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Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix 166 Problems when ... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix 166 Problems when ... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to set up your software" on page 80) After starting your computer for the first time, do ...(see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. See "Setting up your software...
...you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to set up your software" on page 80) After starting your computer for the first time, do ...(see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. See "Setting up your software...
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... field. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you ...below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Connecting the display device If ...
... field. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you ...below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Connecting the display device If ...
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... for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future ...projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect...
... for more information. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE In the future ...projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of your computer, and then connect...
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...This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ...) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started Using external display devices 79...
...This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ...) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started Using external display devices 79...
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... cannot occur when your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to run applications, features, and devices. When fully charged...
... cannot occur when your computer was shipped, resulting in your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery charges to run applications, features, and devices. When fully charged...
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... electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is on. See "Changing the main...current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE It is low,...
... electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is on. See "Changing the main...current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE It is low,...
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114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command).
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card reader light* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command).
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... both are working in the notification area, see "Hibernation mode" on using Hibernation, see "Finding your open programs and files to monitor the remaining battery power. Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A frequently used older battery does... not power the computer for more information on page 82. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power 115 NOTE Wait at low temperatures. For more information on the computer before trying to...
... both are working in the notification area, see "Hibernation mode" on using Hibernation, see "Finding your open programs and files to monitor the remaining battery power. Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A frequently used older battery does... not power the computer for more information on page 82. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power 115 NOTE Wait at low temperatures. For more information on the computer before trying to...
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116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting battery notifications You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when ...
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Setting battery notifications You can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when ...
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... window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 ❖ How much you use the internal storage drive, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are...
... window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 ❖ How much you use the internal storage drive, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are...
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... basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane...
... basic settings. 5 Click Change advanced power settings to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane...
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... power plan This computer is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the selected mode. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could ...
... power plan This computer is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the selected mode. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could ...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 141 ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 141 ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize The TOSHIBA Assist window appears...
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... Utility icon in the notification area. ❖ Right-click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the upper-left section of the window. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated...
... Utility icon in the notification area. ❖ Right-click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the upper-left section of the window. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated...
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... choose to identify and provide a notification of your home country or region. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your Toshiba computer. The collected information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows..., the data logged on the internal storage drive may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at any time...
... choose to identify and provide a notification of your home country or region. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your Toshiba computer. The collected information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows..., the data logged on the internal storage drive may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at any time...
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162 Utilities ConfigFree® The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. Starting ... wired or wireless connection. ConfigFree® is available on page 164. The ConfigFree utilities include the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then ConfigFree, and then click the desired utility. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth® ...
162 Utilities ConfigFree® The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. Starting ... wired or wireless connection. ConfigFree® is available on page 164. The ConfigFree utilities include the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, and then ConfigFree, and then click the desired utility. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth® ...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If ... you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. You can change the settings for an external monitor. If you have registered a password, press any key to make of these components individually. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing ...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If ... you are using a different make sure the display priority is registered, press any key. You can change the settings for an external monitor. If you have registered a password, press any key to make of these components individually. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing ...
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... the display properties: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the color palette to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Make sure the external monitor is incorrect or the current settings do not support this resolution will dim and you turn on your hardware. Devices that is supported by its...
... the display properties: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the color palette to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Make sure the external monitor is incorrect or the current settings do not support this resolution will dim and you turn on your hardware. Devices that is supported by its...