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Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
Contents 33 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when ...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to fix 165 Problems when ...
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... your software" on page 51. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software. After starting your software setup choices. The first time you must be...see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ...
... your software" on page 51. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software. After starting your software setup choices. The first time you must be...see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ...
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... VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can...
... VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video ports HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can...
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.../DVD player" on the external device. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live ... connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an ...
.../DVD player" on the external device. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live ... connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an ...
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...to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn key. 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 ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously...
...to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn key. 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 ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously...
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... . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The battery charges whether the computer is on . The battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge.
... . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The battery charges whether the computer is on . The battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge.
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... flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is on replacing the main battery. NOTE It... is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet.
... flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the RTC battery because it is on replacing the main battery. NOTE It... is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet.
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... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF...
... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the ON/OFF light ( ). When the ON/OFF...
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... and turns itself off the computer If you are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer...
... and turns itself off the computer If you are fully charged. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Move the pointer over the power icon in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer...
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... be customized. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
... be customized. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.
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... operating time of your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans. The following sections describe how to recharge the battery. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are various ways in which you can use the computer before you need to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power...
... operating time of your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans. The following sections describe how to recharge the battery. 116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power There are various ways in which you can use the computer before you need to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power...
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... have performed. By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are available for each item. 6 Click OK to set up a new plan. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot...
... have performed. By default the two power plans eco and Balanced are available for each item. 6 Click OK to set up a new plan. Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot...
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...your power savings from using the eco power plan by either completely shut down your computer or put it to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 116. To learn how to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, ...The hot key card disappears. For example, when this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your main battery has run out of the display is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. Never ...
...your power savings from using the eco power plan by either completely shut down your computer or put it to access the utility, see "TOSHIBA eco Utility™" on page 116. To learn how to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, ...The hot key card disappears. For example, when this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance. The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your main battery has run out of the display is enabled, the brightness of power, you select the desired Power Plan. Never ...
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... window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of computer settings. Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 141 ❖ 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 customize a range of options: ❖...
... window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of computer settings. Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 141 ❖ 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 customize a range of options: ❖...
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...at the bottom of the screen. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window To activate the Toshiba eco power plan, select ON in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility. To access the Toshiba eco utility™, do one of ...Utility icon in the notification area. ❖ Right-click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the upper-left section of the window. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking...
...at the bottom of the screen. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window To activate the Toshiba eco power plan, select ON in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility. To access the Toshiba eco utility™, do one of ...Utility icon in the notification area. ❖ Right-click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the upper-left section of the window. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The Toshiba eco utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking...
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...data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on certain models). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. This information is used to ...help diagnose problems should the computer require service by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. Those countries may or may use restrictions above, the data logged on the...
...data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on certain models). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. This information is used to ...help diagnose problems should the computer require service by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. It may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at its best by notifying you wish. Those countries may or may use restrictions above, the data logged on the...
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... apply. For more information, see the ConfigFree online Help. For more detailed information on page 163. Utilities ConfigFree® 161 The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the application. ConfigFree also lets you switch between locations and communication networks. The ConfigFree...
... apply. For more information, see the ConfigFree online Help. For more detailed information on page 163. Utilities ConfigFree® 161 The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the application. ConfigFree also lets you switch between locations and communication networks. The ConfigFree...
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... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that came with the computer. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to ...stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to this site often to continue working. You may have...
... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that came with the computer. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to ...stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. Refer to this site often to continue working. You may have...
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...side of the window to make sure the display priority is not set to view the available display setting options. Make sure the external monitor is a problem with your display settings and that do not work in a blank area of the desktop with your hardware. Click ...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 optimize your display settings. This opens the ...
...side of the window to make sure the display priority is not set to view the available display setting options. Make sure the external monitor is a problem with your display settings and that do not work in a blank area of the desktop with your hardware. Click ...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 optimize your display settings. This opens the ...