Toshiba Tecra A8, SATELLITE PRO A120 manual Printer, TV output signal

Troubleshooting

Printer

Refer also to the Serial port sections in Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation.

An Advanced Port Replicator III Plus is equipped with a parallel port.

	Problem	Procedure
	Printer does not turn on. Check that the printer is connected to an electric
		outlet. Make sure the outlet is supplying power by
		plugging in an appliance.
	Computer/printer do not	Make sure the printer is turned on and is online
	communicate	(ready to use).
		Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the
		computer for damage. Make sure it is securely
		connected.
		A parallel printer connects to the parallel port.
		Make sure the port is configured correctly.
		Make sure your software is configured to
		recognize the printer. Check your printer and
		software documentation.
	Printer error	Check your printer documentation.
		If problems persist, contact your dealer.
TV output signal

Problem	Procedure
Display on TV is poor	Make sure the TV type is correct for your area:
	NTSC (US, JAPAN), PAL (Europe).
No display	Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls
	on the external monitor.
	Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display.
	Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
	If problems persist, contact your dealer.

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