Part II: Technical Reference
Troubleshooting Guide
Fixing device-related problems
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For more information on maximizing battery power, refer to
“Taking care of your battery” on page 104 and “Conserving
power” on page 106.
Keyboard problems
If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the
problem may be related to the keyboard itself.
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor
control mode light is on, press
Fn
and
F10
simultaneously to turn
off the cursor control mode light or
Fn
and
F11
simultaneously to
turn off the numlock light.
If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off,
make sure the software you are using is not remapping the
keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the
program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.
You’ve connected an external keyboard and Windows
displays one or more keyboard error messages.
The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible
with the computer. Try using a different make of keyboard.
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external
keyboard.
You may have plugged the external PS/2 keyboard in while the
computer was turned on. Click
Start
,
Shut Down,
and
Restart
the computer
using the AccuPoint II on the internal keyboard.
The computer will restart and recognize the device.
The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart.
Make sure the power is on and press the reset button.
Summary of Contents for 8100 series
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Page 55: ...Part I Getting to Know Your Computer Getting Started When and how to turn off the computer 29 ...
Page 111: ...Part I Getting to Know Your Computer Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 85 ...
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Page 185: ...Part II Technical Reference Toshiba Utilities Expansion device properties 159 ...
Page 219: ...Part II Technical Reference Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 193 ...
Page 277: ...Part II Technical Reference Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba s worldwide offices 251 ...
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Page 285: ...Part III Appendixes Hot Keys 259 ...
Page 286: ...Appendix B Built in features 261 Optional accessories and devices 268 Specifications 270 ...
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