Toshiba A45 Setting up your computer

46 Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a
drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
❖Keep the computer and disks away from objects that
generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo
speakers.
Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a
magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette, CD-ROM or DVD discs, email, or
download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new
programs you buy from a supplier may contain a
computer virus. You’ll need a special program to check
for viruses. Ask your dealer or network administrator to
help you.
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to
“Setting up your software” before adding external or internal
components to your computer. These components include, but
are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC
cards.
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery
that needs to be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the battery, you must
attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting to a power source”
on page 49.