Toshiba Tecra A8-EZ8413 Resource Guide for Tecra A8 - Page 26

Start, Turn off computer, Shut Down, Turn Off

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26 Setting up your computer and getting started Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu (as shown in step 1 below). If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the system). The Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears. 2 Click Turn Off or Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 41). 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Front of computer Memory module slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover.

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Setting up your computer and getting started
Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer
using the Start menu (as shown in step 1 below). If you install or
remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or
Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3.
1
Click
Start
, then
Turn off computer
or
Shut Down
(depending on the system).
The Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears.
2
Click
Turn Off
or
Shut Down
.
The operating system turns off the computer.
3
Unplug and remove any cables connected to the
computer, including the AC adaptor.
4
Remove the main battery. For information on removing
the main battery, see “Removing the battery from the
computer” on page 41).
5
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down to locate the memory module slot cover.
(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
6
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw
that secures the memory module slot cover.
Memory module
slot cover
Front of computer