This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A100/Satellite Pro A100 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indi-rectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite A100/Satellite Pro A100 computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite A100/ Satellite Pro A100 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your com-puter, 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 Get- ting 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 computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords . If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices .