Toshiba G40 manual

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    User ’ s Manual Qosmio G40[...]

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    User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii T rademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    User ’s Manual iii Qosmio G40 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Chapter 2 The Grand T our Front with t he display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Lef t side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    User ’s Manual iv Qosmio G40 Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Chapter 6 Power Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 [...]

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    User ’s Manual v Qosmio G40 Chapter 10 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 TOSHIBA sup port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Cha[...]

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    User ’s Manual vi Qosmio G40 Appendix I Usage Restrictions Glossary Index[...]

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    User ’s Manual vii Qosmio G40 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Co[...]

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    User ’s Manual viii Qosmio G40 T rademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IB M PC is a trademark of Internati ona l Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel S peedStep, Intel Core, Ce leron and C entrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Win dows Vista is a trad[...]

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    User ’s Manual ix Qosmio G40 FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conform ity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable prot ection again st harmful interference in a resident[...]

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    User ’s Manual x Qosmio G40 EU Declar atio n of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the follow ing St andards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives. The party responsible fo r CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . VCCI Class B Informat[...]

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    User ’s Manual xi Qosmio G40 Modem warning notice Conformity S t atement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan-European single te rminal connectio n to the Public Sw itched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approv[...]

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    User ’s Manual xii Qosmio G40 Jap an regulations Region selectio n If you are using the computer in Ja pan, technical regulations described under T elecommunications Business Law re quire that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial atte mpts can be made. If more [...]

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    User ’s Manual xiii Qosmio G40 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number t hat is located on the device The FCC registration numbe r [...]

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    User ’s Manual xiv Qosmio G40 Fax branding The T elephone Consumer Pro tection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful fo r any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such a message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each tr ansmitted page, or on the first page of the tra[...]

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    User ’s Manual xv Qosmio G40 3. The standard connecting arra ngement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ1 1C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below . Canada: 4005B-DELPH I Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w a rning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms ne[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvi Qosmio G40 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific n[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvii Qosmio G40 ■ When used in Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with to a value of either 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switch ed through the n etwork. ■ caller identification infor[...]

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    User ’s Manual xviii Qosmio G40 General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the spec ifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relev ant PTC S pecifications. The grant of this T elepermit is spec ific to the above products with the marketing description as stated[...]

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    User ’s Manual xix Qosmio G40 Optical disc drive safety instructions TOS HI B A HD DVD-ROM drive TS-L802A Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on. ■ The HD DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for futu re refere[...]

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    User ’s Manual xx Qosmio G40 TOS HI B A HD DVD-R drive SD-L902 A ■ The HD DVD-R drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and re tain for future refe rence. Should the unit ever require main tenance, co ntact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustment[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxi Qosmio G40 International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUT[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxii Qosmio G40 OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDU[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G40 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excel lent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce comp uting. This computer famil y includes a mo d el with a bui lt-in TV tu[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiv Qosmio G40 Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever ne ce ssary for clarity , abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are al so defined in the Glossary . Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other pa rt s of your computer . The indicator panel[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxv Qosmio G40 T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation, which could result in de ath or serious injury , if you do not fo llo w instructions. Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Micros oft ® Windows Vista TM .[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxvi General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note the caution[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxvii Qosmio G40 Heat injury ■ 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 th e touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxviii Qosmio G40 The cautions on use of a Qosmio G40 series com puter 1. Clean any dust accumulated on t he computer's coolin g vents. The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the computer . 2. Cooling vents on the undersid e and back of th e computer . When you use your computer in a dusty area, dirt and de[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxix Qosmio G40 Cooling vents Cooling vents T o prevent possible overheati ng 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 cou ld cause the CP U to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Lo ose items such as[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Documentation ■ Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer User ’s Manual (User ’s Manual) ■ Qosmio HD DVD Guide ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately . Sof tware The following Wi ndo ws ® operatin[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor Memory Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processor . ■ Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo Processor , which incorporates 2MB Leve l-2 cache mem[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Power Vi de o RAM The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the comput er's system memory . Star t -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display Settings . The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanc ed Settings... button in the Display [...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Hard disk dr ive The following 6 types of hard disk drives can be installed in this computer . The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB) ■ 120.0 billion bytes (1 1 1.79 GB) ■ 160.0 billion bytes (149.05 GB) ■ 200.0 billi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Optical disc drive HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equi pped 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 24 x speed, and HD DVD's at a maximum 1x speed a nd wr[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . HD DVD-R drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size HD DVD-R drive module that lets you run CD's or DVD's without using[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Slots Legal Footnote (Graphics Pr ocessor Unit ("GPU")) *7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Legal Foo tn otes section in Chapter 1 1 or click the *7 above. Built-in The internal keyboard provides the embedded n[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Multimedia Sound syst e m The integrated sound system provides support for the computer's internal speakers an d microphone, as allowing an external microphone and headphones to b e connected via the appropriate jacks. Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with y[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Communications Head phone jack A 3.5mm mini headphone jack en ables connection of stere o headphones or powered speakers. Microphone ja ck A 3.5mm mini microphone j ack enables connection of a three-conductor microphone for monaural input. Line-in jack A standard 3.5 mm mini li ne-in jack enables connection of a s[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction LAN The computer has built-i n support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per s econd, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It is pre-installed as a standard device in some markets. Bluetooth Some computers in this series of[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-12 Introduction Security Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click St ar t -> Control Pa nel -> System and Maintenanc[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Intelligent power supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer's intelli gent power supply detects the battery's ch arge, automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor . This can be specifie[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls the following computer panel functions. T[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. Fingerprint Utility This product has a fingerprint[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-16 Introduction TOSHIBA Disc Creator Y ou can cre ate CD's and DVD's in a number of formats including audio CD's that can be played on a standard CD player , and data CD's/DVD's which can store copie s of the files and fo lders on your computer's hard disk drive. This software can be used on models w[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction Options Y ou are able to add a numb er of opti ons 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 avai labl e from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The CD/DVD Drive Acousti[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-18 Introduction Bluetooth Wire le ss Mouse The Bluetooth Wireless Mou se is a wire less optical mouse compatible with Bluetooth . Y ou can buy the Bl uetoo th Wireless Mouse from a TOSHIBA dealer . Bluetooth Wire le ss Ste re o The Blue to oth Wireless S tereo is a wireless stereo headphone set compatible with Bluetooth. Y ou can[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figures sh ow the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer wi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various com puter functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Display latch This latch secu[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Keep foreign metal objects, such as scr ews, staples and paper clips, out of the ExpressCard slot and PC Card sl ot. Foreig n metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury . Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) por t s T wo Univer sal Serial Bus ports, [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer ■ Tu r n W i - F i ® 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[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Microphone j ack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enab les connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural micro phone input. Line-in j ack A standard 3.5 mm mini line-in jack enables connection of a stereo de vi ce for audio input. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) por t The Universal Serial Bus port, which co[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer S-Video out port DC IN 15V jack TV antenna port LAN jack Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports Cooling vent s External monito r port HDMI out port LAN active indicator (orange) Link indicator (green) Infrared transmitte r[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our External monitor port This port allows you to connect an external video display to the computer . HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable ca n send and rece ive video, audio and control signals. LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Memory module slots Battery safety loc k Battery rel ease lat ch S peaker (subwoofer) Batt[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , simply push the di sp lay latch on the front of the computer , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-6 The front of the T ouch Pad model wi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our 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 conditio n, that are generated by the system. Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our T ouch Pad control buttons The control buttons located below th e T ouch Pad allow you to sel ect menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on-screen pointer . Fingerprint Senso r Just by swiping a vali d and enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor , the following functions will be[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the display p anel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature as appropriate. F or example[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Power The Power indicator normally glows blue when the computer is turned on. However, if you turn the computer of f into Sl eep Mode, this indicator will flash orange - approximately one second on, two seconds off - both while the system is shutting down and wh ile it remains turned of f. Battery The Battery i[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of th e CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. ■ When the Arrow Mode indicator glows, the keypa[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical disc drives One of the following optical disc dr ive s is provided in the computer: HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-R drives. This optical drive uses an A T API interface controller for CD and DVD o peratio n and has an indicator at its front which will g lows to indicate that it is in u se. For further informati[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our DVDs ■ DVD-R, 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. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM media can be recorded to more than once. HD DVDs ■ HD DVD-R and HD DVD-R (Dual Lay er) media discs can only b[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our HD DVD-ROM drive The full-size HD DVD-ROM module allow s 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 adapto r . The speed is slower at the center of a dis[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-18 The Grand T our HD DVD-R drive The full-size HD DVD-R 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 adapto r . The optical dri v e i nst alled on th is comput[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa ti cally 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 countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o rechar[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ Creating Opti c[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e 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 po wer sourc[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer . Figure 3-3 Connecting the a[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Opening the display The computer's display panel can be opened to a wide range of an gles for optimal viewing. 1. Push the display latch on the fron t of the computer to unlatch the display panel. 2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly [...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the powe r - the Power indicator will then indicate the status . Please refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6, Power for more information. 1. Open the computer's display panel. ■ As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degre[...]

  • Page 72

    User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted 2. Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds. Figure 3-5 T urning on the po wer St arting up for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista TM S tartup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power . Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order [...]

  • Page 73

    User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 4. Click the arrow bu tton ( ) locate d in the powe r management button s ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu. 5. T urn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer . Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to tu rn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the [...]

  • Page 74

    User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the S[...]

  • Page 75

    User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Hibernation Mode The Hibern ation Mode f eature saves the conten ts of m emory to the ha rd disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of an y periphe ral devices connec[...]

  • Page 76

    User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted 4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settin gs for When I press the power button and When I close the lid . 5. Click the Save changes 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 driv[...]

  • Page 77

    User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk whe n shipped from the factory . T he System Recove ry Options menu includes tools to repair st artup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system. See the Windows Help and Sup po rt content for more information abo[...]

  • Page 78

    User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD media. 2. The application will allow you to choos e from a variety of different media onto which the recovery imag e can be copied includi[...]

  • Page 79

    User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tw are from your crea ted Re covery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perform[...]

  • Page 80

    User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions th at should be ta ken when usin g it, and details the considerations that should be made when handli ng CD/DVD/HD DVD media. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move yo ur fingertip acr[...]

  • Page 81

    User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics A V Controller The following functions are availa ble in this computer for operating the Media Center . This section describes an overview of each function. Please refer to the Qosmio A V Controller section in Chapter 8, A V functions for more information. ■ Front operation panel ■ Qosmio A V Controller ■[...]

  • Page 82

    User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Setting Qosmio A V Controller The Qosmio A V Controller Manag er is used to change the settings of the Qosmio A V Controller functions and the Front opera tion panel. T o access this utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> Qosmio A V Controller Man ager . ■ ON/OFF setti[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics How to Swipe the F inger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authenticati on failures: Align the first joint of the finger at the center of the sensor , then lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger horizontally towards you unti[...]

  • Page 84

    User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ Do not touch the sensor with a fing er or any other object which ma y have a build-up of up static electricity on it. Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition. ■ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ■ Remove static[...]

  • Page 85

    User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non-volatile memory inside th e fingerprint sensor . Therefore, if you give the computer to someone else, or dispose of it in any way , the following proce ss is recommended to delete your fingerprint information: 1. T o run this pro[...]

  • Page 86

    User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Set Up Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fing erprint authentication. Fingerprint Registration Y ou should in itially enroll the r equired auth entication data using the User Enrollmen t Wizard. 1. T o run this program, click Start -> All Programs -> Protector Suite QL -> Us[...]

  • Page 87

    User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint A uthentication If required, you are also able to use fi ngerprint authentica tion in place of the usual Windows logon process using yo ur username and password. This method is especially useful where t here are many users usin g th e same computer as it removes the need for ac tua[...]

  • Page 88

    User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and c onfiguring the Fingerp rint Power-on Security System. Y ou should check that your fingerprint is enrolled be fore configuring the settings (please[...]

  • Page 89

    User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Fingerprint utili ty limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fi ngerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free, or that it will accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times. TOSH IBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might aris e out of the use of the fingerpr[...]

  • Page 90

    User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drives This section describes the features and use of HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drives. This computer is e quipped with a full-size HD DVD-ROM drive or a HD DVD-R drive module that lets you reco rd data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm (4 .72") CD/DVD/HD D[...]

  • Page 91

    User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVD's, fo llow the st eps as listed below and refer t o figures 4- 4 to 4-6. 1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Fig[...]

  • Page 92

    User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 4. Press the center of the CD/DVD/HD DVD gently unt il you feel it click into place on the center spindle. The disc sh ould be slightly below the top of the spindl e and flush with the spindle base. 5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked. Re[...]

  • Page 93

    User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD media will extend slig htly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it careful ly by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray . Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD/HD DVD 3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it [...]

  • Page 94

    User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics HD DVD This section describes the f eature s and use of HD DVD. Summary HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amoun t of storage space and high-quality audio and video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when combined with the lat[...]

  • Page 95

    User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics W riting CD/DVD/HD DV Ds on HD DVD-R drives Y ou can use the HD DVD-R driv e 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 , DVD-RAM, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-R (Dual Laye r) discs. TOSH IBA Di sc C rea to r an d Ulea d DVD Movi e Fac to ry ar e provide[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supporte d by the HD DVD-R drive, please read and follow all of the setup and opera ting instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the HD DVD-R drive may not function properly , and you may fail to write or rewrite i[...]

  • Page 97

    User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics DVD-R: DVD Sp ec i fications for Re c ordab le Disc for General V ersion 2.0 T AIYO YUDEN CO., L TD. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd DVD-R (Dual Layer): MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORA TION DVD+R: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORA TION RICOH Co., Ltd. DVD+R (Double Lay er): (Double Layer Recorda ble drive only) [...]

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    User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ 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[...]

  • Page 99

    User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver wh ich can put a heavy load on the processor . ■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any power- saving features. ■ Do not write information while [...]

  • Page 100

    User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Make sure tha t the writ e/rewrit e operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hiber nation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical m edia on the HD DVD-R drive). ■ If the media is of poo r quality , or is dirty o r damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . ■ S[...]

  • Page 101

    User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DV D-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or HD DVD-R disc that you have alre ady recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances. For example, it cann ot be read under 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me, while[...]

  • Page 102

    User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHIB A How to make a DVD-V ideo There are two ways to create DVD-Vi deo. Use Method 2 when using HD DVD-R media. Method 1: Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camco rder: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory [...]

  • Page 103

    User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFacto ry . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using DVD MovieFac tory . ■ Operate the comp ut er at Full Power . Do n[...]

  • Page 104

    User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 3. About S traight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD- R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for perso nal computers or other DVD players may not be able to r[...]

  • Page 105

    User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics 3. Always handle floppy diskettes with care to prevent the loss of stored data. 4. Always apply the floppy diskette labe l 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 flo ppy drive. 5. Never use a pencil fo r writing[...]

  • Page 106

    User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Using t he TV T uner Antenna ■ The quality of sounds and pict ures greatly depends on the radi o propagation conditions. ■ When you use your comp uter in areas whe re the radio waves are weak, which results in poor radio receiving conditions, contact the dealer you purchased it from, or use a commercially [...]

  • Page 107

    User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System V olume Y ou can co ntrol the overall level of sound usi ng Windows V olume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below . 1. Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray . 2. Right-click the Speaker icon on the [...]

  • Page 108

    User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics ■ Line In should be selected when co nnecting the audio cable to the Li ne In jack for record ing analog sound from a udio equipment. Information Click the information button to view hardware information, software information, and language se tting. Power Management The audio controller in your co mput er ca[...]

  • Page 109

    User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics ■ Dolby ® Digit al Live plays audio from your co mputer through a Dol by Digital equipped a/v receiver or digital speaker system using a single digital connection, eliminating the confusion of multiple cables and ensuring the integrity of the audio signal. T o enable Dolby Digital Live, click Digit al Outpu[...]

  • Page 110

    User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regulations vary from one regio n to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -&g[...]

  • Page 111

    User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. Displays a sub-menu appears which details location information. Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. Displays a warning if the current settings for both region cod e and telephony location are di fferent. Modem Sele ction If[...]

  • Page 112

    User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-10 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the m odular cable T o disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the plug in the telepho ne ja ck and pull it out from within the co nne ctor [...]

  • Page 113

    User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer's wireless communicat ion function supp orts both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. All models are provided with Wire less Communicatio n switch. Some models are equipped with both Wirel ess LAN and Bluetoo th functions. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible w[...]

  • Page 114

    User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics 3. Click Set up a connec tion or network . 4. Follow the wizard. Y ou will n eed the name o f the wireless network together with security settings. Consul t the docu mentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings. Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that [...]

  • Page 115

    User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetooth ® Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA 1. Fax application software: Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetoo th ® S tack. 2. Multi-us er considerat io n s: On Windows Vist a TM , the use of Bluetooth is not supported in [...]

  • Page 116

    User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Wireless com munication indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com mun ication func tions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable the Wireless LAN you will need to restart the computer or follow the proce dures below to enable the system to once again reco[...]

  • Page 117

    User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-1 1 Connecti[...]

  • Page 118

    User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, trouble-free oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and u se care with a ll liquids arou nd it. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the comp uter . If the computer does get wet, turn the power o ff immediately and let the co mputer dry comp letely [...]

  • Page 119

    User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard wil l depend on which country/region your co[...]

  • Page 120

    User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when pr essed and , when used in combinatio[...]

  • Page 121

    User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how [...]

  • Page 122

    User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness (Down) : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the comp uter's di splay panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness [...]

  • Page 123

    User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace changes the display resoluti on. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font[...]

  • Page 124

    User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Keyp ad overlay Y our computer's keyboa rd 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 keyb oard with the relevant keys havi ng grey letters at their front edge. The overlay provides the same functions as the nume[...]

  • Page 125

    User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , yo u can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by ho lding FN + SHIFT[...]

  • Page 126

    User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power The computer's powe r 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 informatio n on charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power , and information on the different [...]

  • Page 127

    User ’s Manual 6-2 Power T ab le 6-1 Power conditions continued Power indica to rs 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 - [...]

  • Page 128

    User ’s Manual 6-3 Power DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be no ted: Blue Indicates [...]

  • Page 129

    User ’s Manual 6-4 Power Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real T ime Clock (R TC) battery Battery p ack When the AC adaptor is not connecte d, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery . Y ou can purchase additi[...]

  • Page 130

    User ’s Manual 6-5 Power Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R TC battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formation and the real time clock[...]

  • Page 131

    User ’s Manual 6-6 Power Care and use of the battery p ack 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 a s deliver a l onger life for your battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operati[...]

  • Page 132

    User ’s Manual 6-7 Power Charging the batte ries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of batte ry power remain. If you continue to u se the computer w hile the Ba ttery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any d[...]

  • Page 133

    User ’s Manual 6-8 Power Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all). T o ensure the battery charges to its full capacity , you should charge it at room temperatu r e of be tween 10° to[...]

  • Page 134

    User ’s Manual 6-9 Power Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how long the c harg e lasts in a battery depends on: ■ Processor speed ■ Screen bright ness ■ System Sleep Mode ■ System Hibernation Mode ■ Display power off period ■ Hard disk driv[...]

  • Page 135

    User ’s Manual 6-10 Power Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps as detailed below . 1. T urn off the computer's power . 2. Disconnec[...]

  • Page 136

    User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power Replacing the battery p ack 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 wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operati ng life. In ad dition to this, you might also [...]

  • Page 137

    User ’s Manual 6-12 Power 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). Figure 6-2 Releasing the battery pack (2) T o install a battery , follow th e steps as detailed below: 7. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 8. Ensure that the battery [...]

  • Page 138

    User ’s Manual 6-13 Power T O SHIBA Passwo rd Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->Password Utility User Password field ■ Set (button) Click th[...]

  • Page 139

    User ’s Manual 6-14 Power Supervisor p assword If you set a Supervisor Password, so me functions might be restricted when a user logs on wit h the U s er Pa ssw or d. T o set a Supervisor Passw o rd , execute the file TO SPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaPas swordUtilityTOSPU.exe This utility lets you do the following: ?[...]

  • Page 140

    User ’s Manual 6-15 Power T o enter a password manually , follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power a s described i n Chapter 3, Getting St arted . The following message wil l appear in the screen: S Password= 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press ENTER . Power-up modes The computer has three differ ent power-up modes as follows: ■ Boot Mode : The co[...]

  • Page 141

    User ’s Manual 6-16 Power System Auto Off This feature turns the system of f automat ically if it is not used for a set period of time, and can be configured for bo th Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.[...]

  • Page 142

    User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set u p T o run the HW Setup prog ram, click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> HWSetup . HW Setup w[...]

  • Page 143

    User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to select the pr iority 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 [...]

  • Page 144

    User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup & BIOS Setup *3 Only the model with two HDD s is supported. T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and turn 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 dis[...]

  • Page 145

    User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup & BIOS Setup USB Memory BIOS Support T yp e This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device. Keyboard Wa ke -up on Keyb oa rd When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Slee p Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any ke y . Howe ver , please be awa re that[...]

  • Page 146

    User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup & BIOS Setup CPU This function allows yo u to set the processor's operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor - the following settings are availabl e: LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned o[...]

  • Page 147

    User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuratio n This option allows you to set how th e computer's hardware devic es will be configured. USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Y ou can u se this option to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse l egacy[...]

  • Page 148

    User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Button Setting S tart Up Logo This option lets you select from the following two types of logos which is displayed at computer start up. Sound Logo Use this option to enable or disable sound to so und , when a personal computer is started. BIOS Setup Program This section explains items and proc ed ures[...]

  • Page 149

    User ’s Manual 7-8 HW Setup & BIOS Setup S tarting the BIOS Setup Program 1. T urn on the computer while pressing the ESC key - if the Password = prompt is di splayed, en ter 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[...]

  • Page 150

    User ’s Manual 7-9 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Core Multi - P ro cessing The Core Multi-Processing sets the CPU operating mode. The configuration for the Core Multi - Pr ocessin g is carried out in the BIOS setup program. This setting is disp la yed on the first page of the setup screen. Virtua liza tio n T e chnol ogy Virtualization T echnology se[...]

  • Page 151

    User ’s Manual 7-10 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Execute-Disa ble Bit Cap ability This setting, which is displa yed on the first page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bit func tion of the computer's processor . This function is specific to Intel ® processors and, when activated , helps to reduce security threats to the compu[...]

  • Page 152

    User ’s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Critical Battery Wake-up Configures what action is taken when the remaining battery power is close to running out whil e the system is in Sleep Mode. This setting i s only available w hen the Critical ba ttery action in Windo ws is set to Hibernate (Default). T o access it, Start -> Control Panel [...]

  • Page 153

    User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 A V functions This chapter explains how to use the A V functions. Media Center This section describes the Media Center . ■ Please refer to the included Qo smi o HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD-ROM drive or HD DVD -R drive model. ■ The state where Windows Vista TM is active is r eferred to as [...]

  • Page 154

    User ’s Manual 8-2 A V functions Windows Vista TM has the following function. ■ W atch TV or a DVD movie. ■ Pause, rewind, and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature. ■ W atch an instant replay . ■ Play back your di gital videos. ■ View your digital pictures, or play them as a slide show . ■ Browse, sele[...]

  • Page 155

    User ’s Manual 8-3 A V functions TV pa n el St a rt s L i v e T V . If the application you wish to run is not selected as the active window when these panels are touched, please swi tch to the appl ication manually . For example, by clic ki ng the taskbar item for the application window you wish to make active. CD/DVD panel T ouching this panel w[...]

  • Page 156

    User ’s Manual 8-4 A V functions Windows Media Center Icon Front operation pan el Media Cente r - My TV (TV) Media Center - Play DVD (DVD) Media Center - My Music (CD) TV S tart Live TV - - CD/DVD - Run Media Center and play DVD Run Media Center and start My Music Play/Pause - Play/Pause Play/Pause St o p - St o p St o p Previous - Previous chapt[...]

  • Page 157

    User ’s Manual 8-5 A V functions Qosmio A V Controller This section describes the Qosmio A V Controller button s and panels. Figure 8-2 Qosmio A V Controller OK More Info Back Fast move butt ons Arrows Arrow Up (1) Up (2) Down ( 2) Down (1) Right (1) Right (2) Left (2) Left (1) Back Displays the previous window . More Info The butto n provides mo[...]

  • Page 158

    User ’s Manual 8-6 A V functions Remote Controller Y our compute r includes a TV Re mote Controller wh ich enables you to perform some functio n s of your co mp ut er from a dist an t loca ti o n . The following figure shows the buttons o n the Remote Controll er . Y ou can use your Remote Controller wi th Medi a Center to play CDs, DVDs and vide[...]

  • Page 159

    User ’s Manual 8-7 A V functions Figure 8-3 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Sta rt Channel/Page DVD Menu Back Vo l u m e + St o p Record Rewind Replay Vo l um e - Clear Recorded TV Guide Mute Live TV Enter[...]

  • Page 160

    User ’s Manual 8-8 A V functions Figure 8-4 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Sta rt Channel/Page DVD Menu Back Vo l u m e + St o p Record Rewind Replay Vo l um e - Clear Recorded TV Guide Mute Live TV Enter Red Green Blue Y ellow Te l e t e x t[...]

  • Page 161

    User ’s Manual 8-9 A V functions Power S t arts or terminates the operating system. This button functions like the Power button of your computer . By default, th e Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer . T o change the setting, click Star t , select Control p anel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options . The f[...]

  • Page 162

    User ’s Manual 8-10 A V functions OK Select s th e de si re d a c ti on or w ind ow op ti o n . 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. Vo l u m e + In creases the volume [...]

  • Page 163

    User ’s Manual 8-1 1 A V functions Using the Remote Contro ller This computer includes a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational ran ge of the Rem ote Con tro ller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational angle and distance [...]

  • Page 164

    User ’s Manual 8-12 A V functions Inst alling/Remo ving batteries Be sure to install the dry batteries provided with this product before using the Remote Controller . The procedures for installing a nd removing the batte ries vary depending on the type of the Remote Controller . Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instructe[...]

  • Page 165

    User ’s Manual 8-13 A V functions T ype of battery that can b e used for t h e R emote C ontroller When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are disch arged, replace them with commercially av ailable AA mang anese batteries or AA alkaline ba tt eries. Other typ es or battery should no t be used. Inst alling the batte ries 1. Open the [...]

  • Page 166

    User ’s Manual 8-14 A V functions Replacing the b atteries When the batteries in the Remote Contro ller reach the end of their life, the Remote Controller may not operate corre ctly 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 cov[...]

  • Page 167

    User ’s Manual 8-15 A V functions 2. Connect the VIDEO-IN cable that is bundle d with the computer . 3. Insert the output cable plug for connecting to the set-top box to the audio input terminals (red: audi o right, wh ite: audio left) and the video input connector (yellow) of the VID EO-IN cable. Figure 8-1 1 Connecting the cable 4. Insert one e[...]

  • Page 168

    User ’s Manual 8-16 A V functions Media Center Environm ent Settings Activating Media Center for the first time 1. Activate Media Center . The setup screen appears. Configure settings accordin g to your environment. Follow the screen instructions and config ure setti ngs according to the environment used. Changing settings Refer to the following [...]

  • Page 169

    User ’s Manual 8-17 A V functions Settings for connecting an extern al video device, the set-top box or other external device When connecting an exte rnal video device, the set-top box or other an alog device to the computer S-VIDEO or A V -IN port s, check the TOSHIBA TV T uner item on the "TV Signal screen" co nfiguratio n screen in M[...]

  • Page 170

    User ’s Manual 8-18 A V functions QosmioEngine Users can select from three video quality modes depending on th eir preferences for watching videos. Modes There are the following three modes. ■ Dynamic: Users can enjoy videos in a bright and exciting way . ■ S tandard: Users can enjoy videos in their room in a relaxed way . ■ Theater: Users [...]

  • Page 171

    User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices which should be available fro m your resel ler or TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ ExpressCard ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure[...]

  • Page 172

    User ’s Manual 9-2 Optional Devices ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) Other ■ Security lock PC Card The computer is equi pped with a sin gle PC Card slot that ca n accommodate a T ype 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[...]

  • Page 173

    User ’s Manual 9-3 Optional Devices 6. After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensu re that it is correct. Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, follow the steps as det ailed bel ow: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar. 2. Point to P[...]

  • Page 174

    User ’s Manual 9-4 Optional Devices Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on. T o insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Press the PC Card eject button to pa rtially extend it ou t of the computer . 2. Press the extended PC Card eject butto n[...]

  • Page 175

    User ’s Manual 9-5 Optional Devices 4. Press the extended eject button in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer . 5. Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it. Figure 9-4 Removing the ExpressCard 6. Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot. Bridge med ia slot The computer is equipped with a Bri dge media slot that ca n accommo[...]

  • Page 176

    User ’s Manual 9-6 Optional Devices Figure 9-5 Examples of memory media Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards compl y with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful c[...]

  • Page 177

    User ’s Manual 9-7 Optional Devices ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 8GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are f ormatted accordin g to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory ca[...]

  • Page 178

    User ’s Manual 9-8 Optional Devices About the write-protect The following memory media ha ve a function for protect. ■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) ■ Memory S tick (Memory S tick, Memo ry S tick PR O, Memory S tick PRO Duo) ■ MultiMediaCard (MMC) Ins er tin g a me mory media The following instru ctions apply to all types of su[...]

  • Page 179

    User ’s Manual 9-9 Optional Devices Remo vin g a me mor y med ia The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar. 2. Point to memory media and click the left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Pre[...]

  • Page 180

    User ’s Manual 9-10 Optional Devices Memory exp ansion Y ou can instal l ad diti o n al mem ory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is availabl e. This section describes how to install and remove op tional memory modules. ■ Y ou shoul d place a mat beneath the co mputer in order to prevent the computer's[...]

  • Page 181

    User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Optional Devices Point to note abou t m emory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flashes (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways; ■ If there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A: repeatedly fl[...]

  • Page 182

    User ’s Manual 9-12 Optional Devices 6. Align the n otch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the sl ot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on eithe r side snap into place. Figure 9-9 Seating the memory module Slot A Slot B ■ Slot A is reserved for the first memory [...]

  • Page 183

    User ’s Manual 9-13 Optional Devices 7. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws. Figure 9-10 Seating the memory module cover 8. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , if required. 9. T urn your computer over . 10. T urn the computer on and make sure the added memo [...]

  • Page 184

    User ’s Manual 9-14 Optional Devices 7. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer . Figure 9-1 1 Removing the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws. 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , if required. 10. Turn your co mp ut[...]

  • Page 185

    User ’s Manual 9-15 Optional Devices Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenie nt way to charge up to two Li thium Ion battery packs with out requiring th e use of your computer . USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommod ates e ither a 1.44MB or 720KB a 3 2/1" floppy diskette and connects to one of the c[...]

  • Page 186

    User ’s Manual 9-16 Optional Devices Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports. Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive's USB connector into one of the compu[...]

  • Page 187

    User ’s Manual 9-17 Optional Devices Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the Disk-In-Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwa[...]

  • Page 188

    User ’s Manual 9-18 Optional Devices TV The S-Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set. T o do so, connect your computer ’s S-Video out port to the TV using the S-Video out cable. Y ou can use the hotkeys FN + F5 to change the display device. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Inst allation Connection via the S-V ideo out port 1. P[...]

  • Page 189

    User ’s Manual 9-19 Optional Devices Settings for display video o n TV T o view video on the TV set, be sure to configure the following settin gs otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Before changing TV T ype, please set to Intenal Flat Panel plus TV Dual View or C lo n e mo de by FN + F5 . 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. [...]

  • Page 190

    User ’s Manual 9-20 Optional Devices HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer . T o connect monitor , follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. Click Additional Options . 3. Click NVIDIA Control Panel . 4. Click Video & T elevision . 5. Click Change the signal or HD forma[...]

  • Page 191

    User ’s Manual 9-21 Optional Devices Settings for display video o n HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure the fo llowing settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. VIDEO-IN Refer to chapter 8, Connecting the VIDEO-IN port for de tails on how to connect and use the computer with the VIDEO-IN cable. S-V ideo-i[...]

  • Page 192

    User ’s Manual 9-22 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK, also known as IEEE1394, is used for high-speed data transfer between a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ Magneto Optical drives ■ Writable optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before tra nsferring it to[...]

  • Page 193

    User ’s Manual 9-23 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned before you pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cabl e into the computer . Figure 9-18 Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) po rt 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the i.LINK device. Please take note of the follo wing when you use i.LINK devices: ■ Y ou m[...]

  • Page 194

    User ’s Manual 9-24 Optional Devices 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 it s lef t side into wh ich you can attach one end of the security cable, while the othe r en d attaches to a desk o[...]

  • Page 195

    User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however , should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems fr om occurring i[...]

  • Page 196

    User ’s Manual 10-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simplest solution first - the items de tailed 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 i ncludes your printer and any [...]

  • Page 197

    User ’s Manual 10-3 T roubleshooting ■ 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 noise s? Write down what you hear. Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , dealer or service provider . Hardware an[...]

  • Page 198

    User ’s Manual 10-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically , and the following will be displaye d: This message remains on the screen for a few se[...]

  • Page 199

    User ’s Manual 10-5 T roubleshooting Overheating power down In the event that the computer' s in ternal op erating temperature becomes too high, the system will automatically enter either Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode and shut itself down. AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check [...]

  • Page 200

    User ’s Manual 10-6 T roubleshooting 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, toge ther with general battery operation. Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power the computer T[...]

  • Page 201

    User ’s Manual 10-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Pre[...]

  • Page 202

    User ’s Manual 10-8 T roubleshooting Internal display p anel Apparent display panel problems may b e related to the computer's setup and configuration - please refer to C hapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup , for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , and[...]

  • Page 203

    User ’s Manual 10-9 T roubleshooting HD DVD-ROM drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive. Please refer to the opera[...]

  • Page 204

    User ’s Manual 10-10 T roubleshooting HD DVD-R drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Check the type of CD, DVD, or HD DVD media that you are using - t he drive supports the following: HD DVD: HD DVD-ROM (Single-sided Singl e- Layer), HD DVD-ROM (Single -sided Dual-Layer), HD DVD-Video, HD DVD (T win format d[...]

  • Page 205

    User ’s Manual 10-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette d rive is available o nly as an option. For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Some CD/DVD/HD DVDs run correctly , but others do not The computer's software or hardware configuration may be causing a proble m - ensure that[...]

  • Page 206

    User ’s Manual 10-12 T roubleshooting PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . ExpressCard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Y ou cannot access the external floppy diskette drive T ry another floppy diskette in the dri ve - if you are able to access this disk then it indic[...]

  • Page 207

    User ’s Manual 10-13 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC memory card, mi niSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Memory S tick/Memory S tic k PRO/M em ory S tick PRO Duo For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card error occ[...]

  • Page 208

    User ’s Manual 10-14 T roubleshooting xD picture card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure xD picture car d err or occurs Remove the xD picture ca rd from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure [...]

  • Page 209

    User ’s Manual 10-15 T roubleshooting 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 documentation supplied with your mouse. Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentati[...]

  • Page 210

    User ’s Manual 10-16 T roubleshooting The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the speed setting within th e Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Star t -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Soun d -> Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click the [...]

  • Page 211

    User ’s Manual 10-17 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this instance the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse again after wa iti ng a short while. Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached. Doub[...]

  • Page 212

    User ’s Manual 10-18 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. Problem Pro cedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful. In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation agai n using the correct fin[...]

  • Page 213

    User ’s Manual 10-19 T roubleshooting Memory exp ansion Please also refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modul es. Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. Problem Procedure If there is a memory[...]

  • Page 214

    User ’s Manual 10-20 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refe r to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information. Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check within the Win dows Device Manager application to ensure the sound func ti on is enabled. If you are [...]

  • Page 215

    User ’s Manual 10-21 T roubleshooting Modem For additional informati on, please also refer to Append ix C, A T Commands and Appendix D, S-registers . Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the e xternal monitor to the computer is firmly attached. If you are still unable to resolve the proble m, contact your reseller , dealer or serv[...]

  • Page 216

    User ’s Manual 10-22 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Character display becomes garbled during a communication When transmitting data you should ensure that the parity bit[...]

  • Page 217

    User ’s Manual 10-23 T roubleshooting Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less commu nication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . TV output function Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer's wireless communication switch is set to on. Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager appli[...]

  • Page 218

    User ’s Manual 10-24 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Video Playb ack Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Check tha t the cable connecting the external device to the computer is firmly attached. Check to ensure that power is being suppli ed to the device and that the device is turned on. Reinstall the drivers requi red f[...]

  • Page 219

    User ’s Manual 10-25 T roubleshooting Disposing of compu ter and compu ter batte ries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose th eir ability to ho[...]

  • Page 220

    User ’s Manual 10-26 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is impor[...]

  • Page 221

    User ’s Manual 10-27 T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T echnopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresa ri a l Sa n Fe rn an d o Edificio Europa, l a Planta, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United S t ates o f America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, In[...]

  • Page 222

    User ’s Manual 11 - 1 Chapter 1 1 Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel a te d to th is co mp ut er ar e marked with a blue *XX in thi s manual. Click[...]

  • Page 223

    User ’s Manual 11 - 2 Legal Footnotes Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it[...]

  • Page 224

    User ’s Manual 11 - 3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life *3 Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on selec[...]

  • Page 225

    User ’s Manual 11 - 4 Legal Footnotes Depending on HD DVD content, you may e xperience ''frame d ropping'' or lower performance. HD DVD viewing on external display requires an HDCP capable HDMI TM or DVI input. External power requi re d for viewing of HD DVD content. Since CPU power is dedicated to su pport HD DVD playback fun[...]

  • Page 226

    User ’s Manual 11 - 5 Legal Footnotes Non-applicable Icons *9 Certain notebook chassi s are designed to accommodate all p ossible configurations for an entire product series. Y our selected model may not have all the features and speci fi cations corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected[...]

  • Page 227

    User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’ s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Refer to User ’s Manual about Weight and Size. Environment al Requirement s Power Requirement s Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% Non-operating [...]

  • Page 228

    User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Built-in Mod em Computer 15 VDC 8.0 amperes This information is appl icable to the models equipped with a built-in modem. Network control unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T co mmands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ?[...]

  • Page 229

    User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU-T V .42bis Power supply +3.3V (supplied by computer)[...]

  • Page 230

    User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo modes Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller al so controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum[...]

  • Page 231

    User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands manua lly . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so . This chapter describes A T comman ds for da ta mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering A T command s is: AT X n w[...]

  • Page 232

    User ’s Manual C-2 A T Commands A/ Repeat last com man d This command repeats the last comm and strin g entered . Do not precede this command with an A T prefix or conclude it by pressing ENTER . AA n s w e r c o m m a n d This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. Bn Communication st andard setting This command [...]

  • Page 233

    User ’s Manual C-3 A T Commands En Echo comman d This command controls whether or no t the chara cters entered from your computer keyboard are disp layed on your monitor (echoed) wh ile the modem is in command mode. E0 Disables echo to the computer . E1 Enables echo to the computer (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control[...]

  • Page 234

    User ’s Manual C-4 A T Commands M2 The speaker is always on when mod em is off-hook. M3 S peaker is on until the carrier is detected, excep t when dialing. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the loca l modem performs a negotiated handshake at co nnection time with the remote mod[...]

  • Page 235

    User ’s Manual C-5 A T Commands Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer . Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise T Select tone d ialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es whil e dialing. Dialed digi t s are tone dial ed until a P command or dial mo difier is receiv ed. This is the defa ult setting. Vn DCE res[...]

  • Page 236

    User ’s Manual C-6 A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dia ls a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dial s only upon detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds. Busy tone detect Disabled: The modem ign ores any busy to nes it receives. Enabl[...]

  • Page 237

    User ’s Manual C-7 A T Commands &D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on-line data mode, the modem disconnects (default). &D3 Reset on the on-to-off DTR transition. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise &F Load factory settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory . This o peration r[...]

  • Page 238

    User ’s Manual C-8 A T Commands &Tn Self-test comm a nds These tests can help to isolate problems i f you experience periodic data loss or random errors. &T0 Abort. S tops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection be tween the mode m and computer . Any data entered at th[...]

  • Page 239

    User ’s Manual C-9 A T Commands N3 V .42, MNP , or buffered (default). The modem attempts to connect in V .42 error control mode. If this fails, it attempts to connect in MNP mode. If this fails, it connects in buffer mode and continues operation. This is also known as V .42/MNP auto rel iable mode (same as &Q5 ). N4 V .42 or disconnect. Th[...]

  • Page 240

    User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answer s and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails. Y ou can also customize certain A T commands such as the e[...]

  • Page 241

    User ’s Manual D-2 S-registers S0 Auto answer ring n umb er This register determi nes the nu mber of ring s the modem will count before automatically answ ering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When di sable d, the modem can only answer with an A T A command. Range:0-255 Default:0 Units:rings S1 [...]

  • Page 242

    User ’s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing characte r (user defined) This register sets the character recogniz ed as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only . The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII. This char acter can be used to ed i t a com mand line. When the[...]

  • Page 243

    User ’s Manual D-4 S-registers S8 Comma p ause time This register sets the time , in seconds, that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command string. In some countries/regions, S8 will set bo th wait before dialing and comma pause time. Range:0-255 Default:2 Units:seconds S1 1 DTMF dialing s pee d This register determ[...]

  • Page 244

    User ’s Manual D-5 S-registers A T comm a nd set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summar y S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 1 1 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 16 26400 bps S37 = 17 28800 bps S37 = 18 31200 bps S37 = 19 33600 bps Result Code Numeric Descri[...]

  • Page 245

    User ’s Manual D-6 S-registers *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuratio n option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the followi ng symbols, depending upon the error control meth od used: V .42bis - V .42 error co ntrol and V .42bis data compression. V .42 - V .42 error control only . MNP 5 - MNP class 4 error control and [...]

  • Page 246

    User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E V. 9 0 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service prov ider that su pports V .90. As w ith any modem, the actual through put (speed of data transfer) de pends on analog telephone line con ditions, w[...]

  • Page 247

    User ’s Manual E-2 V. 9 0 T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 74 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 76 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 78 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 80 CONNECT 52000 EC* C[...]

  • Page 248

    User ’s Manual E-3 V. 9 0 * EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears onl y when the extended result codes conf iguration option is ena bled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, dep endi ng on the error control method used. A T Command V42bis V .42 error control and V .42bis data compression V42 V .42 error control only No[...]

  • Page 249

    User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi[...]

  • Page 250

    User ’s Manual F-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation [...]

  • Page 251

    User ’s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may sup port 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 th at apply in the countries/r[...]

  • Page 252

    User ’s Manual F-4 Wireless LAN ■ For Wireless LAN cards installed in w ireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the card will use the default channel 10. ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN card will use the factory-set default channel (p ri nted in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selecte d a different chann[...]

  • Page 253

    User ’s Manual F-5 Wireless LAN 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825[...]

  • Page 254

    User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be i nteroperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless tech nology that is based on Frequ ency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er . 2.0+EDR, as d[...]

  • Page 255

    User ’s Manual G-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technolog y , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth ® products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other than TO SHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth ® Car[...]

  • Page 256

    User ’s Manual G-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w ireless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by devices with Blu etooth wireless technology howeve r is far much less than the e[...]

  • Page 257

    User ’s Manual G-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisa teur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillag e radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de com[...]

  • Page 258

    User ’s Manual G-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Rad io Frequency Radiation The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th ® Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limi ts. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth ® Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human con[...]

  • Page 259

    User ’s Manual G-6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 2. Indication The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2 .4 GHz. (2) FH : This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equi pment is less than 10 m. (4) This equipment uses a frequen cy bandw[...]

  • Page 260

    User ’s Manual G-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Auth orization This device obtains the T echnical Conditions Compliance App roval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da ta communication system radio station st ipulated in the T elecommunications Business Law . The Name of the radio equipmen[...]

  • Page 261

    User ’s Manual H-1 Appendix H 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: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire siz[...]

  • Page 262

    User ’s Manual H-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug configuration mu st be 6- 15P (250V[...]

  • Page 263

    User ’s Manual I-1 Appendix I Usage Restrictions This appendix descri bes the Usage Restrictions. ■ This configuration is designed to wo rk with a signal from a conventional (standard or analog) TV antenn a. ■ TOSHIBA does not guarantee that signa ls received by satellite or cable TV receivers will work prop erly and does not pr ovide technic[...]

  • Page 264

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating curre nt AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American St andard Code for Information Interchange B[...]

  • Page 265

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary I/O: input/ou tput IrDA : Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte OCR: optica l character recognition (reade r) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral co mponent inte rconnect RAM: random ac[...]

  • Page 266

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical discipl ines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements. antist atic: A material used to prevent th e buildup of static electricity[...]

  • Page 267

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The representation of a single cha racter . A sequence o f eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores da ta that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it [...]

  • Page 268

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp at ibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another com puter wi thout modifying the data or the media upon which it is b eing transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or par[...]

  • Page 269

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary default: Th e parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset value. delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A pro gram that controls communication between a specific pe[...]

  • Page 270

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 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 d ata from the disc. E echo: T o send ba ck a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display the information on the scr[...]

  • Page 271

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 102 4 megabytes. Se e also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, su ch 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[...]

  • Page 272

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary instruction: S tatement s or commands that specify how to perform a particular task. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another . 2) T o physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of con[...]

  • Page 273

    User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary LSI: Large Scale Integration. 1) A technology that allows the incl usion of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a single chi p. 2) An integrated circuit that uses large scale in teg ration. M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz[...]

  • Page 274

    User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Reco gnition (reader). A technique or device th at uses laser or visible light to iden tify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that[...]

  • Page 275

    User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The board itself is typically flat and rectangular , and constru cted of fiberglass, to form th e att a ch me nt surfa ce . program: A set of i nstructions a computer can execute that[...]

  • Page 276

    User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary serial interface: Refer to a type of info rma tion exchange that transmits information sequentially , one bit at a time. SIO: Serial Input/Output. T he electronic methodolog y used in serial da ta transmission. soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some con figuration options,[...]

  • Page 277

    User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary volatile memory: Ran dom access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the compute r . W warm start: Rest arting or resetting a co mputer w ithout turning it off. window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box. Often used to mean a Micr[...]

  • Page 278

    User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-17 connecting 3-2 DC IN 15V jack 2-6 ASCII characters 5-7 B Battery charging 6-7 extending battery life 6-10 indicator 2-13, 6-2 Monitoring capacity 6-8 real time clock 1-4, 6-5 save mode 1-13 types 6-4 Battery Charger 1-17, 9-15 Battery pack 1-4, 2-9 additional 9-14 replacing 6-11 BIOS S[...]

  • Page 279

    User ’s Manual Index-2 Qosmio G40 FN + F11 (Numer ic mode) 5-6 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 FN + F2 (Power Plan) 5 -3 FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-4 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-4 FN + F5 (Output) 5-4 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-4 FN + F7 (Brightness Up) 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless) 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-4 FN + space (Zoom) 5-5 Front operation panel 8-2 Function keys 5-2 [...]

  • Page 280

    User ’s Manual Index-3 Qosmio G40 disconnecting 4-38 jack 2-7 Link indicato r 2-7 problems 10-22 M Media care 4-25 CD/DVDs 4-25 floppy diskett es 4-25 Memory 1-3 expansion 1-17, 9-10 installing 9-11 removing 9-13 Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo problems 10-13 Modem 1-10, 4-3 0 connecting 4-32 disconnecting 4-33 jack 2-5 problem[...]

  • Page 281

    User ’s Manual Index-4 Qosmio G40 USB device 10-18 USB floppy diskette drive 10-11 USB mouse 10-17 USB Sleep and Charge 10-7 Video Playback 10-24 Wireless LAN 10-22 xD picture card 10-14 Processor 1-3 Q Qosmio AV Controller 1-8 QosmioEngine 8-18 R Recovery Discs 3-13 Recovery hard disk drive 3-12 Remote Controller 8-6 Restarting the computer 3-10[...]