User manual TOSHIBA TECRA A3X

[. . . ] TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. [. . . ] If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 127 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. The computer's main battery is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under federal, state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. 128 Mobile Computing Conserving power Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: How the computer is configured. How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices. 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. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the Windows® XP operating system recognizes it automatically. See your printer manual. 4 If the printer you are setting up: Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer. Is connected to a network, select Network printer, or a printer attached to another computer. 5 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port. Expansion Options Using a printer 135 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next. From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a "friendly" printer name. 7 8 Enter a name for your printer. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. 9 If you want this printer to be: The default printer, click Yes. [. . . ] Plug and Play -- Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device. 246 Glossary pointing device -- Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port -- A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. [. . . ]