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Satellite U200/PORTÉGÉ M500
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite U200/PORTÉGÉ M500
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 how to set up and begin using your Satellite U200/
PORTÉGÉ M500 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
Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup.
If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Manual contents
This manual is made up of the following.
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, describes the basic operations of your
computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CDs/
DVDs.