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... Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web...
... Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 Printer problems 178 Modem problems 179 Develop good computing habits 179 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web...
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...the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold down the... conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the power. When this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If this happens, turning ...
...the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for a few seconds. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold down the... conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the power. When this does not resolve then problem, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If this happens, turning ...
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...is not caused by Toshiba. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to be faulty. Power problems are interrelated. If removing... the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to work. TECHICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the error again. NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules...
...is not caused by Toshiba. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the computer to be faulty. Power problems are interrelated. If removing... the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may cause errors that seem to work. TECHICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the error again. NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules...
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... battery light is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are some typical problems and how to charge properly. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may not be too hot or too cold to... solve them: The AC power light does not come on the computer. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. 167 If ...
... battery light is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are some typical problems and how to charge properly. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may not be too hot or too cold to... solve them: The AC power light does not come on the computer. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. 167 If ...
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Is your computer. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with ? 168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. A keypad overlay may be ... PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to begin with your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Keyboard problems If, when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully...
Is your computer. If you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with ? 168 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using the hard disk more keyboard error messages. A keypad overlay may be ... PC Card or memory module, that the program does not assign different meanings to begin with your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. Keyboard problems If, when you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Was the battery fully...
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...setting. 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 effect. The screen does not look right. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. If you to choose ... the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the colors for...
...setting. 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 effect. The screen does not look right. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. If you to choose ... the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. The screen reactivates and allows you to choose the colors for...
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... This is an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may cause one or more files to appear to check. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to increase the brightness of the TFT.... NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the...
... This is an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power and you may cause one or more files to appear to check. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to increase the brightness of the TFT.... NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Typical disk problems are: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the...
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...closed properly. Pencil lead can interfere with the laser beam. The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject button. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to a power source and turned on the computer, use a pencil to operate. Make sure the computer is ... making sure it locks on the right side of the computer. You press the disc eject button, but others do not. If the problem is connected to press the manual eject button. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it is lying ...
...closed properly. Pencil lead can interfere with the laser beam. The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to press the manual eject button. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to a power source and turned on the computer, use a pencil to operate. Make sure the computer is ... making sure it locks on the right side of the computer. You press the disc eject button, but others do not. If the problem is connected to press the manual eject button. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it is lying ...
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...connection is not in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in your system. Never swap modules when the computer is attached to an ... page 103 and "Using Standby Mode" on page 107 The system does not recognize your PC Card. Refer to make sure it can correct many problems. For more information, see "Inserting a PC Card" on page 107. 2 Turn off . 177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Stop xxxx, ...
...connection is not in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with the power turned off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 4 Keep the computer plugged in your system. Never swap modules when the computer is attached to an ... page 103 and "Using Standby Mode" on page 107 The system does not recognize your PC Card. Refer to make sure it can correct many problems. For more information, see "Inserting a PC Card" on page 107. 2 Turn off . 177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Stop xxxx, ...
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...your work exactly as shown in "Setting up your program has a print preview mode. Check that the printer is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Some printers will not print. Make sure you could create and attempt to check for more...self-test to print a short test file using Notepad. You may be in the tray. Turn the printer back on . If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it is on , make sure it . If...
...your work exactly as shown in "Setting up your program has a print preview mode. Check that the printer is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on the screen. Some printers will not print. Make sure you could create and attempt to check for more...self-test to print a short test file using Notepad. You may be in the tray. Turn the printer back on . If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it is on , make sure it . If...
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... avoiding injury 41 B battery caring for 125 changing 122 charge not lasting 167 charging 73, 113, 114 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122 light 52 not charging 167 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 188 removing 122 Bridge Media slot 150 button start 131 buttons CD Player 96 DVD-ROM... CD creating 97 playing using Auto-Run 97 CD and DVDs caring for 99 viewing contents 98 CD Player control panel 96 CDs inserting 93 problem solving 173 channels DMA 163 IRQ 162 charging main battery 113, 114 checking device properties 165 cleaning 224
... avoiding injury 41 B battery caring for 125 changing 122 charge not lasting 167 charging 73, 113, 114 conserving power 119 disposal 127 installing 122 light 52 not charging 167 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 188 removing 122 Bridge Media slot 150 button start 131 buttons CD Player 96 DVD-ROM... CD creating 97 playing using Auto-Run 97 CD and DVDs caring for 99 viewing contents 98 CD Player control panel 96 CDs inserting 93 problem solving 173 channels DMA 163 IRQ 162 charging main battery 113, 114 checking device properties 165 cleaning 224
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... CD or DVDs 99 computer 74 click 57 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands powering down 100 communications network connection 136 system resources 162 compact discs inserting 93 problem solving 173 removing 98 computer cleaning 74 lock 75 moving 75 non-system disk or disk error message... 158 placement 42 precautions 45 protection 40 running on battery power 111 setting up 47, 59 turning off 101, 105,...
... CD or DVDs 99 computer 74 click 57 comfort chair 43 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands powering down 100 communications network connection 136 system resources 162 compact discs inserting 93 problem solving 173 removing 98 computer cleaning 74 lock 75 moving 75 non-system disk or disk error message... 158 placement 42 precautions 45 protection 40 running on battery power 111 setting up 47, 59 turning off 101, 105,...
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...CIS (Card Information Structure) 175 computer stops working 176 errors 177 hot swapping fails 176 inserting 147 modem default 134 not recognized 177 problem solving 174, 176 removing 148 replacing 149 using 147 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 147 Plug and Play 163 port Ethernet... LAN 137 RGB 70 video-out, connecting to 70 power cable connectors 194 computer will not start 158 cord/cable 52 problem solving 166 taking care of your battery 125 power down options Turn Off 101, 105, 108 Power Management powering down 100 power usage mode 120
...CIS (Card Information Structure) 175 computer stops working 176 errors 177 hot swapping fails 176 inserting 147 modem default 134 not recognized 177 problem solving 174, 176 removing 148 replacing 149 using 147 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 147 Plug and Play 163 port Ethernet... LAN 137 RGB 70 video-out, connecting to 70 power cable connectors 194 computer will not start 158 cord/cable 52 problem solving 166 taking care of your battery 125 power down options Turn Off 101, 105, 108 Power Management powering down 100 power usage mode 120
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...problem solving 178 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 167 battery charge doesn't last 167 battery not charging 167 can't access disc 173 changing display properties 170 checking device properties 165 compact discs not running correctly 173 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 176 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba...Card 174 checklist 175 error occurs 177 hot swapping fails 176 not recognized 177 slots appear dead 176 Plug and Play 163 power and batteries 166 printer 178 program not responding 155 program not working properly 172 screen does not look right/ flickers 169 ...
...problem solving 178 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 167 battery charge doesn't last 167 battery not charging 167 can't access disc 173 changing display properties 170 checking device properties 165 compact discs not running correctly 173 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 176 computer will not power up 158 contacting Toshiba...Card 174 checklist 175 error occurs 177 hot swapping fails 176 not recognized 177 slots appear dead 176 Plug and Play 163 power and batteries 166 printer 178 program not responding 155 program not working properly 172 screen does not look right/ flickers 169 ...
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... PC Cards 148 restarting from Hibernate 106 restarting from Turn Off 102 RJ-11 jack 135 Run dialog box 85 running the computer on battery power 111 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 37 saving your work 86 ScanDisk 171 screen blank 169 doesn't look normal/flickers 169 scroll... lock cable 75 instant password 186 setting up computer 40, 47, 59 printer 65 setting up a connection 136 shut down 73 sound .wav files 144 problem solving 174 speakers external 146 Stand by mode hot key 189 Standby 100 low battery 118 using 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109...
... PC Cards 148 restarting from Hibernate 106 restarting from Turn Off 102 RJ-11 jack 135 Run dialog box 85 running the computer on battery power 111 S safety computer 128 disposing of batteries 127 icons 37 saving your work 86 ScanDisk 171 screen blank 169 doesn't look normal/flickers 169 scroll... lock cable 75 instant password 186 setting up computer 40, 47, 59 printer 65 setting up a connection 136 shut down 73 sound .wav files 144 problem solving 174 speakers external 146 Stand by mode hot key 189 Standby 100 low battery 118 using 108 Standby mode going into more quickly 109...