Toshiba ML3054 manual

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    User ’ s Manual Qosmio F50 Series[...]

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

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    User ’s Manual iii Qosmio F50 Utilities and Applicati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Optinal accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Chapter 2 The Grand T our Front with t he display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    User ’s Manual iv Qosmio F50 Keyp ad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Chapter 6 Power Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-[...]

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    User ’s Manual v Qosmio F50 Chapter 1 1 Legal Footnotes CPU *1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Memory (Main System) *2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Battery Life *3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    User ’s Manual vi Qosmio F50 Copyright © 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Qosmio F50 Portable Personal Comp[...]

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    User ’s Manual vii Qosmio F50 T r ademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IB M PC is a trademark of Internati onal Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel S peedS tep, Intel ® Core TM , Celeron and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of In tel Corporation. Windows, Microsoft and Windows Vista ® are registered trademarks of M[...]

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    User ’s Manual viii Qosmio F50 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 reside[...]

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    User ’s Manual ix Qosmio F50 EU Conformity S t atement This product and - if applicable - t he supplied accessories too are marke d with "CE" and comply therefore wit h th e applicable harmonized Europe an standards listed under the Low V o ltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TT E Directive 1999/5/EC. [...]

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    User ’s Manual x Qosmio F50 Modem warning notice Conformity S t atement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “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 a[...]

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    User ’s Manual xi Qosmio F50 Redial Up to two redial atte mpts can be made. If more th an two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed . If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer . Japan’ s T elecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials o[...]

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    User ’s Manual xii Qosmio F50 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 o[...]

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    User ’s Manual xiii Qosmio F50 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 tr[...]

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    User ’s Manual xiv Qosmio F50 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 arning notice for Au stralia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms n[...]

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    User ’s Manual xv Qosmio F50 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 ne[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvi Qosmio F50 ■ 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 inform[...]

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    User ’s Manual xvii Qosmio F50 The T elepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature, as require d in PTC 100. The charge for a T elepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssment is based on reports against non-T elecom New Zealand S pecifications. $1 1[...]

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    User ’s Manual xviii Qosmio F50 Optical disc drive safety instructions Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ870 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on. ■ The Super Multi DVD 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 refe[...]

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    User ’s Manual xix Qosmio F50 Pioneer Super Multi DVD DVR-TD08TBA/ DVR-TD 08TBC ■ The Super Multi DVD 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 reference. Should the unit ever require main tenance, co ntact an authorized service location. ■ Use [...]

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    User ’s Manual xx Qosmio F50 Hitach-LG Dat a S torage Super Multi DVD GSA-T50N/ GSA-T50F ■ The Super Multi DVD 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 reference. Should the unit ever require main tenance, co ntact an authorized service location.[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxi Qosmio F50 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 F50 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 t he Qosmio F50 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce computing. This computer famil y includes a mo d el with a built-in TV tuner[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxiv Qosmio F50 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 . Th e indicator pane[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxv Qosmio F50 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 llow instructions. Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Micros oft ® Windows Vista ® . HDD or Hard disk[...]

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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 F50 Creating a computer-friendly environm ent Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items yo u are us ing, such as a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise, they may overheat. T o keep your c[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxviii Qosmio F50 Pressure or imp act damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the com puter or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's compone nts or otherwise cause it to malfuncti on. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operat[...]

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    User ’s Manual xxix Qosmio F50 Cooling vents The above illustration is of the subw oofer equipped model. Mod els without the subwoofer have co oling vents in the subwoofer location pictured above. Models with the subwoofer do not ha ve cooling vents in the subwoofer location picture d above. Cooling vent T o prevent possible overheati ng of the C[...]

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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 F50 Portable Personal Computer User ’s Manual (User ’s Manual) ■ 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 ndows ® operating system and ut ility sof[...]

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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 Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processor . ■ Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo Processor , which incorporat es a 3MB le vel2 cache memory a[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Power Slots 512, 1,024 or 2,048MB memory modules can be installed in the computer's two memory slots for a maximum of 4,096MB system memory . This computer can be equipped with memory modu les of a maximum size of 4,096MB. The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks ■ In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also re fers to the SSD unless ot herwise st ated. ■ SSD is a large-capacity storage media which uses Solid-S tate Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clo[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Optical disc drive Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity) *4 For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity , plea se refer to the Legal Footn otes section in Cha pter 1 1 or click the *4 above. DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROM's at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROM's at a[...]

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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 . Keyboard Pointing Device Display panel 15.4" TFT LCD screen, 32 million colors, with a resolutions ■ 1280 horizontal X 800 verti[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Ports Slots External monitor This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer . Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer supports multiple Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard. The ports with the ( ) has a USB Sl eep and Ch[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Multimedia Sound syst em The integrated sound system provides support for the computer's internal speakers an d microphone, also allowing an external microphone and headphones to be 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 TV T uner TV T uner enables watching and recording TV programs. Some models are equip ped with the TV T uner . FM T uner Connecting the included FM Tuner antenna to this jack enables reception of FM broadcasts.Some models are equippe d with the FM tuner jack. Infrared r eceiver window This is a sensor w indow that[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Communications Modem Some models are equi pped with the integrated modem. The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications that support the V .90 (V .92) standards and include s a modem jack for connection to the telephone line. Please note that b oth the V .90 a nd V .92 standards are onl[...]

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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 System automatic Sleep/Hibernati on Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hi bernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. T his can be specified in the Power Options. Keyp ad over lay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyb[...]

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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 . Hibernation Mod e This feature lets you tu rn off the power to the computer without exiting from yo ur software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that whe[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction TOSHIBA Flash Cards The TOSH IBA Flash Cards provid e a quick way to modify selected syst em functions and to launch applications. ■ Hot key function ■ TOSHIBA utility launcher function HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the [...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-16 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 Some models of this computer s[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction TOSH IBA Gesture Controller TOSHIBA Gesture Controller is software which allows the computer's Web camera to be used with gestures in place of mo use and remote controller operati ons to control the TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER when watching or listening to video or music. T o st art this software, follow the steps an[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-18 Introduction TOSHIBA Disc Creator Y ou can create CD's an d 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 1-19 Introduction Window s Mobility Center This section describes the Windows Mobility Center . Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A default maximu m of eight tiles are provided by the ope rating system, and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center . ■ L[...]

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    User ’s Manual 1-20 Introduction Optinal accessories Y ou are able to add a numb er of options and accessories in order to ma ke 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: Memory exp ansion 1,024MB or 2,048MB memory[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate th e computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with it s display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Wireless communication switch Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functi ons. Slide it to the left to turn off the functions. All models are provided with a Wireless communication switch although only some models are equipped with both W ireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. ■ T[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-3 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 Bridge Media Slot Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port i.LINK (IEEE1394) DVD Super Multidrive Microphone /Line in Headphones/ S/PDIF , Line Out Optical disc dri ve The computer is configured with a DVD S[...]

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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 Headphone, S/PDIF and Line out jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack that lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). W hen you connect a d igital speaker or headphones, the in[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer 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 [...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our TV antenna port Connect the antenna cable to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them. The dimensions and shape of the TV an tenna port vary for different regions. DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries. Please no[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Link indi cator (green) This indicator glows green when the co mputer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly . LAN active indicator (yellow) This indicator glows yellow when data is being exchanged between the co mputer and the LAN. Modem jack The modem jack al lows you use to attach a modular[...]

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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 Cooling V ent Memory Subwoofer Hard disk drive Battery The above illustration is of the su[...]

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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 emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, gene rated by the system. Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the computer or keyboard. Foreign metal obje[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Web Ca me r a We b C am er a is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer . Y ou can use it for video[...]

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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 V olume control dial Use this dia l to adjust the vo lume of the internal stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones (if connected). Move the V olum[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of the 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 Mod e indicator gl ows, the keyp[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DV D Super Multi drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM o peration. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.For further information on loading and un loading discs, please refer to the Using TOSHIBA[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double Layer) discs can be writte[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automat ically adjust to any voltage rang ing from 90 to 260 volts and to a freque ncy of either 50 o r 60 hertz, enablin g 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 rech[...]

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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 rting the comput er ■ System Recovery Optio[...]

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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 power source[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted ■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specif ied by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resultin g in serious injury . TOSHIBA assumes no [...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-4 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 19V jack on the back of the computer . Figure 3-3 Connecting the a[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down th e palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be ad justed to provide optimu[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power for more information. ■ As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degre es, please be careful of the an[...]

  • Page 72

    User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 1. Open the computer's display panel. 2. Press the computer's power button. Figure 3-5 T urning on the po wer St arting up for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista ® S tartup Screen wil l be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power . Foll ow the on-screen instructions on each scree[...]

  • Page 73

    User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted 3. Click Start . 4. Click the arrow button ( ) locate d in the power management buttons ( ) 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 [...]

  • Page 74

    User ’s Manual 3-9 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 3-10 Getting S tarted When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st atic electricity or electrica[...]

  • Page 76

    User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow button ( ) in the power management buttons ( ) and select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode auto matically when you press the power button or clo[...]

  • Page 77

    User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted System Recovery Opti ons About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in the event of a problem. System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk [...]

  • Page 78

    User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. 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 [...]

  • Page 79

    User ’s Manual 3-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery hard d isk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard[...]

  • Page 80

    User ’s Manual 3-15 Getting S tarted 1. Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer's p ower . 2. While holding down F12 key on the keyboard, tu rn on your co mputer - when the Qosmio logo screen appears, release th e F12 key . For 2HDD Model, If HDD1 is first, go to step 3. If HDD1 is not first, do as follo[...]

  • Page 81

    User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move yo ur fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Figure 4-1 T ouch Pad and T [...]

  • Page 82

    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 Chapter 8, A V functions for more information. ■ Front operation panel ■ Remote Co ntroller Front operation p anel The Front operation [...]

  • Page 83

    User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics How to Sw ipe your Finger 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 fi nger to the center of the se nsor . Lightly tou ch the sensor and swipe finger levelly to wards you until the[...]

  • Page 84

    User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics ■ Do not touch the sensor with a soil ed or dirty finger as minute fo reign particles of dust and dirt may scratch it. ■ Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor . ■ Do not touch the sensor with a fing er or any other object which ma y have a build-up of static electricity on it. Observe the following[...]

  • Page 85

    User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Setup 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 Fingerprint En rollment Wizard. 1. T o run this progra m, click Start -> All Programs -> T rueSuite Access Ma[...]

  • Page 86

    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 87

    User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Point s to note about the Fingerprint U tility sof tware The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a Windows V ista ® feature. If a file is encrypted using EFS, it cannot be encrypted fu rther using the fingerprint authenticati on function. Windows Logon via Fingerprint A uthentication If required, you are also able[...]

  • Page 88

    User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OS Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fi ngerprint with the Fingerprint Appli cation prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprin t Pre-OS Authentication System. Y ou should check that your fingerprint is enro lled before configuring the settings (plea[...]

  • Page 89

    User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Only one fingerprint authenticati on is required to replace the User/BIOS Password and the Windows Logon Password. How to Enable Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-on Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the T rueSuite Access Manager prior to enabling and config uring the Fingerprint Single [...]

  • Page 90

    User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Figure 4-3 Web Camera Web Camera Web Camera LED Microphone ■ Please unstick the protective plastic-film be fore using the Web Camera. ■ Do not point the web came ra directly at the sun. ■ Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so may reduce image quality . Use an eyeglass cleaner (c[...]

  • Page 91

    User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition This feature uses a face verification lib rary to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows. Th e user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the fa ce recognition uti[...]

  • Page 92

    User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics How to register the Face Re cognition Dat a T ake a picture for faci al verification purposes, and register the data neede d when you log in. T o register the data needed when you log in, follow th e steps as de scribed below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOSH IB A -> Ut[...]

  • Page 93

    User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 12. The Manage ment screen is displayed. The registered account name wi ll be displayed. Clicking on it wi ll cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left. How to Dele te the Face Re cognition D at a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registrati[...]

  • Page 94

    User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 6. Windows Welcome screen will be displayed, and wil l be logged in automatically to Wind ows. 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displaye d. 3. Select S tart face recognition ( ). 4. The Select Account screen will be displayed. 5. Select the account, and click [...]

  • Page 95

    User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVD's, follow the st eps as listed bel ow and refe r to 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. Figu[...]

  • Page 96

    User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press the center of the CD/DVD gently until you feel it click into place on the center spi ndle. The disc shoul d be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base . 5. Press the center of the disc tray[...]

  • Page 97

    User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Removing discs T o remove CD/DVD's, follow the steps as listed below . 1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly and then gently pull it out of the system until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD media will extend slig htly over the side s of the disc tr[...]

  • Page 98

    User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics How to remove a CD/DVD when the dis c tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is turned off although, in these circumstances, you can open the tray by inserting a slender obje ct such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm into the eject hole just to the righ[...]

  • Page 99

    User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive, please read and follow all of the setup and operati ng instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that theDVD Super Multi drive drive may not function properly , and you may fail to[...]

  • Page 100

    User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD- RAM media, however , it must be not ed that disc quality can affect write or rewrite su[...]

  • Page 101

    User ’s Manual 4-21 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 102

    User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics ■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc cannot be recove red. Y ou must check the content of the disc carefully befo re you delete i t, taking car e that, if multi ple drives that can write data to discs are connected, you do not delete data from the wrong one. ■ In writing to [...]

  • Page 103

    User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the or iginal data will be lost if there is a write error . ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows Vista ® operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any [...]

  • Page 104

    User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics ■ Y ou canno t back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function of T OSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou canno t back up DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW to CD- R or CD-RW medi[...]

  • Page 105

    User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. ■ Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manua lSt art -> All Programs -> TOSH IB A -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator Help When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHI[...]

  • Page 106

    User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Method 2: Simplified steps for maki ng a DVD-Video from adding video source: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory . 2. Click Vid e o D i sc -> New Project to invoke 2 nd Launcher , choose your projec[...]

  • Page 107

    User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics ■ While recording vi deo to DVD, please close all other programs. ■ Do not run software like a screen saver b ecause it can pu t a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Do not support mp3 decode and enco de. 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record DVD disc, pleas e use only discs recommended by the D[...]

  • Page 108

    User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics TOSHIBA DVD Player Please be aware o f the follow ing limitations when you use the TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER: Notes on use ■ Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of synch au dio and video may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles. ■ Close all other applications when using the "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER&[...]

  • Page 109

    User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Display Devices & Audio 1. "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER" will only run when "Co lors" is set to "Highest (32 bit)". The "Colors" setting can be adjusted on the "Monitor" tab in the "Display Settings". T o open the Display Settings, click Star t -> Cont[...]

  • Page 110

    User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER Notes on Using "TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER". 1. Screen display and avail able features may vary a mongst DVD-Videos and scenes. 2. Only operation buttons (includin g remote controller and Front op eration panels) which correspond to currently avai lable and active features will[...]

  • Page 111

    User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Floppy diskettes 1. S tore your floppy diskettes in th e container they came in to pr otect them and keep them clean. If a floppy diske tte becomes dirty , clean it with a soft, lightly dampened cloth - do not use cleaning fluid. 2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy diskette -[...]

  • Page 112

    User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics TV T uner Use the My TV feature of Media Ce nter in Windows mode to watch TV programs or record them. The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions. Using t he TV T uner Antenna ■ The quality of sounds and pict ures greatly depends on the radi o propagation conditions. ■ When y[...]

  • Page 113

    User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics 1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn off the power . 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV antenna port of your computer . Figure 4-9 Connecting the antenna cable 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 u[...]

  • Page 114

    User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen. This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified. T o launch the configuration dialog win dow for system sounds, follow the steps below . 1. Right-click the Speaker icon on the task tray[...]

  • Page 115

    User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Sound Ef fects This section explains how to select various sound effects. ■ Environment - simulates reverberation s of sound for familiar environments around us. Y ou can select an existin g preset in the menu. ■ Equalizer - raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a popular genre of music. Y ou c[...]

  • Page 116

    User ’s Manual 4-36 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 117

    User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics 4. Select either a region from the regi on menu or a telephony lo cation from the sub-menu. ■ When you click a reg ion it becomes the modem's defaul t selection for any new dialling locations that are cre ated within the Wi ndows Control Panel (Phone and Modem Optio ns). ■ When you select a telephony [...]

  • Page 118

    User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Connecting the m odular cable T o connect the modem's modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below : 1. Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer's modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-10 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the[...]

  • Page 119

    User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Using the FM tuner T o connect the FM tuner antenna, fo llow the step s as det ailed belo w: 1. Plug the FM tuner a ntenna into the comp uter's FM tuner jack. Figure 4-1 1 Connecting the FM tune r jack 2. For how to set the FM software and for more informa tion, please refer to Listen to radio section in [...]

  • Page 120

    User ’s Manual 4-40 Operating Basics Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication S witch is turned on. 2. Click Star t and then click Connect T o to display Connect to a network window . 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 setting[...]

  • Page 121

    User ’s Manual 4-41 Operating Basics Security T wo advanced security mechan isms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy . Bluetooth TM St ack for Windows ® by T OSHIB A Please[...]

  • Page 122

    User ’s Manual 4-42 Operating Basics Wireless communica tion indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com munication fu nctions. If you used the T askba r to disable the wireless LAN, restar t the computer o r perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Star t -> Control Panel -> [...]

  • Page 123

    User ’s Manual 4-43 Operating Basics LAN cable types If you are using Gigabit Etherne t LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CA T5E cable or higher . Y ou cannot use a CA T3 or CA T5 cable. If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE- TX), be sure to connect with a CA T5 cable or higher . [...]

  • Page 124

    User ’s Manual 4-44 Operating Basics Figure 4-12 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a netw ork connection. Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as det a[...]

  • Page 125

    User ’s Manual 4-45 Operating Basics Using the cleaning cloth Some models include 1 cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and finge rprints from the keyboard and palm rest area of your computer . Moving the computer While the computer i s designed for ru gged d urability you should exercise a few simple precautions when[...]

  • Page 126

    User ’s Manual 4-46 Operating Basics ■ Always use a suitable carry case when transporting th e computer . ■ When carrying your computer , be sure to hold it securely so tha t it does not fall or hit anything. ■ Do not carry your computer by ho lding an y of its protruding elements.[...]

  • Page 127

    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 will depend on which country/region your com[...]

  • Page 128

    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 pressed and, when used in combination [...]

  • Page 129

    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 130

    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 display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness ([...]

  • Page 131

    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 132

    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 133

    User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , you 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 overla y were off. 2. T ype upper-case characters by ho lding FN + SHIFT[...]

  • Page 134

    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 135

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

  • Page 136

    User ’s Manual 6-3 Power DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power 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 noted: Battery types The[...]

  • Page 137

    User ’s Manual 6-4 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 138

    User ’s Manual 6-5 Power Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l component of portable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operat[...]

  • Page 139

    User ’s Manual 6-6 Power Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immedia tely 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[...]

  • Page 140

    User ’s Manual 6-7 Power Repeat these steps two or three time s until the battery recovers no rmal capacity . Monitoring battery ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. ■ Clicking the battery icon on the task bar ■ Via the Battery S tatus in the Windows Mobility Center w indow Maximizing battery op era[...]

  • Page 141

    User ’s Manual 6-8 Power Ret aining dat a with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Retention Time 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[...]

  • Page 142

    User ’s Manual 6-9 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 re[...]

  • Page 143

    User ’s Manual 6-10 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 the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery p[...]

  • Page 144

    User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist J SECURE J User Password ■ Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 characters. [...]

  • Page 145

    User ’s Manual 6-12 Power T o enter a password manually , follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting S tarted. The following message wil l appear in the LCD: Enter Password [xxxxxxxx] 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Hibernation (saves data in memor[...]

  • Page 146

    User ’s Manual 6-13 Power Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel, and turned on again when you open it. Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode, not for Shut D own Mode. System automa tic Sleep/Hibernation This feature [...]

  • Page 147

    User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW 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 up S t art, point to All Prog rams, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click HWSetup. HW Setup W indow The HW Setup window contains the [...]

  • Page 148

    User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setu p Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion and date. Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user p assword for power on. CPU This function lets you set the CPU ope rating mode. Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Select the boot priori ty from the drop d[...]

  • Page 149

    User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Y ou can u se this option to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse l egacy emulation so that , even if your operating syst em does not support USB devices, you can sti ll use a standard USB mouse and keyboard - to a chieve this you should set the appropriate option(s) to Enabled. USB-[...]

  • Page 150

    User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setu p The default settin g is [Disabled]. Changing the setting to [Enabled] enables the use of this function. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in [Enabled]. For normal use, set the setting to Mode-1. ■ When "USB Sleep and Charge func tion" is set to [Enabled], USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compa[...]

  • Page 151

    User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p LAN Wake-up o n LAN This feat ure let s the comput er's power be turned o n when it receives a wakeup signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Enabled (Mode-1) Enables USB Sleep and Charge function. Enabled (Mode-2) Enables USB Sleep and Charge function. Disabled Disa[...]

  • Page 152

    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 . ■ The state where Windows Vista ® is active is referred to as Windows mode. ■ Y ou can record TV programs and pictures/movies from external input devices using the TV tuner. T o do this, please[...]

  • Page 153

    User ’s Manual 8-2 A V functions Windows Vista ® 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 154

    User ’s Manual 8-3 A V functions Camera Y ou can u se this panel to ope n the camera so ftware. CD/DVD panel T ouching this panel will launch an application program that allows you to watch a DVD or listen to a CD. T ouching this panel while the co mputer is on or in Sleep Mode, will launch Medi a Center . My Music is started when a music CD is i[...]

  • Page 155

    User ’s Manual 8-4 A V functions Windows Media Center Icon Front operation pan el Media Center - My TV (TV) Media Center - Play DVD (DVD) Media Center - My Music (CD) 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 chapter Previo us track Nexr[...]

  • Page 156

    User ’s Manual 8-5 A V functions Remote Controller A remote controller , which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some functio ns of your computer from a dist ant locati on. There are two different types of remote controllers: ■ Full size remote controller ■ Slim size remote controller Y our compute r includes a TV Re mote C[...]

  • Page 157

    User ’s Manual 8-6 A V functions Full Size Rem ote controller Figure 8-2 Remote Controller Power St o p Forwar d Play Skip More OK Button Mute Channel/ Page Control Live TV DVD Menu Numeric Keypad Enter Pause Record Rewind Replay Back Arrows V olume Contro l Guide Recorded TV Clear Sta r t Access indi cator[...]

  • Page 158

    User ’s Manual 8-7 A V functions Figure 8-3 Remote Controller Power St o p Forwar d Play Skip More OK Button Mute Channel/ Page Control Live TV DVD Menu Numeric Keypad Enter Pause Record Rewind Replay Back Arrows V olume Contro l Guide Recorded TV Clear Sta r t Te l e t e x t Red Blue Green Y ellow Access indi cator[...]

  • Page 159

    User ’s Manual 8-8 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 . When [...]

  • Page 160

    User ’s Manual 8-9 A V functions OK Select s the desired action or window optio 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 + Increases the volume while watching[...]

  • Page 161

    User ’s Manual 8-10 A V functions Slim Siz e Rem ote Con troller Figure 8-4 Slim Size Remote Controller Red, Green, Y ellow and Blue buttons It jumps to a registration link. These buttons are not provided with some models. Te l e t e x t S tarts or terminates the T eletext mode. This button i s not provided with some models. CD/DVD Brightness dow[...]

  • Page 162

    User ’s Manual 8-1 1 A V functions Brightness up Increases the comput er' s display panel brightness in individual steps. Power St art s or terminates the oper ating 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 yourcomputer . T o change the setting [...]

  • Page 163

    User ’s Manual 8-12 A V functions Using the Remote Contro ller Some computers include a remote contro l unit, which allo ws you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational ran ge of the Rem ote Con troller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational angle and distance a[...]

  • Page 164

    User ’s Manual 8-13 A V functions Inst alling/Remo ving batteries Be sure to install the provided AA type or CR2016 type batteries before using the remo te 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 instruc[...]

  • Page 165

    User ’s Manual 8-14 A V functions T ype of battery that ca n be used for the Remote Controller When the batteries shipped with the Remote Con troller are discharged, replace them with commercially av ail able AA manganese b atteries or AA alkaline batteries. Oth er types or battery should not be u sed. Inst alling the batte ries 1. Open the batte[...]

  • Page 166

    User ’s Manual 8-15 A V functions Replacing the b atteries When the batteries in the Remote Controller reach the end of their life, th e Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer . In this i nstance, you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones. 1. Open the battery cov[...]

  • Page 167

    User ’s Manual 8-16 A V functions 3. Close the battery cove r . Close the cover securely until it clicks. Figure 8-12 Closing the battery cover Replacing the battery 1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the remote contro ller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide the batte ry out of battery case. Figure 8-13 Removing the batteries 3. Inse[...]

  • Page 168

    User ’s Manual 8-17 A V functions Removing a Slim size remote controller T o remove a Slim size remote controller , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Press a Slim size remo te controller slightly to make it stretch out. 2. Grasp a Slim size remo te contro ller and pull it out from the slot. Figure 8-15 Removing a Slim size remote contr oller[...]

  • Page 169

    User ’s Manual 8-18 A V functions 2. Connect the other end of the infrared transmitter cable to a set-top box. It is placed in front of the infrared receiver window on the set-top box to allow the Full size remote controller to be used to change channels. 3. Connect the end of coaxial cable (1) to the TV antenna port of your computer . Refer to C[...]

  • Page 170

    User ’s Manual 8-19 A V functions Changing settings Refer to the following procedures to change settings that are already configured. 1. Activate Media Center . 2. Click in the following order: click T asks -> settings -> TV -> Set Up TV Signal . 3. The Set Up Y our TV Signal window is displ ayed, and click Next . 4. Follow the screen in[...]

  • Page 171

    User ’s Manual 8-20 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 172

    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: Cards/memory ■ ExpressCard ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Ca[...]

  • Page 173

    User ’s Manual 9-2 Optional Devices Other ■ Security lock ExpressCard The computer is equi pped with a sin g le ExpressCard slot into w hich any ExpressCard device that meets industry standards, ei ther manufactured b y TOSHIBA or another vendor , can be in stalled. Th e slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes the PCI Expre ss interface [...]

  • Page 174

    User ’s Manual 9-3 Optional Devices Removing an ExpressCard T o remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar . 2. Point to ExpressCard and click th e left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer . 4.[...]

  • Page 175

    User ’s Manual 9-4 Optional Devices Figure 9-3 Examples of memory media ■ This Bridge media sl ot supports the following memory media. ■ Secure Digital (SD) Card (SD me mory card, SDHC memor y card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) ■ Memory S tick (Memory S tick Duo, Memory S tick PRO, Memory S tick PRO Duo) ■ xD picture card ■ MultiMediaCard[...]

  • Page 176

    User ’s Manual 9-5 Optional Devices 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 copy or playback of digital music. Fo[...]

  • Page 177

    User ’s Manual 9-6 Optional Devices Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD's, DVD's and floppy diskettes. Handle your media with care. Following th e simple precautions listed be low will increase th e lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it. CD/DVDs 1. S tore your CD's and DVD&a[...]

  • Page 178

    User ’s Manual 9-7 Optional Devices 5. Never use a pencil fo r writing on a fl oppy diskette label as the dust from the pencil lead co uld cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer's compone nts. In this inst ance, always use a felt-tipped pen and write the label first before applyin g it to the floppy diskette. 6. Nev[...]

  • Page 179

    User ’s Manual 9-8 Optional Devices Figure 9-4 Inserting a memory media 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 l[...]

  • Page 180

    User ’s Manual 9-9 Optional Devices Figure 9-5 Removing memory media Additional memory module Y ou can install additional memory into the computer in orde r to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. Memory Media Bridge Media Slot ■ Press gently until the[...]

  • Page 181

    User ’s Manual 9-10 Optional Devices Point to note abou t memory 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 flas[...]

  • Page 182

    User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Optional Devices 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , i f required). Figure 9-6 Removing the memory module cover 4. Align the notch of the memory modul e with tha t of the memory module slot and gently insert the module into the slot a[...]

  • Page 183

    User ’s Manual 9-12 Optional Devices 5. Seat the memory module cove r in place and secure it with one screw . Figure 9-7 Seating the memory module cover 6. Install the battery pack - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , if required. 7. T urn your comp uter over . 8. Turn the computer on and make sure the adde d memory[...]

  • Page 184

    User ’s Manual 9-13 Optional Devices 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , i f required). 4. Push the latches away from the module in order to release it. 5. Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from the computer . 6. Seat the memory module co[...]

  • Page 185

    User ’s Manual 9-14 Optional Devices 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 computer's USB ports. Figure 9-8 USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option. USB connector Insert this connec[...]

  • Page 186

    User ’s Manual 9-15 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 9-16 Optional Devices eSA T A (External Serial A T A) An device corresponding to eSA T A functi on can be connected to the USB (eSA T A combo) port on the computer . Connecting the eSA T A device T o connect an eSA T A d evice, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect an eSA T A cable to the eSA T A/USB combo port. Figure 9-1[...]

  • Page 188

    User ’s Manual 9-17 Optional Devices 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the Windows T askbar . 3. Click an eSA T A device that you want to remove. 4. Carefully pull an eSA T A device 's USB (eSA T A combo) connector out from within the computer's USB (eSA T A combo) port. External monitor An external analog monitor can be conn[...]

  • Page 189

    User ’s Manual 9-18 Optional Devices HDMI The Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set. T o do so, connect your computer ’s HDMI out port to the TV using the HDMI out cable. Y ou can use the hotkeys FN + F5 to change the display device. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Connecting the H DMI out port 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cab[...]

  • Page 190

    User ’s Manual 9-19 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. Select HD Form at T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. Click Appearance a[...]

  • Page 191

    User ’s Manual 9-20 Optional Devices Using REGZA Link (PC Control) T oshiba notebooks with REGZA Link incl ude a T oshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its cap abilities which can allow yo u to: ■ Use the TV remote control to output the computer sc reen onto the TV screen. ■ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close app [...]

  • Page 192

    User ’s Manual 9-21 Optional Devices ■ If you connect/disconnect an i.L INK device to/from anothe r i.LINK device that is currently exch anging data with the computer , data frames might be dropped. ■ Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer , before you: ■ Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the computer . ■ Con[...]

  • Page 193

    User ’s Manual 9-22 Optional Devices Security lock A security locks enable you to ancho r your computer a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unautho rized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on its right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches to a desk or sim[...]

  • Page 194

    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 195

    User ’s Manual 10-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simplest solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem : ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer - this i ncludes your printer and any o[...]

  • Page 196

    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 197

    User ’s Manual 10-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test While booting up the computer , self te st is executed aut omatically and the following will be displaye d: This message remains on the screen for a few seco[...]

  • Page 198

    User ’s Manual 10-5 T roubleshooting Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automa tically shuts down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost. AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC ada[...]

  • Page 199

    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 200

    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: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F2][...]

  • Page 201

    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 Chapter 7, HW Setup , for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , and to make sure it i[...]

  • Page 202

    User ’s Manual 10-9 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi 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[...]

  • Page 203

    User ’s Manual 10-10 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/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The computer's software or hardware configura tion may be causi ng a problem - ensur e that t[...]

  • Page 204

    User ’s Manual 10-1 1 T roubleshooting ExpressCard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . SD/SDHC memory card, mi niSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure ExpressCard error occurs Remove the ExpressC ard from the computer and then reinsert it in ord[...]

  • Page 205

    User ’s Manual 10-12 T roubleshooting Memory S tick/Memory S tick Duo/M emory S tick PRO/Memory S tick PRO Duo For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . xD picture card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure Memory S tick/Memory S tick Duo/Memory S tick PRO/Memory S t[...]

  • Page 206

    User ’s Manual 10-13 T roubleshooting MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . 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[...]

  • Page 207

    User ’s Manual 10-14 T roubleshooting Double-tapping does not work In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the double-click speed setti ng within the 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 Butt[...]

  • Page 208

    User ’s Manual 10-15 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this inst ance the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Remove the mouse from the comp uter and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached. Doub[...]

  • Page 209

    User ’s Manual 10-16 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 210

    User ’s Manual 10-17 T roubleshooting USB Sleep and Charge functi on For more information and settings, please re fer to the USB Sleep and Charge function section in Chapter 7, HW Setup . Problem Procedure I cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function". The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be [Disabled]. Change[...]

  • Page 211

    User ’s Manual 10-18 T roubleshooting eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA T A device . External devices connected to the compatible port s do not work wh en connecte d to a comp atible port. Some external devices may not work when connected to a compatible p[...]

  • Page 212

    User ’s Manual 10-19 T roubleshooting Additional mem ory modu le 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[...]

  • Page 213

    User ’s Manual 10-20 T roubleshooting V olume control dial 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 within the Win dows Device Manager application to ensure the sound func tion is enabled. If you are still unable to resolve the proble [...]

  • Page 214

    User ’s Manual 10-21 T roubleshooting Modem No display T ry adjusting the contrast and b rightness controls on the external monitor . Press the FN + F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure th at it is not set for the internal display panel only . Check to see if the external monitor is connected. When the external monitor is[...]

  • Page 215

    User ’s Manual 10-22 T roubleshooting LAN Y ou place a ca ll, but a connection can’t be made Make sure that the settings are correct within your communication application. After making a call you can’t hear a ring Ensure that the communication application's tone or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly . Communication is cut o[...]

  • Page 216

    User ’s Manual 10-23 T roubleshooting 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 . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . HDM[...]

  • Page 217

    User ’s Manual 10-24 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Video Playback Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Check that 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 for[...]

  • Page 218

    User ’s Manual 10-25 T roubleshooting FM tuner T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter 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 i[...]

  • Page 219

    User ’s Manual 10-26 T roubleshooting Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde N.S.W . 21 13 Sydney Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland-Österreich Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Lt d.[...]

  • Page 220

    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 ated to this comput er are marked with a blu e *XX in this manual. Clicking on[...]

  • Page 221

    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 222

    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 223

    User ’s Manual 11 - 4 Legal Footnotes The actual transmission speed will be lowe r than the theoretical maximum speed. The wireless adapter is based on a draft 2.0 release version of the IEEE 802.1 1n specification an d; may not be full compatible with, or support some feature (e.g., security) of, certain Wi-Fi equipment. Non-applicable Icons *8 [...]

  • Page 224

    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 Conditions Ambient te mperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F ) 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Non-operating -20[...]

  • Page 225

    User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirement s Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 90-260 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 19V 6.31 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 (an alog only) T ype of dialing Pulse [...]

  • Page 226

    User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9 600/12000/14400 /16 800/19200/21600/24000 /26400/28800/3 1200/33 600 bps Data reception only with V .90 28000/29333/30666/320 00/33333/34666/36000/ 37333/38666/40000/413 33/42666/44000/45333/ 46666/48000/49333/506 66/52000/53333/54666[...]

  • Page 227

    User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo modes Display controller The display controller in terprets 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 228

    User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network 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-F[...]

  • Page 229

    User ’s Manual C-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 230

    User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channel s Set s (Revision B, G and N Draft V er . 1.0) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/regions that in whi ch these channels can be used. When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is ma naged as foll[...]

  • Page 231

    User ’s Manual C-4 Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A and N Draft V er . 1. 0) Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 11 2 5560 11 6 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785[...]

  • Page 232

    User ’s Manual C-5 Wireless LAN * The approved channels on using are di fferent at each country or region. When using these channels in any cou ntry or region, refer to the addendum sheet which is Approved Countries/Re gions for use. The channel configuratio n is managed as foll ows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrast[...]

  • Page 233

    User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D 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 p ecification V er .2.1+EDR, as d[...]

  • Page 234

    User ’s Manual D-2 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 235

    User ’s Manual D-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer ence, and (2) this devi ce must accept any interferen ce, including interference that may cause undesired[...]

  • Page 236

    User ’s Manual D-4 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 limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth ® Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human cont[...]

  • Page 237

    User ’s Manual D-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Using Bluetooth ® Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Jap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station and sp[...]

  • Page 238

    User ’s Manual D-6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC 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 [...]

  • Page 239

    User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E 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 240

    User ’s Manual E-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 p in plug configuration must be 6-15P (250V) [...]

  • Page 241

    User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F 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 242

    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 AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input/o [...]

  • Page 243

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IDE: integrated drive el ectronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media card OCR: optical character[...]

  • Page 244

    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary alternating current (AC): Electric current that reve rses its directi on of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communicat io ns are analog signals. application: A gr[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power . byte: The repr esentation of a single char acter . A seque nce of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used informatio[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accep t and process data in the same manner as another comp uter without modifying th e data or the media upon which it is b ein g transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or comm unicate with another system or component. components: Element s or [...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary device drive r: A program (called a "driver") that pe rmits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog bo x: A window that accepts user in put to make system settings or record other info rmation . disable: T o turn a computer optio n off. See also enable. Digital Audio: An audio compression stan[...]

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    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 back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display the information on the scre[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as cha rts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold mu[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor . I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer . I/O devices: Equipme nt used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary memory: T ypically refers to the computer 's main memory , where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily , such as RAM, or it can be n onvolatile and h old data permanently , such as ROM. A computer's main memory is RAM. See RAM, [...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer . Operating system fu nctions include interp reting programs, creating data files, and controll ing the transmission and receipt (input/outpu t) of data to and from memory and peripheral device. output: The results of a compu[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary R Radio frequency interference (RFI ) shield: A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boa rds of the printer or computer to preven t radio and TV interference. All computer equ ipment generates radio frequency signals. The FCC regulates th e amount of signals a computing device can allow past it s shieldin[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some con figuration options, stop program execution, and access the nume ric keypad overlay . software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system. S p ecifically refers to computer programs[...]

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    User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box. Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window . Wireless LAN: Local Area Network (LAN) throug h wireless communication. write protecti on: A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure.[...]

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    User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor, 1-5 additional, 1-20 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-6 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-12, 6- 2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-5, 6-4 save mode, 1-13 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 1-20, 9-13 Battery pack, 1-4, 2-9 additional, 9-13 repla[...]

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    User ’s Manual Index-2 Qosmio F50 FN + F10 (Arrow mode), 5-6 FN + F11 (Numeric 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 + spac e (Zoom), 5-5 Front [...]

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    User ’s Manual Index-3 Qosmio F50 floppy diskette s, 4-31 Memory, 1-4 expansion, 1-20 installing, 9-10 removing , 9-12 Modem, 1-11, 4- 35 connecting, 4-38 disconnecting, 4-38 jack, 2-7 problems, 10-21 properties menu, 4- 37 region selection, 4-36 Moving the computer , 4-45 MultiMediaCard problems, 10-13 P Password power on, 1-13 problems, 10-7 us[...]

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    User ’s Manual Index-4 Qosmio F50 Restarting the computer, 3-11 S SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card problems, 10-11 Security lock attaching, 9- 22 Sleep Mode, 1-14 setting, 3-8 System aut omatic, 1-13 Soft keys emulating keys on enha nced keyboard, 5-2 ENTER, 5-3 ScrLock, 5-3 Sound system, 1-9, 4-33 headphone jack, 1-9, 2-4 microphon e, 2[...]