Toshiba A45 Series manual Setting up your computer

46	Getting Started
	Setting up your computer

❖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.