Toshiba Equium 3100 M - Manual (Page 16)

Setting the
voltage selector
q To operate the computer in the United States, make sure the voltage switch is set
to 115 VAC.
q To operate the computer in a country that uses 220/240 VAC, make sure the voltage switch
is set to 230 VAC (the left position as you face the back of the computer).
Failure to set the voltage switch correctly will permanently damage the computer's electronics
when you turn on the computer.
Consult your monitor's documentation to see if its voltage setting is autoswitchable. If not, it will
require a voltage converter and a plug adapter.
Connecting AC power
1. Plug the AC power cable into the computer's power socket.
2. Connect the power cable to a live wall outlet.
3. Connect the monitor power cable to a live wall outlet.
Turning on the computer
1. Check that the diskette and CD-ROM drives are empty.
2. If you have a printer connected to the computer, turn on the printer and wait until there is
indication that the printer is ready (on line).
3. Locate the power button and turn on the computer.
The indicator light glows when the computer is on.
When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the
operating system has loaded completely.
The hard disk drive light indicates that the hard disk drive is currently in use.
Do not turn off the computer if any of the drives are in use.