Toshiba Satellite Pro 4300 User Manual - Page 17

Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite Pro 4200 or 4300 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 Satellite Pro 4200 or 4300 Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring 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, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarise 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 organised, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read Setup and Password Security. Manual contents This manual is composed of 9 chapters, 8 appendices, a glossary, and an index. Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer's features, capabilities, and options. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and briefly 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. Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: AccuPoint™ II, CD/DVD-ROM drive and internal modem. It also provides tips on care of the computer, diskettes and CD/DVD-ROMs. User's Manual xvii