Toshiba G10 User Manual
User’s Manual
Qosmio G10
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TOSHIBA Qosmio G10 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition September 2004
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damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or
personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you
use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions.
Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/
video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these
to the public.
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
Qosmio G10 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manual.
User’s Manual ii
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Centrino, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United
States and other countries/regions.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA
under license.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
TruSurround XT, WOW XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT, WOW XT, TruBass, SRS 3D and FOCUS technologies
are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
WinDVR and WinDVD Creator are trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.
Macrovision License
This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual
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are the property of Macrovision Corporation. The use of copyright
protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. It is intended for
home and other restricted-use applications, unless Macrovision
Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise. All forms of reverse
engineering or decompiling are forbidden.
User’s Manual iii
FCC information
Product Name : Qosmio G10
Model number : PQG10
FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to
this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals
not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external
devices and the computer’s external monitor port, USB port, IEEE1394
port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this
equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by
TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
User’s Manual iv
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/
336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the
supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented
telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
for the supplied power adapter.
CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH,
Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany, phone +49-(0)-2131-158-01.
For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the
following website: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com
VCCI Class B Information
Harmonic Information
Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
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Network Compatibility Statement
This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.
Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010
Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and
Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01
Switzerland ATAAB AN002
All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004
Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network,
please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate
national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.
Japan regulations
Region selection
If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in
the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan
region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other
selection.
and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
P03,04,08,10
Redial
Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than 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 Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on
analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three
minutes.
The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for
Telecommunications Equipment.
A02-0604JP
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This label is located on the module.
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 that is located on the device
The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the
device which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the
computer outside of the main system label.
■ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.
For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.
Type of service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the
telephone company will provide this information upon request.
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Telephone company procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes
might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
If problems arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to
the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they
may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in
advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be
notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the
opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your
modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an
authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.
Fax branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any
person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message
via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the
business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.
User’s Manual viii
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1. The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.
2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to
the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.
For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.
3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
The IC registration number of the modem is shown below.
Canada: 1353A-L4AINT
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Optical disc drive safety instructions
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.
Panasonic
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA760
■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure
proper use of this product, please read this user manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
User’s Manual x
DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-831
■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model
employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please
read this user manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should
the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
User’s Manual xi
DVD Super Multi UJ-830, UJ-820
■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper
use of this product, please read this user manual carefully and retain
for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact
an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
User’s Manual xii
Hitachi LG
DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording GSA-4080N
■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model
employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please
read this user manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should
the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service
location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
User’s Manual xiii
Teac
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW DW-224E-
■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure
proper use of this product, please read this user manual carefully and
retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance,
contact an authorized service location.
■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
B
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International precautions
CAUTION: This appliance contains a
laser system and is classified as a
“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use
this model properly, read the user manual
carefully and keep this manual for your
future reference. In case of any trouble
with this model, please contact your
nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.”
To prevent direct exposure to the laser
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TOEN60825
ADVERSEL:USYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLING VED
ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER
ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTSLSE
FOR STRÅLING
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein
Laser-System und ist als
“LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT”
klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch
dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch
und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz
auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell
auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die
nächste “autorisierte Service-Vertretung”.
Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem
Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät
nicht geöffnet werden.
ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at
apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af
klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes
laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man
ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve
udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.
APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB
TIL APPARATER MED
LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som
advarer imod at foretage sådanne
indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til
at udsatte sig for laserstråling.
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OBS! Apparaten innehåller
laserkomponent som avger laserstråining
överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.
VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata.
Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää
näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista
lasersäteilyä.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN
GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR
FOLGE HABEN.
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Qosmio G10
Table of Contents
Preface
Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
General Precautions
Chapter 1: Introduction
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Chapter 2: The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Backside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Front with the display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Keyboard indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
USB floppy disk drive (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Writable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive (UJDA760, DW-224-B) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
DVD Super Multi drive (UJ830). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
DVD Super Multi drive (UJ820). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer (UJ831, GSA-4080N). . . . . . 2-16
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
General conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Placement of the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Seating and posture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Shut Down mode (Boot mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Restoring the complete system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Chapter 4: Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Using the USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting the USB floppy disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Loading discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Removing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Using the TV Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Connecting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Sound System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
SoundMAX control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
TOSHIBA Audio Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Important message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Data Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
DLA for TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
When WinDVD Creator Platinum is used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
How to make a DVD-Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Important information for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Floppy disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Modem Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Dialing Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Wireless communication switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Wireless communication indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Connecting the LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Disconnecting the LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
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Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Heat dispersal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Chapter 5: The Keyboard
Typewriter keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
F1 … F12 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Fn Sticky key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Windows special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Keypad overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Turning on the overlays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Temporarily changing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Chapter 6: Power
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Power indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
DC IN indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Power indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Real Time Clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Charging the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Monitoring battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Maximizing battery operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Retaining data with power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Removing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
TOSHIBA Password Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
User password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
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Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Windows utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Chapter 7: HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8: Using the Remote Controller, AV Buttons and QosmioPlayer
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Windows XP Media Center Edition and QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Functions via the Remote Controller and the keyboard in the
QosmioPlayer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
AV Buttons function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Windows mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
QosmioPlayer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Qosmio Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Restrictions of the QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Restrictions in the Monitor-in mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Using the Remote Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Connecting the Remote control receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Operational range of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Installing/Removing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Remote Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Switching video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Chapter 9: Optional Devices
PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
xD picture card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
MultiMediaCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
MultiMediaCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Removing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Battery packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
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AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Settings for display video on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Changing the resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Monitor-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Model with the TV Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Switching between devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Exiting the QosmioPlayer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Model without the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
S-Video-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Model without the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Preliminary checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Analyzing the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
System start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
LCD panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Hard disk drive (HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
xD picture card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
MultiMediaCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Infrared receiver window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
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USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
TV output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
i.LINK (IEEE1394). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Where to write. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes
Appendix C: Wireless LAN
Appendix D: AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix E: Usage Restrictions
Appendix F: If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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Qosmio G10
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G10 computer. This
powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable,
high-performance computing.
This computer family includes a model with a built-in TV tuner. When you
wish to display a TV picture or play a CD/DVD with this model before
Windows starts, press the TV button or the CD/DVD button (or the same
buttons on the remote control) respectively during Windows startup. When
Windows is running, you can display or record a TV picture using WinDVR.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio G10
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the
Special features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup.
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following ten chapters, six appendices, a
glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
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Preface
Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.
Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following
devices: Touch pad, USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, TV tuner,
sound system, modem, wireless communication features and network. It
also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including
the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and
battery save modes.
Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the
HW Setup program.
Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller, AV Buttons and QosmioPlayer,
This chapter explains how to use the Remote Controller on Windows XP
Media Center Edition and Windows XP Home Edition models as well as
providing information about QosmioPlayer.
Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available.
Chapter 10, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to
perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the
computer doesn’t seem to be working properly.
The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of
acronyms used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.
Conventions
This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.
Abbreviations
On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.
Icons
Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.
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Key operation
Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same
time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the
same time press the third.
Preface
ABC
When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.
Display
S
ABC
Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appears on its display screen is
presented in the type face you see to the left.
Messages
Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your
attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or
failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your
equipment.
Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of
your equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or
serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
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Qosmio G10
General Precautions
TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.
Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.
Stress injury
Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual. It contains information on
prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by
extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting Started, also includes
information on workspace design, posture and lighting that can help reduce
physical stress.
Heat injury
■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is
used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.
■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with
the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.
■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This
condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.
■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat. The
material could be damaged.
Pressure or impact damage
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components
or otherwise cause malfunctions.
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PC Card overheating
Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time.
Mobile phone
Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.
Disclaimers
■ Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power
mode. The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery
power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen.
■ TV tuner will function only in the country where the computer was
purchased.
■ All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.
■ Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the
brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic
characteristic of LCD technology.
TM
■ The Qosmio
the Qosmio
■ The Qosmio
will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows
Operating System.
■ Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We
recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable
level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.
■ Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or
limit recording or viewing of the media.
■ SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows
operating system only.
■ If you have to operate your PC during a thunderstorm and are
connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should operate your
PC using AC power mode. The AC adaptor offers some protection
against (but does not entirely prevent) possible electric shock caused
by lightning. For complete protection, do not operate your PC during a
thunderstorm.
■ Available storage capacity will also be affected by the space taken by
the preinstalled operating systems and software applications or media
content. Actual formatted capacity available may vary.
Player is not a Windows based application. When using
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Player, the audio/video recording feature will not function.
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Player is not a Windows based application. Battery life
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General Precautions
Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer.
CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:
■ use of certain external peripheral products
■ use of battery power instead of AC power
■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video
applications
■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
■ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer
aided design applications
■ use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously
■ use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude
>1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
■ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C
(41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific
computer model).
CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
configuration.
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost
data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data
by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum
performance, use your computer product only under recommended
conditions. Read additional restrictions under "Enviromental Requirements"
in the Appendix A.
Contact TOSHIBA Technical Service and Support for more information
CE compliance
This product and the original options are designed to observe the related
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However,
TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC
standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or
implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented
those options / cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus
options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. To avoid general EMC
problems, the following guidance should be noted:
■ Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
■ Only best shielded cables should be connected
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General Precautions
Working environment
This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry
environments”.
The following environments are not approved:
■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments with a main voltage 380V~)
In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted:
■ Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical
product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC.
■ Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator ’s manual of the vehicle
manufacturer for further restrictions of use.
■ Aircraft Environments: Please follow the advice of the flight personnel
regarding restrictions of use.
If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph
“Network connection”.
Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working
environments that are not approved or the use in restricted areas are not
the responsibility of Toshiba Corporation.
The consequences of the use of this product in those working
environments may be:
■ Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding
area
■ Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances
generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area
Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic
compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved
working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the
manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before
use of this product.
Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in
environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.
Network connection (Class A warning)
If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a
network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with
technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a
domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding area may
suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such
environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held
responsible for any ensuing interference.
Information on the secure writing on optical media
Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occured,
you should always check to ensure that information has been sucessfully
stored on recordable optical media (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.).
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