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Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: Setting up your work space - for your health and safety Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software Setting up Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer's operation. This section discusses the following topics: General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits User's Manual Getting Started 3-1

Section	Page
Satellite Pro 4200/4300 Series User's Manual	1
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	2
EU Declaration of Conformity	3
Toshiba DVD-ROM drive SD-C2302** safety instructions	5
TEAC CD-ROM drive CD-224E safety instructions	6
Toshiba CD-ROM drive XM-1902B safety instructions	7
General Precautions	8
Table of Contents	11
Preface	17
Manual contents	17
Conventions	18
Chapter 1	21
Introduction	21
Equipment checklist	21
Features	22
Special features	27
Utilities	30
Options	31
Chapter 2	33
The Grand Tour	33
Front with the display closed	33
Left side	34
Right side	35
Back side	36
Underside	38
Front with the display open	39
Indicators	40
Drives	42
AC adaptor	45
Chapter 3	47
Getting Started	47
Setting up	47
Connecting the AC adaptor	51
Opening the display	52
Turning on the power	52
Turning off the power	53
Restarting the computer	53
Restoring the preinstalled software	54
Chapter 4	55
Operating Basics	55
Using AccuPoint™ II	55
Using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives	57
Disk care	61
International modem	62
Video out	65
Cleaning the computer	65
Moving the computer	65
Heat dispersal	66
Chapter 5	67
The Keyboard	67
Grey keys	67
F1…F12 function keys	68
Soft Keys: Alt Gr Key Combinations	68
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	69
Keypad overlay	72
Generating ASCII characters	74
Chapter 6	75
Power and Power-Up Modes	75
Power conditions	75
Power indicators	76
Battery types	78
Care and use of the battery pack	79
Replacing the battery pack	82
Starting the computer by password	85
Power-up modes	86
Panel power off	87
System auto off	87
Auto Power On	87
Ring indicator power on	88
Chapter 7	89
Setup and Password Security	89
TSETUP	89
Password security	103
Chapter 8	113
Optional Devices	113
PC Cards	113
Memory expansion	116
Additional battery pack	120
Battery charger	120
Card Station€IV	120
Card Station€III	127
Port Replicator	138
Parallel printer	144
External monitor	145
PS/2 mouse	146
PS/2 keyboard	146
Security lock	147
Chapter 9	149
Troubleshooting	149
Problem solving process	149
Hardware and system checklist	151
Diagnostic test	165
If you need further assistance	173
Appendix A	175
Specifications	175
Options	181
Appendix B	183
AC Power Cord and Connectors	183
Appendix C	185
The Toshiba International Warranty	185
Toshiba's Worldwide Computer Representatives	186
Appendix D	189
Keyboard Layouts	189
Appendix E	195
Display Controller and Modes	195
Display controller	195
Video modes	196
Appendix F	199
If your computer is stolen	199
Appendix G	201
ASCII Character Codes	201
Appendix H	207
International Modem Guide	207
Installing the modem	207
Removing the international modem	210
Glossary	211