Toshiba Satellite P100 (PSPAD) User Manual download pdf (Page 122)

9-4 User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

System start-up

When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

■ Self Test

■ Power Sources

■ Power-on Password

Self test

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 computer’s BIOS.

If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:

■ The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or

messages except the TOSHIBA logo.

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

function normally.

■ The screen displays an error message.

Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card

and memory module connections. If the test fails again, contact your

dealer.

Power

When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet, the battery pack is the

primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other

power resources, including intelligent power supply, Real Time Clock

battery. These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent

power problems. This section provides check lists for AC power and the

battery. If you cannot resolve a problem after following them, the cause

could lie with another power resource. In such case, contact your dealer.

Overheating power down

If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will

automatically shut down

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