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...58 Control buttons 59 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 59 Using external display devices 59 Connecting the display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 63 Adjusting the quality of the external display......64 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a... 67 Using the Shut Down command 70 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........72 Using and configuring Sleep mode 74 Closing the display panel 77 Customizing your computer's settings 77 Caring for your computer 77 Cleaning the computer 77 Moving the computer 78 Using a ...
...58 Control buttons 59 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 59 Using external display devices 59 Connecting the display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 63 Adjusting the quality of the external display......64 Using an external keyboard 65 Using a mouse 65 Connecting a... 67 Using the Shut Down command 70 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........72 Using and configuring Sleep mode 74 Closing the display panel 77 Customizing your computer's settings 77 Caring for your computer 77 Cleaning the computer 77 Moving the computer 78 Using a ...
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Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 188 Printer ...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
Contents 33 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 PC Card problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 188 Printer ...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using the Application...
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34 Contents Display modes 214 Display brightness 215 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 217 Changing screen resolution 218 Keyboard hot key functions 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Glossary 221 Index 235
34 Contents Display modes 214 Display brightness 215 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............216 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 217 Changing screen resolution 218 Keyboard hot key functions 219 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 220 Glossary 221 Index 235
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... software When you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect...
... software When you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect...
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... ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 65) ❖ Connect an optional external disk ... during the initial start up your computer. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your desktop or...
... ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 65) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 59) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 65) ❖ Connect an optional external disk ... during the initial start up your computer. Getting Started 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your desktop or...
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...the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin ...using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer...
...the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin ...using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer...
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... power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery...and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the ...
... power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all those features. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery...and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the ...
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... slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Front of...
... slot cover (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. Front of...
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... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check...
... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50), and then check...
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... a finger. 58 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the direction you can be disabled or changed in...
... a finger. 58 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the direction you can be disabled or changed in...
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..." on certain models (Sample Illustration) Back of system HDMI Out port* S-video Out port To double-click, press the primary button twice in LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you to click or choose an item..., move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. The function of external display devices to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to the right...
..." on certain models (Sample Illustration) Back of system HDMI Out port* S-video Out port To double-click, press the primary button twice in LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you to click or choose an item..., move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. The function of external display devices to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to the right...
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...first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60, then skip to S-video Out. If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60 for guidelines on choosing a video ...cable connection to this computer must purchase an HDMI cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Connecting the display device If you are connecting a standard television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI Out port, first refer to "Selecting...
...first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60, then skip to S-video Out. If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's S-Video Out port, first refer to "Selecting video cables" on page 60 for guidelines on choosing a video ...cable connection to this computer must purchase an HDMI cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). Connecting the display device If you are connecting a standard television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI Out port, first refer to "Selecting...
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...of the cable to external speakers or a stereo sound system for higher quality sound. For example, when you use a TV or other external display device you can use that came with the television for more information. Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player To connect a ... in speakers. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with display options. You can connect to your computer. This port can accept the digital optical signal from a headphone output. You need an S/PDIF cable (not...
...of the cable to external speakers or a stereo sound system for higher quality sound. For example, when you use a TV or other external display device you can use that came with the television for more information. Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player To connect a ... in speakers. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with display options. You can connect to your computer. This port can accept the digital optical signal from a headphone output. You need an S/PDIF cable (not...
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... for the S-video port. (See the device's documentation for more information.) Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 3 Turn on the Windows® Desktop and click Personalize. ... dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Settings Tab 3 Click and drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to pan the display. As a result, you desire and click Apply. Choose the settings you may be larger than the screen can show the entire...
... for the S-video port. (See the device's documentation for more information.) Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Connect the other end of the computer. 3 Turn on the Windows® Desktop and click Personalize. ... dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Settings Tab 3 Click and drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to pan the display. As a result, you desire and click Apply. Choose the settings you may be larger than the screen can show the entire...
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...attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 63. Getting Started 63 Using external display devices 4 Click Apply, then click OK to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the ...activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on the computer Once you connect an external display device, you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following ...
...attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 63. Getting Started 63 Using external display devices 4 Click Apply, then click OK to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the ...activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on the computer Once you connect an external display device, you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following ...
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... To use one side per display device. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The dual display modes (internal display and external device) cannot be...support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. NOTE The ...
... To use one side per display device. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The dual display modes (internal display and external device) cannot be...support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for the Swap Image Display mode. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. NOTE The ...
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.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button...
.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button...
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... Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. Restarting your computer To start it off by either pressing the power button ...or closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue. You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. To use any of these methods, you ...
... Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off the computer using the Power Options feature. Restarting your computer To start it off by either pressing the power button ...or closing the display panel, depending on /off light glows blue. You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. To use any of these methods, you ...
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The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options ... AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options ... AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
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... 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off light glows blue. The Shut Down menu appears. The... computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it into a low-power If you put the computer in the lower-right part of all open programs and files...
... 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on /off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the memory, turns off light glows blue. The Shut Down menu appears. The... computer is configured, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it into a low-power If you put the computer in the lower-right part of all open programs and files...