Toshiba u300 Manuale Utente

User’s Manual

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Optional Devices

External monitor 

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port 

on the computer. The computer supports several video modes. Refer to 

Appendix B, 

. To connect a monitor, follow the 

steps below. 
1. Turn the computer off. 
2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port. 
3. Turn the monitor's power on. 
4. Turn the computer on. 

When you turn on the power, the Windows

®

 Bootup screen (Windows

®

 

Logo) appears on the display device.

However, the Windows

®

 Desktop appears on a display device that you 

used last time to shut down your PC, if the display device exists when you 

turn on the power. 
To change the display settings, press Fn+F5. If you disconnect the monitor 

before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn+F5 to switch to the 

internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, 

, for details on using hot 

keys to change the display setting. 

Security lock 

Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy 

object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer. 
The computer has a security lock slot on the left side. Attach one end of the 

cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot. 
1. Turn the computer so the left side faces you. 
2. Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock.