Toshiba Portege 7140 - Manual (Page 41)

User's Manual Getting Started 3-1
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Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your
computer. It covers the following topics:
„ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety
„ Connecting the AC adaptor
„ Using the Port Replicator
„ Using the external diskette drive
„ Opening the display
„ Turning on the power
„ Selecting an operating system
„ Turning off the power
„ Restarting the computer
„ Restoring the preinstalled software
All users should be sure to carefully read the section Selecting an
operating system. This section explains how to select one of the two
preinstalled operating systems (OS), which is the first thing you must do
after turning on the power.
Setting up
Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your
computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in
discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the
computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:
„ General conditions
„ Placement of the computer and peripheral devices
„ Seating and posture
„ Lighting
„ Work habits