Preface; Manual Contents; Index - Toshiba Satellite A30 Series User Manual

Satellite A30 Series

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of a Satellite A30 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 explains how to set up and begin using your Satellite A30
series 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 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 computer.

Manual contents

This manual has eight chapters, three appendixes, a glossary and an

index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer's special features,
utilities, 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. Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating
system and on restoring the preinstalled software.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: Touch pad, the optical media drives, the internal modem, LAN
and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes
and DVD/CD-ROMs.
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