Problem On your Toshiba Laptop, the function keys (such as brightness) do not work when pressed. Solution Try the following: Press the Fn key as well as the corresponding function key (e.g. F6) Check the Flash Card settings: On the Start Menu go to All Programs/Toshiba/Utilities/ Click on “Restart Flash Cards” if it exists. Click… Continue reading Function Keys not working on Toshiba Laptop
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Touchpad not working on Toshiba Satelite Laptop
Problem When you try to use the touchpad on your Toshiba Satelite Laptop, the cursor doesn’t move at all. Solution Try the following: See if the Touchpad works when you unplug a USB mouse. If it does: Press the Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog. Type main.cpl and press Enter to… Continue reading Touchpad not working on Toshiba Satelite Laptop
RTC Battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Problem When you turn on your Toshiba laptop computer you get the following message: “RTC Battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent”. Solution Press F1. You will be taken to the BIOS menu. Press the End key. If this doesn’t work then look for the words “Save Settings” at the bottom of the screen.… Continue reading RTC Battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Keyboard missing keys when typing on Toshiba laptop
This issue was found on the Toshiba C660-155 range of laptops. Problem When typing using the built in keyboard several keys are missed at random. Cause Faulty BIOS software. Solution Warning: Please be aware that by downloading this BIOS package you agree that in the event of a BIOS flash failure, you must take full… Continue reading Keyboard missing keys when typing on Toshiba laptop
A problem with the cooling system has been detected
Problem When using your Toshiba laptop, the following error appears: “Warning: A problem with the cooling system has been detected. Please turn off the computer immediately, and return it for service.” Cause This can be caused by a legitimate fault with the computer. Solution Contact the supplier or Toshiba for the computer to be repaired.