Home » Toshiba Manuals » Laptops » Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-EZ1005X » Manual Viewer

Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-EZ1005X User Guide - Page 68

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer, Display Properties settings.

View all Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-EZ1005X manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 68 highlights

68 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first 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 electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	58
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	59
Creating Recovery DVDs	59
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	65
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the TouchPad™	66
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	67
Control buttons	67
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	67
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Standby mode	79
Closing the display panel	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	81
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	86
Overlay keys	87
Using the overlay to type numeric data	87
Starting a program	88
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Backing up your work	93
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	94
Optical drive components	95
Inserting an optical disc	95
Playing an audio CD	97
Playing optical media	97
Recording optical media	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for optical discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	100
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	100
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	101
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery alarms	107
Conserving battery power	107
Power Profiles	108
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	109
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	110
Inserting a charged battery	111
Taking care of your battery	113
Safety precautions	113
Maintaining your battery	114
Disposing of used batteries	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	117
Exploring the desktop	117
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Setting up for communications	120
Connecting your computer to a network	121
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	121
An overview of using the Internet	123
The Internet	123
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	123
Connecting to the Internet	124
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	125
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	126
Recording sounds	126
Using external speakers or headphones	127
Web Camera	127
Using an ExpressCard®	128
Inserting an ExpressCard®	128
Removing an ExpressCard®	129
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	129
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	130
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Secure	135
Protect & Fix	136
Optimize	137
Setting passwords	138
Using an instant password	138
Using a supervisor password	139
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	141
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	142
Fn-esse®	143
Starting Fn-esse®	143
TOSHIBA Power Saver	144
Preset Power Profiles	145
Quickly creating a new power profile	145
Customizing a power profile	145
Mouse Utility	146
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	147
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	149
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	150
TOSHIBA Accessibility	151
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	152
Problems that are easy to fix	152
Problems when you turn on the computer	154
The Windows® operating system is not working	156
Using Startup options to fix problems	157
Internet problems	158
The Windows® operating system can help you	158
Resolving a hardware conflict	158
A plan of action	159
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	159
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	160
Memory problems	162
Power and the batteries	163
Keyboard problems	164
Display problems	165
Disk drive problems	167
Optical drive problems	168
Sound system problems	169
ExpressCard® problems	170
Printer problems	172
Modem problems	173
Wireless networking problems	173
DVD operating problems	175
Develop good computing habits	177
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	178
If you need further assistance	183
Before you contact Toshiba	183
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Hot Keys	187
Volume Mute	187
Password security	187
Without a password	187
With a password	188
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	188
Power profile	189
Standby mode	189
Hibernation mode	190
Display modes	191
Display brightness	191
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	192
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	192
Zooming applications in/out	192
Keyboard hot keys	193
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	194
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree® with your Toshiba Computer	195
Getting Started	196
Starting ConfigFree®	196
ConfigFree® Utilities	198
Connectivity Doctor	198
Search for Wireless Devices	200
Profile Settings	205
ConfigFree® SUMMIT	207
Quick Connect	211
Using the Automatic Switch	213
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	214
Glossary	215