Toshiba 8200 - Tecra - PIII 750 MHz, User Manual

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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
Setting up your computer
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must
be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the
AC adapter. See
“Connecting the AC adapter” on page 48 .
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 to a phone line” on page 81
Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖
Add more memory. See “Adding memory” on page 68
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Connect a mouse. See “Using a mouse” on page 62
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Connect a full-size keyboard. See “Using an external
keyboard” on page 61
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Connect an external monitor. See “Using external display
devices” on page 57
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Connect a local printer. See “Connecting a local printer” on
page 63
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Install PC Cards. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on
page 78
If you want to add any of these devices to the computer, you
should do so before you turn on the computer. For more
information, see
“Connecting Other External Devices” on
page 57 .