Hitachi GD8000 User Guide - Page 19

GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Auto Dim Feature To save the battery power, your computer automatically dims the display when the computer is not attached to external power. NOTE You may still use the display brightness function keys (Fn+F6 and Fn+F7) to adjust display brightness. See Managing Power for more information on power management features. Simultaneous or Extended Display This computer supports simultaneous LCD and external display output via the external monitor port located on the back edge of the computer. You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations. See Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device for more information. FEATURE When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop. This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your laptop's display. Cursor Visibility To improve the visibility of the mouse cursor, you should: „„ Enable the "Pointer Trails" feature to add trailing cursors „„ Use a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow or medium speed/sensitivity level. This allows you to move the mouse cursor quickly by increasing your finger pressure, while still providing a finer degree of control when you apply minimum pressure. NOTE To change the speed of the mouse, do the following: Windows XP: Select Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then choose Mouse. On the Mouse Properties window, select the Pointer Options tab to make cursor visibility adjustments. Windows Vista and Windows 7: Select Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then choose Mouse. On the Mouse Properties window, select the Pointer Options tab to make cursor visibility adjustments. Windows XP and Vista: 1. Right click on the desktop. 2. Select Properties to open the Display Properties dialogue box. 3. Select the Settings tab. 4. Click on the "2" in the Monitors section. 5. Check "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". 6. Select Apply and OK to save and exit. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor. Windows 7: 1. Select Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. 2. Under Display select Connect to an external display. 3. Select the drop-down menu next to Multiple Displays and click Extend these displays. Then click OK. LCD Heater The GD8000 has a CCFL heater to improve display brightness in a cold environment. The heater includes a film and heater strip that is bonded over the CCFL area of the display. It is designed to turn on when the temperature is cold enough to impact display brightness and does not require user intervention. Lid Switch Your computer has a lid switch that can automatically suspend and resume your computer when you close and open the display. To change the power management settings for the lid switch, perform the following: For Windows XP: 1. On the SystemTray area of theTaskbar, right-click the Power Saver icon ( or ). 2. From the menu, select Configure Power Settings. 3. Select the Advanced button. 4. Select what you want to happen when you open or close the display lid. For Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. On the SystemTray area of theTaskbar, right-click the DynaPower icon . 2. At the top of the grid, select the appropriate Power plan. 3. Select the desired action settings for both battery or AC power. 4. In the Power buttons and lid section, select the Lid Open Ac- tion and Lid Close Action. 5. Select Save Changes and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all power plan settings you wish to modify. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 NOTE The Lid Close Action default is Standby for Windows XP and Sleep for Window Vista/Windows 7. The default Lid Open Action is Do Nothing.