conntectin lap top to pc monitor

[19claire89]

ok so my laptop screen is boken its shatterd but i need to get files from it. so i have tried connecting the cable form my monitor from my pc to the laptop and it works fine it loads the laptop start up screan but as soon as the windows music plays and gets to when i have to enter my pasword the monitor turns off looses connection.
 i want to no if there is a solution i have tried pressing fn + f5  but it does nothing   plzzzz help me

[Geek-9pm]

Each laptop is different.On mine if is :
  Fn F8
to toggle LCD /CRT.
What is the make and model of your laptop? Do you have the manual?

[19claire89]

its a toshiba satellite p300   and i think its f5 as there is a picture on the key of a computer.  i dont understand though why it works at the start then cuts off as sooon as windows loads

[Geek-9pm]

By default it is off after POST.
Look in your manual. You can not just hit F5, it has to be an extended function key. The regular keys are reserved for windows and programs. The extended function is done with a special key you have to press while you hit the function key. This is climacteric to laptop computers.

[19claire89]

thanks for the help but i dont have the manual any more so i guess just will have to get the screen fixed.    thankyou

[patio]

Your Manual should be available as a DLoad online from the manuf. site...

[19claire89]

ive been told to try and put it on sleep mode could this help?? 

[patio]

No.