Hardware And System Checklist - Toshiba M500 User Manual

Software
Hardware
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:
n System start-up
n Self test
n Power
n Password
n Keyboard
n Internal display panel
Hard disk drive
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n DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive
n USB floppy diskette drive
n ExpressCard
n SD/SDHC memory card
n Pointing Device
User 's Manual
The problems may be caused by your software
or 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 operating
system documentation.
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.
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Troubleshooting
Fingerprint Sensor
USB device
eSATA device
Additional memory module
Sound system
Volume control dial
External monitor
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Recovery Discs
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