Toshiba 2010, User Manual

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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to
"Setting up your software" on page 52 before adding external or
internal components to your computer. These components
include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer,
memory, and PC cards.
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that
needs to be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See
“Connecting to an AC outlet” on
page 46 .
To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone
line. See
“Connecting the modem” on page 45 .
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
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Add more memory
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Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 45 )
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Connect a full-size keyboard (see “Connecting a keyboard”
on page 100 )
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Connect an external monitor (see “Using an external monitor”
on page 100 )
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Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on
page 45 )
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Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 102 )