Preface; Manual Contents - Toshiba Satellite A10 Series User Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite A10 series computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including
multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance
computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite A10 series computer.
It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic opera-
tions and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you're new to portable computing, first read
over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the
computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting
Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to
learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by
browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the
Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers
and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords.

Manual contents

This manual offers important information about your computer, including solutions
to the most common problems, and features and specifications. Refer to the Online
manual preinstalled on your system for the details. To open the Online manual,
follow the steps below:
From Desk top, click Start, point to All programs, click TOSHIBA User's Manual.
The Online manual is composed of the following nine chapters, a glossary and an
index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities, and
options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly
explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating
your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.
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