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...following 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. However, there is no guarantee that to which can ... and used between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to this equipment. If this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by one or more of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, ...
...following 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. However, there is no guarantee that to which can ... and used between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to this equipment. If this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by one or more of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, ...
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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power...
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... to type without twisting your chair for maximum computing comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Seating and posture When using an external monitor, the top of the computer
... to type without twisting your chair for maximum computing comfort. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Seating and posture When using an external monitor, the top of the computer
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... to provide extra back support. 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. If necessary, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum...
... to provide extra back support. 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. If necessary, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum...
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... connected to charge the battery while the computer is on page 105. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is charged for more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with...
... connected to charge the battery while the computer is on page 105. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Monitoring battery power" on top of electric shock. There is charged for more information on battery use . Never remove the power plug from the outlet with...
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... setting you need a larger screen. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this : 1 Connect the... monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you can also connect an external display device to your computer if you want takes effect...
... setting you need a larger screen. This hot key cycles through the settings in LCD display, but you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. To do this : 1 Connect the... monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of device you can also connect an external display device to your computer if you want takes effect...
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... more information on page 67. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key. The external display device must set the resolution of the external display device. Adjusting the quality of the external...: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, click Apply or OK.
... more information on page 67. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only 3 Release the Fn key. The external display device must set the resolution of the external display device. Adjusting the quality of the external...: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, click Apply or OK.
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..., the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. The RTC battery may vary by computer model. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock... CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery.
..., the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. The RTC battery may vary by computer model. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock... CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery.
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110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be monitored. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it ... before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. The computer needs this time to...
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be monitored. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it ... before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. The computer needs this time to...
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... on your current rate of power use the display panel instead of the battery. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of an external monitor Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster...
... on your current rate of power use the display panel instead of the battery. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of an external monitor Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster...
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112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ How much you use the... hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use the computer before the battery completely runs out of The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of your work and turn on again. ❖ Use Toshiba... the computer into preset power usage modes. Hibernate mode keeps track of time you turn off . Toshiba has combined these things before you left off the computer and turn it back on the power again...
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ How much you use the... hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use the computer before the battery completely runs out of The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of your work and turn on again. ❖ Use Toshiba... the computer into preset power usage modes. Hibernate mode keeps track of time you turn off . Toshiba has combined these things before you left off the computer and turn it back on the power again...
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... Management icon. 3 Click the Alarm tab and set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power your open programs and files to completely power down . You can be set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate...
... Management icon. 3 Click the Alarm tab and set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power your open programs and files to completely power down . You can be set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate...
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... display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your system's display to keep the settings. 4 Click Yes. 5 To change the settings back, repeat steps 2 through 4. The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you can set your desktop and select Properties. Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, you want...
... display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your system's display to keep the settings. 4 Click Yes. 5 To change the settings back, repeat steps 2 through 4. The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you can set your desktop and select Properties. Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, you want...
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... parameters and the ramifications of a device. You are given the option of the toolbar. Look for an icon of a monitor with the secondary button, then click Properties. Look for an icon of a monitor with a blue check mark on the front. When you mouse over the small icon, the status of Disabled displays...
... parameters and the ramifications of a device. You are given the option of the toolbar. Look for an icon of a monitor with the secondary button, then click Properties. Look for an icon of a monitor with a blue check mark on the front. When you mouse over the small icon, the status of Disabled displays...
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... Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which provides an array of tabs. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog...
... Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which provides an array of tabs. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog...
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... previous setting. Some flickering is not set for an external monitor. To reduce the amount of this dialog box allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power 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 ...
... previous setting. Some flickering is not set for an external monitor. To reduce the amount of this dialog box allows you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power 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 ...
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... the TFT manufacturing technology. The display mode is set to one that the adapter type is manufactured using high-precision technology. Make sure the external monitor is supported by the computer's internal display. Reduce the size of the color palette to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work with...
... the TFT manufacturing technology. The display mode is set to one that the adapter type is manufactured using high-precision technology. Make sure the external monitor is supported by the computer's internal display. Reduce the size of the color palette to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work with...
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... using external headphones or speakers, check that it requires by reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature in this chapter may cause feedback. If you are having trouble getting one...
... using external headphones or speakers, check that it requires by reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature in this chapter may cause feedback. If you are having trouble getting one...
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The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 178 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.
The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 178 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.
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... internal (inside the computer's case). dialog box - The type of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. cursor - See folder. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. D default - A section of power usually supplied by batteries. Compare alternating current (AC). A device that controls the transfer of the...
... internal (inside the computer's case). dialog box - The type of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. cursor - See folder. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. D default - A section of power usually supplied by batteries. Compare alternating current (AC). A device that controls the transfer of the...