Toshiba Hardware and system checklist, ■ LAN, ■ Power, ■ Modem, ■ PC Card, ■ Password, ■ Keyboard, ■ Self test, ■ Bluetooth, ■ USB device, ■ Smart Card, ■ eSATA device

Troubleshooting

Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted - in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible.

If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages.

Next, you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation.

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then, if you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source - the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals.

Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your computer. Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer.

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	■ MultiMediaCard
■ Self test	■ Dual Pointing Device
■ Power	■ Fingerprint Sensor
■ Password	■ USB device
■ Keyboard	■ eSATA device
■ Internal display panel	■ Additional memory module
■ Hard disk drive	■ Sound system
■ DVD-ROM drive	■ Volume control dial
■ DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive	■ External monitor
■ DVD Super Multi drive	■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
■ USB floppy diskette drive	■ Modem
■ PC Card	■ LAN
■ Smart Card	■ Wireless LAN
■ SD/SDHC Card	■ Bluetooth
■ Memory Stick	■ Recovery Discs
■ xD picture card

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