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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to the use of the information contained herein.
TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition August 2006
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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
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Corporation.
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WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc.
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Supplementary
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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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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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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)
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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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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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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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