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Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to...
Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 114 What to...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 162 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ......163 ConfigFree 165 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree® Utilities 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 169 Problems that are easy to fix 169 Problems when ... good computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
Contents 35 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 162 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ......163 ConfigFree 165 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree® Utilities 166 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 169 Problems that are easy to fix 169 Problems when ... good computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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...see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT...memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software" on page 51...
...see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT...memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software" on page 51...
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...: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Then click OK. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2... on the side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are ...
...: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Then click OK. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2... on the side of the computer. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* (Sample Illustration) Side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are ...
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...This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)... simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) NOTE In the future you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. ...
...This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)... simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) NOTE In the future you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. ...
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... computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You...
... computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You...
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... to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is turned on or off . When fully charged, it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. To ensure that reduces the power required for up to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power...
... to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is turned on or off . When fully charged, it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. To ensure that reduces the power required for up to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power...
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..., the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset... the real-time clock. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged, although the charging status of...
..., the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset... the real-time clock. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged, although the charging status of...
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The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep ... Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ).
The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep ... Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ).
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... percentage of the battery. If you left off . What to completely power down . With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 Move the cursor over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Check your current rate of power use and...
... percentage of the battery. If you left off . What to completely power down . With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 Move the cursor over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Check your current rate of power use and...
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.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to suit your needs. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options.
.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to suit your needs. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options.
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Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 There are various ways in which you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Using one of your own ...
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 There are various ways in which you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Using one of your own ...
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... performance from your computer. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item. 6 Click Save Changes to save time, etc. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan...
... performance from your computer. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item. 6 Click Save Changes to save time, etc. 118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan...
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..., and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key. Operating the computer in eco Mode the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using eco Mode by either completely shut down your main battery has run out of the display is reduced and...
..., and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key. Operating the computer in eco Mode the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using eco Mode by either completely shut down your main battery has run out of the display is reduced and...
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... offers four categories of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to...
... offers four categories of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA eco Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to...
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... Mode, select ON on eco Mode and the eco Utility, click the Help button at the bottom of the window. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using eco Mode by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To access the...
... Mode, select ON on eco Mode and the eco Utility, click the Help button at the bottom of the window. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility monitors your power savings from using eco Mode by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings over time. To access the...
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... the icon does not appear in the Notification Area of the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor and the TOSHIBA Service Station. NOTE ❖ For more information see "TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor" on page 145. 2 Click Next to continue. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
... the icon does not appear in the Notification Area of the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor and the TOSHIBA Service Station. NOTE ❖ For more information see "TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor" on page 145. 2 Click Next to continue. 160 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its...
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... Station software terms of the following options: ❖ Accept both ❖ Accept TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor only ❖ Accept TOSHIBA Service Station only ❖ Decline both ❖ If you do not want to install either program at this time but you'd like to install one ...
... Station software terms of the following options: ❖ Accept both ❖ Accept TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor only ❖ Accept TOSHIBA Service Station only ❖ Decline both ❖ If you do not want to install either program at this time but you'd like to install one ...
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... system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on certain models). It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any way. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. Once enabled, you may also be transferred to the examples...
... system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on certain models). It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any way. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by Toshiba or Toshiba's authorized service providers. Once enabled, you may also be transferred to the examples...
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... not appear in the Notification Area of the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor and the TOSHIBA Service Station. Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor To enable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area, you can use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to continue. The TOSHIBA Agreement Notification Utility displays, providing an overview...
... not appear in the Notification Area of the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor and the TOSHIBA Service Station. Utilities TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor To enable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area, you can use the TOSHIBA Application Installer to continue. The TOSHIBA Agreement Notification Utility displays, providing an overview...