Toshiba M35 S456 Satellite M30/M35 Users Guide - Page 42

42 Getting Started Setting up your computer 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 TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to "Setting up your software" on page 56 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. 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 43. To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN connection. Before adding any of these devices to the computer, be sure to complete "Setting up your software" on page 56. After setting up your computer, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard ❖ Connect an external monitor