Toshiba Portege M800 - Manual (Page 16)

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Portégé M800
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 Portégé
M800 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
Specifications section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computer. If you are going to install
ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to
read Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, six appendixes, a
glossary and an index.
Chapter 1,
Introduction , is an overview of the computer's features,
capabilities, 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.
Chapter 4,
Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following
devices: TouchPad, Sound System, optical media drives, modem, wireless
communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, and
CD/DVDs.