TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor User’s Manual. Toshiba Mobile, GMAA00290010, PA3923U-2LC3 USB Monitor, PA3923U-2LC3, PA3923U-1LC3, PA3923U-1LC3 USB Monitor, PA3923U2LC3
Below you will find brief information for LCD Monitor Mobile. This LCD Monitor is USB powered and compatible with various operating systems, making it convenient for portable use. The monitor features a convertible protective case that doubles as a stand, providing adjustable viewing angles. It allows for extended or mirrored display modes, adjusting brightness levels according to power source for optimal viewing experience.
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TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor
User’s Manual
English/Español
GMAA00290010
12/10
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Contents
Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 4
FCC information .................................................................................. 6
Package contents ................................................................................ 8
System requirements .......................................................................... 8
Setting up the TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor ................................... 10
Using the convertible protective case ............................................ 10
Store the USB Y cable ................................................................... 11
Installing the driver ....................................................................... 11
Connecting the LCD monitor to your computer ............................. 12
Using the LCD monitor .................................................................. 14
Adjusting the brightness ............................................................... 14
Disconnecting the LCD monitor .................................................... 14
Cleaning the LCD monitor ............................................................. 15
® Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® and
Windows ® 7 ........................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 16
If you need further assistance ........................................................... 17
LCD monitor .................................................................................. 18
Power input ................................................................................... 18
Operational features ...................................................................... 18
Physical specifications .................................................................. 19
Environmental considerations ....................................................... 19
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Safety icons
This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Provides important information.
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Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Do not disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product
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Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, tamper with or repair the product. Disassembly, modification, tampering or repairing the product could cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Choking hazards
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Never leave small parts such as covers, caps and screws within the reach of infants or small children. Swallowing a small part may cause choking and suffocation, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
If a part is swallowed, immediately take appropriate emergency action and consult a doctor.
Avoid liquids, moisture and foreign objects
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Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of the product, and never expose the product to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, possibly resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:
1 Turn off the product.
2 Disconnect the power cord/cable from the power plug socket and product.
Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the product to an authorized service center. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the product.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) safety
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Never touch the LCD if it is damaged or broken, as the liquid contained within the monitor may leak, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Dispose of any damaged LCD in compliance with local laws and/or regulations.
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If the LCD panel is damaged, causing a liquid crystal leak, never ingest or touch the liquid. Serious injury could result.
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If LCD liquid should accidentally contact any part of your body, always use large amounts of water to wash it off immediately.
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If LCD liquid should accidentally contact your eyes, always rinse them immediately with large amounts of water and obtain prompt medical attention.
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If any of the LCD liquid contacts your clothes, remove them immediately and wash them.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury.
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Never place the product in locations with excess heat
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Never place the product where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in direct sunlight, in an unventilated vehicle, or near a heater. This may result in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to the product.
Never place the product in a location with extremely low temperatures
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Never place the product in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures. This may result in a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
Never subject the product to sudden temperature variations
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Never subject the product to sudden temperature variations. This may result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of data.
Never operate the product during a thunderstorm
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Never operate the product on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately unplug the product. An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure, loss of data or hardware damage.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Always place the product in a location where there is sufficient space around it to ensure adequate ventilation.
Handle your monitor with care
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Handle your monitor with care when transporting it.
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Do not press, push, or scratch the monitor screen to avoid damaging it.
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Never spray liquid directly onto the monitor or use harsh chemical products to clean it.
Avoid placing the LCD monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources may reflect on the face of the LCD monitor.
Place the LCD monitor just below eye level and about an arm length away, and adjust the angle of the screen so that it is easy to read. When using the
LCD monitor, rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch your muscles to avoid strain.
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FCC information
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards:
CE compliance
This product is CE marked in accordance with the requirements of the applicable EU Directives. Responsible for
CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8,
41460 Neuss, Germany. A copy of the official Declaration of
Conformity can be obtained from following website: http:// epps.toshiba-teg.com.
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Contact
Address:
Telephone:
TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
(949) 583-3000
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
LCD Disposal Information
The lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries
Alliance at www.eiae.org.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2010 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
December 2010, Rev1.0
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor.
This manual informs you how to set up and configure your new monitor in addition to providing tips on care and troubleshooting.
Features
❖ Easy operation and connectivity
❖ USB powered
❖ Convertible protective case that folds out into an adjustable stand
❖ Slim design for portable use
Package contents
Please check that the following items are included when you unpack the box. Save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future.
❖ TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor
❖ USB Y cable
❖ Convertible protective case
❖ CD (User’s Manual [this document], driver, and warranty information)
❖ Quick Start Card
If any items are missing or damaged, contact Toshiba support. For
contact information, please see “If you need further assistance” on page 17.
This product is covered by a One (1) Year Standard Limited
Warranty.
A copy of the warranty is included on the enclosed CD or can be viewed online at http://pcsupport.toshiba.com/accessories1yr.
System requirements
❖ Operating System: Microsoft and Windows ® 7
® Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® ,
❖ 2 USB ports
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Quick Tour
This section identifies the various components of the TOSHIBA
Mobile LCD Monitor. For a description of each component, please refer to the illustration and table below:
Mini USB port
Brightness (down)
Power button
Brightness (up)
Component
Mini USB port
Power button
Brightness control (down)
Description
DC-IN 19V jack
Connection point for the provided USB Y cable, used to connect the LCD monitor to your computer, and provides video signal and power to the LCD monitor.
Used to turn the LCD monitor ON/OFF or turn the monitor backlight ON/OFF. The Power button light will glow green when the monitor and backlight are
ON.
Press once to place the LCD monitor in stand by mode, the power light glows orange. When used in extended mode, the image on the mobile LCD monitor will not return to the computer unless it is turned off or disconnected.
Press and hold the Power button for about two seconds to turn the monitor OFF. The Power button light will not glow.
Used to decrease the brightness of the LCD monitor.
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Component
Brightness control (up)
DC-IN 19V jack
Description
Used to increase the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Used to connect an optional AC adaptor
(AC adaptor sold separately) to operate the LCD monitor via AC power (19V).
Setting up the TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor
Using the convertible protective case
A convertible protective case is attached to the LCD monitor to help protect it during transport or storage. A convenient cable management system stores the USB Y cable when not in use.
The convertible protective case folds out to be used as an adjustable stand for proper viewing.
To help prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not remove the convertible protective case attached to it.
Cable Management
System Convertible protective case
(Sample Illustration) Using the convertible protective case as a stand
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Store the USB Y cable
To pack and store the provided USB Y cable:
1 Unplug the USB cable from the computer and monitor and place the cable across the spine of the convertible protective case.
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(Sample Illustration) Storing the USB Y cable
2 Roll up the flap until the hook-and-loop fasteners catch and secure the cable within the fabric enclosure.
Installing the driver
To install the drivers for first use:
1 Insert the provided CD into your computer’s optical disc drive.
2 When the autorun screen appears, select Install Driver.
3 Install the driver according to the onscreen instructions.
4 Restart your computer as recommended.
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Connecting the LCD monitor to your computer
1 Connect the small end of the provided USB Y cable to the Mini
USB port on the left side of the monitor.
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the LCD monitor
2 Connect the other end of the USB Y cable to one of your computer’s USB ports.
Some computers may not provide enough power to the LCD monitor from one USB port. If so, connect the other USB connector on the
Y end of the cable into another USB port on your computer
(illustration B). If necessary, use an optional USB extension cable to connect to the second USB port (illustration C).
If operating the LCD monitor with the USB cable, please make sure that the battery on your computer is fully charged or connect your computer to the AC power adaptor while in use.
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Illustration A
Optional USB extension cable*
Illustration B
Illustration C
(Sample Illustration) Connecting to your computer
*If needed, an optional USB extension cable can be purchased separately.
3 Connect the optional AC adaptor (AC adaptor sold separately) to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the monitor to operate it on AC power. This will give you the maximum brightness.
1. For optimal performance, connect the LCD monitor directly to the computer, rather than through a USB hub.
2. Operate the LCD monitor in a horizontal position and on a hard, flat surface only.
After connecting the LCD monitor to your computer, the Toshiba
Mobile LCD Monitor icon ( ) appears in the system tray of your
Windows ® desktop to help you configure or disconnect the monitor.
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Using the LCD monitor
You can use the mobile LCD monitor in mirror mode or extended mode. Settings may vary depending on your operating system.
For Microsoft ® Windows ® 7
Press the Windows ® key ( ) + P to switch between different modes as shown below.
For Microsoft ® Windows ® XP and Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Right-click the “TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor” icon in the system tray of your Windows ® desktop to configure the display settings.
Adjusting the brightness
Press the Brightness Up/Down buttons to adjust the brightness level of the monitor display. Brightness levels may also vary depending on the power source used. See the table below:
Brightness level options
USB Power
AC Power:
25%, 50%
25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
To purchase an optional AC adaptor (AC adaptor sold separately, part number PA3743U-1ACA), visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
Disconnecting the LCD monitor
1 Press and hold the Power button for approximately two seconds to turn the LCD monitor OFF.
❖ For Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 only, you may also turn the monitor OFF by pressing the Windows key ( ) + P , and then selecting Disconnect Projector.
❖ For Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® and Windows ® XP, you may select OFF by right-Clicking the “TOSHIBA Mobile
LCD Monitor” icon in the system tray.
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2 Remove the USB cable from the computer and monitor.
3 Disconnect the optional AC adaptor from the monitor.
(AC adaptor sold separately.)
Cleaning the LCD monitor
Please follow the guidelines below when cleaning the LCD monitor:
❖ Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
❖ Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and other parts of the monitor.
❖ Never spray liquids directly onto the LCD screen or use harsh chemical products to clean it.
Precautions for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
and
Windows
®
7
❖ Due to the configurations of computers and Windows ® operating systems available, functionality may differ slightly than stated in the user manual. This may be due to the computer manufacture's BIOS and other custom configurations of the hardware, pre-installed software or operating system installed at time of production. If you have specific problems, you may need to contact the computer manufacturer to inquire about BIOS, hardware driver or operating system updates.
❖ The
Fn + F5 functionality detailed in the electronic User's Guide for your TOSHIBA computer only controls the internal video controller of your computer.
❖ The TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor utilizes an advanced video graphics controller to display the video. However, due to
USB 2.0 transfer speed limitations, some or all portions of
DVD playback may appear slow or choppy. This is not a malfunction of the Mobile LCD monitor. Move the video playback from the Mobile LCD monitor to your computer display for optimal video performance when viewing DVDs.
❖ On Windows ® XP systems, DVDs may not display correctly on the Mobile LCD monitor. Use your computer's built-in monitor to view DVDs.
❖ This product does not support 3D programs.
❖ In some software application programs that utilize certain direct draw commands such as some 2D-Games, the display on the Mobile LCD monitor will not be supported. If you want to
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Mobile LCD monitor.
❖ This product is unable to enter full screen DOS mode when using the Mobile LCD monitor.
❖ To play DVDs, use the Media Player included with your operating system. Do not use the TOSHIBA DVD Player to play DVDs on the Mobile LCD Monitor.
Troubleshooting
This section provides tips for correcting problems, should any occur. It also describes how to contact Toshiba should you encounter problems that you cannot resolve.
Before you call Toshiba, please read the troubleshooting advice in this manual and in your computer User's Manual. You may also want to consult with your system administrator or company technical support staff.
Problem
The monitor does not turn on
The screen is blank, although the power is on
The picture "bounces" or moves in a wave-like pattern
Cannot play DVDs using the
Toshiba DVD Player
Solution(s)
Check the connections. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected to the monitor.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable, and then press the
Power button again.
Check the condition of the USB cable. If the cable is frayed or damaged, replace the cable. If the connectors are soiled, wipe them with a clean cloth.
Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the computer.
Make sure the computer is on and working. The computer may be in sleep or power-saving mode, or displaying a blank screen saver. Move the mouse to "wake up" the computer.
Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference away from the monitor.
Use the Media Player included in your Operating System.
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If you need further assistance
If you have followed the recommendations in this section and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance.
Toshiba Support Web sites
United States pcsupport.toshiba.com
Toshiba Customer Support Centers
United States
Calling from within the United States: (888) 592-0944
Calling from outside the United States: (949) 583-3305
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Specifications
This section summarizes the TOSHIBA Mobile LCD Monitor technical specifications*.
LCD monitor
Monitor Type
Contrast Ratio
14.0” LCD
400:1 (Typ.)
Power input
AC adaptor
(AC adaptor sold separately.)
Voltage
Frequency
100-240V AC
50-60 Hz
This voltage requirement only applies to the optional AC adaptor.
Operational features
Maximum Resolution
Brightness
Response Time
Display Color
Signal Input System
Interface
Supported OS
HD (1366 x 768)
220 cd/m 2
16 ms
256,000
18 bits
Mini-B connector
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® , and Windows ® 7
The Contrast ratio and brightness listed are only available at 100% power when using an AC adaptor (AC adaptor sold separately).
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Physical specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approximately 340.5 x 239.5 x 15.5mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.6 in)
Net Weight Approximately 795g (1.75 lbs)
Environmental considerations
Operating Temperature 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
Storage Temperature -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
20% to 90%
10% to 90%
* All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
B
brightness
brightness levels
button
C
convertible protective case
F
I
icons
M
monitor
convertible protective case 10
P
port
Q
S
safety
setting up
specifications
environmental considerations 19
operational features 18
power input 18 power input, AC adaptor 18
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Key Features
- USB powered
- Convertible protective case
- Adjustable viewing angles
- Extended or mirrored display modes
- Adjustable brightness levels
- Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7