User manual TOSHIBA TECRA A4 (PTA40)

[. . . ] ("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, NETWORK SYSTEMS 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. [. . . ] By inserting and removing Slim SelectBay modules, you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel. For example, any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay: Optical drive Weight saver insert (a "honeycomb" piece of plastic) that reinforces the Slim SelectBay for travel Secondary battery If you use an optional secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay®, be sure to keep the main battery installed in the computer. Use of the secondary battery without the main battery may result in a deterioration of system performance. Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) 160 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using Slim SelectBay® modules HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories. toshiba. com. ® Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, attached to your computer, or to the computer itself. First, stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove it. 2 Turn the computer upside down and slide the Slim SelectBay release latch toward the back of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Unlatching the Slim SelectBay module Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the i. LINK® port 161 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay module out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the Slim SelectBay module If you are removing the weight saver, retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay. Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay® To install a module into the Slim SelectBay, simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay until the latch locks into place. Using the i. LINK® port The i. LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i. LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. 162 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an expansion device As with USB ports, the i. LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on). 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 your computer's pointing device. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. 172 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel to continue without saving the password to a text file. Click OK to exit. 8 Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. Toshiba Utilities Using a supervisor or user password 173 Using a supervisor or user 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. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 2 On the left side, select Secure. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist Security window 174 3 4 5 6 7 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Password Utility Select the Supervisor Password icon. Click OK if you want to save the password to a text file on a diskette or media of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to a text file. Click OK to exit. 8 Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the supervisor password. 2 3 4 5 TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility allows you to set a userlevel password in TOSHIBA Assist or in System Setup. [. . . ] See also operating system, application, utility. 310 R Glossary properties -- The attributes of an object or device. For example, the properties of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. RAM (random access memory) -- Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. [. . . ]