Toshiba QG30 User Manual

User’s Manual

Qosmio G30

Copyright

© 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright
laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior
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to the use of the information contained herein.

TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition January 2006
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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.

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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.
Sonic RecordNow! and Sonic PrimeTime are registered trademarks of

Sonic Solutions.
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.
InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD Creator is a trademark of InterVideo Inc.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.

EdgeMotion, PalmCheck, Touch Pad and Synaptics are trademarks or
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Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used
in this manual.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related
European Directives. 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

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g.com on the Internet.

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 are required for each network,

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

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

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-846

■ 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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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.” To 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.

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at
apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af
klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes
laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man
ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve
udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB
TIL APPARATER MED
LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som
advarer imod at foretage sådanne
indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til
at udsatte sig for laserstråling.

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OBS! Apparaten innehåller
laserkomponent som avger laserstråining
överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1.

VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata.
Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää
näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista
lasersäteilyä.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN
GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR
FOLGE HABEN.

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Table of Contents

Preface

General Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Chapter 2 The Grand Tour

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

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

Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

System indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Setting up your work space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Starting up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Restarting the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Restoring the preinstalled software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Chapter 4 Operating Basics

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

Using optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

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

Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Moving the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

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

Generating ASCII characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

TOSHIBA Password Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

Starting the computer by password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

Power-up modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Chapter 7 HW Setup

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

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

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

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

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

Front operation panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

List of language codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25

Chapter 9 Optional Devices

PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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

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

Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Universal AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Hard disk drive pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

External monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

S-Video-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

i.LINK (IEEE1394). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Bluetooth USB Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

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

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

TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes

Appendix A Specifications

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

Appendix B Display Controller and Modes

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

Video modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

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

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

Appendix F AC Power Cord and Connectors

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

Appendix G Usage Restrictions

Appendix H If your computer is stolen

Glossary

Index

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Preface

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

Your computer is equipped with a built-in TV tuner. When you wish to
display a TV program or play a CD/DVD before Windows starts, press the
TV button or the CD/DVD button (or the same buttons on the remote
control) respectively. 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 look over the

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

uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup.
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, eight
appendixes, a glossary and an index.

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

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

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, This chapter describes the basic operations of
your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of
CDs/DVDs.

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

Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and
battery save modes.

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

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

QosmioPlayer, This chapter 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 hardware available.
Chapter 10, Troubleshooting, provides helpful information on how to perform

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

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

The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer.
The defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms

used in the text.
The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight
terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are
enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only
Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator
panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information
on.

Keys

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

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Key operation

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

Preface

ABC

When procedures require an action such as
clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name
or the text you are to type in is represented in the
type face you see to the left.

Display

S

ABC

Names of windows or icons or text generated by
the computer that 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.

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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.

Stress injury

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

Heat injury

■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is

used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical
contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on
your lap, or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, for example) your
skin might suffer low-heat injury.

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

the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

■ The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use. This

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

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

material could be damaged.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact.
Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components
or otherwise cause malfunctions.

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General Precautions

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC
card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be
careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

Mobile phone

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer
operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be
maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.

Cooling

1. Cleaning of dust accumulated on the cooling vent 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

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Cooling vents

Cooling vents

General Precautions

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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General Precautions

xx User’s Manual

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 preinstalled by TOSHIBA.

Equipment checklist

Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing 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

■ Remote Controller

■ Remote control receiver with USB connector

■ Infrared transmitter cable

■ Antenna adaptor

■ Two AA manganese batteries (for Remote Controller)

■ D-Video out cable with Scart connector (optional)

Chapter 1

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Introduction

Software

Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition

■ The following software is preinstalled:

■ Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition

■ TOSHIBA Utilities

■ DVD Video Player

■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator

■ RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

■ DLA for TOSHIBA

■ 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

■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format

■ TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer

■ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

■ TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility

■ TOSHIBA Password Utility

■ TOSHIBA RAID Utility

■ Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba (depending on the model

purchased)

■ DVD-RAM Driver

■ Wireless Hotkey utility

■ Display Driver

■ Sound Driver

■ Touch Pad Driver

■ Modem Driver

■ LAN Driver

■ Wireless LAN Driver

■ TV Tuner Driver

■ Online manual

■ Product Recovery DVD-ROM

■ QosmioPlayer Recovery CD

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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 & Comfort

■ QosmioPlayer Software License Agreement

■ Warranty information

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

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

Processor

Built-in

Some models in this series carry Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology,
which is based on three separate technologies of Intel
processor, Intel
Express Chipset Family.

®

PRO/Wireless Network Connection, and Mobile Intel® 945

The computer is equipped with an Intel® Core™
Duo processor, which incorporates a 2MB level2
cache memory.

It also supports Enhanced Intel
Technology.

®

SpeedStep®

®

Core™ Duo

Legal Footnote (CPU)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

Memory

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

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

Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Memory (Main
System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

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Introduction

Video RAM There are two different types of graphics

controllers. The Video RAM specifications will
differ depending on the type of graphics
controller used in the computer.

■ nVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 model: 256MB of

RAM is provided for video display. Part of
system memory is used for Video RAM.
When system memory of 1GB or more is
installed, there is a total of 512MB (256MB of
Video RAM + 256MB of system memory).

■ nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model: 128/256MB

of RAM is provided for video display.

Power

Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable

lithium-ion battery pack.

Legal Footnote (Battery Life)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Battery Life, please
refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

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.

Because it is universal, it can receive a range of
AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the
output current varies among different models.
Using the wrong model can damage your
computer. Refer to the AC adaptor section in
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Disks

Hard disk drive Available in five sizes.

■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB)

■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.88 GB)

■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.52 GB)

■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB)

■ 120.0 billion bytes (111.79 GB)

Two types of models are available: one with one
hard disk drive and the other with two hard disk
drives.

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Legal Footnote (HDD Drive Capacity)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding HDD Drive
Capacity, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

USB floppy disk
drive (optional)

Optical media drive

DVD Super Multi
drive (Double Layer)

Accommodates either 3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or
720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to a USB
port.

This computer is equipped with a full-size DVD
Super Multi drive module that lets you record
data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run 12cm
(4.72") CD/DVDs. It reads DVD-ROMs at
maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum
24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed,
CD-RW at up to 10 speed, DVD-R and DVD+R at
maximum 8 speed, DVD-R DL at maximum 2
speed, DVD+R DL at maximum 2.4 speed,
DVD-RW and DVD+RW at maximum 4 speed,
DVD-RAM at maximum 5 speed. This drive
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 DL

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+R DL

■ DVD+RW

■ DVD-RAM

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Introduction

Display

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

Built-in 17" TFT LCD screen, 32 M colors, with one of the

following resolutions:

■ WXGA+, 1440 horizontal × 900 vertical pixels

■ WUXGA, 1920 horizontal × 1200 vertical

pixels

Legal Footnote (LCD)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD, please refer to
the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display

performance. Refer to Display Controller and

Modes section in Appendix B for more

information.

Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor
Unit (“GPU”), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

Keyboard

Built-in

85 keys or 86 keys, compatible with IBM
enhanced keyboard, embedded numeric overlay,

dedicated cursor control, and keys.
Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.

®

Pointing Device

Built-in Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest

enable control of the on-screen pointer and
scrolling of windows.

Ports

External monitor Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B

compatible functions.

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Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0)

i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables high-speed data transfer

The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that
comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which
enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster
than the USB 1.1 standard (The ports also
support USB 1.1).

directly from external devices such as digital
video cameras.

Slots

PC card The PC card slot accommodates a 5 mm Type II

ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot accommodates an

Bridge media This slot lets you insert a SD card, Memory Stick

card.

ExpressCard.

(Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard. Refer
to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

Multimedia

Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound

system provides internal speakers and
microphone as well as jacks for an external
microphone and headphones.

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

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

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

HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A

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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.

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

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

connector HDMI cable.
A HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio

and control signals.

Introduction

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
stereo headphones (16 ohm minimum). When
you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the
internal speakers are 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.

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables

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

Built-in TV Tuner Enables watching and recording TV programs.

Infrared receiver
window

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

This supports only Qosmio Player.

Remote Controller Use this device to navigate when watching TV or

playing CDs/DVDs.

Remote control
receiver

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

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).

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Bluetooth Some computers in this series are equipped with

Bluetooth functions. Bluetooth wireless
technology eliminates the need for cables
between electronic devices such as computers
and printers. Bluetooth provides fast, reliable,
and secure wireless communication in a small
space.

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 Spectrum/Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology
that complies with the IEEE 802.11 Standard
(Revision A, B or G).

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54 Mbps

(IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11 Mbps

(IEEE802.11b)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (5 GHz:

Revision A / 2.4 GHz: Revision B/G)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 152 bit encryption
algorithm (Atheros module type).

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data

encryption, based on 128 bit encryption
algorithm (Intel module type).

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data

encryption, based on 256 bit encryption
algorithm.

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module

type).

■ 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) standard. The actual transmission speed
will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

■ The Wake on Wireless function is effective only when it is connected

with AP. This function becomes invalid when the connection is cut.

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Introduction

Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Wireless LAN,
please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

Wireless
communication
switch

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 Key combinations let you quickly change the

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

Display automatic
power off

HDD automatic
power off

This switch turns the Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth functions on and off.

to a desk or other large object.

system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
key is pressed. You can specify the time in the
Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk is
accessed. You can specify the time in the HDD
power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.

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System automatic
Standby/Hibernation

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

Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.

Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and

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

Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables

the computer providing data security.

Intelligent power
supply

A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
power supply detects the battery’s charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC
adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
capacity by using the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can

specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item
in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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

when the display panel is closed and turns it back
on when the panel is opened. You can specify the
setting in the When I close the lid item of the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Low battery
automatic
hibernation

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

Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an

internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s
internal temperature rises to a certain level, the
cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed
is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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Introduction

Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without

exiting from your software. The contents of main
memory are saved to the hard disk, when you
turn on the power again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the

Turning off the power section in Chapter 3,

Getting Started, for details.

Utilities

Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off

TOSHIBA RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For
details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or
readme.txt files.

TOSHIBA Power
Saver

HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware

TOSHIBA Controls This utility lets you do the following:

DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play

the power without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer’s main
memory. When you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off.

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

To access this power savings management
program, click start, click the Control Panel,
click Performance and Maintenance and click
the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

settings according to the way you work with your
computer and the peripherals you use. To start
the utility, click start and click Control Panel,
click Printers and Other Hardware and click the
TOSHIBA HWSetup icon.

■ Buttons: Assign applications to the REC,

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

DVD-Video. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. Click start, point to All Programs,
point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click
InterVideo WinDVD.

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TOSHIBA Picture
Enhancement Utility

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

TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to

allow easy control of communication devices and
network connections. TOSHIBA ConfigFree also
allows you to find communication problems and
create profiles for easy switching between
locations and communication networks. To start
ConfigFree, click start, point to All Programs,
point to TOSHIBA, point to Networking and click

ConfigFree.

TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that

provides easy access to help and services.

TOSHIBA Zooming
Utility

This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the
icon size on the desktop or the application
window.

RecordNow! Basic
for TOSHIBA

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.

DLA for TOSHIBA DLA (Drive Letter Access) is the packet writing

software which provides the function which 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.

TOSHIBA Hotkey
Utility for Display
Devices

This utility has the change of a display device,
and the function to change display resolution.
Press Fn + F5 to change the active display
device. Press Fn + Space keys to change the
display resolution.

TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic Tool

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic
information on the computer’s configuration and
allows some of the built-in devices functionality to
be tested. To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool,
click start, point to All Programs, point to

TOSHIBA, point to Utility and click PC
Diagnostic Tool.

Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by Toshiba

This software enables communication between
remote Bluetooth devices.

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Introduction

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

TOSHIBA Touch and
Launch

TOSHIBA Touch Pad
On/Off Utility

TOSHIBA RAID
Console

TOSHIBA Password
Utility

CD/DVD Drive
Acoustic Silencer

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.

This utility has the following function.
To disable/enable the Touch Pad with Fn + F9
key.

Use the TOSHIBA RAID Console to create or
manage a RAID array.

To start the utility, click start, point to All
Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to RAID and
click RAID Console.

It is possible to change to RAID1 (mirroring) from
a non-RAID configuration.

To change to RAID0 (striping), restore your
pre-installed software using the Product
Recovery DVD-ROM. Please refer to Restoring

the preinstalled software section in Chapter 3,
Getting Started, for details.

Caution: When RAID0 or RAID1 is set, you
cannot change your setting unless you
completely restore your preinstalled software.

It is strongly recommended to read the TOSHIBA
RAID Help before you change any of the
settings.

This utility lets you set a password that restricts
access to the computer.

This utility has the function to set up the read
speed of CDs.
It is ineffective with DVDs.

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Options

Introduction

You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:

Memory expansion A 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048 MB memory module

Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased

High Capacity
Battery Pack

Universal AC
Adaptor

USB FDD kit The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either

Battery Charger The battery charger lets you charge extra

Bluetooth USB
Adaptor

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

from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as a spare or
replacement.

An additional high capacity battery pack can be
purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer. Use it as
a spare or replacement.

If you use your computer at more than one site
frequently, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not
have to carry the adaptor with you.

3 1/2" 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy
disks through connection to a USB port. Please
note that you cannot format 720-kilobyte floppy
disks under Windows XP, but you are able to use
disks that have been previously formatted.

batteries outside the computer.

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.

Bluetooth Wireless
Mouse

Bluetooth Wireless
Stereo

Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Module Kit

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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.

Introduction

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The Grand Tour

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

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)

For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non-applicable
Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the
closed position.

Display latch

Chapter 2

Infrared receiver window

System indicators

Optical media drive

Front of the computer with display closed

Optical media drive The computer is configured with a DVD Super

Multi drive.

Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed

position. Push the latch to open the display.

Wireless
communication
switch

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

Wireless communication switch

The Grand Tour

■ Turn WiFi 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 WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.

■ Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC 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 WiFi 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 WiFi or Bluetooth
operation.

Left side

Infrared receiver
window

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

It supports only QosmioPlayer.

System indicators These LEDs let you monitor the status of various

computer functions. Details are given in the

System indicators section.

The following figure shows the computer’s left side.

Bridge media slot

ExpressCard

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) ports

ExpressCard eject button

i.LINK (IEEE) port

PC Card slot

The left side of the computer

PC Card eject
button

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

Headphone (S/PDIF) jack

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left
side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0
standard, which enables data transfer speeds
40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard (The
ports also support USB 1.1).

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

Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed.
Some functions might not execute properly.

Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD card, Memory

Stick (Pro), xD picture card and MultiMediaCard.
Refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

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

ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an

ExpressCard.

ExpressCard eject
button

Press this button to take out an ExpressCard
from the ExpressCard slot.

PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II

card. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards and
CardBus PC cards.

PC card eject button Press this button to take out a PC card from the

PC card slot.

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

i.LINK (IEEE1394)
port

Connect an external device, such as a digital
video camera to this port 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.

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Headphone (S/PDIF)
jack

Headphone jack A 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables

Right side

The following figure shows the computer’s right side.

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.

connection of stereo headphones.

VIDEO-IN port

S-Video-in port

The right side of the computer

Modem jack

Security lock slot

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

satellite set top box 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 a S-Video-in
cable for importing video data. Refer to the

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

Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to

connect the modem directly to a telephone line.

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

■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see

Security lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot. The

Back side

The following figure shows the computer’s back side.

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could cause a PC 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.

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

optional security cable anchors your computer to
a desk or other large object to deter theft.

LAN active indicator

TV antenna port

(orange)

LAN jack

Link indicator (green)

USB ports

HDMI out port

D-Video out port

DC IN 15V jack

Cooling vents

The back side of the computer

External monitor port

S-Video out port

TV antenna port TV antenna port is provided with some models.

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. Use only

the model of AC adaptor that comes with the
computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage
your computer.

Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating.

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Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow metal objects, such as screws,
staples and paper clips, to enter the PC or keyboard. Foreign metal objects
can create a short circuit, which can cause PC 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

External monitor
port

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

Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back
side. Refer to Left side section, for details.

This external monitor port lets you connect an
external video display.

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.
A HDMI cable can send and receive video, audio

and control signals.

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

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.

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Underside

The following figure shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the
display is closed before turning over your computer.

Battery pack

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Memory module cover

HDD2

Battery release latch

Memory module
cover

The underside of the computer

This cover protects memory module sockets.
Refer to the Memory expansion section in

Battery safety lock

HDD1

Chapter 9, Optional Devices.

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.

Battery safety lock Slide the battery safety lock towards the release

position to make the battery release latch
movable.

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Battery release
latch

Slide and hold this latch to release the battery
pack for removal.

For detailed information on removing the battery
packs, refer to Chapter 6, Power.

Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the

AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed
information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter
6, Power.

Front with the display open

This section shows the front of the computer with the display open. Refer to
the appropriate illustration for details. To open the display, push the display
latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a
comfortable viewing angle.

Display screen

Display hinge

LCD Sensor switch (Not shown)

Display hinge

Stereo speaker
(Right)

Volume control

Stereo speaker

(Left)

Power button

Front operation panel

(eleven buttons)

The front of the computer with the display open

Touch Pad

Touch Pad control
buttons

Display hinges The display hinges hold the display screen at

easy-to-view angles.

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Display screen The LCD screen displays high-contrast text

and graphics. The available resolution depends
on the model. With WXGA+, you can change
the resolution between 800 × 600 and
1440× 900 pixels. With WUXGA, between
800 × 600 and 1920 × 1200 pixels. Refer to

Display Controller and Modes in Appendix B.

When the computer operates on the AC adaptor
the display screen’s image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power.
The lower brightness level is intended to save
battery power.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your

software as well as audio alarms, such as,
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 PC or keyboard. Foreign
metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause PC 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.

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

power on and off.

Touch Pad A Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to

control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the Using

the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating
Basics.

Touch Pad control
buttons

Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you
select menu items or manipulate text and
graphics designated by the on-screen pointer.

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LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the LCD panel is closed

Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will
automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel
Power Off features is disabled.

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

System indicators

or opened and activates the Panel Power Off/On
feature. When you close the panel the computer
enters Hibernation mode and shuts down. When
you open the panel the computer starts in
Hibernation mode. Use the TOSHIBA Power
Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature. The
default is “enabled”. Refer to the TOSHIBA
Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off/On
items in Chapter 1, Introduction, for details on
settings.

speakers or the stereo headphones.
Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume

and turn it counter-clockwise to increase the
volume.

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in
progress.

Battery

Power

DC IN

System indicators

HDD

Wireless communication

Bridge media slot

DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC power

is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the
adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the
power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes
orange.

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Power The Power indicator glows blue when the

computer is on. If you select Standby from Shut
Down Windows, this indicator flashes orange
(one second on, two seconds off) while the
computer shuts down.

Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the

battery’s charge: blue indicates full charge,
orange indicates battery charging and flashing
orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to
Chapter 6, Power.

HDD The HDD indicator glows blue when the

computer is accessing a built-in hard disk drive.

Bridge media slot The Bridge media slot indicator glows blue when

the computer is accessing the Bridge media slot.

Wireless
communication

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

Keyboard indicators

The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and
the Caps Lock indicator.

The following indicator shows the state of an alphabet key (pressed or
released).

Caps Lock indicator

Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows green when the

alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.

Caps Lock
indicator

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The following indicators show the status of the display overlay.

Numeric Mode
indicator

Arrow Mode indicator

Keypad overlay indicators

Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green,

Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled

Optical media drives

A DVD Super Multi drive is installed in the computer. An ATAPI interface
controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Operating

Basics section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled
keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad

overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode
indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad

overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.

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Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video
media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1 Canada, United States

2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3 Southeast 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/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use
RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

CDs

■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

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

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

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DVDs

■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data

cannot be erased or changed.

■ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than

once.

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Formats

The drive supports the following formats:

■ CD-ROM

■ DVD-ROM

■ HD DVD

■ CD-DA

■ Photo CD™

(single/multi-session)

■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2

(Form1, Form2)

■ DVD-R DL

■ DVD+R DL

■ DVD-RAM

Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be
unreadable.

■ DVD -Video

■ CD-Text

■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

■ Addressing Method 2

■ DVD-R

■ DVD-RW

■ DVD+R

■ DVD+RW

DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CDs/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") CD/DVDs 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 DL write 2 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD+R DL 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 10 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

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AC adaptor

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 the computer. Refer to Chapter 6 Power for details.

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The AC adaptor (2-pin plug)

The AC adaptor (3-pin plug)

■ Depending on the model, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above

may be bundled.

■ 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 this
region. For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform
to safety rules and regulations in the particular region.

Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and
the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC),
or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or
other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery
Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious
injury.

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Getting Started

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

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

Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide,
which is included with the computer, explains product liability.

■ 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 preinstalled software

All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time.

Chapter 3

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

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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

■ 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.

■ 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 Fahrenheit) 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.

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■ 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.

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:

■ 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.

Below eye level

90°angles

Foot rest

Posture and positioning of the computer

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Lighting

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.

Work habits

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.

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 PC

and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been provided with
your PC), or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any
risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC
adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC
possibly resulting in serious injury.

■ Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent

adaptor that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adaptor could
damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage
caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

■ 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 an AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any

other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the AC
adaptor’s surface temperature increases during normal use.

■ Always place the PC on a suitable heat-insulating material to prevent

possible heat damage.

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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, a 2-pin plug or 3-pin plug set of the above may
be bundled.

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 display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.

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

display panel.

2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body

is not raised, lift the panel slowly. Adjust the angle of the panel to
provide optimal clarity.

As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees, please be
careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel.

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

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Display latch

Opening the display

Turning on the power

This section describes how to turn on the power.

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

have set up the operating system. Refer to the section Starting up for

the first time.

■ If the USB floppy disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a

floppy disk is in the drive, press the eject button and remove the floppy
disk.

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 computer’s initial screen is the
Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen
directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to
return to the previous screen.

Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display
carefully.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down
(Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the
computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a floppy disk.

2. Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the
CD/DVDs or floppy disk.

■ Make sure the HDD indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a

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

■ 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.

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3. Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off

Computer menu select Tur n O f f.

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 have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting
from your software. Data is maintained in the computer’s main memory.
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 utility.

■ To restore operation from Standby Mode, press the power button or

press any key. The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if
the Wake-up on Keyboard option is enabled in HW Setup.

■ If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network

application is active, the application might not be restored when the
computer wakes up from Standby.

■ To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode,

disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver. That action, however, 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.

Benefits of standby

The standby feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does

hibernation.

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

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

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

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Executing standby

You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5, The

Keyboard, for details.

You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:

1. Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Standby.

2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the
Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the
Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power

Saver.

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

■ When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator

flashes orange.

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

the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby
mode consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby 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.

Hibernation Mode

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

■ 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 HDD indicator to go out.

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

Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.

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Benefits of Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:

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

down because of a low battery.

For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, this feature must be
enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup
Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

If you do not configure this feature, the computer will shut down in Standby
Mode - if battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby Mode
will be lost.

■ You 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 duration set by the System
hibernate feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation Mode

You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to
Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for 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. Select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the
power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings
according to the steps below.

1. Click start and open the Control Panel.

2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties,

select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.

4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.

5. Select the Setup Action 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.

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Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a
moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the
HDD indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, 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.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

■ You change certain computer settings.

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

commands.

There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off
computer menu select Restart.

2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then
select Shutdown and Restart.

3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to
15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software

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

Restoring the Windows operating system

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

1. Load the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the optional optical media
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 left or right cursor key to select the Optical Media drive in the
Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in
Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

can not be recovered from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM. 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.

Restoring QosmioPlayer

To restore QosmioPlayer, follow the steps below.

1. Load the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD in the optical media 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 left or right cursor key to select the optical media drive 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 disks installed, data will be recovered onto
built-in HDD1 regardless of the HDD Priority settting.

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Operating Basics

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and
precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CD/DVD.

Using the Touch Pad

Chapter 4

Touch Pad

Touch Pad control
buttons

Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons

To use the Touch Pad, 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 keyboard 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.

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

Click: Tap once
Double-click: Tap twice
Drag and drop: Tap to select the object you want to move. Leave your

finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move your finger
along the pad to move the object.

Using optical media drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM
based programs. You can run 12 cm (4.72") CD/DVDs. An ATAPI interface
controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows.

■ Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.

Refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for
precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.

1. Turn your computer on.

2. Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up, and
insert it into the optical media 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 media 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

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Removing discs

To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below.

1. Check that your computer is on.

If not, turn your computer on.

2. Press the Eject button.

The CD/DVD will be ejected about halfway. Do not place your hand or
another object near the optical media drive slot.

Optical media drive slot

Eject button

Pressing the eject button

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

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Removing a CD/DVD

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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are
provided: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions, and
InterVideo’s WinDVD Creator Platinum.

■ Refer to the Writable discs, in Chapter 2 for details about the types of

writable CD/DVD discs.

■ Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer

is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

Important message

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM
discs, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If
you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and
you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Legal Footnotes

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may

be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

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

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc 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. Also, it is a good idea to make two or
more copies of important data, in case of 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/RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM
disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation,
quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or
rewrite success rates.

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

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd

DVD-R DL:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVD+R DL: (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.

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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 8 speed

(DVD-R, DVD+R), 4 speed (DVD-RW, DVD+RW), 5 speed
(DVD-RAM), 2.4 speed (DVD+R DL), 2 speed (DVD-R DL).

■ Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be

unreadable.

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

may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you
use it.

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

DVD-RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.

Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by
a computer drive.

■ You can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and

DVD-RAM discs designed without a cartridge.

■ Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be

able to read DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

■ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R disc cannot be deleted either in

whole or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and

DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc
carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to
discs are connected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc

space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write
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 1 GB. Even if you write
only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

■ DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000

without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

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

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

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

■ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM

writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

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

software.

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

on the CPU.

■ Operate the computer in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish

and then disable virus detection programs including any software that
checks files automatically in the background.

■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance hard

disk drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data
damage.

■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media is not available. If used, data may be lost

or damaged.

■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive to the CD/DVD. Do not try to

write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network
device.

■ Writing with software other than RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD

Creator Platinum are not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or Touch Pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Start a communication application such as a modem.

■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:

PC card, SD card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro,
xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB devices, external monitor,
i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.

■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into

standby/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

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

vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable
surface such as a stand.

■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.

■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media. Do not

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

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RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

■ You cannot use RecordNow!’s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”

function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs.

■ Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy

DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of

RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or

DVD+R/+RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW or

DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of
RecordNow!.

■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format.

■ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!

to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with
other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder.

■ If you add data to a DVD-R and DVD+R disc that you have already

recorded to, you might not be able to read the added data under some
circumstances. It cannot be read in 16-bit operating systems, such as
Windows 98SE and Windows Me. In Windows NT4, you will need
Service Pack 6 or later to read added data. In Windows 2000, you will
need Service Pack 2 or later to read it. Some DVD-ROM and
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the
operating system.

■ RecordNow! does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. To record

to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or another utility.

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

recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive
does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it
might not be backed up correctly.

■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to

use the same type of disc.

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

DVD+RW disc.

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Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.

1. Click the Options button( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the

Options panels.

2. Select the Data in the left-side menu.

3. Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the

Data Options.

4. Click the OK button.

DLA for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use DLA:

■ 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.

■ DLA does not support formatting a DVD-RAM disc and writing to it, this

function is performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software. You may find that
the DLA Format menu appears when inserting a DVD-RAM disc,
although you should use the “DVDForm” utility to format this disc. 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 DLA. Similarly, do not use any discs that have been
formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA.
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 DLA,

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 and then run
them from there.

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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

You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394)
using WinDVD Creator Platinum. However, there is a case where you may
find that playback sound is choppy -if this is the case follow the below
instructions:

1. Click start and select the 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 much higher values for “Initial size” and “Maximum size.”

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

11. Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window.

How to make a DVD-Video

Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a
DV-Camcorder:

1. Click Start -> All Programs -> InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 ->
InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator.

2. Click Capture button then capture the video data from the
DV-Camcorder via IEEE1394.

3. Click Edit button then drag the video clips from [Video Library] tab to
the edit track.

4. Click Make Movie button in the top bar.

5. Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side.

6. Put a blank DVD-R/+R disc or an erased DVD-RW/+RW disc in the
drive.

7. Click Start to record to the disc.

8. When recording is finished, the tray opens.

How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator

Please refer to the on-line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator
information.

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Important information for use

Note the following limitations when you write video DVD:

1. Editing digital video

■ Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator.

■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using

WinDVD Creator.

■ Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-saving

features.

■ While you are editing a DVD, you can display previews. However, if

another application is running, the preview might not display
properly.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in

simultaneous mode.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content.

■ Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator.

■ Do not enter standby/hibernation mode while using WinDVD

Creator.

■ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the

computer. Please wait until all disk/disc drive activity has stopped.

■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of

your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you
begin recording your actual data.

■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD

functions are not supported in this version.

■ While recording video to DVD or tape, please close all other

programs.

■ Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy

load on the CPU.

■ Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN.

2. Before recording the video to DVD

■ When you record to DVD discs, please use only media

recommended by TOSHIBA.

■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard

disk drive or it will fail to write DVD.

■ Do not perform any of the following actions:

■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or TouchPad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer.

■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to

reproduce music or voice.

■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the

following: PC card, SD card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/
Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB
devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

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■ Please verify your disc after recording important data.

■ DVD-R/+R/-RW disc cannot be written in VR format.

■ WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD-Audio, VideoCD, miniDVD

format.

■ WinDVD Creator can write DVD-RAM/+RW in VR format, but the

disc may only play on your computer.

■ When writing to DVD disc, WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more

over disk space every one hour of video.

■ When you make a fully recorded DVD, the chapter sequence may

not play correctly.

3. About Disc Manager

■ WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc.

■ WinDVD Creator might show a different thumbnail than you

previously set in CE (Consumer Electronics) DVD-RAM recorder.

■ Using the Disc Manager, you can edit DVD-VR format on

DVD-RAM, DVD+VR format on DVD+RW, and DVD-Video format
on DVD-RW.

4. About recorded DVDs

■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD

players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs.

■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the

WinDVD software application.

■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be

locked. Please use a brand new disc.

Media care

This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and
floppy disks.

Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will
increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them:

CD/DVDs

1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and
keep them clean.

2. Do not bend the CD/DVD.

3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the
CD/DVD that contains data.

4. Hold the CD/DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.
Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading
data.

5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place
heavy objects on your CD/DVDs.

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6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry
cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction
around the CD/DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a
neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.

Floppy disks

The USB floppy disk drive is available only as an option.

1. Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them
and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty, do not use cleaning fluid.
Clean it with a soft damp cloth.

2. Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy
disk. You could permanently damage it and lose data.

3. Always handle floppy disks with care, to prevent the loss of stored data.
Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location. Never apply a
new label on top of an existing one. The label could come loose and
damage the floppy drive.

4. Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label. Pencil lead dust
could cause a system malfunction. Always use a felt-tipped pen. When
writing a title on a label, first write on the label, then apply the label to
the floppy disk.

5. Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may
contact it or where it is excessively damp. It could cause data loss.
Never use a wet or damp floppy disk. It could damage the floppy disk
drive or other devices.

6. Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted; bent; or exposed to direct
sunlight, extreme heat or cold.

7. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks.

8. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign
particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic
surface.

9. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your
floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other
sources of magnetic fields.

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TV Tuner

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.

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.

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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 audio controls including sound levels and power
management.

Volume Control

The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for
both playback and recording.

■ To launch Volume Control for playback, click start, point to All

Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment and click
Volume Control.

■ To launch Recording Control, click Options, point to Properties,

choose Recording and click OK.

■ To view details of the Volume Control, click Help on the Volume Control.

Microphone level

The change the microphone gain, follow the steps below.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to
Entertainment and click Vol u m e C o n t r ol.

2. Click Options and point to Properties.

3. Select Recording and click OK.

4. Click Options and select Advanced Controls.

5. Click Advanced.

6. Check the Microphone Boost checkbox.

SigmaTel Control Panel

SigmaTel Control Panel lets you control some of the audio settings. Follow
the steps below to launch the SigmaTel Control Panel:

1. Click start and click Control Panel.

2. If you are viewing the Control Panel 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.

To hear the voice from a microphone or the analog sound from the line
input, disable the Mute button in the Input Monitor, and then disable the
Audio power management function described below.

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Audio power management

The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is not
used. To enable audio power management, follow the steps below.

1. Click the Advanced tab.

2. Check the Enable Power Management check box.

3. Input a time in Time to Power Saving State.
If the Enable Power Management check box is not checked, the audio

controller will always be in operation.

Graphic equalizer

Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance sound quality.

Dolby® Home Theater

Adjust the Dolby Home Theater settings to enhance sound quality.
To enable the Dolby Home Theater, check the “Enable Dolby Home

Theater” check box. Then, you will use the Dolby
Virtual Speaker, and Dolby

®

Headphone.

To enable the Dolby Digital Live, check the “Enable Dolby Digital Live”
check box.

Dolby Home Theater and Dolby Digital Live are disabled as default.
For more information on using the Dolby, refer to its help which is displayed

on clicking the F1 key on the Dolby dialog.

®

Pro Logic® II, Dolby®

Speaker configuration

Selects your speaker configuration from the pull-down menu in the
Speakers tab.

Select “Headphones” when you use the Dolby® Headphone. Select
“Stereo” when you use the Dolby
“Quadraphonic”, “5.1”, and “7.1” are not available.

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®

Virtual Speaker. Other items such as

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Modem

This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem
to and from a telephone jack.

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

■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see

Region selection

Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will
need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region
in which it will be used.

The built-in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions.
Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system
failure. Check the specified areas carefully before using it.

could cause a PC 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.

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

To select a region, follow the steps below.

1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to

Networking and click Modem Region Select.

Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility
in the Control Panel if the function is available. If you change the
Country/Region in the Control Panel, the change may not take effect.

2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar.
Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions
that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location
information will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the
currently selected region and telephony location.

3. Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the

sub-menu.

■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s region selection,

and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically.

■ When you select a telephony location, the corresponding region is

automatically selected and it becomes the modem’s current region
setting.

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Properties menu

Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu
on the screen.

Setting

You can enable or disable the following settings:

AutoRun Mode

The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the
operating system.

Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region.

The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you
select the region.

Location list for region selection.

A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony.

Open dialog box, if the modem and Telephony Current
Location region code do not match.

A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and
telephony location are incorrect.

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Modem Selection

If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem, a dialog box is
displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use.

Dialing Properties

Select this item to display the dialing properties.

If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunications Business
Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the
modem in Japan with any other selection.

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Connecting

To connect the modular cable, follow the steps below.

The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect
a modem. Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the
computer.

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

could cause a PC 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.

■ Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm. If you see

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

1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer’s modem jack.

2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack.

Telephone jack

Modem jack

Connecting the internal modem

Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is
connected.

If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard disk drive
connected to a 16-bit PC card, you might experience the following modem
problems:

■ Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted.

■ Skips may occur in sound.

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Disconnecting

To disconnect the modular cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the

connector.

2. Disconnect the modular cable from the computer’s modem jack in the

same manner.

Wireless communications

The computer’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless
LAN and Bluetooth devices.

Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard
(Revision A, B or G).

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on
Wireless LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the
system is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

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Supported features. It supports the following features:

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 54Mbps (IEEE802.11a, 802.11g)

■ Theoretical maximum speed: 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b)

■ Frequency Channel Selection (Revision A:5 GHz,

Revision B/G: 2.4 GHz)

■ Roaming over multiple channels

■ Card Power Management

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 152 bit

encryption algorithm (Atheros module type).

■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit

encryption algorithm (Intel module type).

■ Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256 bit

encryption algorithm.

■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).

■ Wake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module type).

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■ The numerical values for display 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) standard. The actual transmission speed
will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

■ The Wake on Wireless function is effective only when it is connected

with AP. This function becomes invalid when the connection is cut.

Security

■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP (encryption)

functionality, otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by
an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may
illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or
destruction of stored data.

■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or

illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof.

Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.

You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth
SD card 3 simultaneously.

Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Worldwide operation

The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2.4 GHz band,
which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries
in the world.

Radio links

You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is
maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.

Security

Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:

■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible

to falsify the origin of a message.

■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.

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Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA

Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following
operating systems:

■ Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional

®

■ Microsoft

Detailed information regarding the use with these operating systems is
listed below. Please refer also to the electronic information which is
included with each software.

This Bluetooth™ Stack is based on Bluetooth™ Version 1.1/1.2/2.0+EDR
specification. TOSHIBA cannot confirm compatibility between any PC
products and/or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth™ other than
TOSHIBA mobile PCs.

Windows® XP

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Release Notes related to the Bluetooth™ Stack for

®

Windows

1. Install:

On Windows2000 or Windows XP, Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows® by
TOSHIBA does not have a digital signature.

2. Fax application software:

Regarding FAX application software, there are some software that you
cannot use on this Bluetooth™ Stack.

3. Multi User:

On Windows XP, the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi-user
environment. This means that, when you use Bluetooth, other users
logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth
functionality.

by TOSHIBA

Product Support:

The latest information regarding Operating System support, Language
Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site
http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or
www.pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States.

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Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable wireless communication functions with the on/off
switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide
the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off.

■ Do not use the WiFi 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 WiFi or Bluetooth
operation.

■ Turn WiFi 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 WiFi or Bluetooth functionality.

■ Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC 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.

Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless
communication functions.

Indicator status Indication

Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction.

Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application.

If you used the Task Bar to disable the Wireless LAN you will need to
restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to
once again recognize and use wireless communications. Open or click the
following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device Manager,

Network adapters, Intel

®

PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network
Connection or Atheros AR5006EG/AR5006EX Wireless Network
Adapter and then select enable.

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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). Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on
LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is
off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

LAN cable types

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.
Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a
malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator
regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher. You
cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable.

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a
CAT3 cable.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you
can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.

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Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

■ Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC

adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the
AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may
hang up.

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

Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.

■ Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is

connected to the LAN jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may
occur.

1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices
connected to the computer.

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2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear
the latch click into place.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector.
Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active
indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but
is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.

Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you
disconnect the computer from the LAN.

LAN jack

Connecting the LAN cable

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull
out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner.
Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

Cleaning the computer

To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust
and use care with liquids around the computer.

■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get

wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely
before you turn it on again.

■ Clean the computer using a slightly damp (with water) cloth. You can

use glass cleaner on the display. Spray a small amount of cleaner on a
soft, clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth.

Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any
part of it. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the
computer.

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Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple
precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free
operation.

■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the HDD indicator on the computer.

■ If a CD/DVD is in the drives, remove it. Also make sure the disc tray is

securely closed.

■ Turn off the power to the computer.

■ Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer.

■ Close the LCD display panel. Do not pick up the computer by its display

panel.

■ Before carrying your computer, shut down the computer, disconnect the

power cable and wait until the PC cools down. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in minor injury.

■ Always turn off the power when you move the computer. If the power

button has a lock, set it to the lock position. Also be careful not to
subject the computer to impact. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in damage to computer, computer failure or loss of data.

■ Never transport your computer with PC cards installed. This could

cause damage to your computer and/or PC card, resulting in product
failure.

■ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

■ When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does

not fall or hit anything.

■ Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions.

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The Keyboard

The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key
enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the
101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer.

The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s
keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous
languages are available.

There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, keypad overlay, function keys,
soft keys and cursor control keys.

Typewriter keys

The typewriter keys produce the upper- and lower-case letters, numbers,
punctuation marks, and special symbols that appear on the screen.

There are some differences, however, between using a typewriter and
using a computer keyboard:

■ Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width. Spaces,

which are created by a “space character,” may also vary depending on
line justification and other factors.

■ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 (one) are not interchangeable on

computers as they are on a typewriter.

■ The uppercase O (oh) and the 0 (zero) are not interchangeable.

■ The Caps Lock function key locks only the alphabetic characters in

uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the
shifted position.

■ The Shift keys, the Tab key, and the BkSp (backspace) key perform the

same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special
computer functions.

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Function keys: F1 … F12

The function keys (not to be confused with Fn) are the 12 keys at the top of
your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys.

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key,
keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Refer
to the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The function
executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using.

Soft keys: Fn key combinations

The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.

Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the Standby feature.

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard

A 101-key enhanced keyboard layout

The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key
enhanced keyboard. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric
keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the
right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer
keys, some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using
two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard.

Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not
have. Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the
enhanced keyboard’s functions.

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or

Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When
activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become
numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). Refer to
the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to
operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.

Press Fn + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power
on default is off.

Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric
keypad.

Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard’s right Ctrl key.

Hot keys

Hot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain
features of the computer.

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

Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound
on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change
and be displayed as an icon.

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Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from
accessing your data. To restore the screen and original settings, press any
key or press the Touch Pad. If a screensaver password is registered, a
dialog box will appear. Enter the screensaver password and click OK. If no
password is set, the screen will be restored when you press any key or
press the Touch Pad.

Power save mode: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power save mode.
If you press Fn + F2 in a Windows environment, the Power Save Mode is

displayed in a dialog box similar displayed in a dialog box. Continue holding
down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting. You can also change
this setting through the profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. To avoid
entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification.
However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future.

Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4, the computer enters Hibernation.
To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for
verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the
future.

Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device.
When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. Only selectable
devices will be displayed. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the
device. When you release Fn and F5, the selected device will change. If
you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to
LCD.

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