Toshiba A9 User Guide
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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
Memory problems
Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors
that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these
first:
that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these
first:
1
Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in
the lower-right part of the Start menu.
the lower-right part of the Start menu.
The Shut Down menu appears.
2
Click Shut down.
The computer shuts down completely.
3
Remove the memory module, following the instructions in
4
Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in
, and making sure the
module is seated properly.
5
Check for the error again.
6
If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and
check for the error again.
check for the error again.
If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the
memory module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the
memory module installed, the error is not caused by the
memory module.
memory module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the
memory module installed, the error is not caused by the
memory module.
For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module
installed for the computer to work.
installed for the computer to work.
Power and the batteries
Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and
power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional
high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power
problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or
power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the
batteries.
power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional
high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power
problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or
power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the
batteries.
Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:
NOTE