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... the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. ... relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2® port, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to ...
... the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. ... relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the external devices and the computer's or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2® port, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to ...
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...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting an external monitor 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Display limitations 72 Connecting...
...Contents Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 51 Setting up your computer 53 Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 54 Adding external devices 54 Connecting to a power source 55 Charging the main battery 57 Using the computer for...mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Connecting a USB printer 70 Connecting a parallel printer 70 Using external display devices 71 Connecting an external monitor 71 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 72 Display limitations 72 Connecting...
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... mode 108 Using Standby 109 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 110 Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the... main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the battery runs low 120 Setting...
... mode 108 Using Standby 109 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 110 Starting again from Standby 113 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 115 Charging the batteries 116 Charging the... main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 118 Conserving battery power 119 What to do when the battery runs low 120 Setting...
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... Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker Security lock slot DC-IN USB ports Network port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port The speaker lets you hear sounds, such as your desk.
... Speaker Finding Your Way Around Back 39 LAN active indicator Link indicator Speaker Security lock slot DC-IN USB ports Network port Parallel port RGB (monitor) port The speaker lets you hear sounds, such as your desk.
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... hot swapping of peripherals. The modem port lets you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The parallel port lets you connect an external monitor. You can also use a standard RJ-11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs and... play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to open the drive tray when the computer is off. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. 40 Finding Your Way Around Right side The USB (...
... hot swapping of peripherals. The modem port lets you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The parallel port lets you connect an external monitor. You can also use a standard RJ-11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs and... play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to open the drive tray when the computer is off. The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. 40 Finding Your Way Around Right side The USB (...
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... in loss of the white arrow printed on page 118. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock...
... in loss of the white arrow printed on page 118. 44 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open determining remaining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on the key Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light, located on the Caps Lock key, glows when you press the Caps Lock...
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... a conventional chair. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Seating and posture When using an external monitor, the top of your elbow. Proper seating is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable...
... a conventional chair. You should be able to type comfortably with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Seating and posture When using an external monitor, the top of your elbow. Proper seating is at about the same height and distance as the screen. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable...
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... them in your computer work . Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. 50...
... them in your computer work . Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. 50...
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... display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your TFT display when you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on your computer.
... display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. CD-ROMs, DVDROMs, diskettes) in your TFT display when you locate this button, see "Monitoring battery power" on your computer.
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...only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor is highlighted. Connecting an external monitor You must attach the monitor before you can choose to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the internal display only... Using external display devices 71 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you want is described below.
...only, or both simultaneously. Connecting an external monitor is highlighted. Connecting an external monitor You must attach the monitor before you can choose to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Turn on the computer. 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port. 2 Connect the monitor's power cable to use the internal display only... Using external display devices 71 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you want is described below.
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.... ❖ If you may appear stretched. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 73 ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your computer.
.... ❖ If you may appear stretched. Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 73 ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your computer.
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Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. If the RTC battery is fully charged, ...
Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. If the RTC battery is fully charged, ...
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... Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to monitor the remaining battery power. The Control Panel opens. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock...
... Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to monitor the remaining battery power. The Control Panel opens. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock...
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... charge state of remaining battery charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you are using the TOSHIBA Console. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on a number of factors, such as: ❖ ...the battery. Check your current rate of power use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as the age of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other factors such as a PC Card Conserving battery power How long a fully charged ...
... charge state of remaining battery charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you are using the TOSHIBA Console. See "TOSHIBA Console" on page 189. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on a number of factors, such as: ❖ ...the battery. Check your current rate of power use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as the age of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other factors such as a PC Card Conserving battery power How long a fully charged ...
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You can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Toshiba has combined these things before the battery completely runs out of your work and turn on what you were doing until the battery runs ... enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off . You can continue where you left off . 120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can be set to alert you when a specified...
You can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. Toshiba has combined these things before the battery completely runs out of your work and turn on what you were doing until the battery runs ... enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off . You can continue where you left off . 120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can be set to alert you when a specified...
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... menu that appears. The next lesson explains how to set up the operating system. You can view any object's properties by clicking a name in the monitor above the list box. The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box. Try several patterns. 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop, click...
... menu that appears. The next lesson explains how to set up the operating system. You can view any object's properties by clicking a name in the monitor above the list box. The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box. Try several patterns. 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop, click...
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You can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines-all in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. Address bar Standard buttons Sample ...
You can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines-all in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. Address bar Standard buttons Sample ...
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... use the folder on page 71. 166 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the Tasks section, click ...the button for how to the RGB (monitor) port. You can work with your notebook as a Web page The addition of the name of a Web page. For more information, see "Using external display...
... use the folder on page 71. 166 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you want to view as a Web page. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the Tasks section, click ...the button for how to the RGB (monitor) port. You can work with your notebook as a Web page The addition of the name of a Web page. For more information, see "Using external display...
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... Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600, then click Apply. The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you can set your system's display to keep the settings. 5 Click Yes. 6 To change the settings back, repeat steps...
... Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600, then click Apply. The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you can set your system's display to keep the settings. 5 Click Yes. 6 To change the settings back, repeat steps...
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... disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - Shows the BIOS version, and allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - ...10070; Parallel/Printer - The feature allows you to "wake" the machine from Standby by pressing a key. ❖ USB - 195 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to select the built-in which your computer searches ...
... disable USB Legacy Emulation. ❖ LAN - Shows the BIOS version, and allows you to change the sequence in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on process and for the following: ❖ Display - Allows you to set BIOS defaults. ❖ Password - ...10070; Parallel/Printer - The feature allows you to "wake" the machine from Standby by pressing a key. ❖ USB - 195 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for instant security. ❖ Device Config - Allows you to select the built-in which your computer searches ...