Preface
TOSHIBA A40 Series
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA A40 Series computer. This powerful, notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, highperformance computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA A40 Series 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 familiarise yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for stepbystep instructions on setting up your computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organised, and then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords. If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Also read Getting Started for procedures on restoring your preinstalled software.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of nine chapters, seven appendices, 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.
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