Toshiba G30 User Manual

User’s Manual

Qosmio G30

ii User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Preface
General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Connecting the AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Restoring the pre-installed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Using HD DVD-ROM drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

HD DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

Wireless communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32

Chapter 5 The Keyboard

Typewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Function keys: F1 … F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Windows special keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Chapter 6 Power

Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

Panel power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

System Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

Chapter 7 HW Setup

Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Other settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

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Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller , Front operation panel and

QosmioPlayer

Windows XP Media Center Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Front operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Using the Remote Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Installing/Removing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

QosmioEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30

TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility on nVIDIA GeForce Go

7600 model (Is pre-installed with some models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31

Chapter 9 Optional Devices

PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Memory expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Hard disk drive pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

S-Video-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Bluetooth USB Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Bluetooth Wireless Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Bluetooth Wireless Stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

TOSHIBA support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes

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Appendix A Specifications

Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B Display Controller and Video modes

Display controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Video modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

PowerMizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10

Appendix C Wireless LAN

Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Appendix D TOSHIBA RAID

Setting up Windows Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . D-4

Appendix E Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability

Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

Using Bluetooth

Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors

®

Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . . . E-6

Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Appendix G Usage Restrictions
Appendix H If your computer is stolen

Glossary
Index

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Copyright

© 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior
written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect
to the use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition August 2006
Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and

other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author
or to the copyright owner. Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for
personal use or use within the home. Any other use beyond that stipulated
above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied
material and distribution on a network) without the permission of the
copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author’s rights and is subject
to civil damages or criminal action. Please comply with copyright laws in
making any reproduction from this manual.

Please note that you may infringe the owner’s rights protected by the
copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide
mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged
images/video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or
providing these to the public.

Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The
instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA
Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s
production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to
change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred
directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the
computer and the manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.

Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core, Celeron and Centrino are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA

under license.
Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

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InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc.
WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.

EdgeMotion, PalmCheck, TouchPad and Synaptics are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.

Macrovision License

This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual
property that are patented in the U.S. and other countries. These patents
are the property of Macrovision Corporation. The use of copyright
protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. It is intended for
home and other restricted-use applications, unless Macrovision
Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise. All forms of reverse
engineering or decompiling are forbidden.

EU Declaration of Conformity

TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PQG32* conforms to the following
Standards:

Supplementary
Information:

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA
Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on
TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-te

“The product complies with the requirements of
the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EEC.”

g.com on the Internet.

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Modem warning notice

Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).

However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following
networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional
requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB 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 is required for each network,

please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.
The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate

national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national
type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific
function on specific national networks can be given.

and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17

P03,04,08,10

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Optical disc drive safety instructions

Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

Panasonic Shikoku

DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-85J

■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model

employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please
read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized
service location.

■ 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.

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TOSHIBA

HD DVD-ROM drive TS-L802A

■ The HD DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper

use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
retain for future reference.
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized
service location.

■ 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.

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Inter national precautions

CAUTION: This appliance contains a
laser system and is classified as a
“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use
this model properly, read the instruction
manual carefully and keep this manual
for your future reference. In case of any
trouble with this model, please contact
your nearest “AUTHORIZED service
station.” T o prevent direct exposure to the
laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.

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.

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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.

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 STEUERUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN
GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR
FOLGE HABEN.

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G30 series computer.
This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of
reliable, high-performance computing.

This computer family is equipped with a built-in TV tuner. To watch a TV
program or play CD/DVD 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 program using the My TV feature of Media Center.

This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio G30
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the Special

features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are

uncommon or unique to this computer, as well as the section on HW Setup,
to understand how to setup and configure these features.

If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following eleven chapters, some
appendixes, a glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand T our, identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.

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Preface

Chapter 4, Operating Basics, describes the basic operations of your
computer and highlights precautions that should be taken when using it, as
well as detailing the handling of CD and DVD media.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the
keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and
battery save modes, and describes how to set a password.

Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW
Setup program.

Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller, Front operation panel and

QosmioPlayer, explains how to use the Remote Controller on Windows XP

Media Center Edition models as well as provides information about
QosmioPlayer.

Chapter 9, Optional Devices, describes the optional hard ware available.
Chapter 10, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer
doesn’t seem to be working properly.

Chapter 11, Legal Footnotes, provides Legal Footnotes information related to
your computer.

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.

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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 iden ti fy th e co mponents it is providing information
on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, Enter identifies the Enter key.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We
identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same
time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the
same time press the third.

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
typeface you see to the left.

Display

S

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ABC

Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that appear on its display screen
are presented in the type face you see to the left.

Preface

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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General Precautions

TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be
observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
computer.

Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions
included in the text of the manual.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer
and any other items you are using, such as a printer.

Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide
adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.

T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area
from:

■ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

■ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as

stereo speakers(other than speakers that are connected to the
computer) or speakerphones.

■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature

change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains
information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists
that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. Chapter 3, Getting S t arted,
also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that
can help reduce physical stress.

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General Precautions

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, for example if you rest the
computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the p alm rest, your
skin might suffer a low-heat injury.

■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with

the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can
become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this

condition does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the
AC adaptor, you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

■ Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the

material could become damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of
strong impact as this can damage the computer’s components or otherwise
cause it to malfunction.

PC Card overheating

Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in
errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition,
you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been
used for a long time.

Mobile phones

Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio
system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but
it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between
the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.

Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is
described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be
sure to read it before using the computer.

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Cooling

General Precautions

1. Clean any dust accumulated on the computer’s cooling vents.
The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the
computer.

When you use your computer in a dusty area, dirt and debris may
accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit. If this
occurs, the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which
may result in the computer shutting down during use. Carefully clean the
dust from the vents using a vacuum cleaner.

2. Cooling vents on the underside and back side of the computer.

Cooling vents

Cooling vents

Cooling vents

Cooling vents

Cooling vents

To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan’s
air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the
fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level
or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and
tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air
intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on
surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan.

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Introduction

This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the
computer’s features, options and accessories.

Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if
you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging
materials for future use.

Hardware

Check to make sure you have all the following items:

■ Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer

■ AC adaptor and power cord

■ Modular cable (optional)

■ VIDEO-IN cable

■ D-VIDEO OUT cable (model with DVD Super Multi drive)

■ HDMI OUT cable (model with HD DVD drive)

■ Remote Controller

■ Infrared transmitter cable (optional)

■ Antenna adaptor

■ DVB-T Antenna (optional)

■ Two AA manganese batteries (for Remote Controller)

Chapter 1

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Introduction

Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition

■ The following software is pre-installed:

■ Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ DVD Video Player

■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator

■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer

■ TOSHIBA Power Saver

■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree

■ TOSHIBA Assist

■ TOSHIBA Controls

■ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

■ TOSHIBA TouchPad On/Off Utility

■ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

■ TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility (Is pre-installed with some

models)

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format

■ TOSHIBA Drive Acoustic Silencer

■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

■ TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility

■ TOSHIBA Password Utility

■ TOSHIBA RAID Utility

■ HD DVD Player (Is pre-installed with HD DVD-ROM drive model)

■ Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (Is pre-installed with

some models)

■ Wireless Hotkey

■ Online Manual

■ Product Recovery Media

■ QosmioPlayer Recovery CD

Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information
on using the HD DVD Player.

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Documentation

Features

Introduction

■ Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

■ Qosmio G30 Quickstart

■ Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Getting Started booklet

■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

■ Qosmio HD DVD Guide

■ QosmioPlayer Software License Agreement

■ Warranty information

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

The computer extensively uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale
Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
technology to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage,
and high reliability, and incorporates the following features and benefits:

Processor

Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the

following Intel

■ Intel

®

processor.

®

Core™ 2 Duo Processor, which
incorporates 2MB Level-2 cache memory and
supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep®
Technology.

■ Intel

®

Core™ 2 Duo Processor, which
incorporates 4MB Level-2 cache memory and
supports Enhanced Intel

®

SpeedStep®

Technology.

■ Some models in this series use Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile

®

Technology which is based on three separate components, the Intel
Core™ 2 Duo processor, Intel
the Mobile Intel

®

945 Express Chipset family.

®

PRO/Wireless network connection and

Legal Footnote (CPU)*1

For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes
section in Chapter 11 or Click the *1 above.

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Introduction

Memory

Slots 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048MB memory modules

Video RAM The Video RAM specifications will differ

can be installed in the computer’s two memory
slots for a maximum of 4,096MB system memory .

depending on the type of graphics controller
used in the computer.

■ nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model: 128/256MB

of RAM is provided for video display.

Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2

For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the

Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *2 above.

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

Legal Footnote (Battery Life)*3

For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Legal

Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *3 above.

RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system

Clock and calendar.

and recharges the batteries when they are low.
It comes with a detachable power cord.

As the AC adapter is universal, it can receive a
range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts,
however you should note that the output current
varies among different models. Using the wrong
adapter can damage your computer. Refer to the

AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand
Tour.

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Disks

Introduction

Hard disk drive The following 5 types of hard disk drives can be

installed in this computer. The capacity of each
hard disk drive model is different.

■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB)

■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)

■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB)

■ 160.0 billion bytes (149.04 GB)

■ 200.0 billion bytes (186.32 GB)

Two computer models are available, a model
with a single hard disk drive and a model with two
hard disk drives.

Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)*4

For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please
refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *4 above.

USB floppy disk drive
(optional)

The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either
a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy disk and connects to a
USB port.

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Introduction

Optical disc drive

DVD Super Multi
drive Double Layer

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module that lets you run CD’s
or DVD’s without using an adaptor. The drive
reads DVD-ROM’s at a maximum 8x speed and
CD-ROM’s at a maximum 24x speed, and writes
CD-R’s at up to 24x speed, CD-RW’s at up to
16x speed, DVD-R’s and DVD+R’s at up to
8x speed, DVD-RW’s and DVD+RW’s at up to
4x speed, DVD-R (Dual Layer) at up to 2x speed,
DVD+R (Double Layer) at up to 2.4x speed and
DVD-RAM at up to 5x speed, and supports the
following formats:

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-Video

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2)

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-R (Dual Layer)

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+R (Double Layer)

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive.

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Introduction

HD DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size

HD DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run
CD’s or DVD’s without using an adaptor. The
drive reads DVD-ROM’s at a maximum 8x speed
and CD-ROM’s at a maximum 24x speed, and
HD DVD’s at a maximum 1x speed and writes
CD-R’s at up to 16x speed, CD-RW’s at up to
10x speed, DVD-R’s and DVD+R’s at up to
4x speed, DVD-RW’s and DVD+RW’s at up to
4x speed, DVD-R (Dual layer) at up to 2x speed,
DVD+R (Double Layer) at up to 2.4x speed and
DVD-RAM at up to 3x speed, and supports the
following formats in addition to DVD Super Multi
drive:

■ HD DVD-ROM

Legal Footnote (General HD DVD technology and
playback)

For more information regarding the General HD DVD technology and
playback, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click
the *5 above.

*5

Display

The computer’s internal LCD display panel supports high-resolution video
graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum
comfort and readability.

Built-in 17" TFT LCD screen, 32 million colors, with one

of the following resolutions:

■ WXGA+, 1440 horizontal x 900 vertical pixels

■ WUXGA CSV , 1920 horizontal x 1200 vertical

pixels

Legal Footnote (LCD)*6

For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal

Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *6 above.

Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Video modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

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Introduction

Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”))*7

For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”),
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *7
above.

Keyboard

Built-in The internal keyboard provides either 85 keys or

86 keys, an embedded numeric overlay,
dedicated cursor control keys, and keys.

Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for details.

Pointing Device

Built-in Touch Pad The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in

the palm rest allow control of the on-screen
pointer and support functions such as the
scrolling of windows.

Ports

External monitor The analog VGA port provides support for VESA

DDC2B compatible functions.

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)

i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port allows high-speed data transfer to take

The computer supports multiple Universal Serial
Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard.

place between the computer and external
devices such as digital video cameras.

Slots

PC Card The internal PC Card slot accommodates a

single Type II (5mm) card.

ExpressCard The internal ExpressCard slot accommodates a

single ExpressCard/54 device.

Bridge media This slot lets you insert SD Card, SD-IO,

Mini-SD(with Adapter), Memory Stick (Pro), xD
picture card and MultiMediaCard(MMC). Refer to
Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

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Multimedia

Introduction

Sound system The integrated sound system provides support

for the computer’s internal speakers and
microphone, as allowing an external microphone
and headphones to be connected via the
appropriate jacks.

TV antenna port Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch

TV programs on your computer or record them.

S-Video-in Port A camcorder or other recording device can be

connected to this port via the S-Video-in cable
(optional) for importing video data. Refer to the

S-Video-in section in Chapter 9, Optional
Devices.

S-Video out port This S-Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or

PAL data to external devices. Refer to the TV
section in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

D-Video out port This D-Video out port lets you transfer 525i

(480i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p)
data to external devices. Refer to the TV section
in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A

connector HDMI cable.
One HDMI cable can send and receive video,

audio and control signals.

The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D-Video out port.

Headphone (S/PDIF)
jack

This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a
stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you
connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speaker is automatically disabled.

This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and
enables connection of optical digital
correspondence apparatus.

Headphone jack A 3.5mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones or powered
speakers.

Microphone jack A 3.5mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor microphone for
monaural input.

Built-in TV Tuner Built-in TV Tuner enables watching and

recording TV programs.

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Introduction

Infrared receiver
window

This is a sensor window that receives signals
from the Remote Controller which is provided
with your computer.

Infrared transmitter
cable port

This computer includes a remote control unit,
which allows you to control some of your
computer’s functions.

Remote Controller Use this device to navigate when watching TV or

playing CDs/DVDs.

Communications

Modem An internal modem provides capability for data

and fax communication. The speed of data
transfer and fax depends on analog telephone
line conditions. It has a modem jack for
connecting to a telephone line. Both of V.90 and
V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada, UK,
France, Germany and Australia. Only V.90 is
available in other regions.

LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet

LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
(1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).

Bluetooth Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth

wireless communication functionality which
eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as computers and
printers. When implemented, Bluetooth provides
a fast, reliable and secure means to achieve
wireless communication in a small space.

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Introduction

Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with

a Wireless LAN mini-PCI card that is compatible
with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread S pectrum/Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology
that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard
(Revision A, B or G).

■ Theoretical maximum speed of 54Mbps for

IEEE 802.1 1 a or 802.11g

■ Theoretical maximum speed of 11Mbps for

IEEE 802.1 1 b

■ Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for

IEEE 802.11a or 2.4GHz for 802.11b/g

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card power management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption based on an 128-bit encryption
algorithm

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption

■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN support

■ The numerical values shown above are the theoretical maximums for

Wireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ.

■ The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over

which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding
electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and
configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.
The Transmit Rate (at X Mbit/s) is the theoretical maximum speed
under the IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) st andard. The actual transmission speed
will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

■ The Wake-up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is

connected with an Access Point. This function becomes invalid when
the connection is broken.

Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)*8

For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the Legal

Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *8 above.

Wireless
communication
switch

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This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth functions on and off. Please note that
all models are provided with a Wireless
communication switch and some models are
equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
functionality.

Introduction

Security

Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let

The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows, not supported
under QosmioPlayer.

Display automatic
power off

HDD automatic
power off

System automatic
Standby/Hibernation

to a desk or other large object.

you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer’s internal display panel when there is
no keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
You can specify the time in the Monitor power off
item of the Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA
Power Saver.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time, with power being restored when
the hard disk drive is next accessed. You can
specify the time in the HDD power off item of the

Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power
Saver.

This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. You can specify the time and also
select either the System Standby or System
Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab within
the TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Keypad overlay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

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keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay
section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard for
information on using this feature.

user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.

Introduction

Instant security A specific hot key function automatically blanks

the computer’s display and locks the system
providing data security.

Intelligent power
supply

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
power supply detects the battery’s charge,
automatically calculates the remaining battery
capacity and protects electronic components
from abnormal conditions such as a voltage
overload from the AC adaptor. You are able to
monitor remaining battery capacity by using the
Battery remaining item within the TOSHIBA

Power Saver.

Battery save mode This feature lets you configure the computer in

order to save battery power. You can specify the
various device settings in the Profile item within

TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Panel power on/off This feature automatically turns power to the

computer off when the LCD display panel is
closed, and turns it back on when the LCD
display panel is opened. You can specify the
required setting in the When I close the lid item of
the Setup Actions tab within the TOSHIBA

Power Saver.

Low battery
automatic
Hibernation Mode

When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation Mode
and shuts itself down. You can specify the setting
in the Setup Actions tab within the TOSHIBA

Power Saver.

Heat dispersal To protect against overheating, the processor has

an internal temperature sensor so that, if the
computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain
level, the cooling fan is turned on or the
processing speed is lowered. You can configure
this feature using the Cooling Method item of the

Basic Setup tab within the TOSHIBA Power
Saver.

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power to the

computer without exiting from your software. The
contents of main memory are automatically
saved to the hard disk drive so that when you
next turn the power on again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for more details.

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Introduction

Utilities

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can use

this feature to allow you to turn off power to the
computer without exiting from your software. Data
is maintained in the computer’s main memory so
that when you next turn on the power, you can
continue working right where you left off.

TOSHIBA RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

realizes high performance (striping = RAID0) or
fault tolerance (mirroring = RAID1), which is
configured by arraying multiple independent hard
disk drives.

This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the
computer and details how to start them. For further information on their
operation, please refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
README.TXT file.

TOSHIBA Power
Saver

HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your

TOSHIBA Controls This utility lets you do the following:

To access the power management utility, click

start followed by Control Panel followed by
Performance and Maintenance and then click

the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

hardware settings according to the way you work
with the computer and the peripherals you use.
To access this utility, click start followed by

Control Panel followed by Printers and Other
Hardware and then click the TOSHIBA
HWSetup icon.

■ Buttons: Assign applications to the REC,

Brightness down, Brightness up, DOLBY,
TV-out buttons.

To access this utility, click start followed by

Control Panel followed by Printers and Other
Hardware and then click the Toshib a Controls

icon.

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DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play

pre-recorded DVD video media and provides a
tailored on-screen interface and specific
functions to control all aspects associated with
DVD playback. To access this utility, click start,
followed by All Programs followed by

InterVideo WinDVD and then click the
InterVideo WinDVD application.

TOSHIBA Picture
Enhancement Utility
(Is pre-installed with

This utility lets you change image quality
according to your viewing environment lets you
select external input settings for Video.

some models)

Introduction

TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that

improve the ease and control of communication
devices and network connections, help in the
identification of communication problems and
allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch
between different locations and communication
networks. To access this utility, click start
followed by All Programs followed by TOSHIBA
followed by Networking and then click

ConfigFree.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that

provides access to specific tools, utilities and
applications that make the use and configuration
of the computer easier.

TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the Windows Desktop, or the zoom
factor associated with specific supported
applications.

TOSHIBA Disc
Creator

You can create CD/DVDs in several formats
including audio CDs that can be played on a
standard stereo CD player and data CD/DVDs to
store the files and folders on your hard disk drive.
This software can be used on a model with DVD
Super Multi drive or HD DVD-ROM dri ve .

TOSHIBA Direct Disc
Writer

TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer is the packet writing
software which prov ides the function w hich writes
files and/or folders to DVD-RW, CD-RW and
DVD+RW discs via a drive letter like a floppy disk
or other removable disks.

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Introduction

HD DVD Player This software can be used on a model with HD

DVD-ROM drive.
Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD

Guide for more information on using the HD DVD
Player.

TOSHIBA Hotkey
Utility for Display
Devices

This utility allows you to change both the active
display device and its associated display
resolution - you should use this utility in
conjunction with the Fn + F5 keys (to change the
active display device) and the Fn + Space keys
(to change the display resolution).

TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool

The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display
basic system configuration information and allow
the functionality of some of the computer’s
built-in hardware devices to be tested. To access
this utility, click start followed by All Programs
followed by TOSHIBA followed by Utilities and
then click PC Diagnostic Tool.

Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba

This software enables communication between
the computer and external Bluetooth devices
such as printers and mobile phones.

Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth
module installed.

TOSHIBA Touch and
Launch

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows
you to perform various tasks easily using the
Touch Pad. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is
useful in the following conditions.

■ To open a file located on the desktop whose

icon is obscured by a window.

■ To open a page contained in the Internet

Explorer Favorites menu.

■ To display the list of currently open windows

and change the active window.

Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the
following functions by customizing the settings.

■ To open a file stored in a predefined folder.

■ To quickly launch your frequently used

applications which have been registered.

TOSHIBA TouchPad
On/Off Utility

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This utility allows you to disable/enable the T ouch
Pad using the Fn + F9 Hot key.

Introduction

Options

TOSHIBA RAID
Utility

TOSHIBA Password
Utility

Drive Acoustic
Silencer

You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make
your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. For reference,
the following list details some of the items that are available from your
reseller or TOSHIBA dealer:

Memory expansion A 256MB, 512MB, 1,024MB, or 2048MB memory

Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for

TOSHIBA RAID Utility is used to create or
manage RAID array.

To access this utility, click start followed by All

Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by
RAID and then click RAID Console.

The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set
a password in order to restrict access to the
computer.

The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer utility
allows you to configure the read speed at which
the optical disc drive will operate. In use you can
select either Normal Mode, which will operate
the drive at its maximum speed for quick data
access, or Quiet Mode, which operates the drive
at single speed for audio CD playback and which
can lessen the operational noise. This utility does
not have any function when using DVD’ s.

module (DDR2-667/533) can easily be installed
in the computer.

use as either a spare or replacement. Two types
of additional battery pack are available,
4,700mAh and 7,050mAh.

Universal AC
Adaptor

USB FDD kit The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either

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If you frequently use your computer at more than
one site, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in
order to remove the need to always carry the
adaptor with you.

a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy disk through
connection to one of the computer’s USB ports.
In use, please be aware that, while you cannot
format 720KB floppy disks under Windows XP,
you are able to read and write to disks that have
already been formatted.

Introduction

Battery Charger The optional battery charger allows you to

charge extra battery packs outside of having to
use the computer.

Bluetooth USB
Adaptor

Bluetooth Wireless
Mouse

Bluetooth Wireless
Stereo

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Module Kit

A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector.
Wireless communications can be carried out with
Bluetooth-compatible equipment by connecting
to the USB port of the computer.
You can buy the module from a TOSHIBA dealer.

The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is a wireless
optical mouse compatible with Bluetooth.
You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Mouse from
a TOSHIBA dealer.

The Bluetooth Wireless Stereo is a wireless
stereo headphone set compatible with Bluetooth.
You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Stereo from
a TOSHIBA dealer.

The Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Kit is an internal
computer module which supports both Bluetooth
V2.0 and EDR.
You can buy the module from a TOSHIBA dealer.

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This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become
familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)*9

For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the

Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the *9 above.

Front with the display closed

The following figures show the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.

Display latch

Chapter 2

Infrared receiver window

System indicators

Optical disc drive

Front of the computer with display closed (DVD Super Multi drive model)

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Display latch

Infrared receiver window

System indicators

HD DVD-ROM drive

Front of the computer with display closed (HD DVD-ROM drive model)

Wireless communication switch

Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super

Multi drive.

HD DVD-ROM drive The computer is configured with a HD DVD-ROM

drive.

The computer is equipped with either a DVD Super Multi drive or
HD DVD-ROM drive.

Display latch This latch secures the LCD display panel in its

closed position - push the latch in order to open
the display for use.

Wireless
communication
switch

Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless
LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right
to turn on the functions.

All models are provided with a Wireless
communication switch although only some
models are equipped with both Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth functions.

■ Turn Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who

may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric
device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device
operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of
your medical device when using any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality.

■ Always turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near

automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or
fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment,
possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Do not use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave

oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields.
Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi-Fi
or Bluetooth operation.

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Left side

Infrared receiver
window

This is a sensor window that receives signals
from the remote control which is provided with
your computer.

System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the

status of various computer functions and are
described in more detail within the System

indicators section.

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

Bridge media slot

ExpressCard slot

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports

ExpressCard

eject button

PC Card slot

The left side of the computer

Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply
with the USB 2.0 standard, are provided on the

i.LINK (IEEE1394) port

PC Card eject
button

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

Headphone(S/PDIF) jack

left hand side of the computer.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of
all USB devices that are available. In view of this it may be noted that
some functions associated with a specific device might not operate
properly.

Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert SD Card, SD-IO,

Mini-SD(with Adapter), Memory Stick (Pro), xD
picture card and MultiMediaCard(MMC). Refer to
Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

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Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single

ExpressCard device.

ExpressCard eject
button

This button is used in order to remove an
ExpressCard from within the computer.

PC Card slot This slot can accommodate a single Type II,

16-bit or 32-bit (CardBus) PC Card device.

PC Card eject button This button is used in order to remove a PC Card

from within the computer.

Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of
the ExpressCard slot and PC Card slot. Foreign metal objects can create a
short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in
serious injury.

i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port

This port allows you to connect an external
device, such as a digital video camera, to the
computer for high-speed data transfer.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

connection of a three-conductor mini jack for
monaural microphone input.

Headphone (S/PDIF)
jack

This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a
stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you
connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speaker is automatically disabled.

This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and
enables connection of optical digital
correspondence apparatus.

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

connection of stereo headphones.

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Right side

The following figure shows the computer’s right side.

Infrared transmitter cable ports

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Security lock slot

Infrared transmitter
cable ports

S-Video-in port

The right side of the computer

Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the
infrared transmitter cable port on the computer
and to the set-top box.

VIDEO-IN port With the bundled VIDEO-IN cable, the CATV or

satellite set top boxes can be connected to the
computer to view the channels.

Please refer to Chapter 8, Using the Remote

Controller, Front operation panel and
QosmioPlayer for details on how to connect the

computer with the VIDEO-IN cable.

S-Video-in port A camcorder or other recording device can be

connected to your computer via the S-Video-in
cable for importing video data. Connect the cable
to this port for this operation. Refer to the S-

Video-in section in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

Modem jack The modem jack allows you use to attach a

modular cable in order to connect the internal
modem directly to a telephone line.

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■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line

■ Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm. If

Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and

Back side

The following figure shows the computer’s back side.

could cause a computer system failure.

■ Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a

public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).

■ Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for

residences or offices.

you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately turn off the computer.
An electric surge caused by the storm, may result in a system failure,
loss of data or hardware damage.

then connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.

LAN jack

Link indicator (green)

USB ports

HDMI out port

D-Video out port

LAN active indicator (orange)

TV antenna port

DC IN 15V jack

Cooling vents

The back side of the computer

External monitor port

S-Video out port

TV antenna port Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch

TV programs on your computer or record them.

DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to

power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Please note that you should only use
the model of adaptor supplied with the computer
at the time of purchase - using the wrong adaptor
can cause damage to the computer.

Cooling vents The computer’s cooling vents help keep the

processor from overheating.

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Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal
objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire,
possibly resulting in serious injury.

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor

has built-in support for Ethernet LAN
(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN
(1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). The
LAN has two indicators. Refer to Chapter 4,

Operating Basics, for details.

■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack.

It could cause damage or malfunction.

■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause

damage or malfunction.

Link indicator
(green)

This indicator glows green when the computer is
connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning
properly.

LAN active indicator
(orange)

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports

This indicator glows orange when data is being
exchanged between the computer and the LAN.

Two Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply
with the USB 2.0 standard, are provided on the
back side of the computer.

External monitor
port

This port allows you to connect an external video
display to the computer.

D-Video out port This D-Video out port lets you transfer 525i

(480i), 525p (480p), 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p)
data to external devices. Refer to TV section in
Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A

connector HDMI cable.
One HDMI cable can send and receive video,

audio and control signals.

The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D-Video out port.

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S-Video out port The S-Video out port supports the connection of

Underside

The following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should
ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to
avoid causing any damage.

Battery pack

an optional S-Video cable to attach the computer
to a television or similar device.

Memory module slots

HDD2

Battery release latch

Memory module
slots

The underside of the computer

The memory module slots are located here. The
memory module slots allow for the installation,

Battery safety lock

HDD1

replacement and removal of additional memory
modules. Please refer to the Memory expansion
section in Chapter 9, Optional Devices for more
information.

HDD1 This contains a hard disk drive pack, which can

be removed and reinstalled. For more
information on how to remove or reinstall the

Hard disk drive pack, refer to the section on the

in Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

HDD2 If your model has two hard disk drives, this

contains a secondary hard disk drive pack. The
secondary pack can be removed and reinstalled.
For more information on how to remove or
reinstall the hard disk drive pack, refer to the
section on the Hard disk drive pack in Chapter 9,

Optional Devices.

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Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its “Unlock” position in order

to release the battery pack ready for removal.

Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its “Unlock” position

in order to release the battery pack ready for
removal.

For more detailed information on removing the
battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power.

Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer

when the AC adaptor is not connected. For more
detailed information on the use and operation of
the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6,

Power.

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Front with the display open

This section shows the computer with the LCD display panel open. In order
to open the display, simply push the display latch on the front of the
computer, lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing
angle for you.

Display screen

LCD Sensor switch (Not shown)

Display hinge

Stereo speaker
(Right)

Display hinge

Stereo speaker

Front operation panel
(eleven buttons)

(Left)

Power button

Volume control

Touch Pad

Touch Pad control buttons

The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open

The above illustration shows the DVD Super Multi drive model.

Display hinge The display hinge allow the LCD display panel to

be position at a variety of easy-to-view angles.

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Display screen The internal screen displays high-contrast text

and graphics images up to the maximum
resolution supported by the model in question.
For example, an WXGA+ compatible model will
support resolutions between 800x600 and
1440x900 pixels, while an WUXGA compatible
model will support resolutions between 800x600
and 1920x1200 pixels.
Please be aware that, when the computer is
operating on the AC adaptor, the image
displayed on the internal screen will be
somewhat brighter than when it operates on
battery power. This difference in brightness
levels is intended to save power when running on
batteries. For more information on the
computer’s display, please refer to the Display

Controller and Video modes section in

Appendix B.

Stereo speakers The speakers will reproduce all of the sounds

generated through the installed software,
together with any alarms, such as that
accompanying a low battery condition, that are
generated by the system.

Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such
as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the computer or keyboard.
Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause computer
damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Front operation
panel (eleven
buttons)

Eleven buttons are available for use:
TV, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next,

Record, Brightness down, Brightness up, DOLBY ,
TV-out.

These buttons allow you to manage Audio/Video,
run applications and access utilities.

Refer to Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller,

Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer for

details.

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Power button Press this button to turn the computer’s power on

and off. The Power button will glow blue when
the computer’s power is on.

Touch Pad The Touch Pad mouse control device located in

the center of the palm rest is used to control the
movement of the on-screen pointer. For more
information, please refer to the Using the Touch

Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Touch Pad control
buttons

The control buttons located below the T ouch Pad
allow you to select menu items or manipulate text
and graphics as designated by the on-screen
pointer.

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the computer’s display

panel is either closed or opened and activates
the Panel Power Off/On feature as appropriate.
For example, when you close the display panel
the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts
itself down and then, when you next open the
display, the computer will automatically start up
and return you to the application you were
previously working on.
In order to set up and configure this feature you
should use the TOSHIBA Power Saver - the
default setting is “Enabled”. Please refer to the
TOSHIBA Power Saver and Panel Power Off/On
items in Chapter 1, Special features for additional
details on the available settings.

Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the
computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if
the Panel Power Off feature is disabled.

Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal

stereo speakers and optional external stereo
headphones (if connected).

Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume
and turn it counter-clockwise to increase the
volume.

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System indicators

LED system indicators next to their respective icons, glow when specific
computer operations are in progress.

DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glows blue when

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Power

DC IN

System indicators

Hard Disk Drive

Wireless communication

Media slot

power is being correctly supplied from the AC
power adaptor. However, If the output voltage
from the adaptor is abnormal, or if the computer’s
power supply malfunctions, this indicator will
flash orange.

Power The Power indicator normally glows blue when

the computer is switched on. However, if you
switch the computer off into Standby Mode, this
indicator will flash orange - approximately one
second on, two seconds off - both while the
system is shutting down and while it remains
turned off.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge - blue indicates the battery is
fully charged, orange indicates the battery is
charging, and flashing orange indicates a low
battery condition. Please refer to Chapter 6,

Power for more information on this feature.

Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows blue

whenever the computer is accessing the built-in
hard disk drive.

Media slot The Media slot indicator glows blue when the

computer is accessing either the optical disc drive
or the Bridge media slot.

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Wireless
communication

The Wireless communication indicator glows
orange when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN
functions are turned on.

All models are provided with a Wireless
Communication switch although only some
models are equipped with both Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth functions.

Keyboard indicators

The following figures show the positions of the Caps Lock indicator and the
keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions:

■ When the Caps Lock indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals

when any letter is typed.

■ When the Arrow Mode indicator glows, the keypad overlay allows you to

use cursor functions.

■ When the Numeric Mode indicator glows, the keypad overlay allows

you to enter numbers.

Caps Lock indicator

Caps Lock indicator

Caps Lock This indicator glows green when letter keys are

locked into their uppercase format.

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Numeric Mode
indicator

Arrow Mode
indicator

Keypad overlay indicators

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green,

you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad
overlay as cursor keys. Please refer to the

Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The
Keyboard for more information.

Numeric mode When the Numeric mode indicator lights green,

you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad
overlay for number entry. Please refer to the

Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The
Keyboard for more information.

Optical disc drives

Depending on its specification, the computer will be configured with either a
DVD Super Multi drive or a HD DVD-ROM drive. This optical drive uses an
ATAPI interface controlle r for CD and DVD operation and has an indicator
at its front which will glows to indicate that it is in use.

For further information on loading and unloading discs, please refer to the

Using optical disc drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured
according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you
purchase DVD Video media you should ensure that it matches the
specification of your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3 South East Asia, East Asia
4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,

South America, Caribbean

5 Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,

Mongolia

6 China

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD and DVD media available,
and should be used in conjunction with the specification of your
computer/optical drive in order to understand the type of discs that can be
written. Please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics for further information.

CDs

■ CD-R media can only be written to once - the recorded data cannot

subsequently be erased or changed.

■ CD-RW media, including multi-speed CD-RW discs, high-speed

CD-RW discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs, can be recorded to more
than once.

DVDs

■ 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.

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Formats

The drives support the following formats:

■ CD-ROM

■ DVD-ROM

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-R (Dual Layer)

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+R (Double

Layer)

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

■ DVD-Video

Some types and formats of DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double
Layer) discs may be unreadable.

■ CD-R

■ CD-RW

■ CD-DA

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2

(Form1, Form2)

■ CD-ROM Mode 1,

Mode 2

■ Photo CD™

(single/multi-session)

■ Enhanced CD

(CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

■ HD DVD-ROM

(Single-sided
Single-Layer)

■ HD DVD-ROM

(Single-sided
Dual-Layer)

■ HD DVD (Twin

format disc)

■ HD DVD-Video

DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to
recordable CD’s and DVD’s as well as run either 12cm (4.72") CD’s and
DVD’s without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R (Dual Layer) write 2 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD+R (Double Layer) write 2.4 speed (maximum)
DVD+RW write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD-RAM write 5 speed (maximum)
CD read 24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write 16 speed (maximum,

2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.

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HD DVD-ROM drive

The full-size HD DVD-ROM module allows you to record data to recordable
CD’s and DVD’s as well as run either 12cm (4.72") CD’s, DVD’s and HD
DVD’s, and 8cm (3.15") CD’s and DVD’s without using an adaptor.

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.

HD DVD read 1 speed (maximum)
DVD read 8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD-R (Dual Layer) write 2 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD+R (Double Layer) write 2.4 speed (maximum)
DVD+RW write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD-RAM write 3 speed (maximum)
CD read 24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write 16 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write 10 speed (maximum,

AC adaptor

Ultra-speed media)

The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to
240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use
this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor converts AC
power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source
and to the computer. Please refer to Chapter 6, Power for further
information.

The AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

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The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

■ Depending on the model in question, either a 2-pin or 3-pin

adaptor/power lead will be bundled with the computer.

■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.

■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this
region. In order to use the adaptor/computer in other regions, you
should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and
regulations in that particular region.

Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your
computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been
provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers
specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the
computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could
cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury.

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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It
covers the following topics:

■ All users should be sure to read the section Starting up f or the first time.

■ Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort

for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is
intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a
notebook computer. By following the recommendations in it you may
reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your
hand, arms, shoulders or neck.

■ Setting up your work space - for your health and safety

■ Connecting the AC adaptor

■ Opening the display

■ Turning on the power

■ Starting up for the first time

■ Turning off the power

■ Restarting the computer

■ Restoring the pre-installed software

Chapter 3

■ Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.

■ Never format storage media without checking its content. Formatting

destroys all stored data.

■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or

other main storage device to external media. General storage media is
not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain
conditions may result in data loss.

■ Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to

the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result
in the loss of data.

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Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your
computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in
discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the
computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:

■ General conditions

■ Placement of the computer

■ Seating and posture

■ Lighting

■ Work habits

General conditions

In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the
following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.

■ Select a work area that has:

■ a well-designed and functioning ventilation system that does not

forcefully direct air on you

■ good air circulation

■ a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity.

■ Never place your PC where it will be exposed to excess heat, such as in

direct sunlight, an unventilated vehicle or near a heater. This may result
in a system failure, malfunction, loss of data or damage to PC.

■ Never place your PC in a location where it will be exposed to extremely

low temperatures. This may result in a system failure, malfunction or
loss of data.

■ Never subject your PC to sudden temperature variations. This may

result in condensation, causing a system failure, malfunction or loss of
data.

■ Do not expose your PC to dusty environments. If dust gets inside the

PC, it could cause a system failure, malfunction or loss of data. If dust
contaminates the PC, do not turn on the power. Take it to an authorized
Toshiba service provider before you use it.

■ Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field,

such as a speaker or TV. Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using
your PC. Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure,
malfunction or loss of data.

■ Never place a heavy object on the PC and be careful not to drop a

heavy object onto the PC. It could damage the PC or cause system
failure.

■ Never use benzene, thinner or other chemicals when cleaning the PC,

AC adaptor, or storage device. The use of benzene, thinner or other
chemicals may result in deterioration, deformation or discoloration of
those items and the loss of data.

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■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the

computer and easily accessible.

■ The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to

95 degrees Fahrenhei t) and the relative humidity should be 20 to
80 percent.

■ Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct

sunlight.

■ Some parts of the computer, including data storage media, can be

damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic
objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of
objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields
during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets,
which can be inadvertently magnetized.

■ Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.

■ Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.

■ If the PC interferes with radio equipment, turn the PC power off

immediately. Such interference could cause equipment malfunction.

■ Never place your PC on a shaky table, uneven, tilted surface or other

unstable location. Your PC may fall, causing damage to the PC or
possibly injury.

■ Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than

24 hours. Turn the power off when this product is not in use.

■ Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity.

■ Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater.

■ Never place close to corrosive chemicals.

■ Never place close to magnetic field radiating appliances such as a

stereo speaker.

■ Always place this product on a flat surface.

■ Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of

the display panel.

■ Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate

ventilation.

■ Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other

peripheral devices.

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Placement of the computer

Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety.

■ Position your LCD display panel or place your monitor in an appropriate

position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare. For
example:

■ Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance

away.

■ Position LCD so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye

level. A display screen that is too high or too low can cause
awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the
head.

■ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther

away.

■ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance

as the computer.

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Seating and posture

Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your
body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your
body. Consider the following:

Below eye level

Foot rest

Posture and positioning of the computer

■ Keep hands, wrists, and forearms straight, in-line and roughly parallel to

the floor.

■ Keep head level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced.

Generally the head is in-line with the torso.

■ Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of

the body.

■ Keep elbows in close to the body and bent.

■ Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest.

■ Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting

vertical or leaning back slightly.

■ Keep thighs and hips supported by a well-padded seat cushion and

generally parallel to the floor.

■ Keep knees about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly

forward.

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90°angles

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Lighting

Work habits

Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to
minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on
the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches.

Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work
environment:

■ Position the PC so that the light source does not shine or reflect directly

onto the display or shine or reflect directly into the eyes of the user.

■ Shield the PC from direct light by using tinted windows or by installing

blinds or a screen.

■ Use soft, indirect lighting.

■ Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility.

A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your
activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your workday. If you
must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the
routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.

■ Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment

as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and
ease back strain.

■ Vary your posture frequently.

■ Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly.

■ Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during

the day.

■ Frequently, look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a

distant object for several seconds, for example 30 seconds every
15 minutes.

■ Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks, for

example, two or three minutes every half hour.

■ When you use a PC, rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch

your muscles to avoid strain. If you experience discomfort while
operating the PC, stop immediately and rest. Continuous operation for
long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists,
hands, back, neck or other parts of the body. If pain persists despite
rest, consult your doctor.

A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury
or repetitive stress syndrome. For more information on these topics or for
pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists, please
check with your library or book vendor. Also refer to the computer’s

Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.

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Strategic Rest Breaks

Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body
discomforts.

For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your
computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United
States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/

Other Things to Note

■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss of data.

■ Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.

■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or

remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.

■ Never format storage media without checking its content. Formatting

destroys all stored data.

■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other

main storage device to external media. General storage media is not
durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions
may result in data loss.

■ Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to

the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in
the loss of data.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from
battery power.

The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100
to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to
charge the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power.

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■ Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your

computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been
provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers
specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the
computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could
cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious
injury. T O SHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of
an incompatible adaptor or Battery Charger.

■ Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that

does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on
the regulatory label of the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or
electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal

voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of
use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.

■ The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in

the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this
region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform
to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.

■ When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the

steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting
the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step
otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change
and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As
a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

■ Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface,

furniture, or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat
since the computer base and AC adaptor’s surface increase in
temperature during normal use.

■ Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface

that is resistant to heat damage.

Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for
detailed precautions and handling instructions.

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1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.

Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

Depending on the model in question, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power
lead will be bundled with the computer.

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the
back side of the computer.

DC IN 15V jack

Connecting the adaptor to the computer

3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the Battery and DC IN
indicators on the front of the computer should glow.

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Opening the display

The computer’s LCD display panel can be opened to a wide range of
angles for optimal viewing.

1. Push the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the LCD
display panel.

2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body
of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the LCD display panel - this will
allow the angle of the LCD display panel to be adjusted to provide
optimum clarity.

LCD display panel

Display latch

Opening the display

Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel.
Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer.

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■ As the LCD display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees, please

be careful of the angle when flipping open the LCD display panel.

■ Be careful not to open the LCD display panel too far as this could put

stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.

■ Do not press or push on the LCD display panel.

■ Do not lift the computer by the LCD display panel.

■ Do not close the LCD display panel with pens or any other objects left

in between the LCD display panel and the keyboard.

■ When opening or closing the LCD display p anel, place one hand on the

palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the LCD display panel (Do not use excessive
force when opening or closing the LCD display panel).

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will
then indicate the status. Please refer to the Power indicators section in
Chapter 6, Power for more information.

■ After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you

have set up the operating system. Please refer to the section Starting

up for the first time for more information.

■ If a USB floppy disk drive is connected, please make sure that it is

empty - if a floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and
remove it.

■ Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.

1. Open the computer’s LCD display panel.

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2. Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds.

Power button

Turning on the power

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the initial screen that will be displayed will
be the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen. To properly install the
operating system you should follow the on-screen directions for each
screen, taking note that you are able to click the Back button to return to
the previous screen if required.

When it is displayed, be sure to read the Windows End User License
Agreement carefully.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down
(Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot Mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen the next time
it is switched on.

1. If you have entered data, either save it to the hard disk drive or to other
storage media.

2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the
CD/DVD or floppy disk.

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■ Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off. If you turn off the power

while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the
disk.

■ Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss of data.

■ Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or

remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.

3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer and from the Turn Off

Computer menu select Turn Off.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Standby Mode

If you do have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power
without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Standby
Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer’s main memory so
that, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right
where you left off.

■ When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Standby

Mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver.

■ T o restore the operation of the computer from Standby Mode, press the

power button or press any key. Please be aware that this latter action
only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake-up on Keyboard option
is enabled within the HW Setup utility.

■ If the computer enters Standby Mode while a network application is

active, the application might not be restored when the computer is next
switched on and the system returns from Standby Mode.

■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby Mode,

disable Standby within the TOSHIBA Power Saver. However , please be
aware that this configuration will nullify the computer ’s Energy Star
compliance.

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■ Before entering Standby Mode, be sure to save your data.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

Standby Mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in
memory will be lost.

■ If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure

to shut down the computer in Hibernation Mode or in shutdown mode
to avoid radio signal interference.

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Benefits of Standby Mode

The Standby Mode feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the

Hibernation Mode feature.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Standby feature.

■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.

Executing Standby Mode

You can also enable Standby Mode by pressing Fn + F3 - please refer to
Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further details.

You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways:

1. Click start, click Turn Off Computer and then click St and By.

2. Close the computer’s LCD display panel. Please note that this feature
must be enabled - please refer to the Setup Actions tab in the TOSHIBA
Power Saver for further information (to access this utility, click start
followed by Control Panel followed by Performance and
Maintenance and then click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon).

3. Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled ­please refer to the Setup Actions tab in the TOSHIBA Power Saver for
further information (to access this utility, click start followed by Control

Panel followed by Performance and Maintenance and then click the
TOSHIBA Power Saver icon).

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.

■ When the computer is switched off in Standby Mode, the power

indicator will blink orange.

■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen

the overall operating time by switching it off into Hibernation Mode ­Standby Mode will consume more power while the computer is off.

Standby Mode limitations

Standby Mode will not function under the following conditions:

■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

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Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard
disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is
switched on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the
Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral
devices connected to the computer.

■ Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves

the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.

■ Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor

before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to
go out.

■ Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in

Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.

Benefits of Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature pro vi des the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically

shuts down because of a low battery condition.

For the computer to shut down into Hibernation Mode, this feature must be
enabled in two places within the TOSHIBA Power Saver, (a) the Hibernate
tab, (b) and the Setup Actions tab.

If you do not configure this feature, the computer will automatically shut
down in Standby Mode. However, if battery power does become depleted,
any data saved in Standby Mode will be lost.

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■ Y ou can return to your previous working environment immediately when

you turn on the computer.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives

no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Hibernate feature.

■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation Mode

You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4 - please refer
to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further details.

To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Click start.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box.

4. Click Hibernate.

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Automatic Hibernation Mode

The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these
settings, you can follow the steps as described below:

1. Click start and open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in Power Options Properties,
select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Acti ons window.

6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power
button and When I close the lid.

7. Click the OK button.

Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take a
moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive. During
this time, the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow.

After you turn off the computer , and the content of memory has been saved
to the hard disk drive, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. W ait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:

■ You change certain computer settings.

■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard

commands.

If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be
achieved:

1. Click start followed by Turn off computer - from the Turn Off
Computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then
select Shut Down followed by Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Once the
computer has switched itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds
before turning the power on again by pressing the power button.

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Restoring the pre-installed software

If pre-installed files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to
restore them. To restore the operating system and all pre-installed
software, follow the steps below.

Restoring the Windows operating system

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk drive will
be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1. Load the Product Recovery Media in the optical disc drive and turn off

the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power . When Qosmio appears,

release the F12 key.

3. Use the lef t or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive icon in the

Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. If your computer came with additional software installed, this software

can not be recovered from the Product Recovery Media. Re-install
these applications (e.g. Works Suite, DVD Player, Games, etc.)
separately from other media.

Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers

If Windows is working properly, individual drivers or applications can be
separately restored. The TOSHIBA Tools & Utilities folder (C:\TOOLSCD)
contains drivers and applications, which are included with your computer
system. If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in
some way, you can reinstall most of the components from this folder.

Create a copy of this folder to an external medium for more convenience.

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Restoring QosmioPlayer

To restore QosmioPlayer, follow the steps below.

1. Load the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD in the optical disc drive and turn

off the computer’s power.

2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power . When Qosmio appears,

release the F12 key.

3. Use the lef t or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive icon in the

Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Your computer may be configured with either one or two hard disk drives.
When you have two hard disk drives installed, data will be recovered onto
built-in HDD1 regardless of the HDD Priority setting.

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Operating Basics

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights
the precautions that should be taken when using it, and details the
considerations that should be made when handling CD/DVD and HD DVD
media.

Using the Touch Pad

This computer is equipped with the following Touch Pad.

■ The Touch Pad of only a touch pad function.

The Touch Pad can be used to move the on-screen pointer by touching the
pad with a fingertip and moving the finger along the pad.

Chapter 4

Touch Pad

Touch Pad control buttons

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

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Pointing Mode Operation

To use the Touch Pad in Pointing Mode, simply touch it with a fingertip and
move the finger along the pad in the direction you want the on-screen
pointer to move.

The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a
mouse. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or
graphics with the pointer. Press the right button to display a context menu
or operate another function according to the software you are using.

You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the
left button on a standard mouse.

Click: Tap once
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop: T ap to se lect the it em(s) you wan t to move, le ave your

finger on the T ouch Pad after the second tap and then move the item(s)
to their new destination.

Using optical disc drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer to the optical disc drive which
is a full-size device that provides high-performance execution of CD or
DVD based information from either 12cm (4.72") media without the need to
use an adaptor. The drive uses an ATAPI interface controller for CD and
DVD operation and has an indicator at its front which will glow in
conjunction with an indicator on the front of the computer to indicate that it
is in use.

■ You should use the supplied WinDVD application in order to view DVD

Video media.

■ An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive.

If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, please also refer to the Writing
CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to

CD’s and DVD’s.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVD’s, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Turn your computer on.

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2. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up, and

insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly.

Gently push the CD/DVD until it is loaded automatically. Do not push it
forcibly or at an angle to the optical disc drive slot. This may cause
damage or adhesion of foreign matter on the surface of the CD/DVD .
These imperfections may prevent the drive from reading from or writing to
it.

Inserting a CD/DVD

Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD’s, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Check that your computer is on.

If not, power your computer on.

2. Press the Eject button. The CD/DVD will be ejected about halfway.

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Do not place your hand or another object near the optical disc drive slot.

Optical disc drive slot

Eject button

Pressing the eject button

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3. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally.

Removing a CD/DVD

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double
Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. This computer is provided with
TOSHIBA Disc Creator and TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer, and InterVideo’s
WinDVD Creator Platinum to allow for the writing to CD and DVD media.

■ Please refer to the Writable discs, Chapter 2 for details about the types

of writable CD and DVD discs that can be supported by this computer.

■ Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is

accessing it as this may cause you to lose data.

■ CD-R/RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD/DVD option

in Media Center.

■ To write data to CD-R/-RW media, use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator

feature that is installed on your computer.

When writing information to media using an optical drive, you should
always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket. It is
possible that, if data is written while powered by the battery pack, the write
process may sometimes fail due to low battery power - in these instances
data loss may occur.

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Important message

Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD
Super Multi Drive, please read and follow all of the setup and operating
instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD
Super Multi drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or
rewrite information successfully - this may cause you to either lose data or
incur other damage to the drive or media.

Legal Footnotes

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW ,

DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc that may
be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,

DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer),
DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media that may be caused by writing or
rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business
interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded
contents.

■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or

software.

Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you
may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. In view of this, it is good practice to make
two or more copies of important data, in case of any undesired change or
loss of the recorded contents.

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Before writing or rewriting

■ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the

following manufacturers of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual
Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM media, however, it must be noted that disc quality can affect
write or rewrite success rates. Please also be aware that in no event
does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any
disc.

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.

CD-RW: (Multi-Speed and High-Speed)

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.

CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0

TA I YO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd

DVD-R (Dual Layer):

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD+R (Double Layer): (Double Layer Recordable drive only )

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD-RW:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version

1.2

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN.LIMITED
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVD+RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi drive only)

DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1
or Version 2.2

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

■ This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed

(DVD-R and DVD+R media), 4x speed (DVD-RW and DVD+RW
media), 5x speed (DVD-RAM media), 2x speed (DVD-R (Dual Layer)
media) and 2.4x speed (DVD+R (Double Layer media).

■ Some types and formats of DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double

Layer) discs may be unreadable.

■ 2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.

■ DISC created in DVD-R (Dual Layer) format4 (Layer Jump Recording)

cannot be read.

■ If the disc is poor in quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may be noted - ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage
before you use them.

■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or

DVD-RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and the
way in which it is used.

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■ There are two types of DVD-R media available, authoring discs and

general use discs. Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only
general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

■ Y ou can use both DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge

and DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge.

■ You may find that other computer DVD-ROM drives or other DVD

players may not be able to read DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW discs.

■ Data written to a CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or

DVD+R (Double Layer) discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in
part.

■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW, DVD-R W, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM

disc cannot be recovered. You must check the content of the disc
carefully before you delete it, t aking care tha t, if multip le drive s that can
write data to discs are connected, you do not delete data from the
wrong one.

■ In writing to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R

(Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media, some space is required
for file management, so you may not be able to write to the full capacity
of the disc.

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with

dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB. Therefore, in
these circumstance, even if you write only a small amount of data, it
might take additional time to fill in the dummy data.

■ DVD-RAM media formatted to the FAT-32 standard cannot be read in

Windows 2000 without specific DVD-RAM Driver software.

■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive.

■ Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you write or

rewrite any information.

■ Before you enter either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode, take care

to ensure that any DVD-RAM writing has been completed. In this
instance, writing is finished if you can eject the DVD-RAM media.

■ Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing

software itself.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load

on the processor.

■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any

power-saving features.

■ Do not write information while virus checking software is running,

instead wait for it to finish, then disable the virus protection applications,
including any software that checks files automatically in the
background.

■ Do not use any hard disk utilities, including those that are intended to

enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they may cause unstable
operation and damage data.

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■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost

or damaged.

■ You should always write from the computer’s hard disk drive onto the

CD/DVD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or
any other network device.

■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator and InterVideo

WinDVD Creator Platinum has not been confirmed, therefore operation
with other software applications cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double
Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media:

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not

use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is
a write error.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as

using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the LCD display
panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as

a PC Card, SD Card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick
Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor,
i.LINK device, or an optical digital device.

■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the optical disc drive.

■ Do not use shut down, log off, Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode

functions while writing or rewriting.

■ Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going

into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if
you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive).

■ If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the
computer on an unstable surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

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TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Please be aware of the following limit ations when you use the TOSHIBA
Disc Creator:

■ DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator’s “Audio CD for Car or Home

CD Player” function to record music to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer),
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media.

■ Do not use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in

order to copy DVD Video or DVD-ROM material that has copyright
protection.

■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the “Disc Backup” function

of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R,

DVD-R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the “Disc Backup”
function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R,

DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the “Disc Backup”
function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual

Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW to
CD-R or CD-RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA
Disc Creator.

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA

Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with
other software on a different optical media recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R

(Double Layer) disc that you have already recorded to, you might not be
able to read the added data under some circumstances. For example, it
cannot be read under 16-bit operating systems, such as Windows 98SE
and Windows Me, while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6
or later, and in Windows 2000, you will need Service Pack 2. In addition
to this, some DVD-ROM and DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW drives cannot read
this added data regardless of the operating system.

■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs -

to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar
utility.

■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports

recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R
(Double Layer) or DVD+RW media - if this is not th e ca se th en the
source disc might not be backed up correctly.

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R,

DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc, be sure to use the same type
of disc.

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■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or

DVD+RW disc.

Data Verification

To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD
you should follow the steps below before you begin the write/rewrite
process:

1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:

■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the

Data CD/DVD mode.

■ Select Setting for writing -> Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu.

2. Mark the Verify written data check box.

3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode.

4. Click the OK button.

TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer

Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer:

■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and

CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are
not rewritable.

■ TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer does not support formatting a DVD-RAM

disc and writing to it, this function is performed by DVD-RAM Driver
Software. You can run “DVDForm” by clicking the Start button and then
selecting “All Programs”, “DVD-RAM”, “DVD-RAM Driver” and
“DVDForm” sequentially.

■ Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing

software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer. Similarly, do not use
any discs that have been formatted with TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer
with any packet writing software other than TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer .
When using a disc you are not familiar with, format it by selecting “Full
Format” before using it.

■ Do not use the cut-and-paste function for files and folders. A file or

folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the
disc.

■ When writing SETUP files for an application to a disc formatted by

TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer, and then attempting to start SETUP from
this disc, an error may occur. In this case, please copy the SETUP files
to the hard disk drive and then run them from there.

Video

As for InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum. Only the model that can be
written in to DVD is attached.

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When using WinDVD Creator Platinum

Y ou can record video back to a digital camcorder via the i.LINK (IEEE1394)
connector using the WinDVD Creator Platinum application, however, in
some instances you may notice that the sound appears choppy. If this issue
is noted then please follow the instructions below:

1. Click start followed by Control Panel.

2. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel.

3. Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window.

4. Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.

5. Click the Settings icon in the Performance section.

6. Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window.

7. Click the Change icon in the Virtual Memory section.

8. Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window.

9. Specify a higher values for the Initial Size and Maximum Size options.

10.Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window.
1 1.Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.

How to make a DVD-Video

The following process details the simplified steps for making a DVD Video
disc from video data captured from a DV-camcorder:

1. Click start followed by All Programs followed by InterVideo WinDVD

Creator2 and then click InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch the
WinDVD Creator application.

2. Click the Capture button and then capture the video data from the

DV-camcorder via the i-Link (IEEE1394) connection.

3. Click the Edit button and then drag the video clips from the Video

Library tab to the edit track.

4. Click the Make Movie button in the top bar.

5. Double-click the right arrow button icon at the center of the right hand

side.

6. Put a blank DVD-R or DVD+R disc or an erased DVD-RW or DVD+R W

disc in the optical disc drive.

7. Click St art to record to the disc.

8. When recording is finished, the optical disc tray opens or the disc will be

ejected.

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How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator

For further information on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator software, please
refer to the on-line Help File that is supplied with it.

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Important information for use

Please be aware of the following limitations when you write to a DVD
Video:

1. Editing digital video

■ Log in with Administrator rights in order to use the WinDVD Creator

software.

■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using

the WinDVD Creator software.

■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any

power-saving features.

■ While you are editing a DVD Video you are able to display previews,

however, if another application is running, the preview might not be
shown properly.

■ The WinDVD Creator software cannot show video on the external

monitor when the computer is running in Simultaneous Mode.

■ The WinDVD Creator software cannot edit or play copy protected

content.

■ Do not change any display settings while using the WinDVD Creator

software.

■ Do not enter either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode while using

the WinDVD Creator software.

■ Do not operate the WinDVD Creator software immediately after

turning on the computer - please wait until all disk has stopped.

To ensure tha t you capture all of your dat a when r ecording to

■

a DV-camcorder, let the camcorder

before you begin the actual data record phase.

■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD Audio, mini DVD and Video CD

functions are not supported in this version of the software.

■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other

programs.

■ Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy

load on the processor.

■ Do not run any communication applications like a modem or a LAN.

2. Before recording the video to DVD media

■ When you record to DVD discs you should only use media

recommended by TOSHIBA.

■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device, such as a USB 1.1

hard disk drive, or it will fail to create the DVD.

record for a few seconds

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■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including such

tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the
LCD display panel.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such

items as a PC Card, SD Card, ExpressCard, Memory
Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB
device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital
device.

■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Open the optical disc drive.

■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■ DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD-RW discs cannot be written to in VR

format.

■ The WinDVD Creator software cannot export to DVD Audio, Video

CD or mini DVD formats.

■ The WinDVD Creator software can write DVD-RAM and DVD+RW

discs in VR format, but the disc may only play on your computer.

■ When writing to a DVD disc, the WinDVD Creator software requires

2GB or more of disk space for every one hour of video.

■ When you make a fully recorded DVD, the chapter sequence may

not play correctly.

3. About Disc Manager

■ The WinDVD Creator software can edit one play list on a disc.

■ The WinDVD Creator software might show a different thumbnail

than you previously set in a standard DVD-RAM recorder.

■ Using the Disc Manager, you can edit DVD-VR formats on

DVD-RAM media, DVD+VR format on DVD+RW media and DVD
Video format on DVD-RW media.

4. About recorded DVD’s

■ Some DVD-ROM drives that are provided with personal computers,

or other types of DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R,
DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD-RW,
DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs.

■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the

WinDVD software application.

■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc you may find that the option

for full formatting might be locked - in these instances please use a
brand new disc.

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Using HD DVD-RO M drives

This section describes the features and use of HD DVD-ROM drive.

Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information
on using the HD DVD-ROM drives.

This computer is equipped with a full-size HD DVD-ROM drive module that
lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm (4.72")
CD/DVD/HD DVDs and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

You should use the HD DVD playback software in order to view HD DVD
Video media.

If you have a HD DVD-ROM drive, please also refer to the Writing

CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives section for precautions on writing to

CD’s and DVD’s.
If you have a HD DVD-ROM drive, please refer to the Qosmio HD DVD

Guide for playback to HD DVD.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVD’s, follow the steps as listed below and refer to figures 4-8
to 4-10.

1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the
disc tray slightly.

Eject button

Disc tray LED

Pressing the eject button

2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.

Pulling the disc tray open

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3. Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the disc tray.

Laser lens

Inserting a CD/DVD/HD DVD

When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend
slightly over the area where you insert the media. Therefore, when loading
a CD, DVD, or HD DVD you will need to turn it slightly at an angle when
you place it in the disc tray. After loading the CD/DVD/HD DVD you should
ensure that it is properly positioned over the central spindle and that it lies
flat within the tray.

■ Do not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it -

doing so could cause misalignment and may damage the drive.

■ You should ensure that all foreign objects are prevented from entering

the drive. In doing this you should check the surface of the disc tray,
especially the area behind its front edge, to ensure there is nothing
present before closing the drive.

4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD/HD DVD until you feel it click

into place on the central spindle - the disc should now lie slightly below
the top of the spindle, flush with its base.

5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click

into place when it is locked.

If the CD/DVD/HD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed,
you may find that the media itself might become damaged, and/or the disc
tray might not open fully when you next press the eject button.

Removing discs

To remove CD/DVD/HD DVD’s, follow the steps as listed below.

Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media in
the drive, instead wait for the indicator to go out before you open the disc
tray. In addition, if the CD/DVD media is spinning when you open the tray,
wait for it to fully stop before you remove it.

1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the

disc tray slightly and then gently pull it out of the system until it is fully
opened.

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After the disc tray has opened slightly, you should wait for a moment to
ensure the CD/DVD media has stopped spinning before you fully open the
tray.

2. The CD/DVD/HD DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the
disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it carefully by its edges and
lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray.

Removing a CD/DVD/HD DVD

3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click
into place when it is locked.

How to remove a CD/D VD/HD D VD when the disc tray will not
open

Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is
switched off, although in these circumstances, you can open the tray by
inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm
into the eject hole just to the right of the drive’s eject button.

Eject button

Slender object about
15 mm Diameter 1.0 mm

Disc tray LED

Manual release with the eject hole

Eject hole

You must ensure that you turn off the power before you use the eject hole.
If the CD/DVD/HD DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray, it
may fly off of the spindle and cause injury.

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HD DVD

Summary

HD DVD Media

Operating Basics

This section describes the features and use of HD DVD.

Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information
on the HD DVD.

HD DVD refers to next-generation of HD (high vision) capable high
definition DVD discs approved by the “DVD Forum”, the worldwide DVD
standards organization in which over 230 companies from all over the world
participate. There are two types of read-only HD DVD-ROM (single-sided);
single-sided dual-layer 30GB (Gigabyte) and single-sided single-layer
15GB. A single full-length, high definition movie can be stored on a single
HD DVD disc.

■ Like CD and DVD, HD DVD is divided into the read-only and recordable

formats listed below.

■ Some media cannot be used with this product. Be sure to thoroughly

read section the HD DVD-ROM drive, Chapter 2, before using this
product.

■ HD DVD-Video: For video playback. Used to store movies and other

video.

■ HD DVD-ROM: Read-only media.

■ HD DVD-R: A recordable media which can be written to only once.

■ HD DVD-RW: A recordable media intended for AV applications, which

can be written to and erased repeatedly.

■ HD DVD-RAM: A recordable media intended for PC applications, which

can be written to and erased repeatedly.

Media Structures and Capacity

Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity

Single-sided
Single-Layer

Single-sided
Dual-Layer

Double-sided
Single-Layer

Double-sided
Dual-Layer

■ HD DVD (Twin format disc): Has both HD DVD and DVD recordable

layers.

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HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 15GB

HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB

HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB

HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 60GB

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Media Structures and Capacity

Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity

Single-sided
Dual-Layer

Media care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD’s, DVD’s,
HD DVD’s and floppy disks. Handle your media with care. Following the
simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and
protect the data stored on it.

CD/DVDs/HD DVD’s

1. Store your CD’s, DVD’s or HD DVD’s in the containers they originally

2. Do not bend the CD’s, DVD’s or HD DVD’s.

3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the

4. Hold the CD’s, DVD’s or HD DVD’s by its outside edge or the edge on

5. Do not expose the CD’ s, DVD’ s or HD DVD’s to direct sunlight, extreme

6. Do not place heavy objects on your CD’s, DVD’s or HD DVD’s.

7. If your CD’ s, DVD’s or HD DVD’ s become dusty or dirty, wipe them with

HD DVD Recordable Layer 15GB
DVD Recordable Layer 4.7GB

came in to protect them and keep them clean.

CD’s, DVD’s or HD DVD’s that contains the data.

the center hole - any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can prevent
the drive from properly reading data.

heat or cold.

a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards - do not wipe in a
circular direction. If necessary, you can use a cloth that has been lightly
dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine,
thinner or any similar cleaning solution.

Floppy disks

The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option.

1. Store your floppy disk in the container they came in to protect them and
keep them clean. If a floppy disk becomes dirty, clean it with a soft,
lightly dampened cloth - do not use cleaning fluid.

2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy
disk - doing this could permanently damage it and lose data.

3. Always handle floppy disk with care to prevent the loss of stored data.

4. Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location and never
apply a new label on top of an existing one - in this instance the label
could come loose and damage the floppy drive.

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5. Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label as the dust from the

pencil lead could cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the
computer’s components. In this instance, always use a felt-tipped pen
and write the label first before applying it to the floppy disk.

6. Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may

make contact with it, or where it is excessively damp - either of these
conditions could cause data loss.

7. Never use a wet or damp floppy disk - this could damage the floppy disk

drive or other devices within the computer.

8. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct

sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

9. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disk.

10.Do not eat, smoke, or use items such as erasers near your floppy disk

as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy disk can damage the
magnetic surface.

11. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disk. In view of

this you should keep your floppy disk away from speakers, radios,
televisions and other sources of magnetic fields.

Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV
programs or record them.

According to the government regulations, it is not permitted to bring
PAL/SECAM TV tuners into Korea.

Using the TV Tuner

Antenna

■ The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio

propagation conditions.

■ When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are

weak, which results in poor radio receiving conditions, contact the
dealer you purchased it from, or use a commercially available
antenna booster. Please refer to the manual provided with the
booster for details.

Connecting the Cable

Use the antenna adaptor that comes with the product to connect the
antenna to your computer.

Connecting the antenna adaptor

When lightning occurs, do not touch the antenna line. This may cause an
electric shock.

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If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are
connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should operate your
computer using AC power mode. The AC adaptor offers some protection
against (but does not entirely prevent) possible electric shock caused by
lightning. For complete protection, do not operate your computer during a
thunderstorm.

1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn off the power.

2. Connect the antenna adaptor to the TV antenna port of your computer.

TV antenna port

Antenna adaptor

Connecting the antenna adaptor

3. Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the antenna adaptor.

Antenna adaptor

Antenna cable

Connecting the antenna cable

When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on
cable TV or satellite broadcasting, connect the descrambler to the antenna
cable.

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Sound system

This section describes some of the audio control functions, including sound
levels and power management.

Volume Control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume under
Windows for both playback and recording.

■ To launch the Volume Control for Playback utility, click start followed by

All Programs followed by Accessories followed by Entertainment
and then click Volume Control.

■ To launch the Recording Control utility, click Options followed by

Properties, choose Recording and then click OK.

■ To view details of the volume control utility, click Help.

Microphone level

In order to change the microphone gain level, follow the steps as detailed
below.

1. Click start followed by All Programs followed by Accessories followed

by Entertainment and then click Volume Control.

2. Click Options and then point to Properties.

3. Select Recording and then click OK.

4. Click Options and then select Advanced Controls.

5. Click Advanced.

6. Select the Micro phone Boost check box.

Operating Basics

SigmaTel Control Panel

The SigmaTel Control Panel allows you to control some of the computer’s
audio settings. In order to launch this utility, follow the steps detailed below:

1. Click start followed by Control Panel.

2. If you are viewing the Control Panel application in Category View, click

on Switch to Classic View.

3. Double click the SigmaTel Audio icon.

Volume control

To adjust the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording,
click the Levels tab.

In order to hear the audio input from a microphone or the analog sound
from the line input connector you should first disable the Mute button within
the Input Monitor.

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Operating Basics

Audio power management

The audio controller can effectively be switched off when the audio function
is not being used in order to conserve power. To enable the audio power
management function, follow the steps as detailed below:

1. Clicked the Advanced tab.

2. Select the Enable Power Management check box.

3. Input a time in the Time to Power Saving State setting.

Please note that, if the Enable Power Management check box is not
select, the audio controller will always be active.

Graphic equalizer

You are able to adjust the graphic equalizer settings in order to enhance
the overall sound quality.

Dolby® Home Theater

On the Dolby tab, you can adjust the Dolby Home Theater settings to
enhance sound quality.

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Dolby

Virtual Speaker is enabled as the default setting. It is recommended
that you use this option when listening to audio from your computer’s
internal speaker. To listen to audio through your headphones or earphone,
select Headphones in the Speaker Configuration drop-down menu. The

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Dolby

Headphone will then be enabled.

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Digital Live is disabled as the default setting. However, it is

Dolby
recommended that you enable this option when you listen to audio from
external equipment like multi-channel speaker systems, or home theater
systems, that are connected to the S/PDIF jack of your computer through a
digital optical cable. To enable Dolby Digital Live, select the Enable Dolby
Digital Live Support check box.

For more details on using the Dolby Home Theater, open the Dolby dialog
box and then click the F1 key. This will display the Dolby Home Theater
Help information.

Speaker configuration

On the Speaker Test tab, you can verify whether the sound is heard from a
speaker on either side by clicking on the picture of a speaker.

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