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User’s Manual 3-1
Satellite M100
Chapter 3
Getting Started
This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your
computer. It covers the following topics:
■ Setting up your work space - for your health and safety
■ Connecting the AC adapter
■ Opening the display
■ Turning on the power
■ Starting up for the first time
■ Turning off the power
■ Restarting the computer
■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Product 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:
■ General conditions
■ Placement of the computer and peripheral devices
■ Seating and posture
■ Lighting
■ Work habits
Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,
which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
All users should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first
time, which describes the actions to take when you first turn on the power
to the computer.