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... your own 234 Memory card problems 237 Power and the batteries 238 Keyboard problems 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 Display problems 241 Disk drive problems 243 Modem problems 246 Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive......... 246 Sound system problems 248 Optional devices 248 PC Card problems 249 Printer problems 252 Internet Problems 253 DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition...
... your own 234 Memory card problems 237 Power and the batteries 238 Keyboard problems 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 Display problems 241 Disk drive problems 243 Modem problems 246 Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive......... 246 Sound system problems 248 Optional devices 248 PC Card problems 249 Printer problems 252 Internet Problems 253 DVD operating problems-Windows 98 Second Edition...
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... turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the power cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you did not follow the steps in . 4 Check that all cables connecting peripheral devices to it has automatically ... off light glows amber and blinks. This includes a local printer and any peripheral devices connected to the computer are running the computer on the power. 230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you are correctly and firmly attached. Loose cables can cause signal errors. 5 Turn on the peripheral devices. 6 Turn on the computer. 7 If...
... turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the power cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you did not follow the steps in . 4 Check that all cables connecting peripheral devices to it has automatically ... off light glows amber and blinks. This includes a local printer and any peripheral devices connected to the computer are running the computer on the power. 230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you are correctly and firmly attached. Loose cables can cause signal errors. 5 Turn on the peripheral devices. 6 Turn on the computer. 7 If...
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... you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start Windows from the hard drive. The message "Welcome to Toshiba Companion Diskette" appears on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may be a problem starting Windows from your screen. 3 Press Enter. The Toshiba Companion Diskette Main Menu displays a list of options...
... you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start Windows from the hard drive. The message "Welcome to Toshiba Companion Diskette" appears on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may be a problem starting Windows from your screen. 3 Press Enter. The Toshiba Companion Diskette Main Menu displays a list of options...
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... no diskette in the diskette drive. Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press while you turn on the power. If the problem persists, try restarting the computer with the Toshiba Companion Diskette or another reliable system diskette in Hardware Setup is set to HDD→FDD and you have a hard disk...
... no diskette in the diskette drive. Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press while you turn on the power. If the problem persists, try restarting the computer with the Toshiba Companion Diskette or another reliable system diskette in Hardware Setup is set to HDD→FDD and you have a hard disk...
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... to charge properly. Its temperature needs to be too hot or too cold to 35 degrees Celsius. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its contacts are some typical problems and how to both the power cable and the computer, and that the electrical outlet is working properly by the memory card. If...
... to charge properly. Its temperature needs to be too hot or too cold to 35 degrees Celsius. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its contacts are some typical problems and how to both the power cable and the computer, and that the electrical outlet is working properly by the memory card. If...
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...then try charging it . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . The battery appears not to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it usually does. If the battery icon is charging. If you... type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may not charge fully. For more ? Leave the AC adapter connected, wait 20 minutes and see whether the battery is glowing after 20 minutes, the...
...then try charging it . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . The battery appears not to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it usually does. If the battery icon is charging. If you... type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may not charge fully. For more ? Leave the AC adapter connected, wait 20 minutes and see whether the battery is glowing after 20 minutes, the...
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... and Windows displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you press the keys on and press the reset button. Make sure the power is not remapping the keyboard. 240 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on the external keyboard.
... and Windows displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you press the keys on and press the reset button. Make sure the power is not remapping the keyboard. 240 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using is on the external keyboard.
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... Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure it is not set for the built-in LCD screen. Windows displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the display priority is set for an external monitor. The display is not set to a simultaneous display mode... external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working electrical outlet. ❖ Check that is a normal result of the external display device and the internal display...
... Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure it is not set for the built-in LCD screen. Windows displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the display priority is set for an external monitor. The display is not set to a simultaneous display mode... external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into a working electrical outlet. ❖ Check that is a normal result of the external display device and the internal display...
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...programs and devices you have questions, run into easy-to-navigate topics like software, hardware and the Internet. ❖ A set of powerful support tools that come with your computer or programs. To access VirtualTech, double-click the VirtualTech icon located on your applications to provide a... how the computer and its software work together. It's very difficult to ensure you can follow every time you can take up to solve problems will make your computer's desktop. Use VirtualTech VirtualTech™ is a summary of the kinds of resources and tools VirtualTech has to offer:...
...programs and devices you have questions, run into easy-to-navigate topics like software, hardware and the Internet. ❖ A set of powerful support tools that come with your computer or programs. To access VirtualTech, double-click the VirtualTech icon located on your applications to provide a... how the computer and its software work together. It's very difficult to ensure you can follow every time you can take up to solve problems will make your computer's desktop. Use VirtualTech VirtualTech™ is a summary of the kinds of resources and tools VirtualTech has to offer:...
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... display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211, 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power-saving options 128 connecting headphones 66 memory module 69 modem to telephone line 81 monitor 57, 58, 59 PC Cards... composite video out port 58 television set 33 video projector 57, 58 to the composite video out port 58 conserving power 127 copying files 141 CPU fan 34, 53 cursor control overlay 39 D Device Manager 236 device properties 236 devices ... 30 display panel adjusting 35 handling 35 opening 35 DMA assignments 235 DVD player general problems 254
... display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211, 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power-saving options 128 connecting headphones 66 memory module 69 modem to telephone line 81 monitor 57, 58, 59 PC Cards... composite video out port 58 television set 33 video projector 57, 58 to the composite video out port 58 conserving power 127 copying files 141 CPU fan 34, 53 cursor control overlay 39 D Device Manager 236 device properties 236 devices ... 30 display panel adjusting 35 handling 35 opening 35 DMA assignments 235 DVD player general problems 254
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... view or change device configuration 185 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 235 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 Hardware Setup 181 headphones 66, 137 jack 34 problems 248 Hibernation mode 106, 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set as default 107 settings 108 hot key alarm volume 271 display modes 272... display output settings 59 instant password 206, 269 keyboard 272 keyboard overlays 272 power usage mode 128, 129, 270 Shutdown mode 271 sound 271 hot keys 269 hot swapping PC Cards 102 peripherals 32 I IBM 101-key enhanced...
... view or change device configuration 185 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 235 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 235 Hardware Setup 181 headphones 66, 137 jack 34 problems 248 Hibernation mode 106, 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set as default 107 settings 108 hot key alarm volume 271 display modes 272... display output settings 59 instant password 206, 269 keyboard 272 keyboard overlays 272 power usage mode 128, 129, 270 Shutdown mode 271 sound 271 hot keys 269 hot swapping PC Cards 102 peripherals 32 I IBM 101-key enhanced...
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... hot keys 272 indicator panel 36, 39 overlays 89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch, display 30 LCD display 36 lighting 45 lights AC power 38 hard disk drive 39 main battery 39 numlock 40 on/off 38 SelectBay battery 39 SelectBay drive 39 Wi-Fi 30 line-in jack... adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting to telephone line 81 determining COM port 143 port 33 resetting port to default settings 143 troubleshooting 246...
... hot keys 272 indicator panel 36, 39 overlays 89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch, display 30 LCD display 36 lighting 45 lights AC power 38 hard disk drive 39 main battery 39 numlock 40 on/off 38 SelectBay battery 39 SelectBay drive 39 Wi-Fi 30 line-in jack... adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting (illustration) 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built-in 36 external 66 jack 34, 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting to telephone line 81 determining COM port 143 port 33 resetting port to default settings 143 troubleshooting 246...
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...level 198, 206 types 197 user-level 197, 206 password security 269 PC Card 102 checklist 249 CIS (Card Information Structure) 249 common problems 250 configuring 80 enablers 249 hot swapping 102, 251 I/O conflict 251 inserting 78, 79 inserting and removing 102 modem default 143 nonstandard ...of your battery 125 universal power supply 273 power button 35, 51, 52, 201, 204 cover 35, 51, 200, 204 power cable connectors 273 power management utility 189 Power Save modes 194 changing settings 194 Full Power 194 High Power 194 Low Power 194 Medium Power 194 User Settings 194 power usage modes 127, 128 ...
...level 198, 206 types 197 user-level 197, 206 password security 269 PC Card 102 checklist 249 CIS (Card Information Structure) 249 common problems 250 configuring 80 enablers 249 hot swapping 102, 251 I/O conflict 251 inserting 78, 79 inserting and removing 102 modem default 143 nonstandard ...of your battery 125 universal power supply 273 power button 35, 51, 52, 201, 204 cover 35, 51, 200, 204 power cable connectors 273 power management utility 189 Power Save modes 194 changing settings 194 Full Power 194 High Power 194 Low Power 194 Medium Power 194 User Settings 194 power usage modes 127, 128 ...
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...37 T television adjusting display 60 connecting 57, 58 to composite video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery...external keyboard 240 hard disk drive 232, 233, 243 hardware 234 keyboard 231, 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 keypad overlay 239 memory card 237 modem 246 PC Cards 249 power 238 printer 252 run ScanDisk 243 Windows Help menu 234 WinDVD 257 WinDVD controls 257 TSETUP 187 ...
...37 T television adjusting display 60 connecting 57, 58 to composite video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba's online resources 147 travel, conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint II 231, 241 battery 239 CD-ROM drive 246 charging the battery...external keyboard 240 hard disk drive 232, 233, 243 hardware 234 keyboard 231, 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 keypad overlay 239 memory card 237 modem 246 PC Cards 249 power 238 printer 252 run ScanDisk 243 Windows Help menu 234 WinDVD 257 WinDVD controls 257 TSETUP 187 ...