Preface; Manual Contents - Toshiba Satellite U500 User Manual

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite
Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D 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 TOSHIBA Satellite U500/
U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D 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
with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read
Getting Started
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
of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the
computer. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as
a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8,

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a
glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities,
and options.
Chapter 2,
explains how they function.
Chapter 3,
your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.
User 's Manual
Introduction and The Grand Tour
for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.
Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly
The Grand
Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating
TOSHIBA
chapters to familiarize yourself
Specifications
Optional Devices.
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