Toshiba M100 User Guide

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If Something Goes Wrong
Problems when you turn on the computer
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The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing 
happens. 
You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or 
resource conflict. When this happens, turning the power on 
returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. 
To clear the condition, press 
Ctrl
Alt
, and 
Del
 simultaneously.
Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it 
will not solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation 
that came with the conflicting device an
.
The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the 
optional external diskette drive. 
Your computer normally loads the operating system from the 
hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be 
able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the 
optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the 
machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up 
device.
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 
The computer displays the 
Non-System disk 
or
 disk error
 message. 
Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette 
drive. If there is one, remove it and press any key to continue. 
If pressing any key does not work, press 
Ctrl,
 
Alt
, and 
Del to 
restart the computer.