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33 Contents 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...
33 Contents 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...
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.... To clear the condition, press the power button until it turns off the computer. Problems 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. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. If you turn...
.... To clear the condition, press the power button until it turns off the computer. Problems 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. Press and hold down the power button for several hours. If you turn...
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NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules approved by the memory module. Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If removing the memory module eliminates... the memory module entirely and check for the error again. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer...
NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory modules approved by the memory module. Here are some typical problems and how to be faulty. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If removing the memory module eliminates... the memory module entirely and check for the error again. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer...
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...problems and their solutions: The display is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power..., see "Charging the batteries" on . If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is blank. 156 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...
...problems and their solutions: The display is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light. If you have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power..., see "Charging the batteries" on . If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is blank. 156 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving...
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...: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Screen will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. The drive's properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties. 4 Click ...the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Make sure you want to access the disk or as an inability to check. This is operated on battery power...
...: You are identifying the drive by its correct name (for example, C:). Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Screen will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as sector errors. The drive's properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties. 4 Click ...the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. Make sure you want to access the disk or as an inability to check. This is operated on battery power...
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... 134 Auto-Run 93 avoiding injury 41 B backing 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... 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 solving 161 channels DMA 150 charging main battery 107, 108 checking device properties 153 210
... 134 Auto-Run 93 avoiding injury 41 B backing 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... 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 solving 161 channels DMA 150 charging main battery 107, 108 checking device properties 153 210
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...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, ...on 55 warning resume failure message 146 work area 40 computing tips 73 connecting external speakers 136 mouse 62 power cable 51 USB mouse 62 connection set up 127 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 88 ...
...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, ...on 55 warning resume failure message 146 work area 40 computing tips 73 connecting external speakers 136 mouse 62 power cable 51 USB mouse 62 connection set up 127 conserving battery power 111 Contents CDs 94 DVDs 94 control buttons 56 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multifunction drive 88 ...
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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...recycle bin 122 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 89 PC Cards 138 installing main battery 114 Internal/External mode 158 Internet bookmarked site not found 149 connecting to 130 features 131 overview 129 ... 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...recycle bin 122 safety 37 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 89 PC Cards 138 installing main battery 114 Internal/External mode 158 Internet bookmarked site not found 149 connecting to 130 features 131 overview 129 ... 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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... Association) 137 Plug 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...
... Association) 137 Plug 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...
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... 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 157 SD card Media...low battery 112 restarting 104 using 103 start button 122 starting a program 79 Run dialog box 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 ...
... 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 157 SD card Media...low battery 112 restarting 104 using 103 start button 122 starting a program 79 Run dialog box 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 ...