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...maintenance of your fingerprint sensor 186 Fingerprint sensor limitations 188 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 189 Problems that are easy to fix 189 Problems when you turn on the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 ...your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 214 Modem problems 215
...maintenance of your fingerprint sensor 186 Fingerprint sensor limitations 188 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 189 Problems that are easy to fix 189 Problems when you turn on the computer............191 The Windows® operating system is not working 193 ...your own .....197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........198 Memory problems 200 Power and the batteries 201 Keyboard problems 203 Display problems 204 Disk drive problems 206 CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems 209 Sound system problems 210 PC Card problems 210 Printer problems 214 Modem problems 215
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...Wireless networking problems 216 DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully ...
...Wireless networking problems 216 DVD operating problems 219 Develop good computing habits 222 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 223 If you need further assistance 229 Before you contact Toshiba 229 Contacting Toshiba 230 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 232 Appendix A: Hot Keys 234 Volume Mute 234 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 235 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully ...
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... switch for at the on the power. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then click Notepad). 4 ...to a live external power source. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on . Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by...
... switch for at the on the power. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then click Notepad). 4 ...to a live external power source. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on . Make sure you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by...
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... When this happens turning the power on page 116. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost . Always save your battery fully discharges, information that the active program accepts text input. The computer is running , but when you are using Standby. Clearing the condition... may not be configured to warn you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If your data even when you press a key nothing happens. Insert a system diskette into the optional external...
... When this happens turning the power on page 116. The computer was placed in the computer's memory has been lost . Always save your battery fully discharges, information that the active program accepts text input. The computer is running , but when you are using Standby. Clearing the condition... may not be configured to warn you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If your data even when you press a key nothing happens. Insert a system diskette into the optional external...
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... no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Make sure there is recommended that you experience any key to ...do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 192. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. For example: ❖ The operating system fails ...
... no diskette in the optional external diskette drive. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Make sure there is recommended that you experience any key to ...do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Charging batteries" on page 192. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are running on battery power, it and press any of time. For example: ❖ The operating system fails ...
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...error, the memory module may be faulty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the error again. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. The AC adapter and power ...the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power.
...error, the memory module may be faulty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the error again. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. The AC adapter and power ...the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power.
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...software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off... the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make of keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad ...
...software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be defective or incompatible with your computer, and for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off... the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make of keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad ...
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...that may not be missing. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of 800 x 600 or higher. Small bright dots may cause one or more files to appear ...to access the disk or as an inability to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your ...
...that may not be missing. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of 800 x 600 or higher. Small bright dots may cause one or more files to appear ...to access the disk or as an inability to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Sometimes a disk problem may appear on your ...
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... button, but the drive tray does not slide out. 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it has shut completely. Make... the DVD-ROM tray. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to the DVD-ROM eject button on the computer (for example, if the battery is closed properly. Replace the disc in the drive. This button is in water or a neutral cleaner. Press gently until it is clean.
... button, but the drive tray does not slide out. 209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it has shut completely. Make... the DVD-ROM tray. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to the DVD-ROM eject button on the computer (for example, if the battery is closed properly. Replace the disc in the drive. This button is in water or a neutral cleaner. Press gently until it is clean.
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...discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 105, 106 computer non-system disk or disk error message 193 not accessing disk drives 192 running on battery power 108 setting up 44, 55 warning resume failure message 192 computing tips 85 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up ... is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive...
...discs handling 102 inserting 101 removing 105, 106 computer non-system disk or disk error message 193 not accessing disk drives 192 running on battery power 108 setting up 44, 55 warning resume failure message 192 computing tips 85 connecting to a power source 47 connection set up ... is blank 204 display device external 68 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 126 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 197 double-click 62, 65 DVD player general problems 219 DVD-ROM drive problems 209 troubleshooting 209 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive...
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...troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM ...port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 ...
...troubleshooting 203 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 87 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 70 M main battery removing 121 memory adding 53 problem solving 200 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module inserting 57 installation 54 removing 60 microphone 141 modem determining COM ...port 132 problem solving 215 resetting port to default settings 132 upgrading 132 monitor 68 connecting 68 not working 204 ...
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...81 precautions 41 primary button 62, 65 printer local, connecting 71 problem solving 214 printing a file 96 problem solving AC power 201 accessing disk drives 192 battery charge does not last 202 battery not charging 201 cannot insert diskette in drive 208 cannot read a ...diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 212 computer will not power up 191 contacting Toshiba...
...81 precautions 41 primary button 62, 65 printer local, connecting 71 problem solving 214 printing a file 96 problem solving AC power 201 accessing disk drives 192 battery charge does not last 202 battery not charging 201 cannot insert diskette in drive 208 cannot read a ...diskette 208 changing display properties 205 checking device properties 199 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 212 computer will not power up 191 contacting Toshiba...