Toshiba m3 User Guide
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Getting Started
Caring for your computer
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make
sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops
glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops
glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the
back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the
system.
back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the
system.
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand
reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case
for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your
Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged
with your system, or visit
reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case
for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your
Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged
with your system, or visit
.
Using a computer lock
For your own peace of mind, you may want to secure your
computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest
way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest
way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
Sample computer lock cable
To secure the computer:
1
Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable
off the object.
off the object.
2
Pass the locking end through the loop.
3
Slide the PC Card lock (located underneath the PC Card
slots) to secure your PC Cards in place.
slots) to secure your PC Cards in place.