Toshiba E200 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. 

It covers the following topics:

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Connecting the AC adapter

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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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System recovery options

If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you 

prepare to operate your computer.

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Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.

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Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting 

destroys all stored data.

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It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or 

other main storage device to external media. General storage media is 

not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain 

conditions may result in data loss.

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Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to 

the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in 

the loss of data.

Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to 

operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because 

the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from 

battery power.
The AC adapter can be connected to any power source supplying from 

100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adapter to 

charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, 

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