L630/L635

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L630/L635 computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.

This manual tells you how to set up and begin using your L630/L635 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 Hardware, Utilities and Options and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special Features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup. If you are going to install memory cards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 3,Hardware, Utilities and Options.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parenthesis following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the Enter key.

User’s Manual

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