Toshiba P30 Series User Manual

User’s Manual

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Satellite P30 Series

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your

computer. It covers the following topics:

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Setting up your work space - for your health and safety

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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Opening the display

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Turning on the power

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Starting up for the first time

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Turning off the power

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Restarting the computer

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Restoring the preinstalled software

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:

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General conditions

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Placement of the computer and peripheral devices

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Seating and posture

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Lighting

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Work habits

Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,

which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first

time, which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the

first time.