Panasonic U500 User Manual

User ’s Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite 
Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D 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 TOSHIBA Satellite U500/
U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D 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 

 

with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read 

 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 organized, then become acquainted with this manual 
by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the 

of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the 
computer. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as 
a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, 

This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a 
glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, 

, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, 

and options.

Chapter 2, 

, identifies the components of the computer and briefly 

explains how they function.

Chapter 3, 

your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.