User’s Manual 1-1
Satellite A50
Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the
computer’s features, options and accessories.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for
future use.
Hardware
Check to make sure you have all the following items:
■Satellite A50 Portable Personal Computer
■Universal AC adaptor and power cord
■USB floppy disk drive (Provided with some models)
■Battery pack
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA.
It is necessary to install the battery to use this computer. Refer to Installing
the battery pack section in Chapter 3, Getting Started.