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QosmioG32 User`s Manual

1. DC IN 15V jack Cooling vents S Video out port The back side of the computer TV antenna port Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch i TV programs on your computer or record them DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to gt power the computer and charge its internal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong adaptor can cause damage to the computer O Er DC IN 15V Cooling vents The computer s cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating 2 6 User s Manual The Grand Tour Homi pmi o Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T The LAN has two indicators Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Link
2. Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default CPU This function allows you to set the processor s operating mode Please note that this option is displayed only on models with an Inte Core Duo processor and an Inte Core 2 Duo processor Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor the following settings are available Dynamically The processor s power consumption and Switchable automatic clock speed switching functions are enabled in use the processor s operation is automatically switched when necessary default Always High The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at its highest level of power consumption and its highest speed Always Low The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at a lower level of power consumption and a low speed 7 6 User s Manual HW Setup LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an administrator s computer which is connected via a network The following settings can be changed when the Built in
3. These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video functions run applications and access utilities 6 O O 6 DOLBY Front operation panel Refer to the Front operation panel in the Front operation panel section of this Chapter User s Manual 8 17 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Function comparison list for TV DVD CD software QosmioPlayer mode Icon Front operation QosmioPlayer TV QosmioPlayer CD DVD panel TV Activate TV application Terminate CD DVD Start TV g u CD DVD Terminate TV Detect and activate media HS H Start CD DVD m l Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause a Stop Stop Stop lt q Previous Previous Page Previous track chapter Library only P Next Following Page Next track chapter Library only e Rec Record v Brightness Changes the brightness level of LCD 8 gt 7 gt 2 gt 1 At Brightness Changes the brightness level of LCD 1 gt 2 gt 7 gt 8 DOLBY DOLBY TV out 5 7 Cp 8 18 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Remote Controller You can use your Remote Controller with QosmioPlayer to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs My music My pictures Power Access indicator My TV My videos Stop Pause Record Play Fast Forward Rewind Skip More i Replay ore info OK Back Start Arrows Volume Channel
4. This indicator will glow while the Remote Controller is sending signals to the computer Please note that this indicator will not light after the battery has been completely discharged The My TV menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed The My music menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated it is started up and the menu screen is displayed The My pictures menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated it is started up and the menu screen is displayed The My videos menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated it is started up and the menu screen is displayed Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk drive Stops the media currently playing Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Plays the selected media Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards User s Manual 8 7 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Replay Skip Back More Info Arrows OK Volume Volume Start Channel Page up and down Mute Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Moves media forward 30 seco
5. 8 30 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility on nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model Is pre installed with some models Picture Enhancement Feature ON C OFF Basic settings S S amp S Dynamic To enjoy a vivid picture ce a Standard To enjoy a calm atmosphere in a room 6 i Theater To enjoy a theater like picture in a darkened room Extended settings sharros C Low Medium High a LCD c G OverDrive oN opii TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Available image quality modes Three image quality modes are available Dynamic To enjoy a vivid picture Standard To enjoy a calm atmosphere in a room Theater To enjoy a theater like picture in a darkened room Available sharpness levels Three sharpness levels are available Low Medium High Image sharpness is emphasized if a higher level is chosen This function is available Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition or InterVideo WinDVD About LCD Overdrive LCD Overdrive reduces the afterimage that can occur in moving pictures This function is available only for NTSC This function is available InterVideo WinDVD User s Manual 8 31 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer 8 32 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 9 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s cap
6. Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows E Boot Mode The computer will shut down without saving data in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer off E Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive E Standby Mode Data will maintained in the computer s memory 1 Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Standby Mode and Hibernation Mode within the TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use the Fn F3 hot key to enter Standby Mode or Fn F4 to enter Hibernation Mode please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details User s Manual 6 17 6 18 Power Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Boot Mode 1 If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s LCD display panel until the shut down process has been completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set period of time and can be configured for both Standby Mode or
7. You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Utilities and then click Accessibility 5 6 User s Manual The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button A H This key activates the Windows start menu E This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 101 102 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on Arrow Mode press Fn F10 the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press Fn F10 again to turn off this overlay function User s Manual 5 7 The Ke
8. 5 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum Ultra speed media 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to User s Manual 217 The Grand Tour HD DVD ROM drive The full size HD DVD ROM module allows you to record data to recordable CD s and DVD s as well as run either 12cm 4 72 CD s DVD s and HD DVD s and 8cm 3 15 CD s and DVD s without using an adaptor J The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge HD DVD read 1 speed maximum DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 4 speed maximum DVD R Dual Layer write 2 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R write 4 speed maximum DVD R Double Layer write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 3 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 16 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum Ultra speed media AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information The AC adaptor 2 pin plug 2 18 User s Manual The
9. E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessors activities floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and w
10. You can use this option to enable or disable USB keyboard mouse legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a standard USB mouse and keyboard to achieve this you should set the appropriate option s to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Keyboard Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB Keyboard Mouse Legacy Emulation function USB FDD Legacy Emulation You can use this option to enable or disable USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a USB floppy disk drive to achieve this you should set this option to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function 7 8 User s Manual HW Setup Other settings i This section explains items and procedures other than those setup using the HW Setup program Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program Notes Before Using the BIOS Setup Application In most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth If you make changes to the configuration through the BIOS setup program please be aware that the configuration set through the Windows appl
11. continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 6 12 User s Manual Power 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow blue and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows blue E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use H If you will not be using the system for an extended period for example for more than one month remove the battery pack from the computer E Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its operating life E If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight E Inthe event that the battery pack is not used for a long period of time more than one month when the remaining battery charge is between 30 50 then remove the battery pack from the main body of the PC and store it Replacing the bat
12. in the hard disk drive that did not fail it is possible that portion of data might not be recovered and system down might occur An effective way to ensure that such situations do not happen is to carry out RAID 1 media checks regularly The TOSHIBA RAID utility is set as default to carry out media checks every month on the third Wednesday from noon User s Manual D 3 TOSHIBA RAID Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program Starting the BIOS Setup Program 1 Switch on the computer while pressing the Esc key if the Password prompt is displayed enter either the Supervisor Password if one is set or the User Password and press the Enter key Please refer to Chapter 6 the TOSHIBA Password Utility for further details about the User Password 2 Atthe Check system Then press F1 key prompt press the F1 key the BIOS setup application will start up Modifying the BIOS 1 Select the RAID ARRAY setting in the SYSTEM SETUP 3 3 screen 1 Please refer to the operating instructions displayed in the settings screen 2 The settings are explained as follows Modify the settings as necessary Current State Shows the current hard disk drive status Create State Modify the hard disk drive configuration Modifications are made with this setting Built in HDD1 Status of the connected hard disk drive Built in HDD2 Status of the second hard disk drive Configuration status and settings JBOD No RAID settings
13. maximum 200GB HDD x 2 HD DVD ROM drive modem LAN 1G bps Wireless LAN Bluetooth TV tuner Weight will vary with other configurations Above weights are measured at specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 406 w x 285 d x 45 5 53 5 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Thermal Gradient operating Thermal Gradient non operating Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operating Non operating Ambient temperature Relative humidity 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 15 C per hour maximum 20 C per hour maximum 26 C maximum Altitude from sea level 60 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters maximum User s Manual A 1 Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor Computer Built in Modem 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second 15 VDC 8 0 amperes Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 32 Former CCITT bis
14. s Manual Legal Footnotes Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 10 Troubleshooting for more information Memory Main System 2 Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For computer s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Lifes Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Pu
15. Cannot access Wireless LAN Procedure Ensure that the communication application s error control feature is set correctly You are also able to use the AT N command When transmitting data you should ensure that the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer you should check the flow control and communication protocol settings within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s rings before auto answer feature is set correctly You are also able to use the ATSO command If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator User s Manual 10 21 Troubleshooting Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device TV output function Problem Display on TV is poor No display Procedure Check to ensure the computer s Wireless Communication Switch is set to on Check to ensure the Bluetooth M
16. DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer media discs can only be written to once the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM media can be recorded to more than once 2 16 User s Manual The Grand Tour Formats The drives support the following formats 1 E CD ROM E CD R E Addressing Method 2 E DVD ROM E CD RW E HD DVD ROM E DVD R E CD DA Single sided E DVD R Dual Layer E CD Text Sngle kayer m DVD RW m CD ROM XA Mode 2 Eiee mel E DVD R Form1 Form2 Dual Layer E DVD R Double M CD ROM Mode 1 W HD DVD Twin Layer Mode 2 format disc m DVD RW m PhotoCD HD DVD Video E DVD RAM single multi session E DVD Video E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer The full size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to recordable CD s and DVD s as well as run either 12cm 4 72 CD s and pmi o DVD s without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read DVD R write DVD R Dual Layer write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD R Double Layer write DVD RW write DVD RAM write CD read CD R write CD RW write maximum 8 speed maximum 8 speed 2 speed maximum a 4 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum
17. Image data cannot be imported edited watched or saved to DVD by connecting the Media Center Edition model to external devices such as TV video deck or analog video camera User s Manual 8 13 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Connecting the set top box To connect an infrared transmitter cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the computer Please note that the infrared remote control for your set top box must be compatible in order to function Infrared transmitter cable Infrared transmitter cable port Connecting the infrared transmitter cable N Connect the VIDEO IN cable that is bundled with the computer 3 Insert the output cable plug for connecting to the set top box to the audio input terminals red audio right white audio left and the video input connector yellow of the VIDEO IN cable 4 Connect the other end of the output cable plug to the output terminals of the set top box Use the bundled VIDEO IN cable and connect to VIDEO IN port on the right side of the computer CATV cable sold separately 2 AV cable sold separately e Coaxial cable sold separately Connection method for the computer and set top box in MCE model 8 14 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Starting to watch TV Per
18. Redundant Array of Independent Disks realizes high performance striping RAIDO or fault tolerance mirroring RAID1 which is configured by arraying multiple independent hard disk drives This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them For further information on their operation please refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup TOSHIBA Controls To access the power management utility click start followed by Control Panel followed by Performance and Maintenance and then click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use To access this utility click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the TOSHIBA HWSetup icon This utility lets you do the following E Buttons Assign applications to the REC Brightness down Brightness up DOLBY TV out buttons To access this utility click start followed by Conirol Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the Toshiba Controls icon User s Manual Introduction DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Is pre installed with some models TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Direct
19. The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 6 2 User s Manual Power 7 If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected the following indicator conditions should be noted Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is Blue correctly supplying power to the computer Indicates a problem with the power supply You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet if it still does not operate properly you should contact your reseller or dealer Flashing orange No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted Indicates power is being supplied to the computer Blue and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates that the compu
20. Turn the computer so its right hand side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock hole and secure it in place Security lock slot Security lock 9 30 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 10 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability however should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the computer s PrtSc key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your reseller dealer or service provider if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the probl
21. function 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation 5 8 User s Manual The Keyboard Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a Shift key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a Shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release Alt the ASCII character will appear on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release Alt Fn the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 5 9 The Keyboard 5 10 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and any internal batteries This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources and includes information on charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and information on the different power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by differ
22. hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task Glossary 8 User s Manual Glossary interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor 1 O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the compu
23. including the operating system e g Windows will be erased If you have data on the hard disk drive that you wish to keep make a backup of that data onto external media such as a CD now You will not be able to create recovery discs nor access any data from the hard disk drive after reconfiguring your hard disk drive E A power on password can help restrict access to your data It can also help restrict access to System Setup where some of your computer s configuration settings are kept If you do not have a power on password set someone with access to it could i set a power on password locking you out of your own computer or ii change your configuration settings which could result in data loss We recommend that you consider using a power on password User s Manual D 1 TOSHIBA RAID Setting up Windows Manually Use the following procedures to set up your Windows operating system manually Before Setting Up Windows Before setting up Windows create a TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk and configure the BIOS setup program Creating the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk 1 2 3 4 Connect the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk From the start menu select TOSHIBA Application Installer and click the Next button Select the TOSHIBA RAID Driver and click the Install button Specify the folder and click the Unzip button The driver file will be copied to the floppy disk Configuring the BIOS Setup Prog
24. or the same buttons on the remote control respectively during Windows startup When Windows is running you can display or record a TV program using the My TV feature of Media Center This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio G30 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer as well as the section on HW Setup to understand how to setup and configure these features If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 9 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following eleven chapters some appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and
25. properties menu 4 24 region selection 4 23 Moving the computer 4 32 MultiMediaCard 9 11 care 9 12 inserting 9 11 problems 10 15 removing 9 11 P Password power on 1 12 problems 10 7 starting the computer by 6 17 supervisor 6 16 user 6 15 PC Card 1 8 9 2 inserting 9 2 location of slot 2 3 problems 10 12 removing 9 3 Pointing device Touch Pad 2 12 4 1 Touch Pad control buttons 2 12 4 1 Ports 1 8 External monitor 1 8 i LINK 1 8 USB 1 8 Power button location 2 10 conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 3 15 indicator 6 3 panel power on off 1 13 6 18 shut down mode Boot Mode 3 12 Standby Mode 3 13 system auto off 6 18 turning off 3 12 turning on 3 11 Power up modes 6 17 User s Manual Index 3 Index Problems AC power 10 5 Analyzing the problem 10 2 Battery 10 6 Bluetooth 10 22 DVD Super Multi drive 10 10 ExpressCard 10 13 External monitor 10 20 Hard disk drive 10 9 Hardware and system checklist 10 3 HD DVD ROM drive 10 11 i LINK IEEE1394 device 10 23 Infrared receiver window 10 15 Internal LCD display panel 10 8 Keyboard 10 8 LAN 10 21 Memory expansion 10 19 Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro 10 14 Modem 10 20 MultiMediaCard 10 15 Overheating power down 10 5 Password 10 7 PC Card 10 12 Pointing device 10 16 Power 10 4 Real Time Clock 10 7 SD Card 10 13 Self test 10 4 Sound system 10 19 System start up 10 4 TOSHIBA support 10 25
26. the palm rest allow control of the on screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows The analog VGA port provides support for VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer supports multiple Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard This port allows high speed data transfer to take place between the computer and external devices such as digital video cameras The internal PC Card slot accommodates a single Type II 5mm card The internal ExpressCard slot accommodates a single ExpressCard 54 device This slot lets you insert SD Card SD IO Mini SD with Adapter Memory Stick Pro xD picture card and MultiMediaCard MMC Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices 1 8 User s Manual Introduction J Multimedia Sound system TV antenna port S Video in Port S Video out port D Video out port HDMI out port The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them A camcorder or other recording device can be connected to this port via the S Video in cable optional for importing video data Refer to the S Video in section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external de
27. 10 Documentation list 1 3 DVD Super Multi drive 1 6 problems 10 10 using 4 2 writing 4 4 E Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 placement 3 4 Ergonomics lighting 3 6 seating and posture 3 5 work habits 3 6 ExpressCard 1 8 9 3 inserting 9 3 problems 10 13 removing 9 4 External monitor 1 8 2 7 9 22 problems 10 20 User s Manual Index 1 Index F Fn 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 6 Fn 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 6 Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard s simulation 5 3 Fn Enter 5 3 Fn Esc Sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 Instant security 5 4 Fn F10 Arrow mode 5 7 Fn F11 Numeric mode 5 8 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Fn F2 Power save mode 5 4 Fn F3 Standby Mode 5 4 Fn F4 Hibernation Mode 5 4 Fn F5 Display selection 5 5 Fn F6 Internal LCD Display Brightness decrease 5 5 Fn F7 Internal LCD Display Brightness increase 5 5 Fn F8 Wireless setting 5 5 Fn F9 Touch Pad 5 6 Fn Space LCD screen resolution selection 5 6 Front operation button 8 2 8 16 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 7 H Hard disk drive 1 5 automatic power off 1 12 Installing 9 19 Removing 9 17 HD DVD ROM drive 1 7 problems 10 11 using 4 14 writing 4 14 Heat dispersal 1 13 Hibernation 1 13 5 4 Hot keys 1 12 display selection 5 5 instant security 5 4 internal LCD Display
28. Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E 2 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wi
29. CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and writes CD P s at up to 24x speed CD RW s at up to 16x speed DVD R s and DVD R s at up to 8x speed DVD RW s and DVD RW s at up to 4x speed DVD R Dual Layer at up to 2x speed DVD R Double Layer at up to 2 4x speed and DVD RAM at up to 5x speed and supports the following formats CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM 1 An 8cm CD DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive 1 6 User s Manual Introduction HD DVD ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full size HD DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and HD DVD s at a maximum 1x speed and writes CD P s at up to 16x speed CD RW s at up to 10x speed DVD R s and DVD R s at up to 4x speed DVD RW s and DVD RW s at up to 4x speed DVD R Dual layer at up to 2x speed DVD R Double Layer at up to 2 4x speed and DVD RAM at up to 3x speed and supports the following formats in addition to DVD Super Multi drive m HD DVD ROM Legal Footnote General HD DVD technology and playback 5 For more information regarding the General HD DVD tech
30. Disable Movies will not be displayed on a TV or CRT monitor E Even if the above does not set up there are some as which the movies is simultaneously displayed depending on the type of the movies E This settings is not available on the some application like Media Center d Click OK e Click OK inthe Display Properties screen VIDEO IN Refer to chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer for details on how to connect and use the computer with the VIDEO IN cable 9 26 User s Manual Optional Devices S Video in This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disk 1 Insert one end of the S Video in cable into the S Video in port of your computer S Video in port Connecting the S Video in port 2 Insert the other end of the S Video in cable into the output port of the analog device you wish to connect To hear sounds use a video cable to connect the sound terminals of the audio device and your computer red sound right channel white sound left channel After connecting an analog video camera or a video deck to your computer run WinDVR WinDVR is started by selecting start gt All Programs gt InterVideo WinDVR i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK also known as IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer between a range of c
31. Disc Writer The DVD Video Player is used to play pre recorded DVD video media and provides a tailored on screen interface and specific functions to control all aspects associated with DVD playback To access this utility click start followed by All Programs followed by InterVideo WinDVD and then click the InterVideo WinDVD application This utility lets you change image quality according to your viewing environment lets you select external input settings for Video TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Networking and then click ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played ona standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD Su
32. Hibernation Mode User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on the other settings Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click TOSHIBA HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual 7 1 HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display This tab allows you to select the display to be used when the computer is started Please note that this setting is only available on standard VGA mode and is not availab
33. IEEE1394 connection Click the Edit button and then drag the video clips from the Video Library tab to the edit track Click the Make Movie button in the top bar Double click the right arrow button icon at the center of the right hand side Put a blank DVD R or DVD R disc or an erased DVD RW or DVD RW disc in the optical disc drive Click Start to record to the disc When recording is finished the optical disc tray opens or the disc will be ejected How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator For further information on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator software please refer to the on line Help File that is supplied with it User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics Important information for use Please be aware of the following limitations when you write to a DVD Video 1 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights in order to use the WinDVD Creator software Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using the WinDVD Creator software Operate the computer at its full power settings do not use any power saving features While you are editing a DVD Video you are able to display previews however if another application is running the preview might not be shown properly The WinDVD Creator software cannot show video on the external monitor when the computer is running in Simultaneous Mode The WinDVD Creator software cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not change a
34. Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay Maltese Myanmar Burmese Nauruan Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan Provencal Oromo Afan Oromo Galla Oriya Punjabi Panjabi Polish Pashto Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto Romance Kirundi Rundi Romanian 8 28 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Code English Name of Language RU Russian RW Kinyarwanda Rwanda SA Sanskrit SD Sindhi SG Sangho SH Serbo Croatian SI Sinhalese Singhalese SK Slovak SL Slovenian SM Samoan SN Shona Chishona SO Somali SQ Albanian SR Serbian SS Swazi Swati Siswati ST Sesotho Southern Sotho SU Sudanese SV Swedish SW Swahili Kiswahili TA Tamil TE Telugu Code TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ VI VO WO XH YO ZH ZU English Name of Language Tajiki Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Tshi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapuk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Chinese Zulu User s Manual 8 29 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer QosmioEngine Users can select from three video quality modes depending on their preferences for watching videos A dedicated utility TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility running on Windows is developed to allow users to select a mode and a sharpness leve
35. Page Volume Mute Recorded TV DVD Menu Guide Live TV Numbers Enter Remote Controller User s Manual 8 19 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Power Access indicator My TV My music My pictures My videos Record Stop Pause Play REW Rewind FWD Fast Forward Replay Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Standby Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click start select Control panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt TOSHIBA Power Saver gt Setup Action gt Manual Setup The following five options are available No action Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate and Shut down This indicator will glow while the remote control is sending signals to the computer Please note that this indicator will not light after the battery has been completely discharged The My TV menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed The My music menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated it is started up and the menu screen is displayed The My pictures menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated it is started up and the menu screen is displayed The My videos menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activat
36. Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure Glossary 14 User s Manual Index A AC adaptor 1 4 additional 1 17 connecting 3 7 DC IN 15V jack 2 6 ASCII characters 5 9 B Battery charging 6 9 extending battery life 6 12 indicator 2 13 6 2 Monitoring capacity 6 11 real time clock 1 4 6 5 safety precautions 6 6 save mode 1 13 types 6 3 Battery Charger 1 18 9 17 Battery pack 1 4 2 9 additional 9 17 replacing 6 13 BIOS Setup 7 9 Bluetooth 1 10 4 27 Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit 1 18 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 1 16 Bluetooth USB Adaptor 1 18 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse 1 18 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo 1 18 problems 10 22 Boot Priority 7 3 Bridge media slot 1 8 2 3 9 5 using 9 5 TOSHIBA C Cache memory 1 3 Cleaning the computer 4 32 Cooling vents 2 6 D DC IN indicator 2 13 6 3 Display 1 7 2 10 automatic power off 1 12 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 5 controller B 1 hinge 2 10 opening 3 10 screen 2
37. Remove the PC Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the PC Card is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your PC Card for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 12 User s Manual Troubleshooting ExpressCard For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Procedure ExpressCard error Remove the ExpressCard from the computer and occurs then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the ExpressCard is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your ExpressCard for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider SD Card SD IO and Mini SD with Adapter For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Procedure SD Card error occurs Remove the SD Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD Card for further information Y
38. SD Card To insert an SD Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the SD Card into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer 2 Press the SD Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made SD Card Inserting an SD Card 9 6 User s Manual Optional Devices Make sure the SD Card is oriented properly before you insert it Make sure that the SD card is facing the correct direction when inserting it into the Bridge media slot Do not turn the computer off or switch to Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost Removing an SD Card To remove an SD Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 3 4 Grasp the SD Card and remove it Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar Point to SD Card and click the left Touch Pad control button Press the SD Card to partially extend it out of the computer SD Card Bridge media slot Removing an SD Card Make sure the Media slot indicator is out before you remove the SD Card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the SD Card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD Card you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove an SD Card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD Card could be lost SD Card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not
39. Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the initial screen that will be displayed will be the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen To properly install the operating system you should follow the on screen directions for each screen taking note that you are able to click the Back button to return to the previous screen if required 7 When it is displayed be sure to read the Windows End User License jt Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Boot Mode Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode Shut Down mode Boot Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is switched on 1 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the CD DVD or floppy disk 3 12 User s Manual Getting Started 3 4 Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss Click start then click Turn Off Com
40. Super Multi drive E Modem HD DVD ROM drive E LAN USB floppy disk drive E Wireless LAN PC Card E Bluetooth ExpressCard E TV output function SD Card E i LINK IEEE1394 device Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Mi Video Playback xD picture card User s Manual 10 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources E Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed Qosmio This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system according to how the Boot Priority option is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA or Qosmio logo mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message In these instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test fails again contact your reseller dealer or service provider Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power
41. The Grand Tour Infrared receiver window Display latch System indicators FV O00000 HD DVD ROM drive Wireless communication switch Front of the computer with display closed HD DVD ROM drive model Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive HD DVD ROM drive The computer is configured with a HD DVD ROM drive F The computer is equipped with either a DVD Super Multi drive or HD DVD ROM drive Display latch This latch secures the LCD display panel in its closed position push the latch in order to open the display for use Wireless Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless y Off On communication LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it to the right switch to turn on the functions All models are provided with a Wireless communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions JN E Turn Wi FP and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contro equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such
42. The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal C 2 User s Manual Wireless LAN Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range 2400 2483 5 MHz Channel ID 1 o oOo N OOU A O N oa o 12 13 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 1 2462 2467 2 2472 2 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless client
43. User s Manual xi International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 23A 1 VB CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTSLSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for uti
44. a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD display panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a PC Card SD Card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator E DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator Mm DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You c
45. and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen User s Manual 11 3 Legal Footnotes Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN 8 The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Non applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or swi
46. battery pack after its recharging capability has become impaired or after the warning message indicating that the battery pack power is exhausted has been displayed Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could result in the loss of data or damage to PC Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few
47. boot from in the boot menu However if a RAID configuration is used the 2 hard disk drives are recognized as 1 drive and there is no change in the boot configuration no matter which hard disk drive is selected E When using a RAID 1 mirroring configuration the additional hard disk drive s capacity must be equal to or more than the capacity of the existing hard disk drive E The hard disk drives used in the RAID configuration should not be removed and used in other computers E When using the RAID 1 mirroring configuration the OS recognizes the lesser capacity of the 2 hard disk drives For example if a 60 GB and an 80 GB hard disk drive are used in the mirroring configuration the OS will recognize the capacity as a 60 GB hard disk drive The additional 20 GB capacity over the 60 GB hard disk drive of the 80 GB hard disk drive cannot be used E fa hard disk drive had been replaced execute the rebuild command and rebuild the RAID 1 mirroring configuration E mplementing the media checking schedule Media checks should be carried out regularly to ensure even more stable operation of the RAID configuration and to make it easier for maintenance and repair measures to be carried out in case of hard disk drive failures For RAID 1 with data redundancy if a hard disk drive failure occurs the hard disk drive can be replaced and its data reconstructed from the other hard disk drive which did not fail If there are bad blocks etc
48. box that it contains 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard d a Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a window will be displayed showing the available devices that can be selected you are then able to hold down the Fn key release the F5 key and press it again in order to toggle between the various devices that are available while releasing both the Fn and F5 keys will put the selected setting into effect If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the display selection will return to the internal LCD display Ae Internal LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the LCD display brightness in individual steps When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for a period of two seconds by an icon You are also able to change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver ape Internal LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the LCD display brightness in individual steps When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for a period of two seconds by an icon You are also able to change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver The clarity of the image on the internal LCD display will increase with the brightness level age Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth a
49. charge to its full potential in these instances you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it again Check the power consumption settings within the TOSHIBA Power Saver and consider using a power saving mode Procedure The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the following steps 1 Press the F1 key the BIOS setup application will load 2 Set the date in the System Date field 3 Set the time in the System Time field 4 Press the End key a confirmation message will be displayed 5 Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power for further information 10 7 Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further information Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not activated press the Fn F11 hot key and try typing again Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should conta
50. data Connect the cable to this port for this operation Refer to the S Video in section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices The modem jack allows you use to attach a modular cable in order to connect the internal modem directly to a telephone line User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour JN E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage OC Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer Back side The following figure shows the computer s back side LAN active indicator orange Link indicator green LAN jack TV antenna port USB ports D Video out port s I D 5e External monitor port
51. disk drive E Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data E Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will be borne by you 10 24 User s Manual Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance H Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet User s Manual 10 25 Troubleshooting 10 26 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter
52. documentation supplied with your mouse Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Make sure there is no obstruction blocking not work as expected communication between the computer and the target device If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 15 Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Procedure In this instance the system might be busy if the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to return to its normal shape and then try again to move it In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 Click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 Click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the Mouse icon 2 Within the Mou
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54. equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not use the Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation 2 2 User s Manual The Grand Tour Infrared receiver This is a sensor window that receives signals window from the remote control which is provided with your computer System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side Bridge media slot ExpressCard _ LINK IEEE1394 port eject button Microphone jack ExpressCard slot Headphone jack Universal Serial Bus PC Card eject USB 2 0 ports PCCardglot buton a Headphone S PDIF jack The left side of the computer Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply o USB 2 0 ports with the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the left hand side of the computer JN Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury 7 Please note that it is not possib
55. high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16 million colors The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at any one time Therefore software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports that mode Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes the most widely used industry standards Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Also if your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode User s Manual B 1 Display Controller and Video modes Video mode 0 1 2 3 0 1 De 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 Type VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Text VGA Text Table 1 Video modes VGA Resolution 40 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters 40 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters 40 x 25
56. hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 6 8 User s Manual Power Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data will be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery
57. in Standby Mode The computer or the module could be damaged Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in Hibernation Mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference User s Manual 3 13 Getting Started i Benefits of Standby Mode The Standby Mode feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Standby feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature Executing Standby Mode You can also enable Standby Mode by pressing Fn F3 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways 1 Click start click Turn Off Computer and then click Stand By 2 Close the computer s LCD display panel Please note that this feature must be enabled please refer to the Setup Actions tab in the TOSHIBA Power Saver for further information to access this utility click start followed by Control Panel followed by Performance and Maintenance and then click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 3 Press the power button Please n
58. in a I vertical position if an attempt is made to connect the hard disk drive while it is slanted you might damage the connector or the drive itself 4 Seat the hard disk drive cover and press it down until its latches click into place 5 Secure the cover with one screw 6 Turn your computer over User s Manual 9 19 Optional Devices USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB a 3 5 floppy disk and connects to one of the computer s USB ports Please be aware that this device is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others USB connector Disk In Use Indicator Floppy disk slot Eject button USB floppy disk drive USB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USB ports of your computer Disk In Use This indicator glows when the floppy disk is being Indicator accessed Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk into this slot Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive the eject button will pop out In order to remove the disk push the eject button in order to cause it to partially pop out of the drive and then remove it JN Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive 1 In use the following should be noted regarding the operation of th
59. indicator green LAN active indicator orange Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports External monitor port D Video out port HDMI out port This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply with the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the back side of the computer This port allows you to connect an external video display to the computer This D Video out port lets you transfer 525i 480i 525p 480p 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p data to external devices Refer to TV section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out port User s Manual 27 The Grand Tour S Video out port The S Video out port supports the connection of l S P an optional S Video cable to attach the computer to a television or similar device Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage Memory module slots HDD2 Battery pack St ajoo oo 00 00 i 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 fe Ae 00 00 00
60. may fall causing damage to the PC or possibly injury Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than 24 hours Turn the power off when this product is not in use Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater Never place close to corrosive chemicals Never place close to magnetic field radiating appliances such as a stereo speaker Always place this product on a flat surface Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of the display panel E Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate ventilation E Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other peripheral devices User s Manual 3 3 Getting Started Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety H Position your LCD display panel or place your monitor in an appropriate position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare For example E Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance away E Position LCD so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level A display screen that is too high or too low can cause awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the head E Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away E If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distanc
61. media 4x speed DVD RW and DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media 2x speed DVD R Dual Layer media and 2 4x speed DVD R Double Layer media E Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable E 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to E DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read E Ifthe disc is poor in quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may be noted ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage before you use them E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and the way in which it is used 4 6 User s Manual Operating Basics There are two types of DVD R media available authoring discs and general use discs Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM dis
62. module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly if you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prise the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Please also ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in pmi o JN E Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed pio Memory module cover Screw Seating the memory module cover 8 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 9 Turn your computer over 10 Switch the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized this can be confirmed by clicking start followed by Control Panel followed by Performance and Maintenance and then selecting the System icon 11 Open the System Properties window and then click the General tab Removing a memory module To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 S
63. or the module and you risk losing data a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled d Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock E Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry static electricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any expansion memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands E norder to ensure that the computer power is not turned on while working set the Wireless communication switch to OFF Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer a beep signal will sound when you turn on the power If the incompatible module is installed in Slot A there will be a long beep of one second followed by one short beep of half a second while if the incompatible module is in Slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In the event that both modules are incompatible there will be a long beep followed by one short beep a pause and then a long beep followed by two short beeps in all instances you should shut down the computer and remove
64. power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically switch itself off pmi o The computer will enter Hibernation Mode only if it is enabled in two places specifically the Hibernate tab in Power Options and the Setup Actions tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged User s Manual 6 9 Power Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet t
65. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation User s Manual vii InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved EdgeMotion PalmCheck TouchPad and Synaptics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual property that are patented in the U S and other countries These patents are the property of Macrovision Corporation The use of copyright protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation It is intended for home and other restricted use applications unless Macrovision Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise All forms of reverse engineering or decompiling are forbidden EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that the product PQG32 conf
66. s Manual 9 25 Optional Devices 4 Click the GeForce Go 7600 tab and click bitmap of HDMI device it is displayed as DVI Monitor 5 Click Device Settings 6 Confirm that Tread Digital Display as HDTV is checked 7 Select the Select TV format and select TV format that your HDMI device supports 8 Select the appearance of Windows desktop type at HDTV Overscan Compensation Displaying movies on a External display device i The Displaying movies on a External display device function is only available in nVIDIA models This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer s internal LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor Follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click the Display to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button 4 Select the GeForce Go 7600 tab a Click the GeForce Go 7600 button b Click Full Screen Video in the small menu c From the Full screen device drop down menu select Primary display or Secondary display to enable movie display on an external TV or CRT monitor Primary Device Movies will be displayed full screen on the computer s internal LCD and in a window on the TV or CRT monitor Secondary Device Movies will be displayed full screen on the TV or CRT monitor and in a window on the computer s internal LCD
67. start followed by All Programs followed by Accessories followed by Entertainment and then click Volume Control E To launch the Recording Control utility click Options followed by Properties choose Recording and then click OK E To view details of the volume control utility click Help Microphone level In order to change the microphone gain level follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click start followed by All Programs followed by Accessories followed by Entertainment and then click Volume Conirol Click Options and then point to Properties Select Recording and then click OK Click Options and then select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Select the Microphone Boost check box oaPpon SigmaTel Control Panel The Sigmatel Control Panel allows you to control some of the computer s audio settings In order to launch this utility follow the steps detailed below 1 Click start followed by Control Panel 2 If you are viewing the Control Panel application in Category View click on Switch to Classic View 3 Double click the SigmaTel Audio icon Volume control To adjust the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording click the Levels tab In order to hear the audio input from a microphone or the analog sound from the line input connector you should first disable the Mute button within the Input Monitor User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics Audio power management The audio contro
68. the Memory Stick could be lost xD picture card The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate xD picture card flash memory cards with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras JN Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal gt objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 9 9 Optional Devices i Inserting an xD picture card To insert an xD picture card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the xD picture card into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer xD picture card Bridge media slot Inserting an xD picture card Removing an xD picture card To remove an xD picture card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to xD picture card and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the xD picture card to partially extend it out of the computer 4 Grasp the xD picture card and remove it E Make sure the Media slot indicator is out before you remove the xD picture card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the xD picture card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the xD picture card you may lose data o
69. the volume Next channel Previous channel Mute the volume Displays or hides the Library Display the guide Change the CD playback time display mode Execute the selected music Increase the volume Decrease the volume Mute the volume Display the guide Menu cancel or back or return Change the status display mode Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Execute the selected option Increase the volume Decrease the volume Mute the volume Display the guide 8 24 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer LIVE TV DVD MENU DVD MENU CLEAR ENTER F10 F8 F11 y oOo O A NO Oo fF ODN Ctrl T Start QosmioPlayer TV Terminate QosmioPlayer TV gt Start QosmioPlayer CD QosmioPlayer DVD Select channel 1 Select channel 2 Select channel 3 Select channel 4 Select channel 5 Select channel 6 Select channel 7 Select channel 8 Select channel 9 Normally functions as 0 Start Stop a Time Shifting functions Terminate QosmioPlayer CD gt Start QosmioPlayer TV Start QosmioPlayer CD Select track 1 Select track 2 Select track 3 Select track 4 Select track 5 Select track 6 Select track 7 Select track 8 Select track 9 Normally functions as 0 Terminate QosmioPlayer DVD gt Start QosmioPlayer TV Displays the top menu Start QosmioPla
70. the Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR specification However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Installation On Windows 2000 and Windows XP the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA software does not have a digital signature 2 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 3 Multi user considerations On Windows XP the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality Product Support The latest information regarding operating system support language support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http Awww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States 4 28 User s Manual Operating Basics Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless communication function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off WN E Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth f
71. the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard In the event that your software requires you to use keys that the computer s keyboard does not have pressing the Fn key together with one of the following keys will simulate the enhanced keyboard s functions 5 2 User s Manual The Keyboard Heo He Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the computer s integrated keypad When activated the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off age Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off eI ee Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys it Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows not supported under QosmioPlayer e Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon User s Manual 5 3
72. the incompatible module s User s Manual 9 13 Optional Devices T Use a 0 point Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module The computer contains slots for two memory modules one positioned immediately over the other the procedures are the same for installing either module 1 Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 4 Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Memory module cover Screw Removing the memory module cover 6 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on either side snap into place Slot B Seating the memory module 9 14 User s Manual Optional Devices Align the grooves along the edges of the memory
73. the xD picture card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your xD picture card for further information Remove the xD picture card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the xD picture card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 14 User s Manual Troubleshooting MultiMediaCard For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Procedure MultiMediaCard error Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your MultiMediaCard for further information You cannot write toa Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer MultiMediaCard and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the MultiMediaCard that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Infrared receiver window If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the
74. time You can specify the time and also select either the System Standby or System Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for information on using this feature Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer User s Manual Introduction Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode Heat dispersal Hibernation A specific hot key function automatically blanks the computer s display and locks the system providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor You are able to monitor remaining battery capacity by using the Battery remaining item within the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power You can specify the various device settings in the Profile item within TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the LCD display panel is closed and turns it back on when the LCD display p
75. to heat exposure Do not turn on the PC s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or PC failure including but not limited to the loss of data Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury User s Manual 6 7 Power 15 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 16 Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 2 Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements When installing a battery pack or before moving the PC always make sure the battery pack is inserted correctly and securely If the battery falls out while you are carrying the PC you could be injured or the battery pack could be damaged Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Never continue to use a
76. video on the TV set be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed 1 Be sure to use the Fn F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out Setting for nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model If a television is connected to the computer you can set the TV type from within the Display Properties by following the steps as detailed below 1 2 3 Click start and click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes and click the Display to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button Click the GeForce Go 7600 tab click Current display and select TV TV may be displayed as HDTV Click Device Settings Select the Select TV format and select the format that your TV supports Changing the resolution After you connect an NTSC format television follow the steps detailed below in order to set the display resolution to 640x480 pixels 1 2 a Click start and click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes and click the Display to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button Select the Adapter tab then select List All Modes Select 640 by 480 Tru
77. want to record data Do not write to an SD Card if the computer s battery power is low as this may affect writing accuracy Do not remove an SD Card while a read write operation is in progress The SD Card is designed so that it can only be inserted into the computer one way do not try to force the SD Card into the SD Card slot User s Manual 9 7 Optional Devices E Do not leave an SD Card partially inserted into the slot press the card until you hear it click into place E Do not twist or bend SD Cards E Do not expose SD Cards to liquids store them in humid areas or place them close to containers of liquid E After using an SD Card return it to its case E Do not touch the metal part of the SD Card expose it to liquids or allow it to get dirty Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro A i The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro flash memory cards with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E The slot does not support Magic Gate functions Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo and the Me
78. when running on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to the Display Controller and Video modes section in Appendix B harman kardon Stereo speakers The speakers will reproduce all of the sounds generated through the installed software together with any alarms such as that accompanying a low battery condition that are generated by the system Keep foreign objects out of the speakers Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Front operation Eleven buttons are available for use panel eleven TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next buttons Record Brightness down Brightness up DOLBY TV out These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Refer to Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer for details User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour Power button Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons LCD Sensor switch Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off The Power button will glow blue when the computer s power is on The Touch Pad mouse control device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the
79. xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the optical disc drive Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R DVD R and DVD RW discs cannot be written to in VR format The WinDVD Creator software cannot export to DVD Audio Video CD or mini DVD formats The WinDVD Creator software can write DVD RAM and DVD RW discs in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to a DVD disc the WinDVD Creator software requires 2GB or more of disk space for every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 3 About Disc Manager The WinDVD Creator software can edit one play list on a disc The WinDVD Creator software might show a different thumbnail than you previously set in a standard DVD RAM recorder Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR formats on DVD RAM media DVD VR format on DVD RW media and DVD Video format on DVD RW media 4 About recorded DVD s Some DVD ROM drives that are provided with personal computers or other types of DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM discs When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application If you use an over used rewritable disc you m
80. 0 256 256K 256 256K 60 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 1400 x 900 256 256K 256 256K 65 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 i The 1440 x 900 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Only when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes B 4 User s Manual Display Controller and Video modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA continued T E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor J E The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 1400 x 900 64K 64K 64K 64K 65 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 2 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 2 75 1 The 1440 x 900 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Onl
81. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Battery release latch Battery safety lock HDD1 The underside of the computer Memory module The memory module slots are located here The E slots memory module slots allow for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory modules Please refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices for more information HDD1 This contains a hard disk drive pack which can be removed and reinstalled For more information on how to remove or reinstall the Hard disk drive pack refer to the section on the in Chapter 9 Optional Devices us HDD2 If your model has two hard disk drives this a 2 contains a secondary hard disk drive pack The secondary pack can be removed and reinstalled For more information on how to remove or reinstall the hard disk drive pack refer to the section on the Hard disk drive pack in Chapter 9 Optional Devices 2 8 User s Manual The Grand Tour a Le Battery safety lock Battery release latch Battery pack Slide this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack ready for removal Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack ready for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not co
82. 1 11 4 26 problems 10 21 X xD picture card 9 9 inserting 9 10 problems 10 14 removing 9 10 User s Manual Index 5 Index Index 6 User s Manual
83. 11 Legal Footnotes CPU 1 This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers Description s related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration User
84. 9 F10 F11 Fl2 a gt 3 o ro ws o m al al al F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the Fn key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer Please refer to the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter for further information taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations i The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations and that the soft key settings are not restored when the computer returns from Standby Mode Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard AT Gane T S tA ts ay va rrr see Sie 4 TTT TTT EET O E Sy Eee a A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and Scroll Lock key and also provides additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the computer s keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of
85. Brightness decrease 5 5 internal LCD Display Brightness increase 5 5 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 3 Standby Mode 5 4 wireless setting 5 5 HW Setup 1 14 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 3 CPU 7 6 device config 7 7 display 7 2 general 7 2 keyboard 7 6 LAN 7 7 USB 7 8 window 7 1 i LINK 1 8 2 4 9 27 connecting 9 28 disconnecting 9 29 precautions 9 28 problems 10 23 Indicators Battery 2 13 6 2 DC IN 2 13 Hard Disk Drive 2 13 Media slot 2 13 Power 2 13 Wireless communication 2 14 Infrared receiver window 1 10 2 3 problems 10 15 Index 2 User s Manual Index K Keyboard 1 8 5 1 emulating keys on enhanced 5 2 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 10 8 Typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 1 12 5 7 arrow mode 5 7 numeric mode 5 8 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 8 turning on the overlays 5 7 L LAN 1 10 4 30 active indicator 2 7 cable types 4 30 connecting 4 31 disconnecting 4 31 jack 2 7 Link indicator 2 7 problems 10 21 M Media care 4 18 CD DVDs 4 18 floppy diskettes 4 18 SD Card 9 7 Memory 1 4 expansion 1 17 9 13 installing 9 14 removing 9 15 Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro 9 8 inserting 9 8 problems 10 14 removing 9 9 Modem 1 10 4 23 connecting 4 25 disconnecting 4 26 jack 2 5 problems 10 20
86. CD display panel E Be careful not to open the LCD display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage E Do not press or push on the LCD display panel E Do not lift the computer by the LCD display panel E Do not close the LCD display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the LCD display panel and the keyboard E When opening or closing the LCD display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the LCD display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the LCD display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power the Power indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6 Power for more information T E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you I have set up the operating system Please refer to the section Starting up for the first time for more information E fa USB floppy disk drive is connected please make sure that it is empty if a floppy disk is in the drive press the eject button and remove it E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel User s Manual 3 11 Getting Started 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Power button Turning on the power
87. Characters 80 x 25 Characters 320 x 200 Pels 640 x 200 Pels 80 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters Character matrix pels 8x8 8x8 8x 14 8x14 9x16 9x16 9x14 9x16 Colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 4 of 256K 2 of 256K Mono Mono Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 70 70 70 70 70 70 B 2 User s Manual Display Controller and Video modes Video mode Type VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph Table 1 Video modes VGA continued Resolution 320 x 200 Pels 640 x 200 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 320 x 200 Pels Character matrix pels 8x8 8x8 8x 14 8x 14 8x 16 8x 16 Colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Mono 16 of 256K 2 of 256K 16 of 256K 256 of 256K Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 70 70 70 70 60 60 70 User s Manual B 3 Display Controller and Video modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA 1 E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor E The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 48
88. D is recognized finished loading If the Media slot indicator is flashing the CD DVD is not yet recognized finished loading Wait until the Media slot indicator turns off and try to access the CD DVD again A foreign object in the drive s disc slot could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD or DVD is dirty if it is wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for further details on cleaning the media The computer s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem ensure that these configurations match the requirements of the CD DVD media refer to the CD s or DVD s documentation if available Check the type of CD or DVD media that you are using the drive supports the following DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable DVD DVD R R DL DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM For DVD Videos you should check the region coding on the DVD to ensure that it matches that on the DVD Super Multi drive For reference region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 10 10 User s Manual Troubleshooting HD DVD ROM drive For
89. EE 802 11a or 2 4GHz for 802 11b g Roaming over multiple channels Card power management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA support E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption E Wake up on Wireless LAN support E The numerical values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ E The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The Transmit Rate at X Mbit s is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with an Access Point This function becomes invalid when the connection is broken Legal Footnote Wireless LAN s For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 8 above Wireless This switch turns the Wireless LAN and communication Bluetooth functions on and off Please note that switch all models are provided with a Wireless communication switch and some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functiona
90. Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual xvi User s Manual Preface Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the Enter key Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left D
91. Grand Tour i The AC adaptor 3 pin plug E Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor power lead will be bundled with the computer E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 219 The Grand Tour 2 20 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getting Started pmi o pi o This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics E All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time E Besure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a
92. K device Bluetooth USB Adaptor A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector Wireless communications can be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment by connecting to the USB port of the computer You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer Bluetooth Wireless Mouse The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is a wireless optical mouse compatible with Bluetooth You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Mouse from TOSHIBA dealer Bluetooth Wireless Stereo The Bluetooth Wireless Stereo is a wireless stereo headphone compatible with Bluetooth You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Stereo from TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual 9 29 Optional Devices Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit The Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit is an internal computer module which supports both Bluetooth V2 0 and EDR You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1
93. LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it E Becareful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage E Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth E You can clean the LCD display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation E Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer check the indicators on the front of the computer E ifa CD DVD or HD DVD is in the drive remove it
94. LAN is Enabled Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake up on LAN function The battery retention time will be shorted than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Refer to the section in chapter 6 Retaining data with power off Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default JN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled oT The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions Device Config Device Configuration This option allows you to set how the computer s hardware devices will be configured All Devices The computer s BIOS will setup and configure all devices Setup by OS The operating system will setup and configure all of the devices that it can control default User s Manual 7 7 HW Setup PCI Express Link ASPM This feature lets you set the PCI Express power saving configuration Auto Power saving is enabled when the computer is running from battery power and the PCI Express device is not being used Default Disabled Disables power saving for performance Enabled Enables power saving when the PCI Express device is not being used USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation
95. Slide the battery safety lock towards the release Gq position to make the battery release latch movable Battery pack Releasing the battery pack 1 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 2 OSS YY Battery release latch Battery pack Releasing the battery pack 2 To install a battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 1 2 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock 2 is in its g position 6 14 User s Manual Power Battery safety lock Securing the battery pack 3 Turn your computer over TOSHIBA Password Utility i The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password User password Jl To start the utility point to or click the following items start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Password Utility E Set button Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file
96. Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools amp Utilities folder C TOOLSCD contains drivers and applications which are included with your computer system If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way you can reinstall most of the components from this folder Create a copy of this folder to an external medium for more convenience Restoring QosmioPlayer To restore QosmioPlayer follow the steps below 1 Load the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD in the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When Qosmio appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive icon in the Boot Devices menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions Your computer may be configured with either one or two hard disk drives When you have two hard disk drives installed data will be recovered onto built in HDD1 regardless of the HDD Priority setting User s Manual 3 17 Getting Started 3 18 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it a
97. TOSHIBA User s Manual Qosmio G30 User s Manual TOSHIBA Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Preface General Precautions Introduction Equipment checklist 0 00 ce eee eee eee 1 1 Features oii sccnddsrrriiwnad cemaa anes neee Aaa eed eel 1 3 Special features 2 6 0cccsci visi ctsc ear eewesseewwree eee 1 12 Utilities srn cede dew ee ieee ee be See eee eee 1 14 OPIONS iii cciwcicner rabhas EREE cise EEEE eases 1 17 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 0 0 cece eee eee eee 2 1 Left SId 20 65 enced cas ca alge a ears ea dde eed tees Gee eee 2 3 Right Sid visi dice eee eta ada deen eee ee ea 2 5 Back Sid si cceccceneears tee econ eh eee ne cease ae ees eee ae 2 6 Underside viiiceic catia eae eden Re ee ere een 2 8 Front with the display open 2 0 2 0 cece eee eee 2 10 System indicators cc00eec ese tee eee ee needa eens eee ss 2 13 Optical disc drives 00 0 cece eee eee 2 15 AC adaptor 5 222522 es dese eteeesieteeaes eee E E de 2 18 Getting Started Setting up your work Space 20 cee eee eee eee ee 3 2 Connecting the AC adaptor 0 cece eee eee eee 3 7 Opening the display 00 eee eee e eee eee eee 3 10 Turning on the power 2 cece cece eee eee eee 3 11 Starting up for the first time 0 200 c eee eee eee 3 12 Turning off the power 0 cee eee eee eee 3 12 Restarting the computer 00 0 e cece
98. The Keyboard ape Instant security Press Fn F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings either press a key on the keyboard or use one of the integrated pointing devices If a Windows Logon Password is registered a dialog box will appear into which you can enter the password and click OK If no password is set the screen will simply be restored back to the application you were working on Kya Power save mode If you press Fn F2 in a Windows environment a window will be displayed showing the currently selected Power Save Mode You are then able to hold down the Fn key release the F2 key and press it again in order to toggle between the various modes that are available releasing both the Fn and F2 keys will put the selected setting into effect In addition you can also change this setting through the Profile options in the TOSHIBA Power Saver age Standby Mode Pressing Fn F3 places the computer into Standby Mode Before entering Standby Mode a dialog box will be displayed asking for your confirmation although it is possible to suppress this being displayed by selecting the check box that it contains d a Hibernation Mode Pressing Fn F4 places the computer into Hibernation Mode Before entering Hibernation Mode a dialog box will be displayed asking for your confirmation although it is possible to suppress this being displayed by selecting the check
99. Touch Pad 10 16 TV output signal 10 22 USB device 10 18 USB floppy diskette drive 10 12 USB mouse 10 17 Video Playback 10 23 Wireless LAN 10 21 xD picture card 10 14 Processor 1 3 Q QosmioEngine 8 30 QosmioPlayer 8 16 R Remote Controller 8 5 Restarting the computer 3 16 S SD Card 9 5 care 9 7 formatting 9 6 inserting 9 6 problems 10 13 removing 9 7 Security lock attaching 9 30 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 Enter 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 9 4 21 headphone jack 1 9 2 4 microphone jack 1 9 2 4 mute hot keys 5 3 Stereo speakers 2 11 Volume control 2 12 Standby Mode 1 14 setting 3 13 System automatic 1 12 T TOSHIBA Assist 1 15 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 15 TOSHIBA Controls 1 14 TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer 1 15 4 10 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 15 4 9 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 16 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 14 TOSHIBA RAID Utility 1 17 TOSHIBA support 10 25 TOSHIBA Theft Registration H 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 15 Touch Pad 1 8 location 2 10 using 4 1 TV Tuner 1 9 4 19 TV 9 23 Index 4 User s Manual Index U USB device 1 8 location 2 3 problems 10 18 USB floppy diskette drive 1 5 9 20 problems 10 12 using 9 21 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 4 Volume control 2 12 W Wireless communication 4 26 indicator 2 14 4 29 Wireless communication switch 1 11 2 2 4 29 Wireless LAN
100. Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer This switch senses when the computer s display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature as appropriate For example when you close the display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down and then when you next open the display the computer will automatically start up and return you to the application you were previously working on In order to set up and configure this feature you should use the TOSHIBA Power Saver the default setting is Enabled Please refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 Special features for additional details on the available settings yy Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal a stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones if connected Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume and turn it counter clockwise to increase the volume 2 12 User s Manual The Grand Tour System indicators LED system indicators next to their respective icons glow when specifi
101. Utility TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to perform various tasks easily using the Touch Pad TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is useful in the following conditions E To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window E To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu E To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the following functions by customizing the settings E To open a file stored in a predefined folder E To quickly launch your frequently used applications which have been registered This utility allows you to disable enable the Touch Pad using the Fn F9 Hot key User s Manual Introduction Options TOSHIBA RAID Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA RAID Utility is used to create or manage RAID array To access this utility click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by RAID and then click RAID Console The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer utility allows you to configure the read speed at which the optical disc drive will operate In use you can select either Normal Mode which will operate the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access or Quiet Mode which operates the drive at single speed for audio CD play
102. V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Former CCITT Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps A 2 User s Manual Specifications Transmitting level Receiving level Input output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 10 dBm 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer User s Manual A 3 Specifications A 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Video modes Display controller J The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off As indicated below there are two types of LCD Internal Panels Various video modes can be displayed on each LCD Internal panel Refer to the table on the next page which describes in detail supported video modes E 17 WXGA 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels E 17 WUXGA 1920 horizontal x 1200 vertical pixels Due to the LCD display s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode A
103. VD movie in full screen mode the monitor display will go blank if either of the following situations occurs Situation A 1 Connect the external monitor to your computer 2 Enter Hibernation mode 3 Resume from Hibernation mode or Situation B 1 Enter Hibernation mode 2 Connect the external monitor to your computer 3 Resume from Hibernation mode If either situation occurs do one of following to refresh the external monitor a Press the Windows button on the keyboard or the remote control b Press the Alt and Enter keys simultaneously to change Media Center to Windows mode QosmioPlayer QosmioPlayer is a quick play feature that enables users to perform TV DVD and CD playback as well as AV input image and voice data without using Windows To use the QosmioPlayer feature some settings must be specified For more information on how to configure refer to the chapter on the QosmioPlayer Setting in the User s Manual Front operation panel This section describes the buttons of the front operation panel for QosmioPlayer mode Please do not press the buttons too strenuously 8 16 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer QosmioPlayer mode 1 Nine buttons are available for use TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Brightness down Brightness up The QosmioPlayer mode does not support the DOLBY button and the TV out button
104. Windows cannot be installed in this disk except for using recovery CD DVD 1RAID 0 Set to RAID ready Windows can be installed in this disk 2RAID 0 Set to RAID 0 for 2 hard disk drives RAID 1 Set to RAID 1 for 2 hard disk drives Current State Only UNKNOWN A RAID status except for the above status and settings Current State Only No Drive No hard disk drives connected Current State Only D 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA RAID it 3 The Execute Creation message is displayed once the configuration is modified Move the cursor to the appropriate location and press the space bar to continue Pressing the Home key will revert the modified Create State settings back to the Current State settings 4 The following message will be displayed Follow the instructions and press the keys in the following order of 1 2 3 4 Enter D Warning If you change the RAID array you E will need to install the OS again Are you sure All data on the HDD s will be destroyed Do you really want to do this If Yes please type the key string which is written in the manual Ending the BIOS Setup Program In order to save the changes you have made and end the BIOS setup application follow the steps as detailed below 1 Press the End key this will cause the Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot prompt to be displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press the Y key this will save t
105. abilities and its versatility This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices which should be available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory E PC Card E ExpressCard E Bridge media slot E SD Card SD SD IO Mini SD with Adapter E Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro E xD picture card H MultiMediaCard E Memory expansion Power devices E Battery packs E Universal AC Adaptor E Battery Charger Peripheral devices Hard disk drive pack USB floppy disk drive External monitor TV HDMI S Video in i LINK IEEE1394 Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Bluetooth Wireless Stereo User s Manual 9 1 Optional Devices E Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit Other E Security lock PC Card The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot that can accommodate a Type II format card Any PC Card that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed as the slot supports 16 bit PC Cards and 32 bit CardBus cards For reference CardBus supports the newer standard of 32 bit PC Cards and provides superior performance for the greater demands of applications such as multimedia data transmission WN PC Cards can sometimes become hot during computer operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card Inserting a PC Card The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert PC Card
106. al ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB AN0O03 004 Specific switch settings or software setup is required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Following information is only for EU member states The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product User s Manual ix Optical disc drive safety instructions 1 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section Panasonic Shikoku DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ 85J E The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of thi
107. anager application is running on the computer and that power to the external Bluetooth device is switched on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth PC Card or Bluetooth SD Cards are installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check to ensure the television type is set correctly your region NTSC should be used for the United States and Japan while PAL should be used for Europe Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the television Press the Fn F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal LCD display only If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider If you turn the computer off into Standby Mode while the display is on TV J the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device the next time is switched on 10 22 User s Manual Troubleshooting i LINK IEEE1394 device Problem i LINK device does not function Video Playback Problem DVD does not play smoothly when using the Windows Media Center Edition of the DVD playing software Procedure Check that the cable connecting the external device to the computer is firmly attached Ch
108. and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the PC It could damage the PC or cause system failure Never use benzene thinner or other chemicals when cleaning the PC AC adaptor or storage device The use of benzene thinner or other chemicals may result in deterioration deformation or discoloration of those items and the loss of data 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started E Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible E The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent E Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight E Some parts of the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized E Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents E Ifthe PC interferes with radio equipment turn the PC power off immediately Such interference could cause equipment malfunction E Never place your PC on a shaky table uneven tilted surface or other unstable location Your PC
109. and make sure that the disc tray is securely closed E Turn off the power to the computer E Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer HM Close the LCD display panel E Do not pick up the computer by its LCD display panel E Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury E Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data E Never transport your computer with any PC Cards installed this may cause damage to either the computer and or the PC Card resulting in product failure E Always use a Suitable carry case when transporting the computer E When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements 4 32 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use t
110. anel is opened You can specify the required setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Actions tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down You can specify the setting in the Setup Actions tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can configure this feature using the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for more details User s Manual Introduction Standby TOSHIBA RAID Utilities If you have to interrupt your work you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off RAID
111. annot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media E Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video or DVD ROM material that has copyright protection Mm DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator HM You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator H TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format H You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder E If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R or DVD R Double Layer disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it can
112. applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 1920 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 2 75 1 The 1920 x 1200 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Only when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT JN E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes User s Manual B 7 Display Controller and Video modes Table 3 Video modes WUXGA continued 1 E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor E The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1920 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Vir
113. ard correspond to those available from the Remote Controller in the QosmioPlayer mode Note that some functions of the Remote Controller in the list may not be supported by the Remote Controller you are using Check the model and specifications of your Remote Controller before use Computer Power button Ctrl Space Ctrl R Space Space lt orO gt orP QosmioPlayer TV Terminate QosmioPlayer TV Stop Record Pause Play Rewind quickly Forward quickly Previous Page Library only Following Page Library only QosmioPlayer CD Terminate QosmioPlayer CD Stop Pause Play Rewind by about 10 seconds Skip by about 10 seconds Previous track Next track QosmioPlayer DVD Terminate QosmioPlayer DVD Stop Pause Play Rewind quickly Forward quickly Previous chapter Next chapter User s Manual 8 23 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer BACK 4 MORE m UP A DOWN y RIGHT a LEFT lt OK VOL Volume VOL Volume START A H CH Channel CH Channel MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE Esc Enter Ctrl 4 Ctrl 4 PgUp PgDn F9 or TAB F1 Menu cancel or hides Change the channel display mode Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Move the cursor Execute the selected option Increase the volume Decrease
114. ation as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial Also known as terrestrial digital TV Digital TV broadcasting standard DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD RAM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD R Dual Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times Glossary 6 User s Manual Glossary DVD R Double Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc
115. ator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E A cool battery is installed in a warm computer 6 10 User s Manual Power i In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically switches itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Leaving the AC adaptor continually connected will shorten battery life At least once a month you should run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged before you then recharge the battery Monitoring battery capacity i The remaining battery power can be monitored in the TOSHIBA Power Saver E You should wait for approximately fifteen seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time This is because the computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and then calculate the remaining operating time based on this together with the current power consumptio
116. atteries Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Battery cover Closing the battery cover 8 12 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Replacing the batteries When the batteries in the Remote Controller reach the end of their life the Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer In this instance you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the Remote Controller 2 Replace the batteries Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position Batteries Removing the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Watching TV Activating Media Center for the first time 1 Activate Media Center The setup screen appears Configure settings according to your environment Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used Changing settings Refer to the following procedures to change settings that are already configured 1 Activate Media Center 2 Click in the following order click Settings click TV and then click Set Up TV Signal 3 Click Yes for the TV SIGNAL SETUP message 4 Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used F
117. ay find that the option for full formatting might be locked in these instances please use a brand new disc User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics Using HD DVD ROM drives This section describes the features and use of HD DVD ROM drive 7 Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information I on using the HD DVD ROM drives This computer is equipped with a full size HD DVD ROM drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run 12cm 4 72 CD DVD HD DVDs and 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor F You should use the HD DVD playback software in order to view HD DVD I Video media If you have a HD DVD ROM drive please also refer to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives section for precautions on writing to CD s and DVD s If you have a HD DVD ROM drive please refer to the Qosmio HD DVD Guide for playback to HD DVD Loading discs To load CD DVD s follow the steps as listed below and refer to figures 4 8 to 4 10 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly SLY Eject button Disc tray LED Pressing the eject button 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the disc tray open 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics 3 Lay the CD DVD HD DVD label side up in the disc tray ZZ g O Ly Laser lens Inserting a CD DVD HD DVD W
118. azian AF Afrikaans AM Amharic Abyssinian AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Belarusian Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari Bl Bislama BN Bengali Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DE German DZ Dzongkha Bhutani Butanese Code EL EN EO ES ET EU FA FI FJ FO FR FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY English Name of Language Modern Greek English Esperanto Spanish Castilian Estonian Basque Farsi Persian Finnish Fijiian Faroese Faeroese French Frisian Irish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic Gaelic Scots Galician Gallegan Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua User s Manual 8 27 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Code KA KK KL KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG English Name of Language Interlingue Inupiaq Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Kalaallisut Khmer Cambodian Kannada Korean Kashmiri Kurdish Kyrgyz Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laotian Lao Lithuanian Latvian Lettish Malagasy Code MI MK ML MN MO MR MS MT MY NA NE NL NO OC OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM RN RO English Name of Language Maori Macedonian Malayalam
119. back and which can lessen the operational noise This utility does not have any function when using DVD s You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer Memory expansion Battery Pack Universal AC Adaptor USB FDD kit A 256MB 512MB 1 024MB or 2048MB memory module DDR2 667 533 can easily be installed in the computer An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Two types of additional battery pack are available 4 700mAh and 7 050mAh If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy disk through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while you cannot format 720KB floppy disks under Windows XP you are able to read and write to disks that have already been formatted User s Manual Introduction Battery Charger Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit The optional battery charger allows you to charge extra battery packs outside of ha
120. blished battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After going through many charge and discharge cycles the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 29 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary User s Manual Legal Footnotes General LCD HD DVD technology and playback s Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies certain disc digital connection and other compatibility and or performance issues are possible Advanced interactive and navigation features of the HD DVD Video format including but not limited to Picture in Picture PIP and network download features are no
121. c computer operations are in progress ZA Hard Disk Drive Battery System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glows blue when gt power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor However If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal or if the computer s power supply malfunctions this indicator will flash orange Power The Power indicator normally glows blue when the computer is switched on However if you C switch the computer off into Standby Mode this indicator will flash orange approximately one second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the q battery s charge blue indicates the battery is fully charged orange indicates the battery is charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for more information on this feature Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows blue C6 whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive Media slot The Media slot indicator glows blue when the y a computer is accessing either the optical disc drive or the Bridge media slot User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour communication orange when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on All models are provided with a Wireless Communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wir
122. c cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media some space is required for file management so you may not be able to write to the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even if you write only a small amount of data it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM media formatted to the FAT 32 standard cannot be read in Windows 2000 without specific DVD RAM Driver software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you write or rewrite any information Before you enter either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode take care to ensure that any DVD RAM writing has been completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at its full power setti
123. case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary byte The representation of a sing
124. computer there are three ways this can be achieved 1 Click start followed by Turn off computer from the Turn Off Computer menu select Restart 2 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shut Down followed by Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has switched itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button 3 16 User s Manual Getting Started Restoring the pre installed software A ZN If pre installed files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating system and all pre installed software follow the steps below Restoring the Windows operating system When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk drive will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery Media in the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When Qosmio appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive icon in the Boot Devices menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery Media Re install these applications e g Works
125. ct your reseller dealer or service provider Internal LCD display panel Apparent LCD display problems may be related to the computer s setup and configuration please refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD screen Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Procedure Press the Fn F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard Touch Pad while the display has been closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the LCD display with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the LCD screen dry properly before closing it You should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems Alternatively you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 8 User s Manual Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Check to see whether that is a floppy disk in t
126. d into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer 2 Press the MultiMediaCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made MultiMediaCard Bridge media slot Inserting a MultiMediaCard JN Make sure the MultiMediaCard is oriented properly before you insert it Removing a MultiMediaCard To remove a MultiMediaCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to MultiMediaCard and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the MultiMediaCard to partially extend it out of the computer User s Manual 9 11 Optional Devices A MultiMediaCard Bridge media slot Removing a MultiMediaCard Make sure the Media slot indicator is out before you remove the MultiMediaCard or turn off the computer s power If you remove the MultiMediaCard or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the MultiMediaCard you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove a MultiMediaCard while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the MultiMediaCard could be lost MultiMediaCard care JN Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record i data Do not write to a MultiMediaCard if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove a MultiMediaCard while read write is in progress The MultiMediaCard is designed so that it can be ins
127. d to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current E
128. discharged E Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time E Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories E When storing or disposing of used batteries make sure to put some insulation tape on their terminals and to avoid short circuits If these precautions are not followed heating fluid leakage or explosion may occur This may cause burns or personal injury If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothes wash immediately with clean water If battery fluid gets in your eyes rinse your eyes with clean water immediately and see a doctor Do not touch the battery fluid on instruments or devices with bare hands Wipe off with a cloth or paper towel Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are discharged replace them with commercially available AA manganese batteries or AA alkaline batteries Other types or battery should not be used User s Manual 8 11 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Installing the batteries 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the Remote Controller Push the tab in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 Battery cover Tab Opening the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries in place Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position B
129. e as the computer 3 4 User s Manual Getting Started Seating and posture Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your body Consider the following Below eye level 90 angles Foot rest J g Posture and positioning of the computer dd E Keep hands wrists and forearms straight in line and roughly parallel to the floor E Keep head level or bent slightly forward forward facing and balanced Generally the head is in line with the torso E Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of the body E Keep elbows in close to the body and bent E Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest E Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly E Keep thighs and hips supported by a well padded seat cushion and generally parallel to the floor E Keep knees about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started Lighting Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to minimize glare from overhead lights desk lamps and windows Glare on the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work environment E Positio
130. e malfunction or loss of stored data Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from the battery pack to contact your eyes body or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid from the battery pack should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and obtain prompt medical attention to help prevent permanent eye damage If electrolyte fluid should contact any part of your body immediately wash it off under running water to help prevent skin rashes If electrolyte fluid should contact your clothes promptly remove them to help prevent the electrolyte fluid from contacting your body possibly resulting in serious injury Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable plug from the plug socket if you observe any of the following conditions E Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation Smoke E Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound In such an event immediately remove the battery pack from the PC In some instances you might have to wait for the PC to cool down before removing the battery pack in order to avoid any possible minor injury due
131. e which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on E Where you store your programs and data E Whether you close the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power E The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures E The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention Time Battery type State and Retention Time Battery pack 4700mAh about 3 days Standby Mode about 30 days Boot Mode High Capacity Battery Pack 7050mAh about 5 days Standby Mode about 50 days Boot Mode RTC battery 30 days Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not switch on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time
132. e written in to DVD is attached 4 10 User s Manual Operating Basics When using WinDVD Creator Platinum You can record video back to a digital camcorder via the i LINK IEEE1394 connector using the WinDVD Creator Platinum application however in some instances you may notice that the sound appears choppy If this issue is noted then please follow the instructions below 1 Oo Noah ON 9 Click start followed by Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the Virtual Memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify a higher values for the Initial Size and Maximum Size options 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window How to make a DVD Video The following process details the simplified steps for making a DVD Video disc from video data captured from a DV camcorder 1 Click start followed by All Programs followed by InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch the WinDVD Creator application Click the Capture button and then capture the video data from the DV camcorder via the i Link
133. e Battery indicator may not properly indicate a low battery condition 6 4 User s Manual Power High Capacity Battery Pack Option ZN A High Capacity Battery Pack is installable instead of a main battery pack The connection method of High Capacity Battery Pack is the same as that of main battery pack E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Donot remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby Mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Standby Mode cannot function and the computer loses all information in memory E When the High capacity battery pack is connected to the computer do not hold on only to the High capacity battery pack when lifting the computer up The High capacity battery pack may separate from the computer causing it to fall and cause injuries Real Time Clock battery pmi o The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is sw
134. e Color 32 bpp 60 Hertz 9 24 User s Manual Optional Devices HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below F As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface J monitors has not been confirmed some HDMI monitors may not function properly 1 Plug one end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device HDMI out port Connecting the HDMI out port F The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMI out port on your computer Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed 7 E Be sure to use the Fn F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video E Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out If a HDMI is connected to the computer set the HDMI out format in Display Properties Follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and click the Display to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button User
135. e USB F floppy disk drive E The drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface E Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating E Do not place anything on top of the drive 9 20 User s Manual Optional Devices Using the USB floppy disk drive J A The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy disk and connects to one of the computer s USB ports Please be aware that this device is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others Connecting the USB floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive s USB connector into one of the computer s free USB ports Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB port USB connector Connecting the USB floppy disk drive If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after the computer has already been switched on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed Disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped If you disconnect the floppy disk drive or t
136. e able to either enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Allows you to configure whether the Modem Region Select utility starts automatically whenever you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region Allows you to configure whether the dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you have selected a region Location list for region selection Displays a sub menu which details location information Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match Displays a warning if the current settings for both region code and telephony location are different Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed from which you should select the appropriate communications port for your modem to use Dialing Properties You should select this item in order to display the dialing properties If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 4 24 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting the modular cable To connect the modem s modular cable follow the steps as detailed below JN E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ord
137. e also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is switched to Off Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound function is enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 1019 Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Modem Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly Procedure After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the Fn F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal LCD display only Check that the cable co
138. e buttons allow you to manage Audio Video functions run applications and access utilities 6 O O O 6 6 DOLBY Front operation pane TV button Starts Media Center and My TV CD DVD button Pressing this button will launch an application program that allows you to watch a DVD or listen to a CD Pressing this button while the computer is on or in Standby Mode will launch Media Center My Music is started when a music CD is inserted in the optical disc drive and My Video is started when a DVD video is in the drive 8 2 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer gt I Play Pause button E STOP button AA Previous button pl Next button Record button Brightness down VO button i Brightness up A C button DOLBY DOLBY button In Media Center this button allows you to play pause chapters or tracks Press this button to stop playing a track or chapter in Media Center Press this button to move to the previous audio track DVD chapter or recorded data in Media Center Press this button to move to the next audio track DVD chapter or recorded data in Media Center Pressing this button when Windows starts to display Manual Recording while using Live TV in Media Center The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select
139. e following order 1 floppy disk drive 2 hard disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN HDD gt FDD gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices CD ROM gt LAN in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 floppy disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices HDD gt FDD in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 hard disk drive 4 floppy disk drive You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy disk drive N Selects the network 1 Selects the primary hard disk drive 2 Selects the primary hard disk drive 2 Cc Selects the CD ROM 1 The floppy disk drive is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external floppy disk drive 2 In this computer CD ROM refers to the Fixed optical disc drive 3 Only the model with two HDDs is supported To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and switch the computer on 2 The following menu will be displayed with from left to right icons to allow you to start from a the built in hard disk drive 1 b the built in hard disk drive 2 c the optical drive d a floppy disk drive and e the network Please note that a highlighted bar will only appear under the selected device 7 4 User s Manual HW Setup pio 3 Use th
140. e left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter E fa Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted E The boot device menu will appear when the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will not appear when the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured E fboth a Supervisor Password and a User Password are set the following should be noted E The boot device menu will appear when you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will not appear when you use the User Password to start the computer and the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will appear when you use the Supervisor Password to start the computer even if the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current and available settings in HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one hard disk drive is installed in the computer this option allows you to set the priority associated wi
141. e operating condition protect your work area from E Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress User s Manual xix General Precautions Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you Keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this c
142. e or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage User s Manual Glossary 13 Glossary U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory
143. e steps detailed below 1 2 Press the Esc key the Exit without saving Y N prompt to be displayed at the bottom of the screen Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will exit and the computer will automatically restart User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup Enhanced C States This feature enables or disables the Enhanced C States The configuration for the Enhanced C States is carried out in the BIOS setup program This setting is displayed on the first page of the setup screen Enabled This lowers the power consumption Default Disabled This does not lower the power consumption System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth Multi Processing The Core Multi Processing sets the CPU operating mode This option is displayed only on models with an Inte Core Duo Processor The configuration for the Core Multi Processing is carried out in the BIOS setup program This setting is displayed on the first page of the setup screen Enabled is Dual Core mode Disabled is Single Core mode Enabled Enables Core Multi Processing functions Default Disabled Disables Core Multi Processing functions System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made within Windows by using applications suc
144. eck to ensure that power is being supplied to the device and that the device is switched on Reinstall the drivers required for the device this can be achieved by clicking start followed by Conirol Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then clicking the Add Hardware icon at the left hand side of the screen and following the on screen instructions Restart the computer and the Windows operating system to re initialize the device If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Try setting the configuration in the BIOS setup However note that when the BIOS setup configuration is modified the power saving function of PCI Express becomes disabled Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for more information Set the PCI Express Link ASPM in the BIOS setup using the following steps 1 Press the F1 key The BIOS setup screen will appear 2 Set the PCI Express Link ASPM to Disabled in BATTERY 3 Press the End key A confirmation message will appear 4 Press the Y key The BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will reboot If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 23 Troubleshooting Disposing of computer and computer batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This com
145. ed it is started and the menu screen is displayed Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk Stops the media currently playing Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Plays the selected media Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time 8 20 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Skip Back More Info Arrows OK Volume Volume Start Channel Page up and down Mute Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Displays the previous window The button provides more details on a TV program than is listed in the Guide Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the Enter Key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Increases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Opens Media Cente
146. ee eee eee eee A 1 Display Controller and Video modes Display controller 2 0 2 0 0c cece eee eee eee eee eee B 1 Video Modes css ieee Saar aa kien dee dane EET B 1 POWeOrMIZC fii eae ee ee ee eae de aed ee B 10 Wireless LAN Card Specifications 0 000 cece eee C 1 Radio Characteristics 0c e cece eee eee eee C 2 Supported Frequency Sub bands 02ce cece eee eee C 3 TOSHIBA RAID Setting up Windows Manually 00 eee e eee eee eee D 2 Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program D 4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health E 3 Regulatory statements 00 cece eee eee eee E 3 Using Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan E 6 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 0 cee eee F 1 Usage Restrictions If your computer is stolen Glossary Index vi User s Manual Copyright 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition August 2006 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belong
147. ee eee eee ees 6 2 Battery types 2 0 cece eee eens 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 00 0 cece eee eee eee 6 6 Replacing the battery pack 00 0 cece eee eee eee eee 6 13 TOSHIBA Password Utility 0 2 cece eee eee 6 15 Starting the computer by password 0200eeeeeeeeee 6 17 Power up modes 2 eee eee 6 17 Panel power On Off 2 0 00 cece eee eee 6 18 System Auto Offi ci boranei e ersen onin ES chee EE 6 18 HW Setup Accessing HW Setups i c0 escseccndewew ance tue Meee ae eee es 7 1 HW Setup Window 0 00 e cece ee eee eee ene 7 1 Other SettingS siesena neti dee eae eee enn ne aae 7 9 User s Manual Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Windows XP Media Center Edition 00ee eee eee 8 1 Front operation panel 0 0 00 c eee eee eee 8 2 Remote Controller 0 00 cece e eee eee eee 8 5 Using the Remote Controller 0 0c eee eee eee eee 8 9 Installing Removing batteries 0 00 cece eee 8 11 Watching TV vecicew aie cease eee ae re ee ee 8 13 QosmioPlayer 0 c cece eee eee eens 8 16 QosMiIOENGiNG isis e irna ve sded nd weeds 8 30 TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility on nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model Is pre installed with some models 8 31 Optional Devices PO Card iii cic cccuad ede neia yeaa ee etek esis Sa eee ie Geek dere 9 2 ExpressCa
148. el of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort fo
149. eless LAN and Bluetooth functions C Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the Caps Lock indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions E When the Caps Lock indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed E When the Arrow Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to use cursor functions E When the Numeric Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to enter numbers Caps Lock indicator lt Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format 2 14 User s Manual The Grand Tour Numeric Mode indicator Arrow Mode indicator Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green gt you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay as cursor keys Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information Numeric mode When the Numeric mode indicator lights green FA you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay for number entry Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information Optical disc drives Depending on its specification the computer will be configured with either a DVD Super Multi drive or a HD DVD ROM drive This optical drive uses an ATAPI inter
150. em in as much detail as possible User s Manual 10 1 Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer this includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device Make sure all options are configured properly in the computer s setup program and that all required driver software has been loaded please refer to the documentation provided with the option for further information on its installation and configuration Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy disk CD or DVD media is correctly loaded and in the case of a floppy disk that its write protect tab is correctly set Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log this will help you to describe your problems to your reseller dealer or service provider In addition if a problem recurs the log you have made will help to identify the prob
151. emote Controller you can E Navigate and control all Media Center windows H Control the video or live TV display lH Place the computer in and out of Standby Mode Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for information on how to use the Remote Controller as well as how to install and remove its batteries User s Manual 8 5 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer My music My pictures Power Access indicator My TV My videos Stop Pause Record Play Fast Forward Rewind Skip More info Replay Back OK Arrows Start Volume Be Channel Page Volume Mute Recorded TV DVD Menu Live TV Guide Numbers Clear Enter CLEAR ENTER TOSHIBA Remote Controller 8 6 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Power Access indicator My TV My music My pictures My videos Record Stop Pause Play REW Rewind FWD Fast Forward Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Standby Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click start select Control panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt TOSHIBA Power Saver gt Setup Action gt Manual Setup The following five options are available No action Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate and Shut down
152. ent power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor Battery fully e Operates e LED Battery blue connected charged LED Battery blue DC IN blue DC IN blue Battery partially e Operates Quick charge Se or no Quick Charge e LED Battery orange enarge e LED Battery orange DC IN blue DC IN blue No battery e Operates No charge installed No charge e LED Battery off e LED Battery off DC IN blue DC IN blue User s Manual 6 1 Power AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhausted No battery installed Power indicators Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation e Operates e LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates e LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Computer goes into Standby Mode and shuts down e Cannot operate e LED Battery off DC INoff As shown in the below table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack the following indicator conditions should be noted Flashing orange Orange Blue No light
153. er appliance into it Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch if so it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your reseller dealer or service provider 10 6 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not
154. erence 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 tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver E Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user E 4 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized T
155. erted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a MultiMediaCard partially inserted in the slot Press the MultiMediaCard until you hear it click into place Do not twist or bend MultiMediaCards Do not expose MultiMediaCards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid After using a MultiMediaCard return it to its case Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty 9 12 User s Manual Optional Devices Memory expansion pmi o You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules E You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity E When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer E The Front side System Bus Speed FSB for this computer is 533MHz While 667MHz memory modules can be installed the FSB will depend on the computer E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions as you can damage the computer and
156. es with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device User s Manual E 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interf
157. ess the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer F If the ExpressCard is not inserted all the way into the computer the eject J button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped In this instance simply push the ExpressCard firmly back into the computer and then press the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer 9 4 User s Manual Optional Devices 5 Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it ExpressCard ExpressCard eject button Removing the ExpressCard Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert SD Card SD IO MiniSD with Adapter Memory Stick Pro xD picture card and MultiMediaCard This Bridge media slot supports the following cards E SD Card SD memory card E SD IO card E MiniSD with Adapter E Memory Stick E Memory Stick PRO E xD picture card E MultiMediaCard Precautions on using cards Please note that not all cards have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all cards will operate properly SD Card SD IO and Mini SD with Adapter The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SD Cards have a high level of sec
158. et the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer User s Manual 9 15 Optional Devices o Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 4 Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up at an angle 7 Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer WN E f you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the a circuits located close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Slot A Slot B Removing the memory module 8 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw 7 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 9 Install the battery pack refer to Replaci
159. f be sure to press Fn F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting 9 22 User s Manual Optional Devices TV The S Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set To do so connect your computer s S Video out port to the TV using the S Video out cable You can use the hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Installation Connection via the S Video out port 1 Plug one end of the S Video out cable into the S Video out port of your computer S Video out port Connecting the S Video out port T The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out port 2 Insert the other end of the S Video out cable into the S1 S2 video input of the TV set You can then either use the computer s speakers or a set of headphones connected to the headphone jack to get sound Connection via the D Video out port 1 Plug one end of the D Video out cable into the D Video out port of your computer D Video out port Connecting the D Video out port User s Manual 9 23 Optional Devices 2 Insert the other end of the D Video out cable into the video input terminal of the TV set Use your computer s speakers or a headphone to get sound Connect the headphone to the computer s headphone jack Settings for display video on TV To view
160. face controller for CD and DVD operation and has an indicator at its front which will glows to indicate that it is in use For further information on loading and unloading discs please refer to the Using optical disc drives section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour Region codes for DVD drives and media DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video media you should ensure that it matches the specification of your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 South East Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD and DVD media available and should be used in conjunction with the specification of your computer optical drive in order to understand the type of discs that can be written Please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information CDs E CD R media can only be written to once the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or changed E CD RW media including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded to more than once DVDs E DVD R
161. fore you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi Drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media Legal Footnotes TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA lim
162. form the following procedures to watch TV 1 Activate Media Center 2 Activate MV TV For details on operating method refer to the Help in Media Center Image data cannot be imported edited watched or saved to DVD by connecting the Media Center Edition model to external devices such as TV video deck or analog video camera Connecting the VIDEO IN port This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disk 1 Insert one end of the VIDEO IN cable into the VIDEO IN port of your computer VIDEO IN port VIDEO IN cable Connecting the VIDEO IN port 2 Insert the other end of the VIDEO IN cable into the output port of the analog device you wish to connect To hear sounds use a video cable to connect the sound terminals of the audio device and your computer red sound right channel white sound left channel User s Manual 8 15 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer i E When playing a DVD video with recorded data from the TV on Play DVD in the Media Center pushing the Skip button on the Remote Controller while the last chapter is playing may result in the Media Center freezing If this occurs end ehshell exe from the process tab in task manager If you connect an external monitor to your computer while using Media Center to view a D
163. further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD HD DVD in the drive Some CD DVD HD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place Open the drive s disc tray and ensure the CD DVD or HD DVD is properly seated it should lie flat with the label facing upwards A foreign object in the drive s disc slot could block laser light from reading the CD DVD or HD DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD DVD or HD DVD is dirty if itis wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for further details on cleaning the media The computer s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem ensure that these configurations match the requirements of the CD DVD HD DVD media refer to the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s documentation if available Check the type of CD DVD or HD DVD media that you are using the drive supports the following HD DVD ROM HD DVD ROM Single sided Single Layer HD DVD ROM Single sided Dual Layer HD DVD Video HD DVD Twin format disc DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 For
164. h as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth 7 10 User s Manual HW Setup Execute Disable Bit Capability This setting which is displayed on the first page of the setup screen configures the Execute Disable Bit function of the computer s processor This function is specific to Intel processors and when activated helps to reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system such as Windows XP Available Makes the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability available for use Not Available Disables the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability so that it is not available for use Default F System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should J be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization Technology installed in the CPU Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models pmi o The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology The Enabled command all
165. he antenna s used in this device are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen and this device has been tested as portable device as defined in Section 2 1093 of FCC rules when the LCD screen is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area In addition Bluetooth has been tested with Wireless LAN transceiver for co location requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated dev
166. he floppy disk drive or a CD ROM DVD ROM in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Please refer to your operating system documentation in order to determine whether there is a problem with any of the operating system files or settings The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on running and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 9 Troubleshooting DVD Super Multi drive For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the CD DVD is inserted properly Hold the CD DVD by its edges with the label facing up and slowly insert it straight into the optical disc drive Check whether the CD DV
167. he Battery indicator will glow orange while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack 4700mAh about 3 0 to 3 5 or longer about 3 0 Battery Pack 7050mAh about 3 0 to 5 0 or longer about 3 0 RTC battery 8 Doesn t charge Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you are using the computer if you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Please refer to the section Maximizing battery operating time for further information Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indic
168. he batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord As the AC adapter is universal it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts however you should note that the output current varies among different models Using the wrong adapter can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 1 4 User s Manual Introduction Disks Hard disk drive The following 5 types of hard disk drives can be installed in this computer The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different E 80 0 billion bytes 74 52 GB 100 0 billion bytes 93 16 GB 120 0 billion bytes 111 79 GB 160 0 billion bytes 149 04 GB 200 0 billion bytes 186 32 GB Two computer models are available a model with a single hard disk drive and a model with two hard disk drives Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 4 For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 4 above USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either optional a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy disk and connects to a USB port User s Manual 1 5 Introduction Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full size DVD drive Double Layer Super Multi drive module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and
169. he configuration changes and end the BIOS setup application automatically restarting the computer User s Manual D 5 TOSHIBA RAID D 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to E Bluetooth Specification Ver2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group E Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group User s Manual E41 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability E Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information Mm When you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices
170. hen the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the area where you insert the media Therefore when loading a CD DVD or HD DVD you will need to turn it slightly at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After loading the CD DVD HD DVD you should ensure that it is properly positioned over the central spindle and that it lies flat within the tray pio JN E Do not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it doing so could cause misalignment and may damage the drive E You should ensure that all foreign objects are prevented from entering the drive In doing this you should check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind its front edge to ensure there is nothing present before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD HD DVD until you feel it click into place on the central spindle the disc should now lie slightly below the top of the spindle flush with its base 5 Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked WN If the CD DVD HD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed you may find that the media itself might become damaged and or the disc tray might not open fully when you next press the eject button Removing discs To remove CD DVD HD DVD s follow the steps as listed below Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media in the dri
171. here are six different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and the keypad overlay Typewriter keys i The typewriter keys produce the upper case and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors E The lowercase el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters into upper case while the Shift Lock function on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position E The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps User s Manual 5 1 The Keyboard Function keys Fl F12 The function keys not to be confused with the special Fn key are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard these keys function differently from other keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Fe FZ PF F
172. hich incorporates 4MB Level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology E Some models in this series use Inte Centrino Duo Mobile Technology which is based on three separate components the Inte Core 2 Duo processor Inte PRO Wireless network connection and the Mobile Inte 945 Express Chipset family Legal Footnote CPU 1 For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or Click the 1 above User s Manual 173 Introduction Memory Slots 256 512 1 024 or 2 048MB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 4 096MB system memory Video RAM The Video RAM specifications will differ depending on the type of graphics controller used in the computer E nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model 128 256MB of RAM is provided for video display Legal Footnote Memory Main System 2 For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 2 above Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Legal Footnote Battery Life 3 For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 3 above RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges t
173. hoose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual H 1 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite A50 Model number Serial number Date stolen Year Month Day L Owner s details Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax H 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Di
174. ications will take priority Changes to the settings within the BIOS setup program will not be erased even if the power supply is switched off and the main battery removed However if the built in Real Time Clock RTC battery runs out of power most of the settings will revert back to their default values However please note that the following items will not be affected in this instance E Password Starting the BIOS Setup Program ii 2 Switch on the computer while pressing the Esc key if the Password prompt is displayed enter either the Supervisor Password if one is set or the User Password and press the Enter key Please refer to Chapter 6 the TOSHIBA Password Utility for further details about the User Password Atthe Check system Then press F1 key prompt press the F1 key the BIOS setup application will start up Ending the BIOS Setup Program In order to save the changes you have made and end the BIOS setup application follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 Press the End key this will cause the Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot prompt to be displayed at the bottom of the screen Press the Y key this will save the configuration changes and end the BIOS setup application automatically restarting the computer Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings can be terminated halfway without saving any of the changes made by following th
175. ices User s Manual E 5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Using Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in J apan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this eq
176. ick Hibernate User s Manual 3 15 Getting Started Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click start and open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Setup Actions window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive During this time the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the
177. icrophone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input an Headphone S PDIF This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a jack stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speaker or headphones the gt internal speaker is automatically disabled This jack can be used also as S PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspondence apparatus Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables f connection of stereo headphones 2 4 User s Manual The Grand Tour Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Infrared transmitter cable ports VIDEO IN port Modem jack gt Infrared transmitter Com a cable ports VIDEO IN port gt S Video in port i Modem jack S Video in port Security lock slot The right side of the computer Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the infrared transmitter cable port on the computer and to the set top box With the bundled VIDEO IN cable the CATV or satellite set top boxes can be connected to the computer to view the channels Please refer to Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer for details on how to connect the computer with the VIDEO IN cable A camcorder or other recording device can be connected to your computer via the S Video in cable for importing video
178. ill switch the display output to a TV The button s setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select the TOSHIBA Controls icon Windows Media Center Edition Media Center My TV TV Run Media Center and start My TV Start Recording Media Center Play DVD DVD Run Media Center and play DVD Play Pause Stop Previous chapter Next chapter Media Center My Music CD Run Media Center and start My Music Play Pause Stop Previous track Next track Changes the brightness level of LCD 8 gt 7 gt 2 gt 1 Changes the brightness level of LCD 1 gt 2 gt 7 gt 8 Open the Dolby dialog box Switch the display output to TV 8 4 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Remote Controller Your computer includes a TV Remote Controller which enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant location The following figure shows the buttons on the Remote Controller You can use your Remote Controller with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The Remote Controller helps you navigate through Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the R
179. inary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 1 Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer s modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Telephone jack Modem jack Connecting the internal modem UN Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard disk drive connected to a 16 bit PC Card you might experience the following problems with the operation of the modem E The modem speed is slow or communication is periodically interrupted E Skips or jumps may be noted in sound pmi o User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics Disconnecting the modular cable To disconnect the modular cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Pinch the lever on the plug in the telephone jack and pull it out from within the connector 2 Pinch the lever on the plug in the computer s modem jack and pull it o
180. ip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration M main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the Boot Mode Standby Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board N non system disk A formatted floppy diskette you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolati
181. isplay D Names of windows or icons or text generated by E ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left User s Manual xvii Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment F Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions xviii User s Manual TOSHIBA General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prim
182. itched off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working in this instance the following message will be displayed when you turn on the power B x x k RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the Real Time Clock settings by switching the computer on while pressing the Esc key followed by the F1 key when prompted Please refer to Chapter 10 Troubleshooting for further information The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adapter is attached User s Manual 6 5 Power Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and as such taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deliver a longer life for your battery pack The instructions detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of battery packs can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following adviso
183. ited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Ulira Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R Double Layer Double Layer Recordable drive only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Super Multi drive only DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd E This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed DVD R and DVD R
184. k Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may make contact with it or where it is excessively damp either of these conditions could cause data loss Never use a wet or damp floppy disk this could damage the floppy disk drive or other devices within the computer Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disk Do not eat smoke or use items such as erasers near your floppy disk as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy disk can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disk In view of this you should keep your floppy disk away from speakers radios televisions and other sources of magnetic fields Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV programs or record them F According to the government regulations it is not permitted to bring I PAL SECAM TV tuners into Korea Using the TV Tuner Antenna E The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions E When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak which results in poor radio receiving conditions contact the dealer you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable Use the antenna adaptor that co
185. l Modes There are the following three modes E Dynamic Users can enjoy videos in a bright and exciting way E Standard Users can enjoy videos in their room in a relaxed way E Theater Users can enjoy videos as if they were in a theater in their dimly lit room Two sharpness levels are available ON and OFF with the Image sharpness being emphasized if ON is selected Restrictions of the QosmioEngine The current mode will be maintained and should be restored the next time the computer is switched on and after the computer returns from Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode QosmioEngine is available only for the LCD and has the following restrictions E QosmioEngine does not support LCD CRT CRT TV LCD TV and Multi Monitor E Depending the video being played noise may be present E The QosmioEngine is active when using the WinDVD E The QosmioEngine is active when using the QosmioPlayer TV or the QosmioPlayer DVD E QosmioEngine is also compatible with WinDVD E External display output CRT S Video out may not be supported E The QosmioEngine allows the computer to clearly display video images while trading this off against the rendering of lower quality static data such as captions E Noise contained in original video images may increase when playing them with QosmioPlayer This is because the QosmioEngine not only displays video images in high quality but will also do the same for any noise they may contain
186. l E The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ E The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on 2 Click start and select Connect to gt Wireless Network Connection Select Set up a wireless network for a home or small office 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings w Security E TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data E TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bl
187. le as part of the Windows Desktop properties Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected otherwise it selects the internal LCD display default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and an external monitor for simultaneous display If the connected external monitor does not support the selected SVGA mode selecting the LCD Analog RGB mode will not display on that monitor If the computer was using multiple display devices when it was last shut down and those devices are still present when Windows starts again the computer will continue to use the devices after Windows starts If the devices are no longer present the computer will use the display specified in the BIOS Power On Display setting if no external display device is connected the computer will use the internal attached LCD display regardless of the BIOS Power On Display setting 7 2 User s Manual HW Setup J TV Type You can select the type of TV to receive the signal NTSC JAPAN For Japanese television sets Default value PAL S Video For European television sets 525p 480p D2 This can only be selected for models with D Video out port 1125i 1080i D3 This can only be selected for models with D Video out port 750p 720p D4 This can only be selected for models with D Video out port 525i 480 D1 This can only be selected for models with D Video out port NTSC US For US television se
188. le character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system a cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor contai
189. le memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement Glossary 10 User s Manual Glossary O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P PAL PAL Phase Alternating Line is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of da
190. le technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen H What type of machine do you have E What was the model number PA number E What was the serial number 8 digits E When was it stolen i e date E What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft on paper please follow these procedures E Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below E Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased E Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and c
191. le to confirm the operation of all functions of Vt all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly ss lt lt p Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert SD Card SD IO Mini SD with Adapter Memory Stick Pro xD picture card and MultiMediaCard MMC Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single EA ExpressCard device ExpressCard eject This button is used in order to remove an button ExpressCard from within the computer PC Card slot This slot can accommodate a single Type Il 16 bit or 32 bit CardBus PC Card device PC Card eject button This button is used in order to remove a PC Card from within the computer IN Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the ExpressCard slot and PC Card slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury e i LINK IEEE1394 This port allows you to connect an external p port device such as a digital video camera to the S400 computer for high speed data transfer M
192. lectric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information Digital Audio An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial inform
193. lem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drive hard disk drive optical disc drive display touch pad touch pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PrtSc key and if possible look up the messages in the documentation provided with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps if so how many are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched In addition is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear 10 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller dealer or service provider Software Hardware The problems may be caused by your software or disk If
194. lity User s Manual Introduction Security Security lock slot Special features Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows not supported under QosmioPlayer Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s internal display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified
195. ll Compare mode Click the OK button TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer Video This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer does not support formatting a DVD RAM disc and writing to it this function is performed by DVD RAM Driver Software You can run DVDForm by clicking the Start button and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer with any packet writing software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the cut and paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc When writing SETUP files for an application to a disc formatted by TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer and then attempting to start SETUP from this disc an error may occur In this case please copy the SETUP files to the hard disk drive and then run them from there As for InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum Only the model that can b
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197. ller can effectively be switched off when the audio function is not being used in order to conserve power To enable the audio power management function follow the steps as detailed below 1 Clicked the Advanced tab 2 Select the Enable Power Management check box 3 Input a time in the Time to Power Saving State setting T Please note that if the Enable Power Management check box is not l select the audio controller will always be active Graphic equalizer You are able to adjust the graphic equalizer settings in order to enhance the overall sound quality Dolby Home Theater On the Dolby tab you can adjust the Dolby Home Theater settings to enhance sound quality Dolby Virtual Speaker is enabled as the default setting It is recommended that you use this option when listening to audio from your computer s internal speaker To listen to audio through your headphones or earphone select Headphones in the Speaker Configuration drop down menu The Dolby Headphone will then be enabled Dolby Digital Live is disabled as the default setting However it is recommended that you enable this option when you listen to audio from external equipment like multi channel speaker systems or home theater systems that are connected to the S PDIF jack of your computer through a digital optical cable To enable Dolby Digital Live select the Enable Dolby Digital Live Support check box For more details on using the Dolby Home Theater
198. m2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable DVD DVD R R Dual Layer DVD R R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM User s Manual 10 11 Troubleshooting USB floppy disk drive For DVD Videos you should check the region coding on the DVD to ensure that it matches that on the HD DVD ROM drive For reference region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external floppy disk drive PC Card Procedure Check the connection between the computer and the drive to ensure that it is properly attached The computer s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem ensure that these configurations match your requirements refer to any relevant documentation for example that supplied with any software in use for further information Try another floppy disk in the drive if you are able to access this disk then it indicates the original disk and not the drive is probably causing the problem If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem PC Card error occurs Procedure
199. memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S S Video Short for Super Video a type of connection used by S VHS videocassette players camcorders DVD players etc to transmit high quality video signals SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices Glossary 12 User s Manual Glossary SD Card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SECAM L SECAM Sequential Color Memory is a broadcasting standard used in France serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refer to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit On
200. mes with the product to connect the antenna to your computer Connecting the antenna adaptor When lightning occurs do not touch the antenna line This may cause an electric shock User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your computer using AC power mode The AC adaptor offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm 1 Save data shutdown Windows and turn off the power 2 Connect the antenna adaptor to the TV antenna port of your computer TV antenna port Antenna adaptor Connecting the antenna adaptor 3 Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the antenna adaptor Antenna adaptor Antenna cable Connecting the antenna cable l When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on Il cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the descrambler to the antenna cable 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions including sound levels and power management Volume Control The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume under Windows for both playback and recording E To launch the Volume Control for Playback utility click
201. mory Stick adaptor are not compatible with the Bridge media slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data To write protect a Memory Stick slide the lock on the back of the Memory Stick to the lock position Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the Memory Stick into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer 2 Press the Memory Stick gently to ensure a firm connection is made 9 8 User s Manual Optional Devices Memory Stick Bridge media slot Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to Memory Stick and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the Memory Stick to partially extend it out of the computer 4 Grasp the Memory Stick and remove it E AN Make sure the Media slot indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Memory Stick you may lose data or damage the card E Do not remove a Memory Stick while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in
202. n E Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time E With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this instance the TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on E How you configure the computer in relation to its available power saving options The computer provides the ability to configure various power saving settings through the TOSHIBA Power Saver in order to conserve battery power As an overview these settings cover Processor speed Screen brightness System cooling method System Standby Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard disk drive power off period User s Manual 6 11 Power E How often and for how long you use the hard disk drive optical disc and floppy disk drives E How much charge the battery contained to begin with E How you use optional devices such as a PC Cards to which the battery supplies power E Whether you enable Standby Mod
203. n obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller E When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window E When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the Remote Controller is dirty E When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are used near to your computer E When a low battery condition is present 8 10 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Installing Removing batteries Be sure to install the dry batteries provided with this product before using the Remote Controller The procedures for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the Remote Controller Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instructed Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of children If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately JN Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller E Do not use batteries other than those specified E Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities correctly aligned or E Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame E Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely
204. n the PC so that the light source does not shine or reflect directly onto the display or shine or reflect directly into the eyes of the user E Shield the PC from direct light by using tinted windows or by installing blinds or a screen E Use soft indirect lighting E Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your workday If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency E Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain E Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly E Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day E Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes ona distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes E Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour E When you use a PC rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch your muscles to avoid strain If you experience discomfort while operating the PC stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cau
205. nction for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals Glossary 2 User s Manual Glossary ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in
206. nd Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard Ee Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a Windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon GE LCD screen resolution selection Press Fn Space keys to change the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the resolution will change depending on the specification of the LCD display panel with an WXGA system you can change the resolution between 800x600 pixels and 1440x900 pixels while with an WUXGA system you can change the resolution between 800x600 and 1920x1200 pixels aga TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key aga TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To increase the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Fn Sticky key
207. nd details the considerations that should be made when handling CD DVD and HD DVD media Using the Touch Pad This computer is equipped with the following Touch Pad E The Touch Pad of only a touch pad function The Touch Pad can be used to move the on screen pointer by touching the pad with a fingertip and moving the finger along the pad a wa x Touch Pad Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics Pointing Mode Operation To use the Touch Pad in Pointing Mode simply touch it with a fingertip and move the finger along the pad in the direction you want the on screen pointer to move The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics with the pointer Press the right button to display a context menu or operate another function according to the software you are using You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button on a standard mouse Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the item s you want to move leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item s to their new destination Using optical disc drives The text and illustrations in this section refer to the optical disc drive which is a full size device that provides high performance execution of CD or DVD based informati
208. nds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Displays the previous window The button provides more details on a TV program than is listed in the Guide Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the Enter Key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Increases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Opens Media Center to the main window Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Turns your computer sound off Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center Edition will be activated Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available 8 8 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Numbers Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers letters or symbols can be entered To
209. ng on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada Australia Japan Europe Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 AS DENANHO OVE Italy CEBEC The Netherlands DEMKO Norway FIMKO Sweden LCIE Switzerland VDE United Kingdom IMQ KEMA NEMKO SEMKO SEV BSI User s Manual F 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe United Kingdom USA and Canada UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada m approved F 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix G Usage Restrictions This appendix describes the Usage Restrictions E This configuration is designed to work with a signal from a conventional standard or analog TV antenna E TOSHIBA does not guarantee that signals received b
210. ng the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 10 Turn your computer over 9 16 User s Manual Optional Devices Battery Packs You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs so that if you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Two types of additional battery pack are available 4 700mAh and 7 050mAh Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up to two Lithium lon battery packs without requiring the use of your computer Hard disk drive pack An extra hard disk drive expands the flexibility of your system and allows you to carry your data separately without having to carry the computer F Use a 0 point Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Removing the hard disk drive pack To remove the hard disk drive pack follow the steps as detailed below 1 Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting S
211. ngs do not use any power saving features Do not write information while virus checking software is running instead wait for it to finish then disable the virus protection applications including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use any hard disk utilities including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged You should always write from the computer s hard disk drive onto the CD DVD do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator and InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum has not been confirmed therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM media Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows XP operating system E Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using
212. ning computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device Glossary 4 User s Manual Glossary compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system Composite Video YUV A standard video signal used to transmit images e g from a VCR to a TV computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assemble
213. nnected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the LCD display panel open In order to open the display simply push the display latch on the front of the computer lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you Display screen LCD Sensor switch Not shown Display hinge Stereo speaker Right Display hinge Front operation panel eleven buttons The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open 1 The above illustration shows the DVD Super Multi drive model Display hinge The display hinge allow the LCD display panel to be position at a variety of easy to view angles 2 10 User s Manual The Grand Tour Display screen The internal screen displays high contrast text and graphics images up to the maximum resolution supported by the model in question For example an WXGA compatible model will support resolutions between 800x600 and 1440x900 pixels while an WUXGA compatible model will support resolutions between 800x600 and 1920x1200 pixels Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power
214. nnecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Panel If the call is going through a Private Branch Exchange PBX take care to ensure that the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You are also able to use the ATX command Make sure that the settings are correct within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s tone or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly You are also able to use the ATD command The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval try lengthening this time interval within your communication application 10 20 User s Manual Troubleshooting LAN Problem A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by No CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem
215. nology and playback please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 5 above Display The computer s internal LCD display panel supports high resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 17 TFT LCD screen 32 million colors with one of the following resolutions E WXGA 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels HM WUXGA CSV 1920 horizontal x 1200 vertical pixels Legal Footnote LCD 6 For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 6 above Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Video modes section in Appendix B for more information User s Manual 17 Introduction Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 7 above Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Touch Pad Ports External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 i LINK IEEE1394 Slots PC Card ExpressCard Bridge media The internal keyboard provides either 85 keys or 86 keys an embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control keys and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in
216. not be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system H TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility lm When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly E When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 PA 3 4 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps Click the setting button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD DVD mode E Select Setting for writing gt Data CD DVD in the Setting menu Mark the Verify written data check box Select File Open or Fu
217. notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck Setting up your work space for your health and safety Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the pre installed software Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss E Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data User s Manual 3 1 Getting Started Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics General conditions Placement of the c
218. nto the battery pack hit battery pack with a hammer or other object or step on it Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 5 Never charge the battery pack by a method other than as instructed in the User s Manual Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 6 Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or a car cigarette plug socket The battery pack could rupture or ignite causing a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 7 Never allow a battery pack to become wet A wet battery pack will overheat or ignite causing rupture or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 6 6 User s Manual Power 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Never store a battery pack in an area of high humidity This could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never subject a battery pack to heat and never store it or use it near a heat source The battery pack could ignite or explode when heated or burned possibly resulting in death or serious injury Subjecting a battery pack to heat could also cause caustic liquid to leak It can also cause failur
219. ntrol utility 1 Click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK 10 17 Troubleshooting Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically USB device Procedure In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 Click start followed by Control Panel followed by Printers and Other Hardware and then click the Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem USB device does not work Procedure Remove the USB device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and
220. ny display settings while using the WinDVD Creator software Do not enter either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode while using the WinDVD Creator software Do not operate the WinDVD Creator software immediately after turning on the computer please wait until all disk has stopped To ensure that you capture all of your data when recording to a DV camcorder let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin the actual data record phase CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version of the software While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Do not run any communication applications like a modem or a LAN 2 Before recording the video to DVD media When you record to DVD discs you should only use media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not set the working drive to a slow device such as a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to create the DVD 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics Do not perform any of the following actions HM Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD display panel H Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a PC Card SD Card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro
221. ompatible devices such as E Digital video cameras E Hard disk drives H Magneto Optical drives E Writable optical disc drives Please note that i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry any power therefore any external device will need its own power supply in order to operate User s Manual 9 27 Optional Devices Precautions E Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer in order to avoid the possibility that the original data will be damaged With regard to this there is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data E Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise this can result in data being destroyed E If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during the transfer operation there is a likelihood that data will be damaged In addition you should connect all required devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power E You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames may be dropped E Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the c
222. omputer If the computer is not shut down or restarted the saved data may not be correctly reflected For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power in Chapter 3 1 Refer to Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program section in Chapter 7 for more information Supervisor password To set a supervisor password follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Click Run 3 Enter the following C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWTool TOSPU EXE a If you set a supervisor password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password This utility lets you do the following E Register delete or change the supervisor password E Specify restrictions for general users 6 16 User s Manual Power Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password enter the password manually The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in Boot Mode It is not needed in Standby Mode 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD eS Password WN At this point the hotkeys Fn F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter WN If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry
223. omputer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Select a work area that has E a well designed and functioning ventilation system that does not forcefully direct air on you E good air circulation E acomfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity Never place your PC where it will be exposed to excess heat such as in direct sunlight an unventilated vehicle or near a heater This may result in a system failure malfunction loss of data or damage to PC Never place your PC 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 your PC to sudden temperature variations This may result in condensation causing a system failure malfunction or loss of data Do not expose your PC to dusty environments If dust gets inside the PC it could cause a system failure malfunction or loss of data If dust contaminates the PC do not turn on the power Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider before you use it Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field such as a speaker or TV Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using your PC Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure malfunction or loss of data Never place a heavy object on the PC
224. omputer before you MH Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before you plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer A Zz i LINK IEEE1394 port i LINK IEEE1394 connector Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the i LINK device 9 28 User s Manual Optional Devices Please take note of the following when you use i LINK devices You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices to function Not all i LINK devices have been tested therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Some devices might not functions such as Standby Mode or automatic power off Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power doing so might cause data to be destroyed Disconnecting To remove an i LINK device follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click the left Touch Pad control button Disconnect the cable from the computer and then from the i LINK device F Please be aware that you should also refer to the documentation that was I supplied with your i LIN
225. on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly User s Manual 6 15 Power E Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter the text click Apply or OK When you switch the computer on this text will be displayed for example to prompt the user to enter the password WN E fyou forget your HDD User Password TOSHIBA will NOT be able to i assist you and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data any loss of use or access to your HDD or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD If you can t accept this risk don t register the HDD User Password E When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the c
226. on from either 12cm 4 72 media without the need to use an adaptor The drive uses an ATAPI interface controller for CD and DVD operation and has an indicator at its front which will glow in conjunction with an indicator on the front of the computer to indicate that it is in use E You should use the supplied WinDVD application in order to view DVD Video media E An 8cm CD DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive If you have a DVD Super Multi drive please also refer to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CD s and DVD s Loading discs To load CD DVD s follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn your computer on 4 2 User s Manual Operating Basics 2 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up and insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly Gently push the CD DVD until it is loaded automatically Do not push it forcibly or at an angle to the optical disc drive slot This may cause damage or adhesion of foreign matter on the surface of the CD DVD These imperfections may prevent the drive from reading from or writing to it Inserting a CD DVD Removing discs To remove the CD DVD s follow the steps as detailed below 1 Check that your computer is on If not power your computer on 2 Press the Eject button The CD DVD will be ejected about halfway 1 Do not place your hand or another object near the o
227. ondition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In addition you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer XX User s Manual General Precautions Cooling 1 Clean any dust accumulated on the computer s cooling vents The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the computer When you use your computer in a dus
228. onent of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile
229. open the Dolby dialog box and then click the F1 key This will display the Doloy Home Theater Help information Speaker configuration On the Speaker Test tab you can verify whether the sound is heard from a speaker on either side by clicking on the picture of a speaker 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics Modem A This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage Region selection AN pmi o Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used The built in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions Using the modem in an area not specified f
230. options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area User s Manual XV Preface Chapter 4 Operating Basics describes the basic operations of your computer and highlights precautions that should be taken when using it as well as detailing the handling of CD and DVD media Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys Chapter 6 Power gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes and describes how to set a password Chapter 7 HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer explains how to use the Remote Controller on Windows XP Media Center Edition models as well as provides information about QosmioPlayer Chapter 9 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 10 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly Chapter 11 Lega Footnotes provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The
231. or installed on this computer The performance of PowerMizer can be configured in three ways To define the performance select the menu options shown below Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt GeForce Go 7600 tab gt GeForce Go 7600 tab gt nView Display Settings gt PowerMizer The graphics processor offers three options Maximum Power Savings Balanced and Maximum Performance in each of the AC power mode and battery power mode lt _ NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 l 2 l nview Display Settings GeForce Go 7600 VIDIA Performance amp Quality S Use these sliders to adjust your PowerMizer settings Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Current power source Current power level Tools AC outlet Maximum performance PowerMizer fj NVRotate AC outlet t Screen Resolutions amp Fi J Desktop Management i Menu Editing Maximum power savings Balanced Maximum performance Battery 0 Maximum power savings Balanced Maximum performance Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 rt The actual level may be different from the selected level in some circumstances B 10 User s Manual Wireless LAN TOSHIBA Appendix C This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card Specifications Form Factor Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate PCI Expres
232. or use may cause a system failure Check the specified areas carefully before using it To select a region follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Networking and then click Modem Region Select If it is available do not use the Country Region Select function included as part of the modem setup utility within the Control Panel if you change the country region setting this way you may find that the change does not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 3 Click the icon with the primary left mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports together with a sub menu which details telephony location information a check mark will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu E When you click a region it becomes the modem s default selection for any new dialling locations that are created within the Windows Control Panel Phone and Modem Options E When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and becomes the modem s default setting User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary right mouse button in order to display a Properties menu on the screen Setting Within the Properties menu you ar
233. orms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the requirements of Information the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet viii User s Manual Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB ANO05 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portug
234. ote that this feature must be enabled please refer to the Setup Actions tab in the TOSHIBA Power Saver for further information to access this utility click start followed by Control Panel followed by Performance and Maintenance and then click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer E When the computer is switched off in Standby Mode the power indicator will blink orange E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by switching it off into Hibernation Mode Standby Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Standby Mode limitations Standby Mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise 3 14 User s Manual Getting Started Hibernation Mode A pmi o j o The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is switched on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer E Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save y
235. ou cannot write toan Remove the SD Card from the computer and SD Card check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD Card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 13 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro error occurs You cannot write to an Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro You cannot read a file xD picture card Procedure Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro for further information Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem xD picture card error occurs You cannot write to an xD picture card You cannot read a file Procedure Remove
236. our data manually E Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition For the computer to shut down into Hibernation Mode this feature must be enabled in two places within the TOSHIBA Power Saver a the Hibernate tab b and the Setup Actions tab If you do not configure this feature the computer will automatically shut down in Standby Mode However if battery power does become depleted any data saved in Standby Mode will be lost M You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn F4 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box 4 Cl
237. ows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enables Virtualization Technology Disabled Disables Virtualization Technology Default System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth pmi o User s Manual 7 11 HW Setup 7 12 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer This chapter explains how to use the Remote Controller as well as provides information about QosmioPlayer Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD ROM drive model The state where Windows XP is active is referred to as Windows mode whereas the state where QosmioPlayer is active is referred to as QosmioPlayer mode Windows XP Media Center Edition My TV is part of Media Center Do not install other TV viewing software such as WinDVR If installed it will not operate Do not use InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 while watching a TV program or recording a TV program on Media Center If you change TV channels on InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 the channel on Media Center will also change You can record TV programs and pictures movies from external input devices using the TV tuner To do this please use the recommended software below To record TV
238. per Multi drive or HD DVD ROM drive TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer is the packet writing software which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW CD RW and DVD RW discs via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks User s Manual Introduction J HD DVD Player TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This software can be used on a model with HD DVD ROM drive Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD Player This utility allows you to change both the active display device and its associated display resolution you should use this utility in conjunction with the Fn F5 keys to change the active display device and the Fn Space keys to change the display resolution The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested To access this utility click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Utilities and then click PC Diagnostic Tool This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off
239. programs E Windows XP Media Center Edition To record pictures movies from external input devices E Windows XP Media Center Edition E InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum You cannot use Windows Movie Maker or any other software for this purpose User s Manual 8 1 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Windows XP Media Center Edition has the following function E Watch TV ora DVD movie E Pause rewind and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature Watch an instant replay Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music CDs and DVD movies E Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet When the Media Center is going to be used be sure that the computer is hooked up to an AC adaptor and please use the AC power If this is used under battery power you are in danger of experiencing recording failures sound fades or frames being dropped from videos due to battery depletion For more information refer to the manual in the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Front operation panel i This section describes the buttons of the front operation panel in Windows mode Please do not press the buttons too strenuously Eleven buttons are available for use TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Brightness down Brightness up DOLBY TV out Thes
240. ptical disc drive slot Optical disc drive slot Eject button Pressing the eject button User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics 3 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally Removing a CD DVD Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or DVD RAM discs This computer is provided with TOSHIBA Disc Creator and TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer and InterVideo s WinDVD Creator Platinum to allow for the writing to CD and DVD media Please refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD and DVD discs that can be supported by this computer Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data CD R RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD DVD option in Media Center To write data to CD R RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur 4 4 User s Manual Operating Basics Important message Be
241. puter s functions Use this device to navigate when watching TV or playing CDs DVDs An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada UK France Germany and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth wireless communication functionality which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers When implemented Bluetooth provides a fast reliable and secure means to achieve wireless communication in a small space User s Manual Introduction pmi o Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B or G E Theoretical maximum speed of 54Mbps for IEEE 802 11a or 802 119 E Theoretical maximum speed of 11Mbps for IEEE 802 11b E Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IE
242. puter and from the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off Turn off the power to any peripheral devices WN Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby Mode If you do have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Standby Mode In this mode data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off pmi o When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby Mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver To restore the operation of the computer from Standby Mode press the power button or press any key Please be aware that this latter action only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility If the computer enters Standby Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next switched on and the system returns from Standby Mode To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby Mode disable Standby within the TOSHIBA Power Saver However please be aware that this configuration will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance Before entering Standby Mode be sure to save your data Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is
243. puter contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government If your hard disk drive or other storage media contains sensitive data you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include E Selecting Delete for a target file E Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin E Reformatting the media E Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the computer please delete all the data on its hard disk drive Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can E Physically destroy the hard
244. r detailed precautions and handling instructions 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug rT Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor power I lead will be bundled with the computer 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back side of the computer DC IN 15V jack Q Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started Opening the display The computer s LCD display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Push the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the LCD display panel 2 While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the LCD display panel this will allow the angle of the LCD display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity LCD display panel Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer 3 10 User s Manual Getting Started 7 E As the LCD display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees please T be careful of the angle when flipping open the L
245. r an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury E Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury E Donotremove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby Mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Standby Mode will not function and the computer loses all data in memory To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged please refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for details of the procedure If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through connection to an AC adaptor for an extended period for example more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge it may not function efficiently over its expected life and th
246. r damage the card E Do not remove an xD picture card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the xD picture card could be lost Memory card care E Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data E Do not twist or bend memory cards E Do not expose memory cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid E Do not touch the metal part of a memory card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty E After using memory card return it to its case For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards 9 10 User s Manual Optional Devices MultiMediaCard The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate MultiMediaCard flash memory cards with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants MultiMediaCards have a high level of security and copy protection features JN Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Inserting a MultiMediaCard To insert a MultiMediaCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the MultiMediaCar
247. r to the main window Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Turns your computer sound off Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center Edition will be activated Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available User s Manual 8 21 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Numbers Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers can be entered To select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Clear Deletes entered numbers Enter The OK button on the Remote Controller has the same functions 8 22 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Remote Controller Power My TV My Music My Pictures My Videos STOP RECORD PAUSE PLAY a REW lt lt FWD gt gt REPLAY id SKIP gt i Functions via the Remote Controller and the keyboard in the QosmioPlayer mode The list shows how the functions available from the keybo
248. ram In the RAID ARRAY setting of the BIOS setup program make sure the built in hard disk drive is set to 1RAID O It is not necessary to change the setting if it has already been set as such Refer to the Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program in this chapter Windows Setup Procedure Ae i Insert the Windows Setup CD ROM into the optical disc drive and boot the computer up from the optical disc drive The Windows Setup program will start The Windows Setup program will start When the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver appears on the screen press the F6 key When the message Setup will load support for the following mass storage device s appears on the screen press the S key and install the TOSHIBA RAID Driver using the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk that you created Follow the onscreen instructions to continue setting up windows Please use only hard disk drives supported by the computer Correct operations cannot be guaranteed if other hard disk drives are used The following types of applications might not work correctly E Applications that directly access the hardware and read write to the hard disk drive E Using an operating system such as Linux to run applications that read write to the hard disk drive D 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA RAID E Boot menu When 2 hard disk drives are connected it is possible to select which hard disk drive to
249. rd ccc ciccs cccanG sede eeenee ee eee eee eee eae 9 3 Bridge media Slot 1 1 cece eee eect eeeeeee eee een neee 9 5 Memory expansSion 0 0 00 cece eee eee 9 13 Battery PackS oc ivisci eee wae deed ee anisi eee eee 9 17 Universal AC Adaptor 00 e eee eee eee eee 9 17 Battery Charger lt ie cc0c 0cseeete tenis eee eee ewe estes 9 17 Hard disk drive pack 0 0 0 cee eee eee eee 9 17 USB floppy disk drive 00 cece eee eee eee 9 20 External monitor 0 0 0 cee eee 9 22 TW net ooditetceaey eee eben iat eee eae eee eee eee ee 9 23 HDMI issos cseecae dea tend ceee dee wee dace DAREA cee eee 9 25 S VIGCO IN oie ee sete ce et eee eee eee bee eee eee wee 9 27 LLINK IEEE1394 32 3 000000 00cebeeeeiewecee eeteeeeeees 9 27 Bluetooth USB Adaptor 0 cee eee eee eee eee 9 29 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse ccc cece eee eee eee 9 29 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo 0c cece eee eee 9 29 Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit 00 ccc cece eee 9 30 Security lock eresas ee eee ieee eae tee eee dense 9 30 Troubleshooting Problem solving procesSS ccc eee eee eee eee eee 10 1 Hardware and system checklist 00 c cece eee eee eee 10 3 TOSHIBA SUPPOMt 0 0600 c cei ee eee eee eee 10 25 Legal Footnotes User s Manual Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Specifications Physical Dimensions 00 cece e
250. reless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include E Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or E In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements General This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product compli
251. resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause may lie with another power related resource in such an instance you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting Overheating power down In the event that the computer s internal operating temperature becomes too high the system will automatically enter either Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode and shut itself down Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks orange WN It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your reseller dealer or service provider Computer shuts down This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system you should contact your reseller dealer is flashing in orange or service provider AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indica
252. ries Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Warning 1 Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury 2 Never attempt to disassemble tamper with or repair a battery pack The battery pack could overheat and ignite Leakage of the caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances could cause fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or a fire and could also damage the battery pack Always wrap the battery pack in plastic or place it ina plastic bag whenever transporting it to avoid exposing the terminals to another conductive object which could result in serious injury Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape when disposing of the battery pack to prevent accidental short circuiting which could result in serious injury 4 Never drive a nail or any other sharp object i
253. rites to floppy diskettes Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer
254. s Mini Card IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows Networking CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11g 11b g 11a b g combo type Theoretical maximum speed 11 Mbps IEEE802 11b User s Manual C 1 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics J Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to E Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region R F Frequency E Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A E Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G Modulation E DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Technique Revision B E OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision A G The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E
255. s and Capacity Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 15GB Single Layer Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Dual Layer Double sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Single Layer Double sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 60GB Dual Layer Mm HD DVD Twin format disc Has both HD DVD and DVD recordable layers User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Media Structures and Capacity Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer 15GB Dual Layer DVD Recordable Layer 4 7GB Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD s DVD s HD DVD s and floppy disks Handle your media with care Following the simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it CD DVDs HD DVD s 1 Store your CD s DVD s or HD DVD s in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s that contains the data 4 Hold the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s to direct sunligh
256. s product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 7o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co Ltd 2131 1 Minamigata Toon shi Ehime Japan x User s Manual TOSHIBA A HD DVD ROM drive TS L802A E The HD DVD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 7o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN
257. s that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 User s Manual C 3 Wireless LAN E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 5150 5850 MHz 5180 5200 5220 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 C 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix D TOSHIBA RAID TOSHIBA RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks realizes high performance or fault tolerance which are configured by arraying multiple independent hard disk drives 2 hard disk drives can be used to construct a RAID configuration RAID 1 mirroring or RAID O Striping When using RAID 1 mirroring the data is stored twice once on each of the HDDs so that even if there are problems with one of the hard disk drives the other hard disk drive can be used to recover the data Please refer to the TOSHIBA RAID help for details WN E By changing this setting you are reconfiguring your hard disk drive In which case all data and programs in the hard disk drive
258. s to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core Celeron and Centrino are trademarks or
259. s while the computer is switched on F Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in Standby Mode or J Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly To insert a PC Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer 2 Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made PC Card slot Inserting the PC Card 3 After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct 9 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to PC Card and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer a If the PC Card is not inserted all the way into the computer the eject button I may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped In this instance simply push the PC Card firmly back into the computer and then press the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button in order to eject the PC Card partially out of the computer 5 Grasp the PC Card and remove it PC Card Removing the PC Card ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets indus
260. sc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy diskette drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics IO input output IrDA nfrared Data Association User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MB megabyte OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array plus WUXGA wide ultra extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or fu
261. se Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 16 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity Click start and open the Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon Click the Device Setting tab Click the Setting button The Properties for Synaptics Touch pad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab oaPrwn gt Procedure In this instance the system might be busy if the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to return to its normal shape and then try again to move it Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Co
262. se pain in the arms wrists hands back neck or other parts of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your doctor A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started Strategic Rest Breaks Take short strategically soaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body discomforts For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety amp Health Administration website at http Awww osha gov SLTC etools computerworkstations Other Things to Note E Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data E Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly E Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss E Never format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data E Itis a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other main storage device to external media General
263. se the eject hole If the CD DVD HD DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray it may fly off of the spindle and cause injury 4 16 User s Manual Operating Basics HD DVD i This section describes the features and use of HD DVD Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on the HD DVD Summary HD DVD refers to next generation of HD high vision capable high definition DVD discs approved by the DVD Forum the worldwide DVD standards organization in which over 230 companies from all over the world participate There are two types of read only HD DVD ROM single sided single sided dual layer 30GB Gigabyte and single sided single layer 15GB A single full length high definition movie can be stored on a single HD DVD disc HD DVD Media E Like CD and DVD HD DVD is divided into the read only and recordable formats listed below E Some media cannot be used with this product Be sure to thoroughly read section the HD DVD ROM drive Chapter 2 before using this product E HD DVD Video For video playback Used to store movies and other video E HD DVD ROM Read only media m HD DVD R A recordable media which can be written to only once mM HD DVD RW A recordable media intended for AV applications which can be written to and erased repeatedly mM HD DVD RAM A recordable media intended for PC applications which can be written to and erased repeatedly Media Structure
264. select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Clear Deletes entered numbers letters or symbols Enter The OK button on the Remote Controller has the same functions Using the Remote Controller This computer includes a remote control unit which allows you to control some of your computer s functions from a distant location 1 E The Remote Controller is designed specifically for this computer E Some application programs may not support remote control functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button The operational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within about 30 degrees horizontally and about 15 degrees vertically of perpendicular to the infrared receiver window User s Manual 8 9 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer Infrared receiver window z 15 degrees vertically Remote Controller Operational range of the remote control The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary from model to model and it is not provided with some models o F Even if within the effective scope as described above the remote control J may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases E When a
265. ser s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable optional VIDEO IN cable D VIDEO OUT cable model with DVD Super Multi drive HDMI OUT cable model with HD DVD drive Remote Controller Infrared transmitter cable optional Antenna adaptor DVB T Antenna optional Two AA manganese batteries for Remote Controller User s Manual 1 1 Introduction Software i Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition E The following software is pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition TOSHIBA Utilities DVD Video Player InterVideo WinDVD Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Is pre installed with some models TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Forma
266. storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss E Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power User s Manual 3 7 Getting Started JX Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or Battery Charger Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory lab
267. t TOSHIBA Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA RAID Utility HD DVD Player Is pre installed with HD DVD ROM drive model Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA lIs pre installed with some models Wireless Hotkey Online Manual mM Product Recovery Media E QosmioPlayer Recovery CD Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD Player i2 User s Manual Introduction Documentation Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Qosmio G30 Quickstart Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Getting Started booklet Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Qosmio HD DVD Guide QosmioPlayer Software License Agreement Warranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Features The computer extensively uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability and incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel processor E Intel Core 2 Duo Processor which incorporates 2MB Level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology E Intel Core 2 Duo Processor w
268. t extreme heat or cold 6 Do not place heavy objects on your CD s DVD s or HD DVD s 7 If your CD s DVD s or HD DVD s become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution Floppy disks Il The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option 1 Store your floppy disk in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk becomes dirty clean it with a soft lightly dampened cloth do not use cleaning fluid 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk doing this could permanently damage it and lose data 3 Always handle floppy disk with care to prevent the loss of stored data 4 Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location and never apply a new label on top of an existing one in this instance the label could come loose and damage the floppy drive 4 18 User s Manual Operating Basics 5 11 TV Tuner Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label as the dust from the pencil lead could cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer s components In this instance always use a felt tipped pen and write the label first before applying it to the floppy dis
269. t supported by this product See Toshiba HD DVD model Detailed Specs at www computers toshiba com for important information on HD DVD playback capabilities HD DVD Application Logo HD DVD ROM represents the optical drive s conformity with the DVD Forum s verification criteria for HD DVD physical format and does not represent compliance with the HD DVD Video specification defined by the DVD Forum Advanced Access Content System AACS keys are integrated into your PC for copy protection purposes Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required and easily done by connecting to the Internet For more information on AACS visit www aacsla com home Depending on HD DVD content you may experience frame dropping or lower performance HD DVD viewing on external display requires an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input External power required for viewing of HD DVD content Since CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD playback function you must close all other applications before launching HD DVD playback QosmioPlayer does not support HD DVD playback function QosmioEngine is not operative during playback of HD DVD Dolby Digital audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operating system only Audio content with a high sampling gt 48 kHz rate will be down sampled when using Dolby Virtualizer with the internal speakers or the analog audio output or digital audio output HDMI and S PDIF Over a period of time
270. t with either a CAT5 or a CATS 4 30 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below JN E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN active indicator orange LAN jack Link indicator green LAN cable Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub Fi When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the
271. ta bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse P ritel P ritel is a 21 pin connecting cable port system that allows images and high quality stereo sound including Dolby Pro Logic sound formats to be sent from one audio visual device to another It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions printed circuit board PCB A hardware comp
272. tarted if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 4 Loosen the screw securing the hard disk drive cover in place User s Manual 9 17 Optional Devices 5 Lift the cover up and out and remove it from the computer Hard disk drive cover Ss x x x D Mj AS Removing the hard disk drive cover 6 Remove the screw which hold the hard disk drive pack in place 7 Slide the hard disk drive pack to the left and disconnect it from the computer connector Screw Hard disk drive pack Removing the hard disk drive pack 1 9 18 User s Manual Optional Devices 8 Lift up on the tab 1 and remove the hard disk drive pack from the computer while it is tilted up 2 Hard disk drive pack Removing the hard disk drive pack 2 Installing the hard disk drive pack To install the hard disk drive pack follow the steps as detailed below 1 While holding the hard disk drive pack at an angle slide the small tabs into the slot on the computer 1 2 Slowly lower the hard disk drive pack into place 2 Slot Small tabs 3 Slide the hard disk drive pack into the connector taking care to ensure a firm connection is made pa You must ensure that the hard disk drive is connected to the connector
273. tches shown on the computer chassis Copy Protection1o Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media TV Tuner 11 TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased Images 72 All images are simulated for purposes of illustration Qosmio Player The Qosmio Player is not a Windows based application Battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System 11 4 User s Manual Legal Footnotes LCD Brig htness and Eye Stain 14 Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We Safety U recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes se for TV Tuner 15 If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your computer using AC power mode The AC adapter offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm User s Manual 11 5 Legal Footnotes 11 6 User s Manual Specifications Physical Dimensions TOSHIBA Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Weight 4 8 kilograms configured with 17 WUXGA 2GB x 2
274. tel PRO Wireless 3945BG 3945ABG Network Connection and then select enable User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CATS cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connec
275. ter and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal User s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single ch
276. ter is in Standby Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Standby Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has three different types of batteries E Battery pack E High Capacity Battery Pack Option E Real Time Clock RTC battery User s Manual 6 3 Power Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory o
277. tery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following steps E Donot remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost E n Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out E Donot touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer User s Manual 6 13 Power 4 Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down 5
278. th hard disk drive detection the first hard disk drive detected that has a valid boot command on it will be the device from which the computer will start Built in HDD1 gt This option sets the priority as the built in hard Built in HDD2 disk drive 1 followed by the built in hard disk Default drive 2 Built in HDD2 gt This option sets the priority as the built in hard Built in HDD1 disk drive 2 followed by the built in hard disk drive 1 E f aboot command is not found on the first detected hard disk drive the system will not boot from next hard disk drive in the list instead it will search for the next device in the Boot Priority list and startup from this as appropriate E Although generally most models have two hard disk drives installed some models have only one hard disk drive In the case of models with one hard disk drive this setting item will not be displayed User s Manual 7 6 HW Setup Il i Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network Network Boot Protocol is not displayed for Gigabit Ethernet LAN PXE Sets PXE as the protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby Mode you can turn on the system by pressing any key However please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Standby Mode
279. the operating system documentation If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you are still able to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider 10 18 User s Manual Troubleshooting Memory expansion Please also refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices for further information on installing and removing memory modules Problem Procedure Beep sounds In the event of beep sounds being heard when Two beeps a dash the computer is switched on you should initially and a dot for a ensure that the installed memory module s are defective memory compatible with the computer If you determine module in slot A that an incompatible module has been installed Three beeps a dash you should follow the steps as detailed below and two dots for slotB 1 Turn off the computer When both beeps 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral sound both memories devices in slot A and B are 3 Remove the battery pack defective 4 Remove the incompatible memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Switch on the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Sound system In addition to the information in this section pleas
280. the TOSHIBA Controls icon Pressing this button to decrease the brightness of the built in LCD The button s setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select the TOSHIBA Controls icon Pressing this button to increase the brightness of the built in LCD The button s setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select the TOSHIBA Controls icon Pressing this button to display the dialog for using the functions of Dolby Home Theater which contains Dolby For more information on using Dolby refer to its help which is displayed on clicking the F1 key on the Dolby dialog The button s setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select the TOSHIBA Controls icon User s Manual 8 3 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer CP Icon lt p g 0 AH O 5 gt il gt l vO AO DOLBY Cp TV out button Front operation panel TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Rec Brightness Brightness DOLBY TV out Pressing this button while Windows is running w
281. tor Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the DC IN indicator does computer and a working power outlet not glow blue Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 5 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for more information on these indicators together with general battery operation Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange Procedure The battery may be discharged connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately in these instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again If the battery still does not charge you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying power this can be tested by plugging anoth
282. try standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed The slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5Gbps Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is switched on User s Manual 9 3 Optional Devices 1 E Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly E Please note that the ExpressCard slot is the top one of the two slots located on the left hand side of the computer please confirm this with the following illustration in order to avoid any confusion with the PC Card slot To insert an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 2 Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made ExpressCard ExpressCard slot Inserting the ExpressCard 3 After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Pr
283. ts When the D video output terminal is connected to the television select either D1 through D4 in accordance to the terminal on the television Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to select the priority for booting the computer the following settings are available HDD here refers to the Built in HDD that is defined in the HDD Priority Option so that it should be recognized first FDD gt HDD gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices CD ROM gt LAN in the following order 1 floppy disk drive 2 hard disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN HDD gt FDD gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices CD ROM gt LAN in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 floppy disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN FDD gt CD ROM gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices LAN gt HDD in the following order 1 floppy disk drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 hard disk drive HDD gt CD ROM gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices LAN gt FDD in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 floppy disk drive CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices FDD gt HDD in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 floppy disk drive 4 hard disk drive User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup J FDD gt HDD gt The computer looks for bootable files on devices CD ROM gt LAN in th
284. tual 75 1 The 1920 x 1200 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Only when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT JN E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes B 8 User s Manual Display Controller and Video modes Table 3 Video modes WUXGA continued E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor E The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1920 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 2 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 2 75 1 The 1920 x 1200 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Only when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT JN E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes User s Manual B 9 Display Controller and Video modes PowerMizer T The PowerMizer function is only available in nVIDIA models PowerMizer is a graphics process
285. ty area dirt and debris may accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit If this occurs the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which may result in the computer shutting down during use Carefully clean the dust from the vents using a vacuum cleaner 2 Cooling vents on the underside and back side of the computer i i Cooling vents Cooling vents 00 00 0000 PS 70 S00 00 00 0 EA 00 0 o 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Koo oo oo oo oo oo oo 00 00 Ai oor 00 o Joo oo 00u o0 00 0 00 00 00 00 o Oe 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 M00 00 00 00 oo oo 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 o N Su D Cooling vents Cooling vents Cooling vents To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the cooling fan s air intake is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan User s Manual Xxi General Precautions xxii U
286. uetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth SD Card 3 simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line of sight of each other User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security E Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA i Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional E Microsoft Windows XP Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software This Bluetooth Stack is based on
287. uipment is less than 10 m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 FAX 03 3457 4868 E 6 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment EYXF3CS JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D05 0074001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device User s Manual Ey Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability E 8 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Wire size Current rating Voltage rating Minimum 2 meters Minimum 0 75 mm2 Minimum 2 5 amperes 125 or 250 VAC dependi
288. unctionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation E Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contro equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury Wireless communication indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer s wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off The wireless communication switch is off no wireless functionality is available Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to disable the Wireless LAN you will need to restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to once again recognize and use wireless communications Open or click the following start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters In
289. urity and copy protection features User s Manual 9 5 Optional Devices i Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Formatting an SD memory card SD memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you format the SD Card again be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility not with the format command provided within Windows In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility click start followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Utilities and then click SD Memory Card Format Please note that the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD memory card should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Inserting an
290. urn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click the USB floppy disk drive device that you want to remove User s Manual 9 21 Optional Devices 4 Carefully pull the floppy disk drive s USB connector out from within the computer s USB port External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer s external monitor port with the computer supporting WXGA and WUXGA video modes In order to connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side of the connector as required External monitor port Monitor cable Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out port 3 Turn the external monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the Fn F5 hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power of
291. ut from within the computer Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Revision A B or G Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with an Access Point This function becomes invalid when the connection is broken E Theoretical maximum speed of 54Mbps for IEEE 802 11a or 802 119 E Theoretical maximum speed of 11Mbps for IEEE 802 11b E Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or 2 4GHz for 802 11b g E Roaming over multiple channels E Card power management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA support E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption E Wake up on Wireless LAN 4 26 User s Manual Operating Basics I
292. ve instead wait for the indicator to go out before you open the disc tray In addition if the CD DVD media is spinning when you open the tray wait for it to fully stop before you remove it 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly and then gently pull it out of the system until it is fully opened User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics JN After the disc tray has opened slightly you should wait for a moment to ensure the CD DVD media has stopped spinning before you fully open the tray 2 The CD DVD HD DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray ae a Removing a CD DVD HD DVD 3 Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked How to remove a CD DVD HD DVD when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is switched off although in these circumstances you can open the tray by inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm into the eject hole just to the right of the drive s eject button Eject button Slender object about 15 mm Diameter 1 0 mm Disc tray LED Eject hole Manual release with the eject hole You must ensure that you turn off the power before you u
293. vices Refer to the TV section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices This D Video out port lets you transfer 525i 480i 525p 480p 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p data to external devices Refer to the TV section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out port Headphone S PDIF jack Headphone jack Microphone jack Built in TV Tuner This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speaker or headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled This jack can be used also as S PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspondence apparatus A 3 5mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones or powered speakers A 3 5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor microphone for monaural input Built in TV Tuner enables watching and recording TV programs User s Manual 1 9 Introduction Infrared receiver window Infrared transmitter cable port Remote Controller Communications Modem LAN Bluetooth This is a sensor window that receives signals from the Remote Controller which is provided with your computer This computer includes a remote control unit which allows you to control some of your com
294. ving to use the computer A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector Wireless communications can be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment by connecting to the USB port of the computer You can buy the module from a TOSHIBA dealer The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is a wireless optical mouse compatible with Bluetooth You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Mouse from a TOSHIBA dealer The Bluetooth Wireless Stereo is a wireless stereo headphone set compatible with Bluetooth You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Stereo from a TOSHIBA dealer The Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit is an internal computer module which supports both Bluetooth V2 0 and EDR You can buy the module from a TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 9 For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 9 above Front with the display closed The following figures show the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Infrared receiver window Display latch System indicators Optical disc drive Wireless communication switch Front of the computer with display closed DVD Super Multi drive model User s Manual 2 1
295. y satellite or cable TV receivers will work properly and does not provide technical support for them E The TOSHIBA Qosmio s AC power adaptor must be connected to get the best possible audio and video performance E For copyright protection reasons TOSHIBA has incorporated CGMS Copy Generation Management System restrictions into this product This allows a broadcasting channel to send a signal to prevent a motion picture from being copied E The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition s radio features cannot be used because the TV feature does not include a radio receiver FM tuner E Itis not possible to record a TV program on one channel and simultaneously view a TV program on another channel because the computer only has one TV feature However it is possible to view one recorded TV program and simultaneously record another M The TV feature lets you capture and record a video stream S Video Composite Video from a camcorder DVD player etc Because of the large number of peripherals currently on the market TOSHIBA does not guarantee that this type of configuration will work properly and does not provide support for this functionality E Teletext functionality is not supported User s Manual G 1 Usage Restrictions G 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix H If your computer is stolen i Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuab
296. y when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT WN E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes User s Manual B 5 Display Controller and Video modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA continued 1 E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 1400 x 900 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 The 1440 x 900 resolution is only available in LCD LCD CRT and LCD TV display devices 2 Only when displaying on LCD 3 The Vertical Frequency can change at CRT E Some video modes do not support multimonitor display E The above table shows typical display modes B 6 User s Manual Display Controller and Video modes Table 3 Video modes WUXGA E Vertical Frequency can be set up when outputting to External Monitor The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D
297. yboard Numeric mode To turn on Numeric Mode press Fn F11 the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys You are able to press Fn F11 again to turn off this overlay function amp 7 8 9 0 Home 7 k 8 PgUp 9 i 4 6 z J K a iz Sa k Pall maaa IPFT re EJ u CAE T T TEETE ce Ce g o ma eT The numeric keypad overlay i TI uu Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off 1 Hold Fn and press any other key this key will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the Fn key will turn on the most recently used overlay function if the Numeric Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry while if the Arrow Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control
298. yer DVD Select chapter 1 Select chapter 2 Select chapter 3 Select chapter 4 Select chapter 5 Select chapter 6 Select chapter 7 Select chapter 8 Select chapter 9 Normally functions as 0 User s Manual 8 25 Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer F7 Fn F7 F6 Fn F6 F2 Ctrl K Ctrl L gt o E QM A Y E Ctrl R Ctrl S V DEL F9 W LCD Brightness up LCD Brightness up Switch TV Line LCD Brightness Down Display Do Not Display Settings Menu Go back 10 seconds Skip after 30 seconds Change the Audio Multiplex Slow Play Remove Disk Display Version Settings Menu only Delete Title Library only Adjust the screen size LCD Brightness Down Remove Disk One Song Repeat Disk Repeat Shuffle Repeat Display Version LCD Brightness up LCD Brightness Down Display Do Not Display Settings Menu Go back 10 seconds Skip after 30 seconds Select title Angle Subtitle Language Change Slow Play Remove Disk Display Version Settings Menu only Display Menu 1 When entering more than 2 digits press the buttons without pausing 8 26 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer List of language codes When inputting the QosmioPlayer language codes refer to the list shown below Code English Name of Language AA Afar AB Abkh
299. you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your computer Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up MultiMediaCard Self test E Infrared receiver window Power E Pointing device Password E USB device Keyboard E Memory expansion Internal LCD display panel E Sound system Hard disk drive External monitor DVD

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