Instruction Manual

When you are connected toanetwork, doNOT use the Windows Suspend or Stand by command,
because you may lose access tothe network when you turn onthe computer again.
Accessing the Internet
The Internet is anetwork of computer networks located all around the world. Toaccess it, you
must have an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
You access the Internet using aspecial program called abrowser. Although your operating system
most likely comes with abrowser, you can install and use any commercially available browser.
Toshiba's online resources
Toshiba maintains anumber of online sites towhich you can connect. These sites can provide
information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up todate
with future upgrades.
q Toshiba's 24-hour BBS is agood source for Toshiba utilities files and computing information
such as technical bulletins. See the Product Support appendix for more information.
q Toshiba's home pages onthe World Wide Web are:
http://www.toshiba.com
worldwide Toshiba corporate site
http://www.computers.toshiba.com
marketing and product information in the USA
http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com
product support in the USA
http://www.toshiba-europe.com.
(Europe)
http://www.toshiba.co.jp
(Japan)
Turning off the computer
It is agood idea toturn off the computer when you will not use it for awhile.
q Use the Sleep button topower down major components without shutting down the
computer. Toresume work, press the Sleep button again.
q If you have work in progress and expect toresume shortly, you can use the Suspend
command (if your Microsoft operating system includes one) tosave your system settings so
that, when you turn onthe computer again, you automatically return towhere you left off.
To leave the computer turned off for alonger period, use your operating system's shut down
command.
Do not turn off the power if adisk activity light onthe indicator panel is on. Doing so may
damage your hard disk.
Caring for the computer