Toshiba M300 User Manual
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User’s Manual
The Grand Tour
Display hinge
The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at
easy-to-view angles.
LCD screen
The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and
graphics. The computer’s XGA screen consists
of 1024 × 768 pixels. Refer to
in Appendix B .
When the computer operates on the AC adaptor
the LCD screen’s image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power.
The lower brightness level is intended to save
battery power.
LCD Sensor switch
This switch senses when the computer’s LCD
display panel is closed or opened and activates
the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close
the LCD display panel the computer enters
Hibernation mode and shuts down. When you
open the computer’s LCD display panel the
computer starts in Hibernation mode. Use the
TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or
disable this feature. The default is “enabled”.
Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver and Panel
Power Off/On items in Chapter 1,
, for details on settings.
Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will
automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel
Power Off features is disabled.
Stereo speakers
The speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.
Touch Pad
A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm
rest is used to control the on-screen pointer.
Refer to the
section in
Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Touch Pad control
buttons
Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you
select menu items or manipulate text and
graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.
Microphone
A built-in microphone lets you record sound into
your applications. Refer to the
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Power button
Press the power button to turn the computer’s
power on and off.