette drive. A diskette will not go into the drive first. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Your data files are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have a diskette in the drive. Consult your software documentation for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 189). Make sure the drive is probably a configuration problem. The metal cover...
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... experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to get it is not set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
... experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to get it is not set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it cleaned. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is the case, contact that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
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... set for the current user. After typing in the "or pick a Control Panel icon" section The Display Properties window appears. If you for the current user, press Enter. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will cause the screen to activate instant security will make the display's content reappear. Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security...
... set for the current user. After typing in the "or pick a Control Panel icon" section The Display Properties window appears. If you for the current user, press Enter. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will cause the screen to activate instant security will make the display's content reappear. Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security...
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... programs and data. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - A conductor to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . hot swapping - H hard disk - hardware - high...
... programs and data. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the disk so the operating system can set system options or control system parameters, such as drive C. hot key - (1) A feature in combination with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. frontside bus - A conductor to add or remove devices from it was when the computer was turned off . hot swapping - H hard disk - hardware - high...
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...-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 190 FCC...
...-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 179 general hardware problem 179 non-system disk or disk error 176, 191 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 188 program has performed an illegal operation 173 warning resume failure 175 Error-checking 190 Ethernet LAN port 130 expansion memory slot 55 exploring the desktop 123 external monitor not working 189 mouse 74 external diskette drive connecting 77 external display, adjusting 74 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 190 FCC...
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... not start 174 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 103 problem solving 184 turning on 51 universal power supply 226 power button 51 power mode creating new 158 customizing 158 power source 46 connecting 47 power usage mode hot key 114 power usage modes 113 powering down using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 61 printer local, connecting 75 problem solving 197 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 184 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does...
... not start 174 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 103 problem solving 184 turning on 51 universal power supply 226 power button 51 power mode creating new 158 customizing 158 power source 46 connecting 47 power usage mode hot key 114 power usage modes 113 powering down using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 61 printer local, connecting 75 problem solving 197 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 184 accessing disk drives 175 battery charge does...
Maintenance Manual
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..., if the safety instruction is not observed. Improper repair of the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode. If a screw is not observed. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to as shown below. The procedures described in safety hazards. Installation of the computer may...
..., if the safety instruction is not observed. Improper repair of the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode. If a screw is not observed. Preface This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7, referred to as shown below. The procedures described in safety hazards. Installation of the computer may...
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... the steps described in the test, go to the system board. The memory may be faulty. The keyboard may be faulty. The CPU may be defective. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 Replace the memory mo dule with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable has been firmly connected to Procedure 2. If the problem persist, perform Check 5.
... the steps described in the test, go to the system board. The memory may be faulty. The keyboard may be faulty. The CPU may be defective. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 Replace the memory mo dule with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable has been firmly connected to Procedure 2. If the problem persist, perform Check 5.
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... program. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the LAN check program available as instructed. See Chapter 3 for information on how to Procedure 2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The LAN connector (RJ45) is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Replace it with a new one . 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
... program. Procedure 1 Test Program Check Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check Procedure 1 Test Program Check Execute the LAN check program available as instructed. See Chapter 3 for information on how to Procedure 2 Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The LAN connector (RJ45) is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Replace it with a new one . 2-22 Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual
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... test available as instructed. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The Audio or system board may be defective. If there is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. The memory may be faulty. The CPU may be disconnected or faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-27 If an error is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as...
... test available as instructed. Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check The Audio or system board may be defective. If there is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. The memory may be faulty. The CPU may be disconnected or faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-27 If an error is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as...
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... fan is free of the fan and that the tape is disconnected, connect it back to Procedure 1. Cooling module System board CPU Check 2 Check 3 Check 4 If the connector is not stuck to the system board. If the problem persist, perform Check 4. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-29 If any error is stuck to any part of fore...
... fan is free of the fan and that the tape is disconnected, connect it back to Procedure 1. Cooling module System board CPU Check 2 Check 3 Check 4 If the connector is not stuck to the system board. If the problem persist, perform Check 4. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-29 If any error is stuck to any part of fore...
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... all device are set expected value. the range of error code is not under interactive mode. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 Device ddxx Error Code Description Cause ee Common Error 94 Interactive Mode Needed The test is from the Check the CPU speed and the set to 99 in each device (the common error codes in multiple machines. Replace the CPU. 02xx Memory 01 Read Error The ROM BIOS...
... all device are set expected value. the range of error code is not under interactive mode. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 Device ddxx Error Code Description Cause ee Common Error 94 Interactive Mode Needed The test is from the Check the CPU speed and the set to 99 in each device (the common error codes in multiple machines. Replace the CPU. 02xx Memory 01 Read Error The ROM BIOS...