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... interference will not occur in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...: ❖ 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 device complies with the instructions, it may...
... interference will not occur in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...: ❖ 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 device complies with the instructions, it may...
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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 108 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging the batteries 111 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to...
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... computer and external devices is important to adjust your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you choose, use a paper holder, set it at or slightly lower...
... computer and external devices is important to adjust your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you choose, use a paper holder, set it at or slightly lower...
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... slightly higher than your hips. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that of your computer work . If you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on the back of...
... slightly higher than your hips. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that of your computer work . If you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on the back of...
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... device If you are connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system and devices. Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to one of the computer's USB ports. If you can also...cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below for your computer for the type of device you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to one of external display devices to "Selecting video cables" below . Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Using external...
... device If you are connecting a television or other display device, configure your operating system and devices. Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other video display device to the computer's S-video port, first refer to one of the computer's USB ports. If you can also...cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below for your computer for the type of device you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to one of external display devices to "Selecting video cables" below . Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Using external...
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... settings. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously Most televisions use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 ...repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the ...
... settings. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously Most televisions use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 ...repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the ...
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Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, click Apply or OK. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel and clicking Display....other external video device) only 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video display device), you must support a...
Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, click Apply or OK. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel and clicking Display....other external video device) only 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other video display device), you must support a...
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... /off light ( ). When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or... stop working. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to reset the real-time clock. When the on . If the RTC battery is being ...
... /off light ( ). When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or... stop working. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to reset the real-time clock. When the on . If the RTC battery is being ...
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The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of remaining battery charge. The value displays as a percentage of the battery. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power...
The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of remaining battery charge. The value displays as a percentage of the battery. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power...
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... remaining battery charge based on the top-left off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. 115 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate of power use and other factors such as a new battery, even when both...
... remaining battery charge based on the top-left off the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. 115 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate of power use and other factors such as a new battery, even when both...
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...decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Before your computer runs out of ...battery power, save your computer to an AC power source. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition, so you are using the...
...decreases at low temperatures To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section. Before your computer runs out of ...battery power, save your computer to an AC power source. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition, so you are using the...
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117 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of power management options. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles. Power profiles in Windows® XP In ...you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of your own custom profile. 4 For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, or create your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation...
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of power management options. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles. Power profiles in Windows® XP In ...you can choose from predefined power profile or select your own combination of your own custom profile. 4 For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, or create your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation...
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...Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154. The pop-up window. To set the power profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop...-up window disappears. The power profile options are now in the selected mode. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to press Fn, press F2 until you select ...
...Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154. The pop-up window. To set the power profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop...-up window disappears. The power profile options are now in the selected mode. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to press Fn, press F2 until you select ...
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... displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. You are given the option of disabling the device. 7 Click Yes or No, whichever is the disable...
... displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. You are given the option of disabling the device. 7 Click Yes or No, whichever is the disable...
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... page 57, and making sure it is also present. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, disk drive, and other functions that consume power. ❖ The Drivers tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer...
... page 57, and making sure it is also present. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, disk drive, and other functions that consume power. ❖ The Drivers tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer...
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...keyboard may have gone into a live electrical outlet. If you to activate the screen. Display problems These are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to continue working. You may... options. A window with your computer. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to the software's documentation and check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using is not remapping the keyboard. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a ...
...keyboard may have gone into a live electrical outlet. If you to activate the screen. Display problems These are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to continue working. You may... options. A window with your computer. Hold the Fn key and press F5 twice again to the software's documentation and check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using is not remapping the keyboard. 183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a ...
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.... 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ 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 incorrect or the current...
.... 184 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ 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 incorrect or the current...
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... your computer. Sometimes a disk problem may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Make sure the external monitor is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Over a period of 800 x 600 or higher. 185 If...
... your computer. Sometimes a disk problem may not be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Make sure the external monitor is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE Over a period of 800 x 600 or higher. 185 If...
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..., the computer attempts to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. See "Inserting and Removing PC Cards" on page 144 for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature in any sound from a microphone is feedback between the microphone and the speakers...
..., the computer attempts to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. See "Inserting and Removing PC Cards" on page 144 for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature in any sound from a microphone is feedback between the microphone and the speakers...
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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 TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 203 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 TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. 203 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.