Toshiba SATELLITE P500 - Manual (Page 160)

User’s Manual 9-6
Troubleshooting
Real Time Clock
Keyboard
Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more
information, refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard .
LCD panel
Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setup.
Problem Procedure
The BIOS setting and
system date/time are
lost.
Charge in the RTC battery is exhausted or
getting low. You will need to set the date and time
in the BIOS setup screen using the following
procedure
1. Press F2 key. BIOS setup will boot up.
2. Set the date in System Date.
3. Set the time in System Time.
4. Press F10 key. Confirmation message will
appear.
5. Press Enter key. BIOS setup will terminate
and the computer will be rebooted.
After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery, we
recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to "ON" so
that the Real Time Clock battery is charged.
Problem Procedure
Output to screen is
garbled
Make sure the software you are using is not
remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves
reassigning the meaning of each key. Refer to
your software’s documentation.
If you are still unable to use the keyboard,
consult your dealer.
Problem Procedure
No display Press hot keys FN + F5 to change the display
priority, to make sure it is not set for an external
monitor.
Problems above
remain unresolved or
other problems occur
Refer to your software’s documentation to
determine if the software is causing the difficulty.
Run the diagnostic test.
Contact your dealer if the problems continue.