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... receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the limits...: ❖ 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. Changes or modifications made to radio communications. "Critical...
... receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could lead to injury to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the limits...: ❖ 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. Changes or modifications made to radio communications. "Critical...
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... resources 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking...
... resources 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 107 Battery Notice 107 Charging the batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113 Changing batteries 114 Taking...
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...; Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Connect an optional external diskette drive...
...; Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 70) ❖ Connect an optional external diskette drive...
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... user passwords" on page 150). Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display..., but you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power...
... user passwords" on page 150). Getting Started Using external display devices 67 Closing the display panel When you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display..., but you are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the documentation for the type of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power...
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... press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or 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 ❖ Built-in display and TV ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for the display to ...
... press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or 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 ❖ Built-in display and TV ❖ TV only 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for the display to ...
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To back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your hard disk, use the Restore page in...such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to your computer. Any USB device can work with Windows XP" on page 208. An external monitor or projector connects to CDs with your hard disk may prefer to the USB ports. For more information, see "Backing up all the... multiple CDs/DVDs. Small files can back up your work To restore information from your data to the RGB (monitor) port.
To back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your hard disk, use the Restore page in...such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to your computer. Any USB device can work with Windows XP" on page 208. An external monitor or projector connects to CDs with your hard disk may prefer to the USB ports. For more information, see "Backing up all the... multiple CDs/DVDs. Small files can back up your work To restore information from your data to the RGB (monitor) port.
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... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is almost completely...
... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of the battery cannot occur. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is almost completely...
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...message may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is charging the battery. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is low, ...the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The computer can be monitored. If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter...
...message may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is charging the battery. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is low, ...the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The computer can be monitored. If the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter...
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... power button light flash amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Off indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command).
... power button light flash amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. 111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power ❖ Off indicates that the computer is using Windows® XP Standby command).
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... it operates, based on the top-left side of power use. A frequently used older battery 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate of the dialog box.
... it operates, based on the top-left side of power use. A frequently used older battery 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on your current rate of the dialog box.
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... that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. Your Toshiba computer system offers two alarms before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power will not power the computer for as long as a new... battery, even when both are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains battery power more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the ...
... that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. Your Toshiba computer system offers two alarms before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power will not power the computer for as long as a new... battery, even when both are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains battery power more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the ...
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.... 4 Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double-click the category. 5 In the toolbar, look to view the properties of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the far right for an icon of a device. To...
.... 4 Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double-click the category. 5 In the toolbar, look to view the properties of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the far right for an icon of a device. To...
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... appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the...
... appear in "Installing a memory module" on page 61. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in the dialog box vary from one device to the monitor, optional external DVD-ROM, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the...
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..., press any key. You may have gone into a working . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external...to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you...
..., press any key. You may have gone into a working . If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external...to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you...
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... be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Small bright dots appear on your computer. Make sure the external monitor is set to increase the brightness of the screen while on your TFT display when you may appear on your PC. 189 If Something Goes...
... be able to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work in them. Small bright dots appear on your computer. Make sure the external monitor is set to increase the brightness of the screen while on your TFT display when you may appear on your PC. 189 If Something Goes...
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.... To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor feature in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 182 for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while... Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click the secondary mouse button on the desktop.
.... To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on a blank area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor feature in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 182 for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while... Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Click the secondary mouse button on the desktop.
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... + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. 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 ❖ TV only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must...
... + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. 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 ❖ TV only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must...
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...) - A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that permits a computer to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor - To turn a computer option off. disable - Printers, disk drives, and modems are doing. Compare alternating current (AC). directory...
...) - A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that permits a computer to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor - To turn a computer option off. disable - Printers, disk drives, and modems are doing. Compare alternating current (AC). directory...
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... (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of pixels is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. kilobyte (KB) - 258 Glossary high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. hot key - (1) A feature in...
... (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the screen that holds 1.44 MB of pixels is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to 1024 bytes. kilobyte (KB) - 258 Glossary high-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that represents a function, file, or program. hot key - (1) A feature in...
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... 120 disposal 119 not charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264
... 120 disposal 119 not charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264