Toshiba Satellite A500 User Manual

User’s Manual 9-3
Troubleshooting
Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your
reseller, dealer or service provider.
Hardware and system checklist
This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:
Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you
cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged
or the program might be corrupted. In these instances try
loading another copy of the software if possible.
If an error message appears while you are using a software
package you should refer to the documentation supplied with
it as this will usually include a problem-solving section or a
summary of error messages.
Next, you should check any error messages against the
operating system documentation.
Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you should then check
the setup and configuration of your hardware. First, run
through the items in the preliminary checklist as described
previously. Then, if you still cannot correct the problem, try to
identify the source - the next section provides checklists for
individual components and peripherals.
Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an
authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can
be used with your computer. Use of incompatible devices may cause injury
or may damage your computer.
■ System start-up
■ Self test
■ Power
■ Password
■ Keyboard
■ Internal display panel
■ Hard disk drive
■ ExpressCard
■ SD/SDHC memory card,
miniSD/microSD Card
■ Memory Stick/Memory Stick
PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo
■ xD picture card
■ MultiMediaCard
■ Infrared receiver window
■ Pointing device
■ Fingerprint Sensor
■ USB device
■ eSATA device
■ Memory expansion
■ Recovery Discs
■ Sound system
■ External monitor
■ Modem
■ LAN
■ Wireless LAN
■ Bluetooth
■ DisplayPort output function
■ HDMI monitor output function
■ Video Playback
■ FM tuner
■ TV Tuner

Toshiba Satellite A500 Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 8GB
Display	15.6" HD TruBrite LED Backlit display (1366x768)
Operating System	Windows 7
Optical Drive	DVD SuperMulti Drive
Battery	6-cell Lithium-ion battery
Chipset	Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
LAN	10/100 Ethernet
Webcam	Integrated Webcam
Card Reader	Multi-Card Reader
Ports	USB, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI, VGA, Headphone, Microphone
Weight	2.7 kg (6.0 lbs)