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. [. . . ] How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices. Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures. There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. Use Toshiba's power-saving options. These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. The following sections describe how to choose a power profile and discuss each power-saving option. Mobile Computing Conserving power 129 Power profiles in Windows XP In Windows® XP, you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 2 3 4 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 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. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]