Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers

Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers

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48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power Setting up your software NOTE The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba NOTE Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 48. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see “Using an external keyboard” on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display devices” on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 81) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s

Getting Started<br />

Registering your computer with Toshiba<br />

49<br />

The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides<br />

you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen<br />

instructions.<br />

Registering your computer with Toshiba<br />

NOTE<br />

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba<br />

to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers<br />

applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed<br />

by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at<br />

http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All<br />

Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to<br />

complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights<br />

under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty.<br />

To register online, you must be connected to the Internet.<br />

Adding optional external devices<br />

NOTE<br />

Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends<br />

setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 48.<br />

After starting your computer for the first time you may want to:<br />

❖ Add more memory (see “Adding memory (optional)” on<br />

page 49)<br />

❖ Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 81)<br />

❖ Connect an external keyboard (see “Using an external<br />

keyboard” on page 81)<br />

❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using external display<br />

devices” on page 78)<br />

❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 81)<br />

Adding memory (optional)<br />

HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the<br />

accessories information packaged with your system or visit<br />

accessories.toshiba.com.<br />

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s<br />

popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s

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