User manual TOSHIBA TECRA A6

[. . . ] Tecra® A6 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport. toshiba. com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 202 in this guide. PMAD00065010 12/05 2 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra ® A6 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. [. . . ] For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page 145. Using an expansion device The expansion port is used to connect your computer to an expansion device. This is an excellent investment if you are using your computer both in and out of the office. When you return to your desk, you can then connect to your network, print reports from your computer, or use a mouse instead of the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device. Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time-consuming and inconvenient. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an expansion device 163 With an expansion device, you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk. When you return, you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices. For more information, see the accessories information package that comes with the device or visit accessories. toshiba. com. Using an Optional Advanced Port Replicator III with your computer If you purchase an optional Advanced Port Replicator III (APR III) (not shipped with your system), you can connect this device to your computer's expansion port. In order to achieve a proper connection, the APR III must be properly aligned with your computer. The correct position is indicated by symbols ( ) on both your computer and the APR III. To properly connect the APR III to your computer, see the Advanced Port Replicator III Userís Guide or visit pcsupport. toshiba. com. Chapter 5 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor Password User Password PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Power Saver SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Zooming Utility CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Button Controls 164 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 165 Fn-esse® TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, do one of the following: Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of features: Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Connect The features available in this category are: ConfigFreeTM Connectivity Doctor Start Bluetooth® Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings TOSHIBA Application Installer Secure The features available in this category are: User Password Supervisor Password Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: PC Diagnostic Tool Optimize The features available in this category are: TOSHIBA Power Saver SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Button Controls CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Fn-esse® TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 2 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows desktop. Click Next. Sample TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. To select multiple items, hold down the Ctrl key as you make your selections. 168 Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer. Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor password 169 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. 2 On the left side, select Secure. Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window 3 4 5 6 7 Select the Supervisor Password icon. Type your password in the Supervisor Password box. Retype your password in the Supervisor Password again box. Click OK. 170 1 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on password function: Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. [. . . ] telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 connector is a 6-wire connector. ROM (read-only memory) -- Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. [. . . ]