Toshiba G40 User Manual
User’s Manual
Qosmio G40
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Qosmio G40
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GOST
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner
IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 Information technology equipment - Safety Coaxial cable connection to this computer must only be used if the cable
outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable installer at the
building premises as close to the point of cable entrance, or attachment, as
practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation
requirements that are applicable in your area.
Modem warning notice
Conformity Statement
The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for
pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
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Network Compatibility Statemen t
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
and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17
Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04
Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and
P03,04,08,10
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.
Following information is only for E U-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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This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you
purchased.
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Optical disc drive safety instructions
Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.
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 no t try to open the
enclosure.
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TOSHIBA
HD DVD-R drive SD-L902A
■ The HD DVD-R drive employs a laser system. T o 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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International precautions
CAUTION: This appliance contains a
laser system and is classified as a
“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use
this model properly, read the 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.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIAT ION EXPOSURE.
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Table of Contents
Preface
General Precautions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
TOSHIBA Value Added Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Chapter 2 The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Optical disc drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Opening the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
System Recovery Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
AV Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Using HD DVD-ROM drive and HD DVD-R drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
HD DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-R drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Wireless communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Keypad overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Chapter 6 Power
Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Battery types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Care and use of the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Replacing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Starting the computer by password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Panel power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
System Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup
Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
BIOS Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
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Chapter 8
A V functions
Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Front operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Qosmio AV Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Using the Remote Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Installing/Removing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Set-top box Connection Method and Watching TV on
the Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Connecting the Video devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Chapter 9 Optional Devices
PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Memory expansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
S-Video-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
i.LINK (IEEE1394). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
TOSHIBA support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Display Controller and Video modes
Display controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Video modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Radio Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Supported Frequency Sub-bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
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Appendix E
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Appendix F Usage Restrictions
Appendix G If your computer is stolen
Glossary
Index
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G40 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 includes a model with a built-in TV tuner. When you
wish to display a TV program or play CD/DVD with this model before
Windows starts, touch the TV panel or the CD/DVD panel (or the same
panels 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 G40
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
& BIOS Setup, to understand how to setup and config ure 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.
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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 identify the components it is providing information
on.
Keys
The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer
operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Terminology
This term is defined in this document as follows:
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Start
The word “Start” refers to the “ ” button in
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™.
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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.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, prote c t 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.
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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. Instruction Manual for
Safety and Comfort 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 palm 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 dama ge
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
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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 of the computer.
Cooling vents
Cooling vents
Speaker
(subwoofer)
Cooling vents
The above illustration is of the subwoofer equipped model. Models without
the subwoofer have cooling vents in the subwoofer location pictured
above. Models with the subwoofer do not have cooling vents in the
subwoofer location pictured above.
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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 G40 Portable Personal Computer
■ AC adaptor and power cord (2-pin plug or 3-pin plug)
■ Battery pack (Is pre-installed in some computer)
■ Modular cable (optional)
■ VIDEO-IN cable
■ HDMI OUT cable
■ DVB-T Antenna (optional)
■ Remote Controller
■ Infrared transmitter cable
■ Two AA manganese batteries (for Remote Controller)
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Software
Documentation
The following Windows® operating system and utility software are
pre-installed.
■ Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™
■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package
■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory
®
■ Fingerprint Utility
■ Windows Mobility Center
■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree
■ TOSHIBA Assist
■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities
■ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
■ TOSHIBA Password Utility
■ TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information
on using the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER.
■ Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
■ Qosmio G40 Quickstart
■ Qosmio G40 HD DVD Guide
■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Quickstart Guide (provided with some
models)
■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
■ Warranty information
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
Backup media
■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM
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Hardware
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This section describes the hardware of your computer.
The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you
purchased.
Processor
Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the
following Intel
■ Intel
incorporates 2MB Level-2 cache memory and
supports Enhanced Intel
®
processor.
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor, which
®
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 processor technology
which is based on three separate components, the Intel
processor, Intel
®
PRO/Wireless network connection and the Mobile Intel®
®
Core™ 2 Duo
965 Express Chipset family.
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.
Memory
Slots 512, 1,024 or 2,048MB memory modules can be
installed in the computer’s two memory slots for a
maximum of 4,096MB system memory.
This computer can be equipped with memory
modules of a maximum size of 4,096MB. The
actual amount of useable system memory will be
less than the installed memory modules.
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Video RAM The amount of Video RAM available is
dependent on the computer’s system memory.
Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and
Personalization -> Personalization -> Display
Settings.
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the Advanced Settings... button in the
Display Settings window.
Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))*2
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the
Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 1 1 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 which will
either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.
As the AC adaptor 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
adaptor can damage your computer. Refer to the
AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand
Tour.
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Disks
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Hard disk drive The following 6 types of hard disk drives can be
installed in this computer. The capacity of each
hard disk drive model is different.
■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB)
■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)
■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB)
■ 160.0 billion bytes (149.05 GB)
■ 200.0 billion bytes (186.32 GB)
■ 250.0 billion bytes (232.90 GB)
Two computer models are available, a model
with a single hard disk drive and a model with two
hard disk drives.
Please note that part of the hard disk drive’s
overall capacity is reserved as administration
space.
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.
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Optical disc drive
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:
■ 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
■ HD DVD-ROM
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HD DVD-R drive Some models are equipped with a full-size
HD DVD-R 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, HD DVD-R at up to 1x speed, and
supports the following formats in addition to
HD DVD-ROM drive:
■ HD DVD-R
The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions
on HD DVD-R Dual Layer disc sessions. Once a disc has been written to
once, it will be finalized. Once finalized, no further writing to the disc will be
possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used.
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 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 a
resolution of 1920 horizontal x 1200 vertical
pixels WUXGA.
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 the embedded
numeric overlay keys, dedicated cursor control
overlay keys, and Keys. The keyboard
is compatible with the IBM
Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
®
enhanced keyboard.
Pointing Device
Built-in Touch Pad The integra ted Touch Pad and control buttons in
Qosmio AV
Controller
the palm rest allow control of the on-screen
pointer and support functions such as the
scrolling of windows.
This button allows you to operate the Media
Center.
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
ExpressCard The internal ExpressCard slot is a Universal slot.
Bridge media This slot lets you insert SD/SDHC memory card,
single Type II (5mm) card.
This slot supports ExpressCard/54 and
ExpressCard/34 modules.
miniSD/microSD Card, Memory Stick (PRO/PRO
Duo), xD picture card and MultiM ediaCard. Refer
to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.
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Multimedia
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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.
Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or
video conferences using a communication tool
such as Windows Live Messenger. Camera
Assistant Software will help you to add various
video effects to your video or photograph.
Please refer to the Web Camera section in
Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
TV antenna port Connect the antenna cable to this port to watch
TV programs on your computer or record them.
The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna
port vary for different regions.
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.
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, Connecting the
VIDEO-IN port for details on how to connect the
computer with the VIDEO-IN cable.
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.
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.
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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.
Line-in jack A standard 3.5 mm mini line-in jack enables
connection of a stereo device for audio input.
Built-in TV Tuner Built-in TV Tuner enables watching and
recording TV programs. Some models are
capable of simultaneously recording 2 different
television programs.
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
Connect the Infrared transmitter cable to this
port.
Connecting the set top box or other external
device to the computer using the infrared
transmitter cable allows the external device to be
operated using the computer and specialized
remote control.
Remote Controller Use this device to navigate when watching TV or
playing CDs/DVDs/HD DVDs.
Communications
Modem An internal modem provides capability for data
LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet
Bluetooth Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth
and fax communication. It supports V.90 or V.92
depending on the region. The speed of data
transfer and fax depends on analog telephone
line conditions. It has a modem jack for
connecting to a telephone line.
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).
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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