User manual TOSHIBA TECRA A3

[. . . ] Tecra A3 Series User's Guide If you need assistance, use one of the following: ® Toshiba's Support Website 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 180 in this guide. PMAD00033010 01/05 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. Models: Tecra A3 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. [. . . ] 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. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 163. Mobile Computing Additional options for power 127 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. 128 Expansion Options Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module 129 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 the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. For systems equipped with Wi-Fi, slide the wireless on/off switch to the On position. Connecting a local printer Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Never connect the printer cable while the computer's power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both. NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer. 130 NOTE Expansion Options Connecting a local printer You must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer, you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store. If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant and you want to use the parallel port, make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer. To connect a USB printer: 1 2 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on your computer Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a parallel printer: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer's parallel port. To the computer To the printer Sample identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Expansion Options Connecting a local printer 131 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see "Setting up your printer" below. 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. 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. [. . . ] For example, the properties of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) -- Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. resolution -- A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. [. . . ]