Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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6Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software 
manufacturer.
Problems when you turn on the computer 
These problems may occur when you turn on the power.
The computer will not start.
Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable 
properly or installed a charged battery.
Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds.
If you are using the AC adapter, check that the wall outlet is...

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The Windows ® operating system is not working
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The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE 
message.
The computer was placed in Stand by mode and the battery 
has discharged. Data stored in the computer’s memory has 
been lost. 
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live 
wall outlet for several hours. For more information, see 
“Power and the batteries” on page 229. 
The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error...

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Using Startup options to fix problems
If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have 
to change your system’s configuration or verify the startup 
procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in 
the Startup menu. This section describes each option and 
when to use the procedure.
To open the Startup menu:
1Restart your computer.
2Press 
F8 when your computer starts.
The Windows
®...

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Internet problems
My Internet connection is very slow.
Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf 
the Internet. They include: modem speed, time of day (when 
everyone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and 
popularity of the site. If accessing a particular site is very 
slow, try later.
My browser can’t find the URL address I typed in.
Make sure you separated the domain names of the...

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Resolving a hardware conflict
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You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from 
the menu.
 
Resolving a hardware conflict
If you receive an error message telling you there is a device 
driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using 
Windows
® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem 
first.
For help on hardware conflicts:
1Click Start, then click Help and Support.
2Click the Hardware link in the window’s left pane.
A list of...

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the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs 
a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store 
information as it works. These channels of communication 
are commonly referred to as system resources.
Interrupt Request Channel 
The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) 
because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests 
some of the processor’s time. If two or more devices use...

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❖Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not 
conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for 
instructions about changing settings on the device.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager 
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the 
configuration of a device.
CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager 
can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. 
Device Manager is a...

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type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources 
assigned to the device. 
To check a device’s properties:
1Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and 
Maintenance, Administrative Tools.
2Double-click the Computer Management icon.
3In the left pane, click Device Manager.
4To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device 
type.
5To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system...

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2Remove the memory module, following the instructions 
in “Removing a memory module” on page 52.
3Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions 
in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 47, 
and making sure it is seated properly.
4Check for the error again.
5If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely 
and check for the error again.
If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the...

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The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. If 
you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach 
room temperature and try again.
If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin 
charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cable 
connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging.
If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the 
computer continue charging...