Preface - Toshiba Tecra M7-111 User Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA M7 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 TECRA M7 computer.
It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic
operations 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
chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer's features, components
and accessory devices. Then read
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
uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read
Setup.
If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 3,
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
User's Manual
Getting Started and
Getting Started
section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
Features, Utilities and
Features, Utilities and Options
for step-by-step
HW Setup & BIOS
Options.
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