Toshiba Portege M500 PPM51C-GF501EF Users Manual Canada; English - Page 67

PORTÉGÉ M500 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 Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability. ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Starting up for the first time ■ Turning off the power ■ Restarting the computer ■ Creating recovery media ■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD (Windows XP Professional model) ■ Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery Media (Windows XP Home Edition model) All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time. Setting up your work space 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 ■ Seating and posture ■ Lighting ■ Work habits User's Manual 3-1