Toshiba C6602-1001M1 Setting up your computer, ❖Add more memory, ❖Connect a mouse, Setting up your computer, ❖Connect a local printer, ❖Connect a full-sizekeyboard

44	Getting Started
	Setting up your computer

certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

CAUTION: Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction.

CAUTION: Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation.

Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time.

Setting up your computer

Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must 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 45.

To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line.

Before using your computer, you may want to:❖Add more memory❖Connect a mouse❖Connect a full-size keyboard❖Connect an external monitor❖Connect a local printer