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... the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using... additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112...
... the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using... additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112...
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...guides you through steps to your product. Product registration can be connected to your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a...
...guides you through steps to your product. Product registration can be connected to your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a...
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...described 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 (Sample Illustration) Video ports HDMI™ Out port* *Available on page 199. If you disable tapping only, you ...To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. 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 can...
...described 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 (Sample Illustration) Video ports HDMI™ Out port* *Available on page 199. If you disable tapping only, you ...To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by computer model. 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 can...
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...first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your ...player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect...
...first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television. Refer to the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your ...player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect...
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...following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)... simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between each press, until the...
...following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)... simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between each press, until the...
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.... Mobile Computing Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by computer model.
.... Mobile Computing Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the power provided by computer model.
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NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. The computer can be monitored. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is low, the real-... is time to reset the real-time clock. If the RTC battery is on. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. 112 Mobile Computing...
NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. The computer can be monitored. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is low, the real-... is time to reset the real-time clock. If the RTC battery is on. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. 112 Mobile Computing...
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... battery power 113 HINT: Be careful not to monitor the remaining battery power. Power button System Indicator Lights Wireless indicator light AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Memory card reader light Internal ...
... battery power 113 HINT: Be careful not to monitor the remaining battery power. Power button System Indicator Lights Wireless indicator light AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Memory card reader light Internal ...
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... When the main battery runs low you when a specified percentage of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually...
... When the main battery runs low you when a specified percentage of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually...
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... internal storage drive, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
... internal storage drive, optical drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
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... power-saving options to set up a new plan. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or...
... power-saving options to set up a new plan. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or...
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... is the best used for most people and do not need to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settings to choose the...
... is the best used for most people and do not need to press Fn, press F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change plan settings to choose the...
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... Help. To change the settings for each of these components individually. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting... the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not...
... Help. To change the settings for each of these components individually. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting... the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not...
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... when you may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of the TFT manufacturing technology. Devices that may appear on your display are having trouble accessing a drive, or one...
... when you may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of the TFT manufacturing technology. Devices that may appear on your display are having trouble accessing a drive, or one...
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...Some modes are : ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously... external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card ...
...Some modes are : ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously... external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 196 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card ...
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In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display brightness Move ...the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Not all functions are supported on all models. To...
In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in Display and TV). Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Display brightness Move ...the slider or press the appropriate hot key repeatedly to decrease or increase the display brightness. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Not all functions are supported on all models. To...
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...). A small piece of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that uses the information. click - compatibility - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. See central processing unit (CPU). character - To press and release the pointing device's primary button without moving the pointing...
...). A small piece of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that uses the information. click - compatibility - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. See central processing unit (CPU). character - To press and release the pointing device's primary button without moving the pointing...
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...also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (local area network) - L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also... network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other on the motherboard to perform a task instead of data...
...also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (local area network) - L L1 (level one) cache - L2 (level two) cache - hot swapping - Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also... network of computers that holds 1.44 MB of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that enables any device to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other on the motherboard to perform a task instead of data...
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... indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 169 charging 48, 111 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118, 120 low charge 114 maintaining 122 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 169 notifications 114 power plan 193 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power... 113 removing 118 safety precautions 121 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 127 buttons eject, optical drive 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 124 changing main battery 118 character keys 94 charging...
... indicator light 48, 112 charge not lasting 169 charging 48, 111 conserving power 115 disposal 123 installing 118, 120 low charge 114 maintaining 122 monitoring power 48, 112 not charging 169 notifications 114 power plan 193 power plan hot key 117 real-time clock (RTC) 109, 111 remaining power... 113 removing 118 safety precautions 121 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button power 50 start 127 buttons eject, optical drive 103 C Call2Recycle™ battery 124 changing main battery 118 character keys 94 charging...
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.../trouble accessing a drive 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 173 cannot read a diskette 174 display does not look normal/flickers 171 external monitor not working 172 display device connecting 77 external 76 display output settings 78 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 170 display, external... error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 171 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 172 exploring the desktop 125 external monitor not working 172
.../trouble accessing a drive 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 173 cannot read a diskette 174 display does not look normal/flickers 171 external monitor not working 172 display device connecting 77 external 76 display output settings 78 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 170 display, external... error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 171 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 172 exploring the desktop 125 external monitor not working 172