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... person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to state tariffs. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it is causing harm to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures...
... person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to send any changes necessary to state tariffs. Also, you disconnect the equipment until the problem is necessary. If trouble is experienced with the FCC if you believe it is causing harm to make any message unless such message clearly contains in their equipment, operations or procedures...
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Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long...
Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If you replace it. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the base of the computer. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be lost. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for a long...
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... of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging...
... of computer Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can damage the memory module. Static electricity can retrieve them later. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging...
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... memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
... memory module installed for the computer to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...
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... external display device to your computer if you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode...
... external display device to your computer if you are connecting. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you need a larger screen. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode...
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... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey...
... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist, click the Mouse icon. The Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option. 3 Click OK. To activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize, and then click the Hotkey Utility option. 159 Toshiba Utilities Mouse utility Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you use the Hotkey...
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... accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you experience any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." If there is a diskette in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you change the system in the drive, remove it is recommended that you experience any of time. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... key, type the password and press Enter. 187 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 are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
... key, type the password and press Enter. 187 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 are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor...
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... not work. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). It should be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
... not work. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you must use the adapter's management utility. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you are not True Color (24bit). It should be set to High Color (16-bit). ❖ If it is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the Display properties are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or...
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... keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 51 start 125 C CD creating 99 playing an audio...
... keys Fn-esse 148 audio .wav files 135 audio features 135 Auto-Run 99 B backing up files 81 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 108 charge not lasting 185 charging 46, 49 conserving power 112 disposal 121 low charge 111 monitoring power 48, 108 not charging 184 power usage hot key 114 power usage mode 220 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 51 start 125 C CD creating 99 playing an audio...
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... disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries...
... disabling a device 182 devices keyboard 74 mouse 74 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Disk Defragmenter 190 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 189 running slow 190 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 191 cannot read a diskette 191 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 188 external monitor not working 189 screen is blank 187 display device external 72 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting 74 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries...
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268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-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...
268 Index troubleshooting 192 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 192 E environment computer-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...
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...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
...removing 149 key assignment viewing existing 149 key assignments changing or removing existing 149 keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 225 not working 175 overlay keys 84 troubleshooting 186 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 74 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 74 M main battery removing 115 memory adding 52 problem solving 183 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 installation 53 removing 59 microphone 136 modem determining COM port 127 problem solving 198 resetting port to default settings 127 upgrading 127 monitor 72 connecting...
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... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
... mouse installing 74 serial 74 N network accessing 129 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 129 networking wireless 129 O opening the display panel 50 other documentation 37 overlay keys 84 P password deleting a supervisor 155 disabling a user 153 supervisor set up 154 passwords instant, using 152 PC Card checklist 194 CIS (Card Information Structure) 194 computer stops working 195 configuring 140 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 138, 140 modem default 127 not recognized 196 problem solving 193, 195 removing...
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... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...
... 126 television adjusting display 74 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 registering computer 45 worldwide offices 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls 168 Toshiba Hardware Setup 160 Toshiba online resources 102 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 145 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 202 DVD-ROM drive 192 external keyboard 186 keyboard 186 keypad overlay 186 turning on the computer 52 turning on the power 51 U user password, disabling 153 using a file extension 90 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 156 V video projector adjusting display 74...
Maintenance Manual
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... could come loose, creating a danger of messages are used in safety hazards. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of these messages will be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the computer may result in this manual. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
... could come loose, creating a danger of messages are used in safety hazards. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of these messages will be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the computer may result in this manual. If you replace the battery pack, RTC battery or backup battery, be italicized and identified as Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7...
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... instructed. The System board may be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 See Chapter 3 for information on how to the system board. If an error is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable...
... instructed. The System board may be faulty. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 2-17 See Chapter 3 for information on how to the system board. If an error is defective or malfunctioning, follow the troubleshooting procedures below as part of the maintenance test program. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4 and replace the CPU with a new one following checks: Check 1 Make sure the keyboard cable...
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... still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Insert the diagnostics bootable CD in Chapter 4. Also make sure that the fan is still an error, perform Check 2. Replace it firmly to the system board and return to any part of the maintenance test program. If the cooling module is disconnected, connect it with a new one following the steps described in the fan, remove it back...
... still not functioning properly, perform Check 3. Insert the diagnostics bootable CD in Chapter 4. Also make sure that the fan is still an error, perform Check 2. Replace it firmly to the system board and return to any part of the maintenance test program. If the cooling module is disconnected, connect it with a new one following the steps described in the fan, remove it back...
Maintenance Manual
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... test mode is adopted. 01xx CPU 01 CPU General Function Error The CPU General Function register is not supportable. this unit on the one that has been written in all device are set expected value. expected speed. 06 NPU General Function Error The NPU arithmetic unit is damaged. Replace the CPU. 21 MMX Test Error The CPU MMX register is damaged. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 3.11Error Codes...
... test mode is adopted. 01xx CPU 01 CPU General Function Error The CPU General Function register is not supportable. this unit on the one that has been written in all device are set expected value. expected speed. 06 NPU General Function Error The NPU arithmetic unit is damaged. Replace the CPU. 21 MMX Test Error The CPU MMX register is damaged. Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 63 3.11Error Codes...
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... one FRU. For removing the LCD Module: First, remove the display mask and FL inverter board, both of which are shown above the LCD module. For removing the System Board: First, remove the top cover with the display assembly. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-1 To replace the FRUs, first identify the suspect FRU for the system failure. Then, remove the HDD, selectable bay module, Bluetooth card, keyboard, and wireless LAN card, all the surrounding FRUs...
... one FRU. For removing the LCD Module: First, remove the display mask and FL inverter board, both of which are shown above the LCD module. For removing the System Board: First, remove the top cover with the display assembly. ? Satellite A100/A105 / TECRA A7 Maintenance Manual 4-1 To replace the FRUs, first identify the suspect FRU for the system failure. Then, remove the HDD, selectable bay module, Bluetooth card, keyboard, and wireless LAN card, all the surrounding FRUs...