Toshiba A100 User Guide
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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an
intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the
computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim
and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the
screen while on battery power.
intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the
computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim
and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the
screen while on battery power.
Your computer’s features and specifications
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all
possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your
select model may not have all the features and specifications
corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the
notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.
possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your
select model may not have all the features and specifications
corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the
notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.
This information applies to all the features and icons
described in this guide.
described in this guide.
Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used
on your computer:
on your computer:
Sample system icons
Turning on the power
To turn on the computer:
1
Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if
you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are
properly connected and ready.
you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are
properly connected and ready.
2
Check to ensure that all drives are empty.
3
Press and hold the power button in until the power button
and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow
blue, depending on your model—about one second.
and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow
blue, depending on your model—about one second.