Toshiba TECRA A2 User Manual

TECRA A2

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your 

computer. It covers the following topics:

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Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

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Installing the battery pack

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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Opening the display

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Turning on the power

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Windows XP setup

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Turning off the power

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Restarting the computer

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Creating recovery media

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Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD

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Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery Media

Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your 

computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in 

discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or 

other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the 

computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:

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General conditions

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Placement of the computer

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Seating and posture

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Lighting

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Work habits

All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP setup.