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User ’ s Manual Qosmio G40.
User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual iii Qosmio G40 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Chapter 2 The Grand T our Front with t he display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual iv Qosmio G40 Generating ASCII characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Chapter 6 Power Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators.
User ’s Manual v Qosmio G40 Chapter 10 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 TOSHIBA sup port .
User ’s Manual vi Qosmio G40 Appendix I Usage Restrictions Glossary Index.
User ’s Manual vii Qosmio G40 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual viii Qosmio G40 T rademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IB M PC is a trademark of Internati ona l Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel S peedStep, Intel Core, Ce leron and C entrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
User ’s Manual ix Qosmio G40 FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conform ity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
User ’s Manual x Qosmio G40 EU Declar atio n of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the follow ing St andards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives. The party responsible fo r CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany .
User ’s Manual xi Qosmio G40 Modem warning notice Conformity S t atement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisio n “CTR21”] for pan-European single te rminal connectio n to the Public Sw itched T elephone Network (PSTN).
User ’s Manual xii Qosmio G40 Jap an regulations Region selectio n If you are using the computer in Ja pan, technical regulations described under T elecommunications Business Law re quire that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.
User ’s Manual xiii Qosmio G40 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The tel.
User ’s Manual xiv Qosmio G40 Fax branding The T elephone Consumer Pro tection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful fo r any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a te.
User ’s Manual xv Qosmio G40 3. The standard connecting arra ngement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ1 1C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below .
User ’s Manual xvi Qosmio G40 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermit for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions.
User ’s Manual xvii Qosmio G40 ■ When used in Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with to a value of either 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switch ed through the n etwork.
User ’s Manual xviii Qosmio G40 General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the spec ifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relev ant PTC S pecifications.
User ’s Manual xix Qosmio G40 Optical disc drive safety instructions TOS HI B A HD DVD-ROM drive TS-L802A Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on.
User ’s Manual xx Qosmio G40 TOS HI B A HD DVD-R drive SD-L902 A ■ The HD DVD-R drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and re tain for future refe rence. Should the unit ever require main tenance, co ntact an authorized service location.
User ’s Manual xxi Qosmio G40 International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference.
User ’s Manual xxii Qosmio G40 OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä.
User ’s Manual xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G40 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excel lent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce comp uting.
User ’s Manual xxiv Qosmio G40 Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever ne ce ssary for clarity , abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are al so defined in the Glossary .
User ’s Manual xxv Qosmio G40 T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation, which could result in de ath or serious injury , if you do not fo llo w instructions. Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Micros oft ® Windows Vista TM .
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 .
User ’s Manual xxvii Qosmio G40 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm.
User ’s Manual xxviii Qosmio G40 The cautions on use of a Qosmio G40 series com puter 1. Clean any dust accumulated on t he computer's coolin g vents. The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the computer . 2. Cooling vents on the undersid e and back of th e computer .
User ’s Manual xxix Qosmio G40 Cooling vents Cooling vents T o prevent possible overheati ng of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan's air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the fan is blocked, it cou ld cause the CP U to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down.
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.
User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Documentation ■ Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer User ’s Manual (User ’s Manual) ■ Qosmio HD DVD Guide ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately .
User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor Memory Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processor .
User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Power Vi de o RAM The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the comput er's system memory . Star t -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display Settings . The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanc ed Settings.
User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Hard disk dr ive The following 6 types of hard disk drives can be installed in this computer . The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.
User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Optical disc drive HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size HD DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run CD's or DVD's without using an adaptor .
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 .
User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Slots Legal Footnote (Graphics Pr ocessor Unit ("GPU")) *7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Legal Foo tn otes section in Chapter 1 1 or click the *7 above.
User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Multimedia Sound syst e m The integrated sound system provides support for the computer's internal speakers an d microphone, as allowing an external microphone and headphones to b e connected via the appropriate jacks.
User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction Communications Head phone jack A 3.5mm mini headphone jack en ables connection of stere o headphones or powered speakers. Microphone ja ck A 3.5mm mini microphone j ack enables connection of a three-conductor microphone for monaural input.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction LAN The computer has built-i n support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per s econd, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It is pre-installed as a standard device in some markets.
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.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Intelligent power supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer's intelli gent power supply detects the battery's ch arge, automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor .
User ’s Manual 1-14 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements.
User ’s Manual 1-15 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.
User ’s Manual 1-16 Introduction TOSHIBA Disc Creator Y ou can cre ate CD's and DVD's in a number of formats including audio CD's that can be played on a standard CD player , and data CD's/DVD's which can store copie s of the files and fo lders on your computer's hard disk drive.
User ’s Manual 1-17 Introduction Options Y ou are able to add a numb er of opti ons and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use .
User ’s Manual 1-18 Introduction Bluetooth Wire le ss Mouse The Bluetooth Wireless Mou se is a wire less optical mouse compatible with Bluetooth . Y ou can buy the Bl uetoo th Wireless Mouse from a TOSHIBA dealer . Bluetooth Wire le ss Ste re o The Blue to oth Wireless S tereo is a wireless stereo headphone set compatible with Bluetooth.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figures sh ow the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position.
User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various com puter functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section.
User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Keep foreign metal objects, such as scr ews, staples and paper clips, out of the ExpressCard slot and PC Card sl ot. Foreig n metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury .
User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer ■ Tu r n W i - F i ® and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device.
User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Microphone j ack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enab les connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural micro phone input. Line-in j ack A standard 3.5 mm mini line-in jack enables connection of a stereo de vi ce for audio input.
User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer S-Video out port DC IN 15V jack TV antenna port LAN jack Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.
User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our External monitor port This port allows you to connect an external video display to the computer . HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable ca n send and rece ive video, audio and control signals.
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.
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.
User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Stereo speakers The speakers will reproduce all of the sounds generated through the installed software, together with any alarms, such as that accompanying a low battery conditio n, that are generated by the system.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our T ouch Pad control buttons The control buttons located below th e T ouch Pad allow you to sel ect menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on-screen pointer .
User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the display p anel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On feature as appropriate.
User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Power The Power indicator normally glows blue when the computer is turned on. However, if you turn the computer of f into Sl eep Mode, this indicator will flash orange - approximately one second on, two seconds off - both while the system is shutting down and wh ile it remains turned of f.
User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of th e CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed.
User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical disc drives One of the following optical disc dr ive s is provided in the computer: HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-R drives. This optical drive uses an A T API interface controller for CD and DVD o peratio n and has an indicator at its front which will g lows to indicate that it is in u se.
User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double Layer) media discs can only be written to once - the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM media can be recorded to more than once.
User ’s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our HD DVD-ROM drive The full-size HD DVD-ROM module allow s you to record data to recordable CD's and DVD's as well as run either 12cm (4.72") CD's, DVD's and HD DVD's, and 8cm (3.15") CD's and DVD's without using an adapto r .
User ’s Manual 2-18 The Grand T our HD DVD-R drive The full-size HD DVD-R module allows you to record data to recordable CD's and DVD's as well as run either 12cm (4.72") CD's, DVD's and HD DVD's, and 8cm (3.15") CD's and DVD's without using an adapto r .
User ’s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa ti cally adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer .
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 di.
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 .
User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor' s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted Opening the display The computer's display panel can be opened to a wide range of an gles for optimal viewing.
User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the powe r - the Power indicator will then indicate the status . Please refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6, Power for more information. 1.
User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted 2. Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds. Figure 3-5 T urning on the po wer St arting up for the first time The Microsoft Windows Vista TM S tartup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power .
User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 4. Click the arrow bu tton ( ) locate d in the powe r management button s ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu.
User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted Hibernation Mode The Hibern ation Mode f eature saves the conten ts of m emory to the ha rd disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned on, the previous state is restored.
User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted 4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settin gs for When I press the power button and When I close the lid . 5.
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk whe n shipped from the factory . T he System Recove ry Options menu includes tools to repair st artup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tw are from your crea ted Re covery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it.
User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions th at should be ta ken when usin g it, and details the considerations that should be made when handli ng CD/DVD/HD DVD media.
User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics A V Controller The following functions are availa ble in this computer for operating the Media Center . This section describes an overview of each function. Please refer to the Qosmio A V Controller section in Chapter 8, A V functions for more information.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Setting Qosmio A V Controller The Qosmio A V Controller Manag er is used to change the settings of the Qosmio A V Controller functions and the Front opera tion panel. T o access this utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> Qosmio A V Controller Man ager .
User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics How to Swipe the F inger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authenticati on fa.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ Do not touch the sensor with a fing er or any other object which ma y have a build-up of up static electricity on it. Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition.
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.
User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Set Up Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fing erprint authentication. Fingerprint Registration Y ou should in itially enroll the r equired auth entication data using the User Enrollmen t Wizard.
User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint A uthentication If required, you are also able to use fi ngerprint authentica tion in place of the usual Windows logon process using yo ur username and password.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and c onfiguring the Fingerp rint Power-on Security System.
User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Fingerprint utili ty limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fi ngerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free, or that it will accu rately screen out unauthorized users at all times.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drives This section describes the features and use of HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drives. This computer is e quipped with a full-size HD DVD-ROM drive or a HD DVD-R drive module that lets you reco rd data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm (4 .
User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVD's, fo llow the st eps as listed below and refer t o figures 4- 4 to 4-6. 1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button 2.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 4. Press the center of the CD/DVD/HD DVD gently unt il you feel it click into place on the center spindle. The disc sh ould be slightly below the top of the spindl e and flush with the spindle base. 5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked.
User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD media will extend slig htly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it careful ly by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray .
User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics HD DVD This section describes the f eature s and use of HD DVD. Summary HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amoun t of storage space and high-quality audio and video.
User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics W riting CD/DVD/HD DV Ds on HD DVD-R drives Y ou can use the HD DVD-R driv e to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, HD DVD-R or HD DVD-R (Dual Laye r) discs.
User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supporte d by the HD DVD-R drive, please read and follow all of the setup and opera ting instructions in this section.
User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics DVD-R: DVD Sp ec i fications for Re c ordab le Disc for General V ersion 2.0 T AIYO YUDEN CO., L TD. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd DVD-R (Dual Layer): MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORA TION DVD+R: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORA TION RICOH Co.
User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them.
User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver wh ich can put a heavy load on the processor . ■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any power- saving features.
User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Make sure tha t the writ e/rewrit e operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hiber nation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical m edia on the HD DVD-R drive). ■ If the media is of poo r quality , or is dirty o r damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur .
User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DV D-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or HD DVD-R disc that you have alre ady recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances.
User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHIB A How to make a DVD-V ideo There are two ways to create DVD-Vi deo. Use Method 2 when using HD DVD-R media. Method 1: Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camco rder: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFacto ry . ■ Make sure that your computer is ru nning on AC power when using DVD MovieFac tory .
User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 3. About S traight to Disc ■ Not support to record on DVD- R/+R disc ■ Not support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format not support to add Menu 4.
User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics 3. Always handle floppy diskettes with care to prevent the loss of stored data. 4. Always apply the floppy diskette labe l in the correct location and never apply a new label on top of an existing one - in this instance the label could come loose and damage the flo ppy drive.
User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Using t he TV T uner Antenna ■ The quality of sounds and pict ures greatly depends on the radi o propagation conditions.
User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System V olume Y ou can co ntrol the overall level of sound usi ng Windows V olume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics ■ Line In should be selected when co nnecting the audio cable to the Li ne In jack for record ing analog sound from a udio equipment. Information Click the information button to view hardware information, software information, and language se tting.
User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics ■ Dolby ® Digit al Live plays audio from your co mputer through a Dol by Digital equipped a/v receiver or digital speaker system using a single digital connection, eliminating the confusion of multiple cables and ensuring the integrity of the audio signal.
User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regulations vary from one regio n to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. Displays a sub-menu appears which details location information. Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. Displays a warning if the current settings for both region cod e and telephony location are di fferent.
User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-10 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the m odular cable T o disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer's wireless communicat ion function supp orts both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. All models are provided with Wire less Communicatio n switch. Some models are equipped with both Wirel ess LAN and Bluetoo th functions.
User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics 3. Click Set up a connec tion or network . 4. Follow the wizard. Y ou will n eed the name o f the wireless network together with security settings. Consul t the docu mentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings.
User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetooth ® Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA 1. Fax application software: Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetoo th ® S tack.
User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Wireless com munication indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com mun ication func tions.
User ’s Manual 4-38 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack.
User ’s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, trouble-free oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and u se care with a ll liquids arou nd it.
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 .
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.
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 ).
User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness (Down) : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the comp uter's di splay panel brightness in individual steps.
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.
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.
User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , yo u can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overlay were off.
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 u.
User ’s Manual 6-2 Power T ab le 6-1 Power conditions continued Power indica to rs As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Power DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndic.
User ’s Manual 6-4 Power Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real T ime Clock (R TC) battery Battery p ack When the AC adaptor is not connecte d, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery .
User ’s Manual 6-5 Power Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off.
User ’s Manual 6-6 Power Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well a s deliver a l onger life for your battery pack.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Power Charging the batte ries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of batte ry power remain.
User ’s Manual 6-8 Power Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all).
User ’s Manual 6-9 Power Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how long the c harg e lasts in a battery de.
User ’s Manual 6-10 Power Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps as detailed below .
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power Replacing the battery p ack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item. The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging, and wi ll need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operati ng life.
User ’s Manual 6-12 Power 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). Figure 6-2 Releasing the battery pack (2) T o install a battery , follow th e steps as detailed below: 7.
User ’s Manual 6-13 Power T O SHIBA Passwo rd Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or .
User ’s Manual 6-14 Power Supervisor p assword If you set a Supervisor Password, so me functions might be restricted when a user logs on wit h the U s er Pa ssw or d. T o set a Supervisor Passw o rd , execute the file TO SPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaPas swordUtilityTOSPU.
User ’s Manual 6-15 Power T o enter a password manually , follow these steps: 1. T urn on the power a s described i n Chapter 3, Getting St arted . The following message wil l appear in the screen: S Password= 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press ENTER .
User ’s Manual 6-16 Power System Auto Off This feature turns the system of f automat ically if it is not used for a set period of time, and can be configured for bo th Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.
User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set u p T o run the HW Setup prog ram, click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> HWSetup .
User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to select the pr iority for booti.
User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup & BIOS Setup *3 Only the model with two HDD s is supported. T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and turn the computer on.
User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup & BIOS Setup USB Memory BIOS Support T yp e This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device. Keyboard Wa ke -up on Keyb oa rd When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Slee p Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any ke y .
User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup & BIOS Setup CPU This function allows yo u to set the processor's operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving.
User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuratio n This option allows you to set how th e computer's hardware devic es will be configured.
User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Button Setting S tart Up Logo This option lets you select from the following two types of logos which is displayed at computer start up. Sound Logo Use this option to enable or disable sound to so und , when a personal computer is started.
User ’s Manual 7-8 HW Setup & BIOS Setup S tarting the BIOS Setup Program 1. T urn on the computer while pressing the ESC key - if the Password = prompt is di splayed, en ter either the Supervisor Password, if one is set, or the User Password and press the ENTER key .
User ’s Manual 7-9 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Core Multi - P ro cessing The Core Multi-Processing sets the CPU operating mode. The configuration for the Core Multi - Pr ocessin g is carried out in the BIOS setup program. This setting is disp la yed on the first page of the setup screen.
User ’s Manual 7-10 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Execute-Disa ble Bit Cap ability This setting, which is displa yed on the first page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bit func tion of the computer's processor .
User ’s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Critical Battery Wake-up Configures what action is taken when the remaining battery power is close to running out whil e the system is in Sleep Mode. This setting i s only available w hen the Critical ba ttery action in Windo ws is set to Hibernate (Default).
User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 A V functions This chapter explains how to use the A V functions. Media Center This section describes the Media Center . ■ Please refer to the included Qo smi o HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD-ROM drive or HD DVD -R drive model.
User ’s Manual 8-2 A V functions Windows Vista TM has the following function. ■ W atch TV or a DVD movie. ■ Pause, rewind, and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature. ■ W atch an instant replay . ■ Play back your di gital videos.
User ’s Manual 8-3 A V functions TV pa n el St a rt s L i v e T V . If the application you wish to run is not selected as the active window when these panels are touched, please swi tch to the appl ication manually . For example, by clic ki ng the taskbar item for the application window you wish to make active.
User ’s Manual 8-4 A V functions Windows Media Center Icon Front operation pan el Media Cente r - My TV (TV) Media Center - Play DVD (DVD) Media Center - My Music (CD) TV S tart Live TV - - CD/DVD -.
User ’s Manual 8-5 A V functions Qosmio A V Controller This section describes the Qosmio A V Controller button s and panels. Figure 8-2 Qosmio A V Controller OK More Info Back Fast move butt ons Arrows Arrow Up (1) Up (2) Down ( 2) Down (1) Right (1) Right (2) Left (2) Left (1) Back Displays the previous window .
User ’s Manual 8-6 A V functions Remote Controller Y our compute r includes a TV Re mote Controller wh ich enables you to perform some functio n s of your co mp ut er from a dist an t loca ti o n . The following figure shows the buttons o n the Remote Controll er .
User ’s Manual 8-7 A V functions Figure 8-3 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Sta rt Channel/Page DVD Menu Back Vo l u m e + St o p Re.
User ’s Manual 8-8 A V functions Figure 8-4 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Sta rt Channel/Page DVD Menu Back Vo l u m e + St o p Re.
User ’s Manual 8-9 A V functions Power S t arts or terminates the operating system. This button functions like the Power button of your computer . By default, th e Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer . T o change the setting, click Star t , select Control p anel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options .
User ’s Manual 8-10 A V functions OK Select s th e de si re d a c ti on or w ind ow op ti o n . It acts like the ENTER Key . If watching TV in full screen mode, pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel. Press again to toggle back. It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls.
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 A V functions Using the Remote Contro ller This computer includes a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational ran ge of the Rem ote Con tro ller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button.
User ’s Manual 8-12 A V functions Inst alling/Remo ving batteries Be sure to install the dry batteries provided with this product before using the Remote Controller . The procedures for installing a nd removing the batte ries vary depending on the type of the Remote Controller .
User ’s Manual 8-13 A V functions T ype of battery that can b e used for t h e R emote C ontroller When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are disch arged, replace them with commercially av ailable AA mang anese batteries or AA alkaline ba tt eries.
User ’s Manual 8-14 A V functions Replacing the b atteries When the batteries in the Remote Contro ller reach the end of their life, the Remote Controller may not operate corre ctly or work only within a short distance from your computer . In this instance, you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones.
User ’s Manual 8-15 A V functions 2. Connect the VIDEO-IN cable that is bundle d with the computer . 3. Insert the output cable plug for connecting to the set-top box to the audio input terminals (red: audi o right, wh ite: audio left) and the video input connector (yellow) of the VID EO-IN cable.
User ’s Manual 8-16 A V functions Media Center Environm ent Settings Activating Media Center for the first time 1. Activate Media Center . The setup screen appears. Configure settings accordin g to your environment. Follow the screen instructions and config ure setti ngs according to the environment used.
User ’s Manual 8-17 A V functions Settings for connecting an extern al video device, the set-top box or other external device When connecting an exte rnal video device, the set-top box or other an a.
User ’s Manual 8-18 A V functions QosmioEngine Users can select from three video quality modes depending on th eir preferences for watching videos. Modes There are the following three modes. ■ Dynamic: Users can enjoy videos in a bright and exciting way .
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 followin.
User ’s Manual 9-2 Optional Devices ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) Other ■ Security lock PC Card The computer is equi pped with a sin gle PC Card slot that ca n accommodate a T ype II format card.
User ’s Manual 9-3 Optional Devices 6. After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensu re that it is correct. Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, follow the steps as det ailed bel ow: 1.
User ’s Manual 9-4 Optional Devices Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on. T o insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Press the PC Card eject button to pa rtially extend it ou t of the computer .
User ’s Manual 9-5 Optional Devices 4. Press the extended eject button in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer . 5. Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it. Figure 9-4 Removing the ExpressCard 6. Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot.
User ’s Manual 9-6 Optional Devices Figure 9-5 Examples of memory media Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media.
User ’s Manual 9-7 Optional Devices ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 8GB. Memory media format New medi a cards are f ormatted accordin g to specific standards. If you wish to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards.
User ’s Manual 9-8 Optional Devices About the write-protect The following memory media ha ve a function for protect. ■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) ■ Memory S tick (Memory S tick, .
User ’s Manual 9-9 Optional Devices Remo vin g a me mor y med ia The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar.
User ’s Manual 9-10 Optional Devices Memory exp ansion Y ou can instal l ad diti o n al mem ory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is availabl e. This section describes how to install and remove op tional memory modules.
User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Optional Devices Point to note abou t m emory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flashes (on for 0.
User ’s Manual 9-12 Optional Devices 6. Align the n otch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the sl ot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on eithe r side snap into place.
User ’s Manual 9-13 Optional Devices 7. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws. Figure 9-10 Seating the memory module cover 8. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , if required.
User ’s Manual 9-14 Optional Devices 7. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer . Figure 9-1 1 Removing the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws. 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power , if required.
User ’s Manual 9-15 Optional Devices Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenie nt way to charge up to two Li thium Ion battery packs with out requiring th e use of your computer . USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommod ates e ither a 1.
User ’s Manual 9-16 Optional Devices Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer's USB ports.
User ’s Manual 9-17 Optional Devices Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the Disk-In-Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped.
User ’s Manual 9-18 Optional Devices TV The S-Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set. T o do so, connect your computer ’s S-Video out port to the TV using the S-Video out cable. Y ou can use the hotkeys FN + F5 to change the display device.
User ’s Manual 9-19 Optional Devices Settings for display video o n TV T o view video on the TV set, be sure to configure the following settin gs otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Before changing TV T ype, please set to Intenal Flat Panel plus TV Dual View or C lo n e mo de by FN + F5 .
User ’s Manual 9-20 Optional Devices HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer . T o connect monitor , follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Click Start and click Control Panel . 2. Click Additional Options . 3. Click NVIDIA Control Panel .
User ’s Manual 9-21 Optional Devices Settings for display video o n HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure the fo llowing settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. VIDEO-IN Refer to chapter 8, Connecting the VIDEO-IN port for de tails on how to connect and use the computer with the VIDEO-IN cable.
User ’s Manual 9-22 Optional Devices i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK, also known as IEEE1394, is used for high-speed data transfer between a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras .
User ’s Manual 9-23 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned before you pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cabl e into the computer . Figure 9-18 Connecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) po rt 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the i.
User ’s Manual 9-24 Optional Devices Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft.
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.
User ’s Manual 10-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simplest solution first - the items de tailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what app.
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 .
User ’s Manual 10-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When t.
User ’s Manual 10-5 T roubleshooting Overheating power down In the event that the computer' s in ternal op erating temperature becomes too high, the system will automatically enter either Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode and shut itself down.
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.
User ’s Manual 10-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent.
User ’s Manual 10-8 T roubleshooting Internal display p anel Apparent display panel problems may b e related to the computer's setup and configuration - please refer to C hapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup , for further information.
User ’s Manual 10-9 T roubleshooting HD DVD-ROM drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive.
User ’s Manual 10-10 T roubleshooting HD DVD-R drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Check the type of CD, DVD, or HD DVD media that you are using - t he drive.
User ’s Manual 10-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette d rive is available o nly as an option. For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 10-12 T roubleshooting PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . ExpressCard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices .
User ’s Manual 10-13 T roubleshooting SD/SDHC memory card, mi niSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . Memory S tick/Memory S tic k PRO/M em ory S tick PRO Duo For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices .
User ’s Manual 10-14 T roubleshooting xD picture card For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices . MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices .
User ’s Manual 10-15 T roubleshooting Infrared receiver window If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse.
User ’s Manual 10-16 T roubleshooting The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the speed setting within th e Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Star t -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Soun d -> Mouse icon.
User ’s Manual 10-17 T roubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this instance the system might be busy - T ry moving the mouse again after wa iti ng a short while. Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached.
User ’s Manual 10-18 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. Problem Pro cedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful.
User ’s Manual 10-19 T roubleshooting Memory exp ansion Please also refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modul es. Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device.
User ’s Manual 10-20 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refe r to Chapter 9, Optional Devices , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information. Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check within the Win dows Device Manager application to ensure the sound func ti on is enabled.
User ’s Manual 10-21 T roubleshooting Modem For additional informati on, please also refer to Append ix C, A T Commands and Appendix D, S-registers . Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the e xternal monitor to the computer is firmly attached.
User ’s Manual 10-22 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 10-23 T roubleshooting Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less commu nication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . TV output function Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Check to ensure the computer's wireless communication switch is set to on.
User ’s Manual 10-24 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Video Playb ack Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Check tha t the cable connecting the external device to the computer is firmly attached. Check to ensure that power is being suppli ed to the device and that the device is turned on.
User ’s Manual 10-25 T roubleshooting Disposing of compu ter and compu ter batte ries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries.
User ’s Manual 10-26 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
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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.
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.
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.
User ’s Manual 11 - 4 Legal Footnotes Depending on HD DVD content, you may e xperience ''frame d ropping'' or lower performance. HD DVD viewing on external display requires an HDCP capable HDMI TM or DVI input. External power requi re d for viewing of HD DVD content.
User ’s Manual 11 - 5 Legal Footnotes Non-applicable Icons *9 Certain notebook chassi s are designed to accommodate all p ossible configurations for an entire product series.
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.
User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Built-in Mod em Computer 15 VDC 8.0 amperes This information is appl icable to the models equipped with a built-in modem.
User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU-T V .
User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo modes Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f.
User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands manua lly . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so . This chapter describes A T comman ds for da ta mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software.
User ’s Manual C-2 A T Commands A/ Repeat last com man d This command repeats the last comm and strin g entered . Do not precede this command with an A T prefix or conclude it by pressing ENTER . AA n s w e r c o m m a n d This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call.
User ’s Manual C-3 A T Commands En Echo comman d This command controls whether or no t the chara cters entered from your computer keyboard are disp layed on your monitor (echoed) wh ile the modem is in command mode. E0 Disables echo to the computer .
User ’s Manual C-4 A T Commands M2 The speaker is always on when mod em is off-hook. M3 S peaker is on until the carrier is detected, excep t when dialing.
User ’s Manual C-5 A T Commands Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer . Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise T Select tone d ialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es whil e dialing. Dialed digi t s are tone dial ed until a P command or dial mo difier is receiv ed.
User ’s Manual C-6 A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dia ls a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dial s only upon detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds.
User ’s Manual C-7 A T Commands &D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on-line data mode, the modem disconnects (default). &D3 Reset on the on-to-off DTR transition. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise &F Load factory settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory .
User ’s Manual C-8 A T Commands &Tn Self-test comm a nds These tests can help to isolate problems i f you experience periodic data loss or random errors. &T0 Abort. S tops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection be tween the mode m and computer .
User ’s Manual C-9 A T Commands N3 V .42, MNP , or buffered (default). The modem attempts to connect in V .42 error control mode. If this fails, it attempts to connect in MNP mode. If this fails, it connects in buffer mode and continues operation. This is also known as V .
User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answer s and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails.
User ’s Manual D-2 S-registers S0 Auto answer ring n umb er This register determi nes the nu mber of ring s the modem will count before automatically answ ering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When di sable d, the modem can only answer with an A T A command.
User ’s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing characte r (user defined) This register sets the character recogniz ed as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only . The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII.
User ’s Manual D-4 S-registers S8 Comma p ause time This register sets the time , in seconds, that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command string. In some countries/regions, S8 will set bo th wait before dialing and comma pause time.
User ’s Manual D-5 S-registers A T comm a nd set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summar y S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 1 1 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 .
User ’s Manual D-6 S-registers *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuratio n option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the followi ng symbols, depending upon the error control meth od used: V .42bis - V .42 error co ntrol and V .
User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E V. 9 0 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service prov ider that su pports V .
User ’s Manual E-2 V. 9 0 T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 74 CONN.
User ’s Manual E-3 V. 9 0 * EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears onl y when the extended result codes conf iguration option is ena bled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, dep endi ng on the error control method used. A T Command V42bis V .
User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
User ’s Manual F-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations.
User ’s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may sup port a different set of 5 GHz/2.
User ’s Manual F-4 Wireless LAN ■ For Wireless LAN cards installed in w ireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the card will use the default channel 10.
User ’s Manual F-5 Wireless LAN 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825.
User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be i nteroperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless tech nology that is based on Frequ ency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er .
User ’s Manual G-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technolog y , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth ® products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other than TO SHIBA portable computers.
User ’s Manual G-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w ireless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy .
User ’s Manual G-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (.
User ’s Manual G-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Rad io Frequency Radiation The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th ® Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limi ts.
User ’s Manual G-6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 2. Indication The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2 .4 GHz. (2) FH : This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equi pment is less than 10 m.
User ’s Manual G-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Auth orization This device obtains the T echnical Conditions Compliance App roval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da ta communication system radio station st ipulated in the T elecommunications Business Law .
User ’s Manual H-1 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.
User ’s Manual H-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F .
User ’s Manual I-1 Appendix I Usage Restrictions This appendix descri bes the Usage Restrictions. ■ This configuration is designed to wo rk with a signal from a conventional (standard or analog) TV antenn a.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating curre nt AGP: accelerat.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary I/O: input/ou tput IrDA : Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale int.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical discipl ines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The representation of a single cha racter . A sequence o f eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores da ta that increases processor speed and data transfer rate.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp at ibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another com puter wi thout modifying the data or the media upon which it is b eing transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary default: Th e parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions. Also called a preset value. delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary DVD+R (Double Layer): A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD+R storage capacity about 1.8 times larger than before. The DVD-RW drive uses a laser to read d ata from the disc. E echo: T o send ba ck a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 102 4 megabytes. Se e also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, su ch as charts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to as drive C.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary instruction: S tatement s or commands that specify how to perform a particular task. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another . 2) T o physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information.
User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary LSI: Large Scale Integration. 1) A technology that allows the incl usion of up to 100,000 simple logic gates on a single chi p. 2) An integrated circuit that uses large scale in teg ration. M main board: See motherboard.
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary O OCR: Optical Character Reco gnition (reader). A technique or device th at uses laser or visible light to iden tify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data.
User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary printed circuit board (PCB): A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached. The board itself is typically flat and rectangular , and constru cted of fiberglass, to form th e att a ch me nt surfa ce .
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary serial interface: Refer to a type of info rma tion exchange that transmits information sequentially , one bit at a time.
User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary volatile memory: Ran dom access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the compute r . W warm start: Rest arting or resetting a co mputer w ithout turning it off. window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box.
User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-17 connecting 3-2 DC IN 15V jack 2-6 ASCII characters 5-7 B Battery charging 6-7 extending battery life 6-10 indicator 2-13, 6-2 Monitoring.
User ’s Manual Index-2 Qosmio G40 FN + F11 (Numer ic mode) 5-6 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 FN + F2 (Power Plan) 5 -3 FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-4 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-4 FN + F5 (Output) 5-4 FN + F6 (Brightness D.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Qosmio G40 disconnecting 4-38 jack 2-7 Link indicato r 2-7 problems 10-22 M Media care 4-25 CD/DVDs 4-25 floppy diskett es 4-25 Memory 1-3 expansion 1-17, 9-10 installing 9-11.
User ’s Manual Index-4 Qosmio G40 USB device 10-18 USB floppy diskette drive 10-11 USB mouse 10-17 USB Sleep and Charge 10-7 Video Playback 10-24 Wireless LAN 10-22 xD picture card 10-14 Processor 1.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba G40 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba G40 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba G40 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba G40 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba G40, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba G40.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba G40. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba G40 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
