Toshiba M50 user manual Hardware and system checklist, System start-up, Software

	Troubleshooting
Software	The problems may be caused by your software. If
	you cannot load a software package, the media
	may be damaged or the program might be
	corrupted. Try loading another copy of the
	software.
	If an error message appears while you are using a
	software package, check the software
	documentation. These documents usually include
	a problem solving section or a summary of error
	messages.
	Next, check any error messages in the operating
	system documentation.
Hardware	If you cannot find a software problem, check your
	hardware. First run through the items in the
	preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot
	correct the problem, try to identify the source. The
	next section provides checklists for individual
	components and peripherals.

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

■ System start-up	■ PC Card
■ Self test	■ Real Time Clock
■ Power	■ Monitor
■ Overheating power down	■ Sound system
■ AC Power	■ Pointing device
■ Battery	■ USB
■ Password	■ LAN
■ Keyboard	■ Standby/Hibernation
■ LCD panel	■ Memory expansion
■ Hard disk drive	■ Modem
■ Memory cards	■ i.LINK (IEEE1394)
■ Wireless LAN	■ DVD Super Multi drive
■ CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive	■ Diskette drive

System start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

■Self Test

■Power Sources

■Power-on Password

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