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User’s Manual xxvii
TOSHIBA
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite
Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. This powerful
notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia
devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance
computing.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA Satellite U500/
U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. It
also provides detailed information on conguring 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, rst
read over the Introduction 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 look over the Specications section
of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the
computer. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as
a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, ve appendixes, a
glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities,
and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identies the components of the computer and briey
explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating
your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.