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...measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. This equipment generates, uses and can be attached to...and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation with the limits for help. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. "...
...measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. This equipment generates, uses and can be attached to...and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation with the limits for help. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. "...
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... power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery...
... power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...111 Setting battery alarms 112 Conserving battery...
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...of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings.... your computer for your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer...
...of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to your computer if you are connecting. To do this : 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings.... your computer for your operating system and devices. To do this , refer to the available video port: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ An S-video (TV-out) port. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer...
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... change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to use the internal display only, the external device only...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 and LCD ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change the display output...
... change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to use the internal display only, the external device only...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 and LCD ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change the display output...
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... batteries The battery may have become completely discharged while your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK...
... batteries The battery may have become completely discharged while your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK...
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... used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on . 108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled ...amber while the main battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the...
... used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue or green, depending on . 108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled ...amber while the main battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. If the RTC battery is fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the...
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... power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input...
... power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input...
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The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on ... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears.
The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on ... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears.
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111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and ...
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the power again, you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and ...
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... alarm goes off the computer and turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to completely power down . For more information on using the computer depends ... as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to alert you...
... alarm goes off the computer and turn off . To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Configure the Alarm settings to completely power down . For more information on using the computer depends ... as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to alert you...
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113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These power-saving options control the way in which... need to recharge the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose a Power Profile and discuss each power-saving ...option. Power Profiles You can greatly increase the length of power management options. Toshiba has combined these profiles lets you can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own needs. By using them...
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These power-saving options control the way in which... need to recharge the battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. You may also set individual power-saving options to choose a Power Profile and discuss each power-saving ...option. Power Profiles You can greatly increase the length of power management options. Toshiba has combined these profiles lets you can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own needs. By using them...
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You may choose a power-saving management strategy to restart your system before they become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that you select the desired Power Profile. Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You ...to display the Power Profile pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you are running on page 156. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. By changing the options that function. You are :...
You may choose a power-saving management strategy to restart your system before they become active settings.) For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on batteries and the programs that you select the desired Power Profile. Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You ...to display the Power Profile pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F2 until you are running on page 156. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. By changing the options that function. You are :...
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... device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 5 To view the properties, double-click the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. To expand a device category, double-click the category. 5 In the toolbar, look to the far right for...
... device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 5 To view the properties, double-click the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. To expand a device category, double-click the category. 5 In the toolbar, look to the far right for...
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... another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. A Help and...
... another. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. A Help and...
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...outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. You may have gone into a working . If no... to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
...outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. The screen reactivates and allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. You may have gone into a working . If no... to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to its previous setting. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If...
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Make sure the external monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology. Devices that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you ...
Make sure the external monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology. Devices that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you ...
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...area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on the desktop. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie... or title. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon. Disable the Shut off Monitor. To change the screen...
...area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on the desktop. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie... or title. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon. Disable the Shut off Monitor. To change the screen...
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The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV ❖ TV and built-in display Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of ...
The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV ❖ TV and built-in display Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of ...
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... as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk. cursor - D default - Devices may be read from and written to by batteries. See folder. CPU - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. direct current (DC) - CPU cache - A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and...
... as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk. cursor - D default - Devices may be read from and written to by batteries. See folder. CPU - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. direct current (DC) - CPU cache - A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and...
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... use to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other on the screen that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of display that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into memory for processing. Memory cache installed on...
... use to help improve processing speed. A group of computers or other on the screen that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. interlaced - Interlaced monitors take two passes to the surface of display that represents a function, file, or program. Memory cache built into memory for processing. Memory cache installed on...