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Subject to the use restrictions above, the internal storage drive data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region.
Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Add/Remove Programs in the Windows ® Control Panel. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive.
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way. Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
1 To enable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor, do one of the following:
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Click Start , All Programs , TOSHIBA , Utilities , and then
PC Health Monitor .
❖ Click the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor icon in the notification area, then click the message TOSHIBA PC
Health Monitor is not enabled. Please click here for more details.
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The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor explanation screen displays.
2 Click Next , The “TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software
Notice & Acceptance” screen displays. Read the information displayed carefully.
3 If you agree with the terms and conditions of use, select
Enable this software program now and click OK . By enabling the PC Health Monitor software, you agree with the terms and conditions listed in the “TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor Software Notice & Acceptance” screen and to the use and sharing of the collected information. Once the program is enabled, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed, and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting information.
*This message will no longer be displayed after clicking Enable this software program now or Disable this software program now on the “TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Software Notice &
Acceptance” screen.
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If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
A message will be displayed if any changes that may interfere with the operation of a program are detected. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For example, if the following message is displayed, use the numbered procedures to remedy the problem:
Please click [OK] to run the TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic
Tool to check the cooling performance of your PC.
1 Click OK to start the “TOSHIBA Cooling Performance
Diagnostic Tool.”
2 If the “It is possible that the computer's cooling performance has decreased. And if you have access to the cooling module on your system; please clean the cooling module according to the instructions in your User's Guide” message is displayed after running the “TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic
Tool,” the cooling module requires cleaning. If there is no
access to the cooling module, skip to step 4. Refer to “Cleaning the cooling module” section .
NOTE Access to the cooling module is available on certain models.
3 After cleaning the cooling module, run the TOSHIBA Cooling
Performance Diagnostic Tool again.
Click Start , All Programs , TOSHIBA , Utilities , and then
TOSHIBA Cooling Performance Diagnostic Tool .
4 If you are prompted to run the cooling diagnostic tool again,
Toshiba recommends that you turn off the computer and contact TOSHIBA support. See
“If you need further assistance” on page 201 for contact information.
It is possible that the computer cooling performance has decreased.
We strongly recommend you have your computer checked by a
Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. If you must use the computer for a short period of time before taking it to the Toshiba Authorized
Service Provider, we recommend that you change the cooling method setting. Go to TOSHIBA Power Saver Settings , Cooling
Method , then select Battery Optimized . This PC Cooling
Performance Diagnostic Tool does not in any way expand or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty.
Toshiba's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply.
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Cleaning the cooling module
The following information is dependent on if access to the cooling module is available. Access is available on certain models only.
NOTE If you use the computer for a long period, the inside of the computer may become hot. Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature before you clean the cooling module.
To clean the cooling module, follow the steps detailed below:
1 Shut down the computer and make sure the Power indicator is
off (refer to “Turning off the computer” on page 76 in the
Getting Started chapter, if necessary).
2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer.
3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
4 Remove the battery pack (refer to
“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 117
in the Mobile Computing chapter, if necessary).
5 Depending on your model, use either a thin-tipped tool to push the hole at the edge of the cooling module cover, or a screwdriver to remove the screw, and then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
Cooling module cover
Hole or screw
(depending on your model)
(Sample Illustration) Removing the cooling module cover
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6 Clean the cooling module using a small vacuum designed for computers, or other cleaning tool.
Cooling module
(Sample Illustration) Cooling module
NOTE Do not use a ballpoint pen or cotton swab for cleaning. It may clog the cooling module.
7 Slide the cooling module cover back into place on the computer to reattach it and/or secure it using the screw.
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necessary).
9 Turn your computer right side up.
10 Reconnect any cables that were removed in Step 2.
11 Restart your computer.
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