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...the Windows operating system 186 User-level passwords 187 Setting a user-level password 188 Disabling the user-level password 188 Using the power-on (user-level) password .....189 Using the instant (user-level) password..........189 Using the HDD password 189 Setting a hard ...Startup options to fix problems 201 Internet problems 202 The Windows XP operating system can help you 202 Resolving a hardware conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208...
...the Windows operating system 186 User-level passwords 187 Setting a user-level password 188 Disabling the user-level password 188 Using the power-on (user-level) password .....189 Using the instant (user-level) password..........189 Using the HDD password 189 Setting a hard ...Startup options to fix problems 201 Internet problems 202 The Windows XP operating system can help you 202 Resolving a hardware conflict 203 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........205 Memory problems 207 Power and the batteries 208...
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... multi-function drive problems...216 Sound system problems 217 PC Card problems 217 Printer problems 221 Modem problems 222 Wireless networking problems 223 DVD operating problems 226 Develop good computing habits 229 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...
... multi-function drive problems...216 Sound system problems 217 PC Card problems 217 Printer problems 221 Modem problems 222 Wireless networking problems 223 DVD operating problems 226 Develop good computing habits 229 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 230 If you need further assistance 236 Before you contact Toshiba 236 Contacting Toshiba 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...
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... available in this category are: ❖ Power Management ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility PC Diagnostic...
... available in this category are: ❖ Power Management ❖ Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Mobile Extension ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Rotation Utility ❖ Cross Menu Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility PC Diagnostic...
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... off your computer, do one by one of the message and consult the software manufacturer. 197 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. To power off computer. The computer shuts down list. 3 Click OK. Closing the failed program should allow you want to continue...
... off your computer, do one by one of the message and consult the software manufacturer. 197 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. To power off computer. The computer shuts down list. 3 Click OK. Closing the failed program should allow you want to continue...
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...working by looking at least 10 seconds. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on/off indicator. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. ...Press and hold the power switch for at the AC power light. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is on the power. 198 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is...
...working by looking at least 10 seconds. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on/off indicator. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. ...Press and hold the power switch for at the AC power light. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is on the power. 198 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is...
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When this happens turning the power on page 203. Clearing the condition may not be affected. The computer ...computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Data stored in Standby mode and have a hard disk problem, you will not solve a resource conflict. Verify that has not been saved will be lost . Your computer may...118. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If you have a software or resource conflict. Your computer can type text, and ...
When this happens turning the power on page 203. Clearing the condition may not be affected. The computer ...computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. Data stored in Standby mode and have a hard disk problem, you will not solve a resource conflict. Verify that has not been saved will be lost . Your computer may...118. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. If you have a software or resource conflict. Your computer can type text, and ...
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...after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. If pressing any key to fix the problem. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 199. Unless a hardware device ... when you experience any of time. 200 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. The Windows®...
...after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to restart the computer. If pressing any key to fix the problem. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 199. Unless a hardware device ... when you experience any of time. 200 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working If you are running on battery power, it and press any key does not work routine, you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for several hours. The Windows®...
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The tabs that seem to be device-related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online ... operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn...
The tabs that seem to be device-related. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online ... operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Help and Support window for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn...
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.../cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be ...by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The battery does...
.../cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be ...by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The battery does...
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... control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be related to turn off , make of the keys. A keypad overlay may have connected an external... keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on . If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Nothing happens when you are using the TouchPad ...
... control mode light is not remapping the keyboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems If, when you connected may be related to turn off , make of the keys. A keypad overlay may have connected an external... keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on . If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Nothing happens when you are using the TouchPad ...
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...that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. ...
...that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). 211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. ...
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...the usage of the computer, the brightness of 800 x 600 or higher. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power. Make sure the external monitor is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. ... set to access the disk or as sector errors. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not...
...the usage of the computer, the brightness of 800 x 600 or higher. Sometimes a disk problem may not be missing. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on battery power. Make sure the external monitor is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. ... set to access the disk or as sector errors. Any small bright dots that do not support this resolution will deteriorate. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not...
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... ejecting. Make sure that the drive's cable is dirty. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it clicks into place. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and ... the battery is lying flat, label side uppermost. Press gently until it is properly connected to a power source and turned on the face of the DVD-ROM tray. Make sure the computer is in water...shut completely. 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Make sure the tray is closed properly. Make sure...
... ejecting. Make sure that the drive's cable is dirty. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it clicks into place. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and ... the battery is lying flat, label side uppermost. Press gently until it is properly connected to a power source and turned on the face of the DVD-ROM tray. Make sure the computer is in water...shut completely. 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the tray. Make sure the tray is closed properly. Make sure...
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Turn the printer back on, make sure it is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. If you could create and attempt to the computer and the printer. Many programs display information on page 67 or in ... printer drivers as it will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . Some printers will print. Check that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print ...
Turn the printer back on, make sure it is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. For example, you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. If you could create and attempt to the computer and the printer. Many programs display information on page 67 or in ... printer drivers as it will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper. Run the printer's self-test to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . Some printers will print. Check that the printer has plenty of paper left in your program has a print ...
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... resources 204 compact discs removing 94 computer lock 76 non-system disk or disk error message 200 not accessing disk drives 199 running on battery power 110 setting up 46, 59 warning resume failure message 199 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 190 password 186 connecting external monitor 70 external... displaying folder information 135 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 204 double-click 56 downloading 145 DVD player general problems 226 DVD-ROM drive opening 90
... resources 204 compact discs removing 94 computer lock 76 non-system disk or disk error message 200 not accessing disk drives 199 running on battery power 110 setting up 46, 59 warning resume failure message 199 computing tips 77 configuring hard drive passwords 190 password 186 connecting external monitor 70 external... displaying folder information 135 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 204 double-click 56 downloading 145 DVD player general problems 226 DVD-ROM drive opening 90
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... mode 243 Standby mode 244 volume mute 240 wireless device enable/disable 247 wireless mode 247 hot key power usage mode 121 Hot key utility 171 hot swapping 154 precautions 154 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 142 I IBM 101-key enhanced keyboard 79 icon safety ... working 199 overlays 81 troubleshooting 210 Windows special keys 81 L LCD panel closing 74 lights battery 51 M main battery removing 122 Master password 189 memory problem solving 207 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 62 removing 64 microphone using 147 modem determining COM port 137...
... mode 243 Standby mode 244 volume mute 240 wireless device enable/disable 247 wireless mode 247 hot key power usage mode 121 Hot key utility 171 hot swapping 154 precautions 154 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 142 I IBM 101-key enhanced keyboard 79 icon safety ... working 199 overlays 81 troubleshooting 210 Windows special keys 81 L LCD panel closing 74 lights battery 51 M main battery removing 122 Master password 189 memory problem solving 207 removing expansion slot cover 60 memory module inserting 62 removing 64 microphone using 147 modem determining COM port 137...
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...errors 220 hot swapping 154 hot swapping fails 220 inserting 154 modem default 137 not recognized 220 problem solving 217, 219 removing 154 Plug and Play 204 port COM 137 power cable connectors 249 computer will not start 198 connecting cable to AC Adapter 50 energy-saving ...features 110 problem solving 208 power button 55, 148 Power Management 169 power off guidelines 73 power source connecting 50 power usage mode hot key 121 power usage modes 120 customizing 170 powering down the computer 97 options 97 precautions 43 primary control button ...
...errors 220 hot swapping 154 hot swapping fails 220 inserting 154 modem default 137 not recognized 220 problem solving 217, 219 removing 154 Plug and Play 204 port COM 137 power cable connectors 249 computer will not start 198 connecting cable to AC Adapter 50 energy-saving ...features 110 problem solving 208 power button 55, 148 Power Management 169 power off guidelines 73 power source connecting 50 power usage mode hot key 121 power usage modes 120 customizing 170 powering down the computer 97 options 97 precautions 43 primary control button ...
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...189 using Bluetooth 141 utilities Fn-esse 161 Hot key utility 171 Power Management 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 175 V volume control 145 W warranty limited warranty 41 Web address 144 Web browsers 143 Web content interface 131 Web sites 237 Toshiba 238 Wi-Fi module 141 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Media Player ...92 Windows Start menu 84 Windows XP Help and Support 202 problem solving 200 special features 129 wireless features Bluetooth 141 Wi-Fi 141 wireless...
...189 using Bluetooth 141 utilities Fn-esse 161 Hot key utility 171 Power Management 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 175 V volume control 145 W warranty limited warranty 41 Web address 144 Web browsers 143 Web content interface 131 Web sites 237 Toshiba 238 Wi-Fi module 141 Windows Explorer 84 Windows Media Player ...92 Windows Start menu 84 Windows XP Help and Support 202 problem solving 200 special features 129 wireless features Bluetooth 141 Wi-Fi 141 wireless...