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... Memory problems 167 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 169 Display problems 170 Disk drive problems 172 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card problems 176 Printer problems 179 Modem problems 180 Develop good computing habits 180 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web...
... Memory problems 167 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 169 Display problems 170 Disk drive problems 172 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...174 Sound system problems 175 PC Card problems 176 Printer problems 179 Modem problems 180 Develop good computing habits 180 If you need further assistance 181 Before you call 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web...
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... external diskette drive. The computer starts but it when you contact the software manufacturer. Clearing the condition may occur when you turn on the power. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device... conflict. The computer will not start the computer. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. 159 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it will not be able to start . When this happens, turning the...
... external diskette drive. The computer starts but it when you contact the software manufacturer. Clearing the condition may occur when you turn on the power. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. You are using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device... conflict. The computer will not start the computer. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. 159 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it will not be able to start . When this happens, turning the...
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...system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 168. If there is one, remove it and press any key does not work routine, you ... operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖...
...system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to fix the problem. For more information, see "Power and the batteries" on page 168. If there is one, remove it and press any key does not work routine, you ... operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to continue. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖...
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Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. A Help and Support window for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the ... information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer...
Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be device-related. A Help and Support window for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the ... information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer...
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Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is working properly by the memory module. The battery may not be too hot ... NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to charge properly. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you think this is consuming full power. The main battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and...
Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are interrelated. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is working properly by the memory module. The battery may not be too hot ... NOTE: You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to charge properly. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you think this is consuming full power. The main battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and...
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...disk more? Is your software using the Power Saver utility. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be related to turn off automatically? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using..., strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may not charge fully. If the battery light is on the computer. If you added a device, such as it will not begin with? Is the display power set to any of its power from the battery? Refer to begin charging immediately...
...disk more? Is your software using the Power Saver utility. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be related to turn off automatically? If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using..., strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may not charge fully. If the battery light is on the computer. If you added a device, such as it will not begin with? Is the display power set to any of its power from the battery? Refer to begin charging immediately...
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...do this, hold the Fn key and press F5 twice. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external... If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. A window with your computer. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the ...
...do this, hold the Fn key and press F5 twice. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external... If no password is blank. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. A window with your computer. If you to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the ...
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...number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen. NOTE... Over a period of time, and depending on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. The small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Small bright dots appear on the usage of the...
...number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you turn on your TFT display when you may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the screen. NOTE... Over a period of time, and depending on your display are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:). Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. The small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Small bright dots appear on the usage of the...
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... the software's documentation and check that they are securely connected to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer. If the problem is with a clean damp cloth dipped in the small hole next to your computer. This is dirty. Changing the settings for the Record .... Replace the disc in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature This button is fed to a power source and turned on the spindle. Sound system problems You do not. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs....
... the software's documentation and check that they are securely connected to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer. If the problem is with a clean damp cloth dipped in the small hole next to your computer. This is dirty. Changing the settings for the Record .... Replace the disc in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature This button is fed to a power source and turned on the spindle. Sound system problems You do not. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs....
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... print it If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on . Check that the printer has plenty of the most common printer problems: The printer will not start printing when there are...'s self-test to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Try printing another file. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. See if your original file. 179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the card is attached ...
... print it If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on . Check that the printer has plenty of the most common printer problems: The printer will not start printing when there are...'s self-test to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Try printing another file. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. See if your original file. 179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the card is attached ...
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...battery 52 checking device properties 166 click 56 communications network connection 132 system resources 164 compact discs inserting 91, 92 problem solving 175 removing 97 computer customizing 152 non-system disk or disk error message 160 not accessing disk drives 159 running on battery...computer placement 41 computer setup 47 computer-friendly environment 40 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 143 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 132 conserving battery power 115 Contents CDs 97 DVDs 97 control buttons 56 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 78 D desktop creating new ...
...battery 52 checking device properties 166 click 56 communications network connection 132 system resources 164 compact discs inserting 91, 92 problem solving 175 removing 97 computer customizing 152 non-system disk or disk error message 160 not accessing disk drives 159 running on battery...computer placement 41 computer setup 47 computer-friendly environment 40 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 143 connecting to a power source 49 connection set up 132 conserving battery power 115 Contents CDs 97 DVDs 97 control buttons 56 critical applications 2 Ctrl keys 78 D desktop creating new ...
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... hot key display modes 190 display settings 139 functions 186 Hibernation mode 189 keyboard 192 keyboard overlays 192 power usage mode 187 Stand By mode 188 volume mute 186 wireless mode 191 hot key power usage mode 117 hot key utility 155 hot swapping 144 precautions 146 I icon 126 definition 38 desktop... 77 function keys 78 hot keys 192 not working 159, 170 overlay keys 79 unexpected characters 169 Windows special keys 79 L lighting 43 lights AC power 51 battery 51 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 118 removing 118 memory problem solving 167 memory module inserting 61 removing 62, 63
... hot key display modes 190 display settings 139 functions 186 Hibernation mode 189 keyboard 192 keyboard overlays 192 power usage mode 187 Stand By mode 188 volume mute 186 wireless mode 191 hot key power usage mode 117 hot key utility 155 hot swapping 144 precautions 146 I icon 126 definition 38 desktop... 77 function keys 78 hot keys 192 not working 159, 170 overlay keys 79 unexpected characters 169 Windows special keys 79 L lighting 43 lights AC power 51 battery 51 hard disk drive 55 M main battery changing 118 removing 118 memory problem solving 167 memory module inserting 61 removing 62, 63
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...Information Structure) 176 computer stops working 178 configuring 146 errors 178 hot swapping fails 178 inserting 144 modem default 130 not recognized 178 problem solving 176, 177, 178 removing 145 replacing 146 setting up 146 using 143 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 143 Plug...video 69 TV-out 68 video-out, connecting to 69 posture 42 power alarms 115 computer will not start 159 problem solving 168 turning on 54 universal power supply 193 power button 55 power mode creating new 154 customizing 154 Power Saver 153 power source 49 power usage mode 116 hot key 117
...Information Structure) 176 computer stops working 178 configuring 146 errors 178 hot swapping fails 178 inserting 144 modem default 130 not recognized 178 problem solving 176, 177, 178 removing 145 replacing 146 setting up 146 using 143 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 143 Plug...video 69 TV-out 68 video-out, connecting to 69 posture 42 power alarms 115 computer will not start 159 problem solving 168 turning on 54 universal power supply 193 power button 55 power mode creating new 154 customizing 154 Power Saver 153 power source 49 power usage mode 116 hot key 117
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... precautions 45, 52 other computer use 45 primary button 56 printer choosing a driver 65 local, connecting 64 problem solving 179 set up 65 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 168 accessing disk drives 159 battery charge does not last 169 battery not charging 168 cannot access DVD-ROM ... properties 171 checking device properties 166 compact discs not running correctly 175 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 178 computer will not power up 159 contacting Toshiba 182 corrupted/damaged data files 173 Device Manager 165 disabling a device 166 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 ...
... precautions 45, 52 other computer use 45 primary button 56 printer choosing a driver 65 local, connecting 64 problem solving 179 set up 65 printing a file 86 problem solving AC power 168 accessing disk drives 159 battery charge does not last 169 battery not charging 168 cannot access DVD-ROM ... properties 171 checking device properties 166 compact discs not running correctly 175 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 178 computer will not power up 159 contacting Toshiba 182 corrupted/damaged data files 173 Device Manager 165 disabling a device 166 disk drive is slow 173 display is blank 170 ...
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... recycle bin icon 127 removing CDs and DVDs 97 main battery 118 RJ-11 jack 131 Run dialog box 82 running the computer on battery power 108 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 37 precautions 45 saving your work 83 screen blank 170 does not look normal/flickers 171... to work 40 setting up computer 59 setting up a connection 132 setting up your computer 47 shut down 72 shutting down more quickly 100 sound problem solving 175 sound recording 142 sounds recording 140 speakers using external 142 Stand By mode hot key 188 Standby low battery 114 Standby mode going...
... recycle bin icon 127 removing CDs and DVDs 97 main battery 118 RJ-11 jack 131 Run dialog box 82 running the computer on battery power 108 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 37 precautions 45 saving your work 83 screen blank 170 does not look normal/flickers 171... to work 40 setting up computer 59 setting up a connection 132 setting up your computer 47 shut down 72 shutting down more quickly 100 sound problem solving 175 sound recording 142 sounds recording 140 speakers using external 142 Stand By mode hot key 188 Standby low battery 114 Standby mode going...
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... 159 system tray 128 T taskbar 128 television 68 adjusting display 71 connecting 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba Console 151 Toshiba online resources 106 Toshiba utilities 151 traveling tips 124 turning off the computer 72 turning on the power 54 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 128 using PC Cards 143 using a ...Support Online 163 Web sites,Toshiba 183 Wi-Fi wireless networking 132 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 134 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Standby 72 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 162 Help and Support 162 problem solving 160 Windows XP ...
... 159 system tray 128 T taskbar 128 television 68 adjusting display 71 connecting 68 Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba Console 151 Toshiba online resources 106 Toshiba utilities 151 traveling tips 124 turning off the computer 72 turning on the power 54 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 128 using PC Cards 143 using a ...Support Online 163 Web sites,Toshiba 183 Wi-Fi wireless networking 132 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 134 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Media Player 94 Windows Standby 72 Windows Start menu 81 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 162 Help and Support 162 problem solving 160 Windows XP ...