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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. FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment...limits for help. However, there is no guarantee that may be used in accordance with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
...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. FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment...limits for help. However, there is no guarantee that may be used in accordance with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
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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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... the screen without twisting your chair for maximum computing comfort. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If you choose, use an external monitor, the top of the computer and external devices is at a comfortable height and distance. Consider the following guidelines to adjust your torso or neck and...
... the screen without twisting your chair for maximum computing comfort. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If you choose, use an external monitor, the top of the computer and external devices is at a comfortable height and distance. Consider the following guidelines to adjust your torso or neck and...
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... higher than your computer work . Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that 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. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable...
... higher than your computer work . Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that 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. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable...
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... refer to "Selecting video cables" below . If you are connecting. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below for guidelines on page... ports: ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port. ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A television or video display device via the S-video port. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Using...
... refer to "Selecting video cables" below . If you are connecting. Connecting the display device If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to "Connecting an external monitor or projector" on choosing a video cable, then refer to "Connecting to the S-video port" below for guidelines on page... ports: ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the S-video port. ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. ❖ A television or video display device via the S-video port. Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Using...
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... Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 71 "Directing the display output when you may need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to your computer if you want takes effect. Most televisions use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1...to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in...
... Display Properties settings. Getting Started Using external display devices 71 "Directing the display output when you may need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to your computer if you want takes effect. Most televisions use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1...to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. This hot key cycles through the settings in...
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Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you turn on the computer" on page 71. 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 may need to adjust ...: 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.
Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you turn on the computer" on page 71. 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 may need to adjust ...: 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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...is charging the battery. ❖ Off indicates that the battery is not being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light flashes amber, it ... RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, ...
...is charging the battery. ❖ Off indicates that the battery is not being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light flashes amber, it ... RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, ...
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... before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. The value displays as a percentage of the battery.
... before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. The value displays as a percentage of the battery.
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... of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. 115 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top-left off . What to the hard disk before the battery completely runs out of...
... of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. 115 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top-left off . What to the hard disk before the battery completely runs out of...
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... runs out of battery power, save your data and take the necessary steps to 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 working-since operating time... 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.
... runs out of battery power, save your data and take the necessary steps to 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 working-since operating time... 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.
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... Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, or create your own custom profile. 4 For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. Power profiles in Windows® XP In Windows XP, you can conserve power and extend the ...operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on page 154. 117 Mobile Computing Monitoring...
... Select an appropriate profile for your work environment, or create your own custom profile. 4 For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. Power profiles in Windows® XP In Windows XP, you can conserve power and extend the ...operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on page 154. 117 Mobile Computing Monitoring...
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... Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. 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 set the power profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously... Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power profile. To set the power profile. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154.
... Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. 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 set the power profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously... Fn, press F2 until you select the desired power profile. To set the power profile. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 154.
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... Yes or No, whichever is the disable feature. 6 Click the icon. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. You are given the option of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control...
... Yes or No, whichever is the disable feature. 6 Click the icon. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. You are given the option of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control...
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... be device-related. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, disk drive, and other functions that consume power. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the...
... be device-related. 180 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, DVD-ROM, multi-function drive, disk drive, and other functions that consume power. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the...
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... connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you 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 the software's documentation... and check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have gone into...
... connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you 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 the software's documentation... and check that the monitor's power cable is firmly plugged into effect. You may have a second keyboard, try it works, the first keyboard may have gone into...
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... display. 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 a normal result of...
... display. 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 a normal result of...
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... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. Make sure the external monitor is set to access the disk or as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Disk drive problems...
... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. Make sure the external monitor is set to access the disk or as an inability to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Disk drive problems...
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... Card Information Structure (CIS). Card Information Structure When you are using PC Cards. 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 fed to the speakers and the speaker...
... Card Information Structure (CIS). Card Information Structure When you are using PC Cards. 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 fed to the speakers and the speaker...
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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.