Toshiba Satellite U500 User Manual page 174

Troubleshooting
R ea l Time Clo c k
Problem
The BIOS setting and
system date/time are
lost.
After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery, we
recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to "ON" so that
the Real Time Clock battery is charged.
K eyb o a r d
Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more
information refer to Chapter 5,
Problem
Some letter keys
produce numbers
Output to screen is
garbled
9-8
Procedure
Charge in the RTC battery is exhausted or getting
low. You will need to set the date and time in the
BIOS setup screen using the following procedure
1. Press F2 key. BIOS setup will boot up.
2. Set the date in System Date.
3. Set the time in System Time.
4. Press F10 key. Confirmation message will appear.
5. Press Enter key. BIOS setup will terminate and
the computer will be rebooted.
The Keyboard.
Procedure
Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not
selected. Press Fn + F11 and try typing again.
Make sure the software you are using is not
remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves
reassigning the meaning of each key. Refer to your
software's documentation.
If you are still unable to use the keyboard, consult
your dealer.
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