Toshiba NB205N330BL User Manual

User’s Manual

9-3

Troubleshooting

This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or 

attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

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 

When the computer starts up, the self-test will be run automatically, and the 

following will be displayed:

This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.
If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating 

system.
Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup, the 

computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C, or first from drive 

C then from drive A.
If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:

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The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or 

messages.

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Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not 

function normally.

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The screen displays an error message.

Turn off the computer and check all cable connections. If the test fails 

again, contact your dealer.

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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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Pointing device

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Touch pad device

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SD/MultiMedia Card

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External Monitor

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Sound system

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USB

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Sleep/Hibernation

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LAN

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Wireless LAN