Toshiba A25 Laptop User Manual


 
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Setting up your computer and getting started
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Seating and posture
When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed
and your weight distributed evenly. Proper seating is a primary factor in
reducing work strain.
Precautions
Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of
use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain
precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts.
Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or
otherwise cause your computer to malfunction.
Some PC Cards become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card
can result in errors or instability in its operation.
Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy
periods of time.
Connecting to a power source
Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and AC
adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the
computer’s battery.
Power Cable and AC adapter
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent
adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage
your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use
of an incompatible adapter.
When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in
the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Connecting the power
cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter
DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock
or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid
touching any metal parts.
AC adapter
Power cable