Toshiba a40 Laptop User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
TOSHIBA A40 Series 93
TOSHIBA A40 Series Version
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Software
The problems may be caused by your software or disk (disc). 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 OS 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
Self Test
Power
Battery
Password
Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
CDRW/DVDROM drive
DVDR/RW drive
Diskette drive (optional)
PC card
Pointing device
USB
Memory expansion
Sound system
Monitor
Modem
Standby/Hibernation
LAN
Real Time Clock
Printer