Toshiba Satellite M300/L310 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M300/L310, 

Satellite Pro M300/L310 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 

M300/L310, Satellite Pro M300/L310 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 

 and 

 chapters to familiarize 

yourself 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 

 section 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, 

. 

Manual contents 

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, 

, provides a quick overview of how to begin 

operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work 

area.