Toshiba SATELLITE P500 - Manual (Page 18)

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TOSHIBA P500/P500D/X500
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA P500/P500D/X500
computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion
capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years
of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells you how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA P500/
P500D/X500 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring
your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer's features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Specifications section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computer. If you are going to connect external
devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, seven
appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1,
Introduction , is an overview of the computer's features,
capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2,
The Grand Tour , identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3,
Getting Started , provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
Chapter 4,
Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the following
devices: Touch Pad, fingerprint sensor, Web Camera, optical media drives,
wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the
computer, and CD/DVDs.