Toshiba 8000 Tecra 8000 Users Guide - Page 134

110 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. This includes your printer and any other external devices. 2 Check that the wall outlets are working by plugging in another appliance such as a lamp. 3 Check that the power cables are firmly plugged in. 4 Check that all cables connecting peripheral devices to the computer are correctly and firmly attached. Loose cables can cause signal errors. 5 Turn on the peripheral devices. 6 Turn on the computer. 7 If you are running the computer on battery power, check that the battery charge isn't low. If the equipment still isn't working properly, refer to the devicespecific sections of this chapter. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer won't start. If you did not follow the steps in the previous section, make sure you attached the power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds. The computer starts, but then shuts down and the on/off light glows orange and blinks. The computer has become too hot, so it has automatically entered Resume Mode and shut down. Leave the computer turned off until its interior has reached room temperature (88 degrees Fahrenheit/ 30 degrees Celsius or less). Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer