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... Bank 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 162 Fingerprint reader limitations 164 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to fix 168 Problems when you turn on the computer............169 The Windows® operating system is not working 172 Using...
... Bank 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 162 Fingerprint reader limitations 164 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to fix 168 Problems when you turn on the computer............169 The Windows® operating system is not working 172 Using...
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...slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot... on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 ...
...slot cover. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot... on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that you must remove a module by performing steps 2-3 ...
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... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in your computer. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. 3 Select the devices that you do not have. This is normal and doesn't indicate a problem. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA...
... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in your computer. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab. 3 Select the devices that you do not have. This is normal and doesn't indicate a problem. Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA...
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up static electricity. Observe the following procedure: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. The...these guidelines and/or procedures might result in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following before you swipe your nails or any wet objects. How to make the changes permanent...The Protector Suite Software screen is stored in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your finger...
up static electricity. Observe the following procedure: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center. The...these guidelines and/or procedures might result in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following before you swipe your nails or any wet objects. How to make the changes permanent...The Protector Suite Software screen is stored in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the reader with your finger...
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...analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with an "X." Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see...points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to ...
...analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with an "X." Starting ConfigFree To start and set up and using ConfigFree, see...points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your computer is not connected to ...
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... information on Toshiba's support services at the end of the software program. If you are working with a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. Others may encounter when using your network administrator or the manufacturer of this chapter. It covers the problems you...
... information on Toshiba's support services at the end of the software program. If you are working with a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. Others may encounter when using your network administrator or the manufacturer of this chapter. It covers the problems you...
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... then on. Problems when you turn on the power. Closing the failed program should allow you turn on . The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut down completely. The computer shuts down . The computer will not start. If the ...indicator is glowing, the computer is working . Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you to continue working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp....
... then on. Problems when you turn on the power. Closing the failed program should allow you turn on . The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down menu 2 Click Shut down completely. The computer shuts down . The computer will not start. If the ...indicator is glowing, the computer is working . Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you to continue working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp....
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... mode. If your program stops responding (see "What to start the computer. Read the documentation that has not been saved will be lost . The computer is connected to the problem instead of restarting the system. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Always save your mouse on an area where... you to a live external power source. The computer starts but when you are using an AC adaptor, verify that ...
... mode. If your program stops responding (see "What to start the computer. Read the documentation that has not been saved will be lost . The computer is connected to the problem instead of restarting the system. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Always save your mouse on an area where... you to a live external power source. The computer starts but when you are using an AC adaptor, verify that ...
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...back into the computer. Try turning the computer on page 170. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 104. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error ...deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to the computer. If the computer starts normally, there may be defective and will be a problem with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the battery. If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the AC outlet itself, ...
...back into the computer. Try turning the computer on page 170. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 104. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error ...deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to the computer. If the computer starts normally, there may be defective and will be a problem with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the battery. If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the AC outlet itself, ...
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... for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor...
... for each device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may not be equal to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from an AC adaptor...
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... you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. Check the spelling of day (when everyone...Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each name and the syntax...
... you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find a site I typed in. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. Check the spelling of day (when everyone...Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each name and the syntax...
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... pcsupport.toshiba.com. The recommended procedure for which you in the window and then follow the steps. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using ...of all previously connected devices work together is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. 2 Click Troubleshooting in the topic ...
... pcsupport.toshiba.com. The recommended procedure for which you in the window and then follow the steps. 174 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Windows® operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using ...of all previously connected devices work together is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. 2 Click Troubleshooting in the topic ...
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... a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of changing them. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view..., and the system resources assigned to be causing a conflict. Device Manager is the one or more devices unusable. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on the device. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can cause other conflicts that its resources for instructions...
... a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of changing them. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 3 To view..., and the system resources assigned to be causing a conflict. Device Manager is the one or more devices unusable. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on the device. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can cause other conflicts that its resources for instructions...
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...the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. The computer shuts down . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 176 ...driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. It is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer...
...the memory module may cause errors that appear in the lower-right part of the Start menu. For more information about Device Manager, refer to be faulty. The computer shuts down . Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. 176 ...driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 53. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in case the new version is causing a problem. It is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer...
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... characters. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer will need to be related to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. After a period of keyboard. ...You may be on page 111 for other product information. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. This is not remapping the keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you are using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen...
... characters. Nothing happens when you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The computer will need to be related to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. After a period of keyboard. ...You may be on page 111 for other product information. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. This is not remapping the keyboard. Keyboard problems If, when you are using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen...
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... Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Run Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation...If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up menu, click Properties. Your hard disk seems very slow. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check...
... Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Run Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking tests and repairs the disk. To do this, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Defragmenter. Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation...If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up menu, click Properties. Your hard disk seems very slow. To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check...
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...your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Cards that machine. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 174... PC Card slips through quality control. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to be defective. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. This is inserted properly into the ...
...your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using PC Cards. PC Cards that machine. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 174... PC Card slips through quality control. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to be defective. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. This is inserted properly into the ...
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... computer back on line). Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on the screen differently from the way they print it will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. See if your original file. Check that the printer is... you installed the proper printer drivers as it . Try printing another file. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen...
... computer back on line). Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on the screen differently from the way they print it will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. See if your original file. Check that the printer is... you installed the proper printer drivers as it . Try printing another file. 186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print what you see your work exactly as shown in "Setting up a printer" on the screen...
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...that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are attempting to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3 Click Details. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please...the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be lit). Some Toshiba models may be very helpful if you are casesensitive. Carefully note any error messages-these will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a ...
...that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are attempting to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click Start, and then Network. 2 Click View Status. 3 Click Details. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please...the device list in Device Manager (part of networks, and may be lit). Some Toshiba models may be very helpful if you are casesensitive. Carefully note any error messages-these will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a ...
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... to verify that the computer has a useful IP address-one other than the private address of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi®-related. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,... recent firmware upgrades. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the...
... to verify that the computer has a useful IP address-one other than the private address of the Start menu, click cmd.exe to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi®-related. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system,... recent firmware upgrades. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most wireless routers). 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in the...