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Your computer’s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. Getting Started Getting Started Adding memory 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel glows green—about one second. Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your Tecra® A2 Series computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. 56 56 56 Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdriver for this procedure. To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory module slots — Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. A memory module must be installed in slot A. Do not tryto operate the computer with a memory module in slot B only. If you install a memory module that is incompatible with the computer, a beep will sound when you turn on the computer. If the module is installed in slot A, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If the module is in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. In this case, turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module. Getting Started Getting Started Adding memory If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see “Changing batteries” on page 122. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover to the memory module slot. Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 58 58 58 Adding memory Memory module slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer. 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be level when secured in place. Getting Started Getting Started Adding memory Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module will click to secure the memory module. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory module slot cover and screw. 12 Turn the computer over and restart it. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the...
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