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... Profiles 159 Quickly creating a new power mode 159 Customizing a power mode 159 Mouse utility 160 Hotkey utility 160 TOSHIBA HW Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to fix...
... Profiles 159 Quickly creating a new power mode 159 Customizing a power mode 159 Mouse utility 160 Hotkey utility 160 TOSHIBA HW Setup 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 162 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility 163 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 166 Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to fix...
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... on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems 193 Modem problems 194 Wireless networking problems 195 DVD operating problems 198 Develop good computing habits 201...
... on your own .....176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........177 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...188 Sound system problems 189 PC Card problems 189 Printer problems 193 Modem problems 194 Wireless networking problems 195 DVD operating problems 198 Develop good computing habits 201...
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... completely. If it happens again, record the details of the following: If you want to close the window and continue working . To power off computer. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Turn off . If a program has stopped responding, the words "not...
... completely. If it happens again, record the details of the following: If you want to close the window and continue working . To power off computer. 169 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Turn off . If a program has stopped responding, the words "not...
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.... Verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at least 10 seconds. Problems when you turn on the power. If you received the message and how the error can be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer to a live external power source. Make sure you turn on ...are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is connected to it when 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 the computer To...
.... Verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at least 10 seconds. Problems when you turn on the power. If you received the message and how the error can be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer to a live external power source. Make sure you turn on ...are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is connected to it when 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 the computer To...
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...memory has been lost . Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 175. When this happens turning the power on returns you can be lost . Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Try clicking your mouse on an area where... you to the problem instead of restarting the system. Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to select the boot-up device. Data ...
...memory has been lost . Verify that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 175. When this happens turning the power on returns you can be lost . Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Try clicking your mouse on an area where... you to the problem instead of restarting the system. Clearing the condition may get the computer running low see "What to select the boot-up device. Data ...
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... diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For example: ❖...System disk or disk error message. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Changing the main battery" on page 171. If you ...
... diskette drive." The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are running on battery power, it and press any key to restart the computer. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in the optional external diskette drive. For example: ❖...System disk or disk error message. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for long periods of these problems, use the options in Standby mode for several hours. For more information see "Changing the main battery" on page 171. If you ...
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...Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to...the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a ...
...Resolving a hardware conflict The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to...the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. They may cause errors that appear in "Installing a ...
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... by the memory module. Try turning off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full... power. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory...
... by the memory module. Try turning off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full... power. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory...
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...page 107. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on the internal keyboard. Click Start, Shut Down or ...Turn off , make of the keys. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer...
...page 107. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on the internal keyboard. Click Start, Shut Down or ...Turn off , make of the keys. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer...
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Press any key to its previous setting. If you have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. 183 If Something Goes...
Press any key to its previous setting. If you have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to activate the screen. 183 If Something Goes...
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...When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of 800 x 600 or higher. Small bright dots appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Typical disk problems are: You are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large... number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of ...
...When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of 800 x 600 or higher. Small bright dots appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Typical disk problems are: You are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large... number of the screen will dim and you turn on battery power. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of ...
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...Press gently until it has shut completely. Examine the disc to operate. Replace the disc in the drive. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it from ejecting. Make sure a program is closed properly. Pencil lead can interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole... neutral cleaner. If you need to press the manual eject button. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. If necessary, wipe it . You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide ...
...Press gently until it has shut completely. Examine the disc to operate. Replace the disc in the drive. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it from ejecting. Make sure a program is closed properly. Pencil lead can interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole... neutral cleaner. If you need to press the manual eject button. 188 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. If necessary, wipe it . You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide ...
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...drivers as it will print. If you see your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 71 or in your original file. Disable Standby mode, turn off the printer. 193 If Something Goes...on the screen differently from the way they print it is firmly attached to check for more information. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. Some printers will not print. Try printing...
...drivers as it will print. If you see your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you could create and attempt to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 71 or in your original file. Disable Standby mode, turn off the printer. 193 If Something Goes...on the screen differently from the way they print it is firmly attached to check for more information. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is connected to print a short test file using Notepad. Some printers will not print. Try printing...
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... 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch... closing 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 176 double-click 64 DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive
... 76 connecting to a power source 48 connection set up 128 control buttons 64 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 79 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 devices keyboard 68 mouse 69 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch... closing 66 display, external adjusting 68 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 176 double-click 64 DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive
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... E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet ... from 101 hot key display brightness 217 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 instant password security 213 keyboard 219 keyboard overlays 219 password security 213 power usage mode 215 Standby mode 215 volume mute 212 hot key...
... E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172, 187 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 184 program has performed an illegal operation 169 warning resume failure 171 Error-checking 186 Ethernet ... from 101 hot key display brightness 217 display modes 217 Hibernation mode 216 instant password security 213 keyboard 219 keyboard overlays 219 password security 213 power usage mode 215 Standby mode 215 volume mute 212 hot key...
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... 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
... 80 troubleshooting 182 Windows special keys 80 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 78 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L LCD power-saver 66 M main battery removing 116 memory adding 55 expansion slots 56 problem solving 179 removing expansion slot cover 57 memory module inserting 59 installation 55 removing 62 microphone 137 external, connecting...
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... port COM 127 Ethernet LAN 129 RGB 66 power computer will not start 170 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 180 turning on 54 universal power supply 220 power button 54 power mode creating new 159 customizing 159 power source 48 power usage mode hot key 115 power usage modes 114 powering down using Standby 101 precautions 42 primary...
... port COM 127 Ethernet LAN 129 RGB 66 power computer will not start 170 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 180 turning on 54 universal power supply 220 power button 54 power mode creating new 159 customizing 159 power source 48 power usage mode hot key 115 power usage modes 114 powering down using Standby 101 precautions 42 primary...
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...problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 181 battery not charging 180 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 184 checking device properties 178 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 191 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba... error 172, 187 PC Card 189 checklist 190 error occurs 192 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 192 slot appears dead 191 power and batteries 180 printer 193 program not responding 168 program not working properly 187 screen does not look right/ flickers 184 Startup ...
...problem solving AC power 180 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 181 battery not charging 180 cannot insert diskette in drive 187 cannot read a diskette 187 changing display properties 184 checking device properties 178 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 191 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba... error 172, 187 PC Card 189 checklist 190 error occurs 192 hot swapping fails 192 not recognized 192 slot appears dead 191 power and batteries 180 printer 193 program not responding 168 program not working properly 187 screen does not look right/ flickers 184 Startup ...
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... 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard 182 keypad overlay 182 turning off the computer 65 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54
... 210 Toshiba Hardware Setup 161 Toshiba online resources 103 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 163 disable/enable 167 Toshiba utilities 147 traveling tips 122 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 198 DVD-ROM drive 188 external keyboard 182 keyboard 182 keypad overlay 182 turning off the computer 65 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 54
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U user password, disabling 155 user passwords setting 154 using a file extension 86 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 157 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 209 Toshiba 210 Wi-Fi wireless networking 128 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 134 Windows Start menu 82 Windows XP Help and Support 174 problem solving 172 Windows XP Professional desktop 123 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 128 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 267 Index
U user password, disabling 155 user passwords setting 154 using a file extension 86 utilities Toshiba Power Saver Utility 157 V video projector adjusting display 68 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 209 Toshiba 210 Wi-Fi wireless networking 128 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Media Player 134 Windows Start menu 82 Windows XP Help and Support 174 problem solving 172 Windows XP Professional desktop 123 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 128 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 128 267 Index