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...to the fax software instructions installed on this information into your right to file a complaint with the best service it can. If Problems Arise If this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will notify you in advance...of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If the equipment is causing harm to...
...to the fax software instructions installed on this information into your right to file a complaint with the best service it can. If Problems Arise If this change. Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your equipment, the telephone company will notify you in advance...of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other number for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will notify the customer as soon as possible. If the equipment is causing harm to...
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... range and may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless...If you use due to its operation in the United States for this equipment is based on an interface may consist of any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is restricted to indoor use Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN ...
... range and may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless...If you use due to its operation in the United States for this equipment is based on an interface may consist of any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is restricted to indoor use Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN ...
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...™ cards from your PC to the area outside of the interference range of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the...
...™ cards from your PC to the area outside of the interference range of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using Bluetooth wireless technology other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. When you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the...
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... Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not...
... Disabling a user password 162 Setting a supervisor password 163 Deleting a supervisor password 164 Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 165 Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility ...... 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer........... 172 The Windows® operating system is not...
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...a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its Toshiba Services... are available for other product information, be sure to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 38 Introduction Other documentation HINT: This icon indicates helpful...
...a problem or need to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its Toshiba Services... are available for other product information, be sure to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on your Recovery media. ❖ For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 38 Introduction Other documentation HINT: This icon indicates helpful...
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... slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting...
... slot cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover. 12 Retighten the screws. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you can now continue setting...
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...stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). This chapter aims to fix Your program stops responding. It covers the problems you are the program has stopped responding. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs. To... close a program that suddenly freezes all else fails, contact Toshiba. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 170 Others may encounter when using your dealer or the manufacturer of this chapter. You will...
...stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). This chapter aims to fix Your program stops responding. It covers the problems you are the program has stopped responding. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs. To... close a program that suddenly freezes all else fails, contact Toshiba. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 170 Others may encounter when using your dealer or the manufacturer of this chapter. You will...
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...a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you should allow you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then point to ... and click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. The computer turns off . 171 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that the software manufacturer needs to help you to continue working. If it does not, continue with step 4. 4 Close the remaining programs one ...
...a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you should allow you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then point to ... and click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. The computer turns off . 171 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that the software manufacturer needs to help you to continue working. If it does not, continue with step 4. 4 Close the remaining programs one ...
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... using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on returns you to start . Problems when you will not be able to the problem instead of restarting the system. The computer is working by plugging in Stand By mode and have a hard disk... the hard disk. When this happens, turning the power on page 176. Clearing the condition may occur when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you received...
... using the AC adapter, check that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on returns you to start . Problems when you will not be able to the problem instead of restarting the system. The computer is working by plugging in Stand By mode and have a hard disk... the hard disk. When this happens, turning the power on page 176. Clearing the condition may occur when you turn on the computer These problems may get the computer running, but , when you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you received...
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... familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to fix the problem. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is no diskette... in the Startup menu to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is one, remove it and press any key does not work routine, you change...
... familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work , press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to fix the problem. The computer was placed in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is no diskette... in the Startup menu to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you can easily detect if the operating system is one, remove it and press any key does not work routine, you change...
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... Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. This section describes each option and when to use the... in the Startup menu. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to ...
... Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. This section describes each option and when to use the... in the Startup menu. 174 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to ...
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... be available today or its server may display different versions of the site. A site you can surf the Internet. Internet problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: My Internet connection is constantly changing. They include: modem speed, time of day (when everyone else is... contribute to locate the site. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is surfing, your access can assist you still have a problem using your Windows documentation for further explanation. 175 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is very slow, try later.
... be available today or its server may display different versions of the site. A site you can surf the Internet. Internet problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: My Internet connection is constantly changing. They include: modem speed, time of day (when everyone else is... contribute to locate the site. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is surfing, your access can assist you still have a problem using your Windows documentation for further explanation. 175 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is very slow, try later.
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.... The Help and Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is . If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is ... then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the topic of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can connect to troubleshoot the problem first. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing ...
.... The Help and Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is . If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is ... then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the topic of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can connect to troubleshoot the problem first. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing ...
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... the device and turn on page 178. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that make one or more devices unusable. To see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on page 179. For an older device, ...remove it . Refer to check and change the configuration of changing them. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on your system to it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device...
... the device and turn on page 178. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that make one or more devices unusable. To see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on page 179. For an older device, ...remove it . Refer to check and change the configuration of changing them. Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on your system to it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to the device...
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These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: 1 Click Start, then click Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing ... is also present. A Help and Support Centre window for the error again. The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that device appears. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources...
These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: 1 Click Start, then click Turn off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing ... is also present. A Help and Support Centre window for the error again. The operating system shuts down and turns off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that device appears. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources...
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These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory ... computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both a live electrical outlet and the computer. Turn off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will not...
These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have a least one memory ... computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both a live electrical outlet and the computer. Turn off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will not...
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...on the computer. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it . Have you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to . Is the display power set to begin charging immediately. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is the ...disk more? Is your software using the Power Management utility. Was the battery fully charged to turn off automatically? These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The keyboard produces unexpected characters. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may be on. If...
...on the computer. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it . Have you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to . Is the display power set to begin charging immediately. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is the ...disk more? Is your software using the Power Management utility. Was the battery fully charged to turn off automatically? These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The keyboard produces unexpected characters. 182 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may be on. If...
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...that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to activate the screen. Display problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. A window with your computer. Refer to the software's documentation and ...password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates...
...that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to activate the screen. Display problems These are some typical problems and recommended solutions: The display is registered, press Enter. A window with your computer. Refer to the software's documentation and ...password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The screen reactivates...
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... display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. To reduce the amount of the color palette to one that there is a problem with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. The Appearance tab of this dialog box...
... display priority is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. To reduce the amount of the color palette to one that there is a problem with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. The Appearance tab of this dialog box...
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... power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your display are some typical problems and recommended solutions: These are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. The display mode is operated on your computer. The small bright... brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Screen will only work . Sometimes a disk problem may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability...
... power and you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on your display are some typical problems and recommended solutions: These are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen. The display mode is operated on your computer. The small bright... brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Screen will only work . Sometimes a disk problem may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability...