Toshiba 3000-s353 User Guide

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Getting Started
Setting up your computer

Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for 
a long period. 

Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.

If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the 
computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off 
overnight to let it dry out before you use it again.

Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is 
active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to 
a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate 
strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.

Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet 
too close to a disk can erase important files. 

Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive 
via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. 
Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier 
may contain a computer virus. You’ll need a special program 
to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to help you.

Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that 
needs to be charged before you can use it.

To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the 
AC adapter. See 

To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet 
account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. 
See