Toshiba 5205 Series Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 41

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Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 41
Selecting a place to work....................................... 41
Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 41
Keeping yourself comfortable.......................... 42
Precautions...................................................... 45
Setting up your computer...................................... 46
Setting up your software.................................. 47
Registering your computer with Toshiba......... 48
Installing additional memory (optional)........... 49
Connecting a mouse.............................................. 53
Connecting a printer .............................................. 53
Connecting a USB printer................................. 53
Using external display devices............................... 54
Connecting an external monitor....................... 54
Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer ................................................... 54
Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 55
Connecting an external diskette drive..................... 55
Using an external keyboard.................................... 56
Connecting the AC adapter..................................... 56
Charging the battery .............................................. 58
Using the computer for the first time..................... 59
Opening the display panel................................ 59
Turning on the power....................................... 59
Activating the power-on password................... 61
Using your pointing device .............................. 62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad.... 62
For systems with TouchPad............................. 64
For systems with cPad..................................... 65
Setting up a printer.......................................... 80
Setting up the fax function..................................... 83
Powering off the computer .................................... 84
Caring for your computer....................................... 84
Cleaning the computer..................................... 84