User manual TOSHIBA TECRA A2

[. . . ] Tecra A2 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ® 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 185 in this guide. PMAD00010013 09/04 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. Models: Tecra® A2 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), 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. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. [. . . ] Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, or create your own custom profile. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 166. Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to set the power profile. To set the power profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop-up window. Sample Power Profile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power profile. The power profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. You are now in the selected mode. 130 Mobile Computing Additional options for power For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 166. Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs. However, if you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: Purchase extra battery packs. Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time. Chapter 4 Expansion Options Your computer is designed to work in the office as well as on the road. This chapter explains how to set up the various optional devices so that your notebook can provide all the convenience of a traditional desktop computer. Devices for office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor, a full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. You can connect any of these optional devices: Expansion memory modules Standard 101-key keyboard Mouse or trackball Printer PC Cards Toshiba Advanced Port Replicator III Some of these devices listed are Toshiba devices, others are standard computer components. 131 132 Expansion Options Using an external keyboard The devices manufactured by Toshiba can be purchased through Toshiba's Web site: accessories. toshiba. com, or through the accessories information packaged with your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports supports any USB-compatible keyboard. Using a mouse If you prefer, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in pointing device -- the TouchPad. TECHNICAL NOTE: With a USB mouse, you can choose to have the TouchPad active at the same time. Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer. Once connected, the mouse is ready to use. Using a printer Before you can connect a printer, you must determine whether it requires a parallel or USB interface. You also need a suitable printer cable, which may have been provided with your printer. If not, your company may keep a stock of cables. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. Expansion Options Using a printer 133 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver. This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand. If you are using any non-Windows® programs, set up a printer driver for each of those programs. Refer to your program's documentation for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you have the manufacturer's disk that came with your printer, you can use it to install the printer on your computer. The manufacturer's disk may include additional drivers and fonts. To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window. Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer. 134 Expansion Options Using a printer The Add Printer Wizard appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. [. . . ] To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off. RJ-11 -- A modular connector used on most U. S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 connector is a 6-wire connector. Glossary 247 ROM (read-only memory) -- Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. [. . . ]