Toshiba L350 Manual

161If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not 
slide out.
Make sure the computer is connect ed to a power source and turned 
on. The optical drive eject mechanism requires power to operate.
Make sure a program is not accessi ng the drive and preventing it 
from ejecting.
If you need to remove a disc and  cannot turn on the computer (for 
example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow 
object, such as a straightened...

162If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise.
This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It 
occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to 
the speakers and the speaker volume  is too loud. Adjust the volume 
control.
ExpressCard® problems 
ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable 
hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. 
Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup...

163If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
2Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which will be listed 
under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, 
Network adapters, Other, etc.
The operating system displays  your ExpressCard’s Properties 
dialog box, which contains information about your 
ExpressCard configuration and status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an 
ExpressCard®.
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict 
between the...

164If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
An ExpressCard
® error occurs.
Reinsert the card to make sure  it is properly connected.
If the card is attached to an  external device, check that the 
connection is secure.
Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a 
troubleshooting section.
Printer problems 
This section lists some of the most common printer problems.
The printer will not print.
Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, 
turned on and ready...

165If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
Modem problems 
(Available on certain models)
This section lists common modem problems.
The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly 
connected to the computer’s modem port and the telephone line 
jack.
Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data 
length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. It 
should be set up to transmit at 300, 1200, 2400,...

166If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, check 
the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows® Control 
Panel, Hardware and Sound). Some Toshiba models may have a 
Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an 
internal Wi-Fi® adapter.
❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided 
with the Wi-Fi
® adapter.
❖ If another computer is on the same network, verify that it has 
network...

167If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
4Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter.
The IP address for each active network adapter will be 
displayed.
❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband 
modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable 
(sold separately) into your computers RJ45 Ethernet port. If 
your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the 
Wi-Fi
® part of your network.
❖ Use the PING command to verify  a connection to the gateway 
at...

168If Something Goes Wrong
DVD operating problems
5The Windows® operating system will now try to establish a 
wireless connection.
The Windows® operating system wireless management 
facility does not work.
If you are using an  external Wi-Fi® adapter (an ExpressCard, USB 
adapter, or other variety), check  if the adapter comes with its own 
management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the 
Windows
® operating system wireless management facility, in which 
case you must use the adapters...

169If Something Goes Wrong
Develop good computing habits
3Select  Never on When to turn off the display.
4 Click  Save changes .
The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title.
If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title 
you are watching. To disable the screen saver:
1Right-click on the desktop and click  Personalize in the menu.
2 Select  None for the screen saver.
3 Click  OK.
Develop good computing habits
Save your work frequently.
You can never predict when...

170If Something Goes Wrong
Develop good computing habits
Read the user’s guides.
It is very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow 
every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your 
ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the 
computer and its software work together.
Get familiar with all the user’s gu ides provided with your computer, 
as well as the manuals that come  with the programs and devices you 
purchase.
Your local computer store or book...