Toshiba L635-S3100 Laptop User Manual


 
User’s Manual xv
L630/L635
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L630/L635 computer.
This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years
of reliable, high-performance computing.
This manual tells you how to set up and begin using your L630/L635
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 Hardware, Utilities and Options 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 read the Special
Features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup. If you
are going to install memory cards or connect external devices such as a
printer, be sure to read Chapter 3,Hardware, Utilities and Options.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parenthesis following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The
indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing
information on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the Enter key.