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... Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive problems 159 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...160 Sound system problems 162 PC Card problems 162 Printer problems 166 Modem problems 167 Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba...
... Power and the batteries 154 Keyboard problems 156 Display problems 156 Disk drive problems 159 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...160 Sound system problems 162 PC Card problems 162 Printer problems 166 Modem problems 167 Develop good computing habits 168 If you need further assistance 169 Before you call 169 Contacting Toshiba 170 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 171 Toshiba...
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...outlet for a few seconds. Make sure you turn on the power. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 149. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you are probably... outlet is working by plugging in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you to continue booting. You ...
...outlet for a few seconds. Make sure you turn on the power. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 149. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you are probably... outlet is working by plugging in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you to continue booting. You ...
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... are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules approved by the memory module. If removing...
... are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules approved by the memory module. If removing...
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...you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging the batteries" on page 107. If no password is blank. Display problems Here are using is on . Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. You may have ...control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to any key to continue working. You have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter....
...you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power, see "Charging the batteries" on page 107. If no password is blank. Display problems Here are using is on . Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. You may have ...control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to any key to continue working. You have registered a password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter....
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... a hardware conflict If 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 contrast and... the colors for the screen. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the number of this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution.
... a hardware conflict If 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 contrast and... the colors for the screen. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). You can change the number of this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to choose the screen resolution.
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Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to be able to have garbage in them. Screen will deteriorate. Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and NT file system (NTFS) on battery power and you are having trouble accessing a disk, ...usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. This is operated on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, ...
Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to be able to have garbage in them. Screen will deteriorate. Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and NT file system (NTFS) on battery power and you are having trouble accessing a disk, ...usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. This is operated on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, ...
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Make sure it is dirty. The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject button. This button is in its reliability. You .... Green-colored CDROMs are the most reliable, followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the spindle. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual...damage it locks on . If necessary, wipe it has shut completely. If the problem is with a clean cloth dipped in the tray. Silver-colored CD-ROMs are the least reliable.
Make sure it is dirty. The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject button. This button is in its reliability. You .... Green-colored CDROMs are the most reliable, followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the spindle. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual...damage it locks on . If necessary, wipe it has shut completely. If the problem is with a clean cloth dipped in the tray. Silver-colored CD-ROMs are the least reliable.
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...problem may also be caused by " on Hibernation and Standby modes, see "Using Stand by a conflict with any additional memory in your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller. 1 Make sure the computer is secure. A PC Card error occurs. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with the power... turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in Hibernation or Standby mode. Refer to an external device, check that the ...
...problem may also be caused by " on Hibernation and Standby modes, see "Using Stand by a conflict with any additional memory in your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller. 1 Make sure the computer is secure. A PC Card error occurs. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with the power... turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in Hibernation or Standby mode. Refer to an external device, check that the ...
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...installed the proper printer drivers, as it . Turn the printer back on line). If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on , make sure it is connected to check for more information. Disable Standby... your program has a print preview mode. See if your work exactly as shown in the tray. 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. You may be in your original...
...installed the proper printer drivers, as it . Turn the printer back on line). If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on , make sure it is connected to check for more information. Disable Standby... your program has a print preview mode. See if your work exactly as shown in the tray. 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. You may be in your original...
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... up files 74 battery caring for 116 changing 114 charge not lasting 155 charging 69, 107, 108 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 114 light 51, 110 monitoring power 110 not charging 155 power usage mode 175 removing 114 button start 122 buttons CD Player 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject... 87 C Card and Socket Services 138 CD creating 93 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs caring for 95 viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 92 CDs inserting 89 problem...
... up files 74 battery caring for 116 changing 114 charge not lasting 155 charging 69, 107, 108 conserving power 111 disposal 118 installing 114 light 51, 110 monitoring power 110 not charging 155 power usage mode 175 removing 114 button start 122 buttons CD Player 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive eject... 87 C Card and Socket Services 138 CD creating 93 playing using Auto-Run 93 CD and DVDs caring for 95 viewing contents 94 CD Player control panel 92 CDs inserting 89 problem...
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... 95 computer 70 click 56 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernate 98 powering down 96 Standby 99 communications network connection 127 system resources 150 compact discs inserting 89 problem solving 161 removing 94 computer cleaning 70 lock 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk ...error message 147 placement 42 precautions 45 protection 40 running on battery power 105 setting up 47, 58 turning off 97, 101,...
... 95 computer 70 click 56 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernate 98 powering down 96 Standby 99 communications network connection 127 system resources 150 compact discs inserting 89 problem solving 161 removing 94 computer cleaning 70 lock 71 moving 71 non-system disk or disk ...error message 147 placement 42 precautions 45 protection 40 running on battery power 105 setting up 47, 58 turning off 97, 101,...
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213 display modes 178 display settings 133 power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 wireless mode 179 hot keys instant password 173 keyboard functions 179 sound 175 hot swapping 138 precautions 140 I i...., 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
213 display modes 178 display settings 133 power usage mode 175 Stand by mode 176 wireless mode 179 hot keys instant password 173 keyboard functions 179 sound 175 hot swapping 138 precautions 140 I i...., 156 numeric keypad overlay 77 overlay keys 77 unexpected characters 156 Windows special keys 76 keyboard, external 62 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 62 L LCD power-saver 70 lights AC power 51 battery 51, 110 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 114 removing 114 Media Card Reader 141 inserting a card 141 removing a card...
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... and Play 151 port RGB 67 power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power down options Turn Off 97, 101, 103 Power Management powering down 96 power usage mode 112 powering off 96 precautions 45, 52 primary... button 56 printer Add Printer Wizard 64 problem solving 166 printing a file 84...
... and Play 151 port RGB 67 power cable 51 cable connectors 180 computer will not start 146 monitoring 110 problem solving 154 taking care of your battery 116 power down options Turn Off 97, 101, 103 Power Management powering down 96 power usage mode 112 powering off 96 precautions 45, 52 primary... button 56 printer Add Printer Wizard 64 problem solving 166 printing a file 84...
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... Hibernate 102 restarting from Standby 104 restarting from Turn Off 100 RJ-11 jack 126 Run dialog box 81 running the computer on battery power 105 S safety computer 119 disposing of batteries 118 icons 37 saving your work 82 ScanDisk 159 screen blank 156 doesn't look normal/flickers...81 Windows Explorer 80 Windows Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Standby 104 Startup menu problem solving 147 stored data protection 2 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Forum 170 Internet Web sites 171 online services 170 traveling tips 119 Turn Off restarting from 100...
... Hibernate 102 restarting from Standby 104 restarting from Turn Off 100 RJ-11 jack 126 Run dialog box 81 running the computer on battery power 105 S safety computer 119 disposing of batteries 118 icons 37 saving your work 82 ScanDisk 159 screen blank 156 doesn't look normal/flickers...81 Windows Explorer 80 Windows Start menu 79 starting up the computer from Standby 104 Startup menu problem solving 147 stored data protection 2 system tray 123 T taskbar 123 television adjusting display 68 Toshiba Forum 170 Internet Web sites 171 online services 170 traveling tips 119 Turn Off restarting from 100...