Using external display devices | Toshiba L650, L640 guide

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NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase “Mouse pointer jumps around as you type” into the Search field.

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™

The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To enable/disable the TouchPad, do one of the following:

❖Press the TouchPad ON/OFF ( ) button. (Available on certain models.)

Press Fn + F9. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™” on page 202.

NOTE Alternately, you can disable only the tapping feature. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the TouchPad’s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad. To disable tapping only, use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows Control Panel.

Using external display devices

Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below:

❖An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port*

NOTE Locate the HDMI™ Out port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with your computer.

❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port

HDMI™ Out port*

RGB (Monitor) port

*Available on certain models

(Sample Illustration) Video ports on the side of the computer

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Toshiba L650, L640 manual Using external display devices, Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

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Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Copyright Optical Disc Drive Safety InstructionsLocation of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information Trademarks Contents Checking the internal storage drive operating Starting a program from Windows Using the optical disc drive Disposing of used batteries Toshiba eco Utility 205 Introduction Introduction This guide This guide Other icons used Safety icons Sample Illustration System icons Service optionsYour computer’s features and specifications Other documentation Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computerImportant information on your computer’s cooling fan Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power sourceSample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSample Illustration Opening the display panel Sample Illustration Turning on the power Turning on the powerSetting up your software Using the computer for the first time Adding optional external devices Registering your computer with ToshibaAdding memory optional Installing a memory module Sample Image Shut down button Adding memory optionalSample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Notch Latch Connector Key Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Reconnect the cables Restart the computer If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Removing a memory module Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage DriveChecking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state recommended recovery method Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Sample Image Warning screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Recovering to a custom size partition Getting Started Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started Sample Image Warning screen Creating recovery DVDs/media Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Media Creator dialog box Getting Started Restoring from recovery DVDs/media F12 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Click Disk Management Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad Do the following Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad To zoom out Adjusting TouchPad settings Sample Illustration Video ports on the side of the computer Using external display devicesUsing external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Selecting video cables Connecting an external monitor or projector Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Connecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printer Options for turning off the computer Turning off the computerTurning off the computer Sleep mode Hibernation mode Using the Shut down command Click Change advanced power settings Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screenTurning off the computer more quickly Power button action Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screenLid close action Sample Image Shut down menu Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Restarting your computer Select Hibernate for the options you want Using and configuring Sleep mode Starting again from Hibernation mode Configuring Sleep mode options Select Sleep for the options you want Caring for your computer Customizing your computer’s settingsStarting again from Sleep mode Cleaning the computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Using a computer lockMoving the computer Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Sample Illustration Prtsc key on the L650 Series keyboard Using the keyboardCharacter keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data100 Overlay keys Starting a program from the Start menu Using the overlay for cursor control101 Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer 102 Saving your work 103Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu Sample Image Save As dialog box 104Saving files File names Sample Image Print dialog box Using a file extension105 Printing your work Restoring your work Sample Image Backup and Restore screen106 Backing up your work Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies Using the optical disc drive 108 Using the optical disc driveSample Image Sound properties window Inserting an optical disc Optical disc drive componentsSample Illustration Optical disc drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 110Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing optical media Playing an audio CDRecording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on 112Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for optical discs Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice115 Charging batteries Power managementUsing additional batteries 116 Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery117 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery powerMonitoring main battery power Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Setting battery notifications What to do when the main battery runs low 121 Conserving battery power Sample Image Windows Power Options window Power Plans Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Using a hot key to set the Power Plan123 Changing the main battery Using the Toshiba eco power planRemoving the battery from the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Inserting a charged batteryChanging the main battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Safety precautions Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery128 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 132Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button 133 Taskbar Setting up for communicationsUsing Wireless LAN connectivity 134 Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a networkSetting up the connection 136 Connecting a modem to a telephone lineAvailable on certain models 137 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Exploring audio features 138 Using external speakers or headphonesSample Image Sound Recorder screen 139 Using the Web CameraUsing the Memory card reader Using the Web Camera Removing memory media Using the Memory card reader140 Inserting memory media 141 Using the eSATA/USB combo portSample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Toshiba Assist Toshiba AssistSample Image Toshiba Assist window Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Optimize Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Using an instant password Setting passwords Sample Image Supervisor Password tab Using a supervisor passwordSetting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password icon Click Not Registered Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password Toshiba Face Recognition Utility Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Mouse Utility Sample Image Toshiba HWSetup screen General tab options Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Sample Image Toshiba eco Utility window Toshiba eco Utility Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba Service Station If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer163 164 Windows operating system is not working 165 166 Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system can help you Internet problems Checking device properties Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Memory problemsPower and the batteries Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problemsDisplay problems Keyboard problems 172 Display problems Error-checking Disk or storage drive problems173 Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems174 Some discs run correctly but others do not 175 176 Printer problems Sound system problems177 178 Modem problemsWireless networking problems Modem problems 179 DVD and BD operating problems DVD and BD operating problems180 Click Save changes Develop good computing habits 182 Saving system configuration with restore pointsDevelop good computing habits Click Create 183 184 General tips for installing hardware and software 185 Contacting Toshiba 186If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba voice contact Toshiba’s worldwide offices 188Toshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 189 Hot Key Cards Appendix a Sample Image Hot Key Card display Using the Hot Key Cards191 Hot Key Cards Application Cards 192Application Cards 193 Using the Application CardsCard Case Hot key functions Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options 194 Lock Instant security 195Sample Image Security options Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan196 Sample Image Sleep options 197 Sample Image Hibernation options 198 Sample Image Display mode options window Output Display switch199 Display brightness 200Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices201 202 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options Sample Image Screen resolution options Zoom Display resolution203 204 Power Cord/Cable Connectors Bps Acronyms ESATA 207 Terms Boot disk See system disk Basic Input/Output System Bios See Bios CPU See Central Processing Unit CPU 211 External device See device DVD-ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read-Only Memory Software Internal device See device Local area network See LAN 215 Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi MS-DOS prompt See system prompt 217 RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be Reboot See boot, restart Random Access Memory See RAM Read-Only Memory See ROM Toshiba tablet pen TFT display See active-matrix display Shortcut See keyboard shortcut Web See World Wide Web Index Index DVD Internal storage drive recovery Connect to the Internet 135 connecting your computer Found Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard Real-time clock RTC battery 115 recording sounds 153 229