Hardware And System Checklist; System Start-Up - Toshiba Satellite Pro A300D Series User Manual

Software
Hardware

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:
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System start-up

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Self test
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Power
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Password
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Keyboard
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LCD panel
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Hard disk drive
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DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive
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HD DVD-ROM drive
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HD DVD-RW drive
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Diskette drive
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infrared port
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Pointing device
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Fingerprint sensor
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ExpressCard
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
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Self Test
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Power Sources
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Power-on Password
User's Manual
The problems may be caused by your software or
diskette. If you cannot load a software package, the
media (usually a diskette) 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.
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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SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD
Card
External monitor
Sound system
TV output signal
USB
USB Sleep and Charge function
Modem
Sleep/Hibernation
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Recovery Discs
FM tuner
Troubleshooting
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