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  2-15 CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the CD-
RW/DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or
turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage
the CD/DVD or the drive.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives and media are manufactured according to the specifica-
tions of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it
matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
Code Region
1 Canada, United States
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Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack
An optional battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase the
computer’s battery power and operating time. For details, refer to the documenta-
tion accompanying the secondary battery pack. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional
Devices, for details on installing a Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack.
Figure 2-13  The Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack
Weight saver
Installing a weight saver module in the Slim Select Bay lets you...

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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
NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This
guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
❑Opening the display
❑Connecting the AC adaptor
❑Turning on the power
❑Windows
® XP Professional setup
❑Windows
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❑Turning off the...

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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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❑Placement of the computer and peripheral devices
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❑Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and
make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices.
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❑Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the
display. The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize
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❑If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as
the computer.
Seating and posture
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Lighting
Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain.
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❑Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not
reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to
eliminate sun glare.
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❑Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine
directly in your eyes.
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❑If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area. Use a
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Opening the display
The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch
the display panel.
2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you.
NOTE: When you open the display, hold it with both hands and lift up
slowly.
Figure 3-2 Opening the display panel
Connecting the AC adaptor
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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
Figure 3-3  Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor
2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back
side of the computer.
Figure 3-4  Connecting the adaptor to the computer
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicator
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Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power.
NOTE: After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off
until you have set up the operating system (OS) and the OS has started
up.
1. If the external diskette drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a diskette is
in the drive, press the eject button and remove the diskette.
2. Open the display panel.
3. Press and hold the button for two or three seconds.6. Enable the desired
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Windows XP Professional/2000 setup
When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the
Microsoft Windows  XP Professional Startup Screen Logo.
Follow the on-screen directions.
If you ordered Windows 2000, the operating system is not preinstalled. Follow
the steps below to install the Windows 2000 and TOSHIBA utilities.
1. Turn on the computer, load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the drive
and turn off the power.
2. Hold down the C key and turn on the...