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1. Vol oH s a ERE Volume 4 lt M 5 pal LiveTV Guide Seis l pi ine e6 DVD Menu Recorded TV 1T i ABC DEF E 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 L5 6 Numbers PQRS TUV ee LIA 7 8J LJ x o Le Clear 0 T EAn 2 Ut Enter 1 Teletext T HA Da Red e Blue IS Yellow Green TOSHIBA J Figure 8 4 Remote Controller User s Manual 8 8 AV functions iyivine gt I Power Access indicator Record Stop Pause Play REW Rewind FWD Fast Forward Replay Skip Back More Info Arrows Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click Start select Control panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options The following four options are available Do nothing Sleep Hibernate and Shut down This indicator will glow while the Remote Controller is sendin
2. a H E Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again HA E Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings User s Manual 53 The Keyboard L E Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep mode FN z E Hibernate Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode F5 B a oY a z Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device A ZN Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps oP FQ Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Jey Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on oe If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear e amp IF e Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function User s Manual 5 4 The Keyboard H L N Zoom Pressing FN Space changes the display resolution le fA ZN JN TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows le EJ XN ZN TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within on
3. Battery pack Battery release latch Battery safety lock Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer The above illustration is of the subwoofer equipped model Models without the subwoofer have cooling vents in the subwoofer location pictured above Models with the subwoofer do not have cooling vents in the subwoofer location pictured above Memory module The memory module slots are located here The slots memory module slots allow for the installation replacement and removal of additional memory modules Please refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices for more information Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack ready for removal Battery release Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position latch in order to release the battery pack ready for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power User s Manual 2 8 The Grand Tour Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information on the use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power Qc Speaker subwoofer The subwoofer will reproduce of the low s Ubwoot frequency sounds generated Some models are equipped with a subwoofer Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the display panel open
4. User s Manual A 2 Specifications Receiving level Input output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer User s Manual A 3 TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Video modes Display controller ik The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed at any one time Therefore software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports that mode Video modes Video mode settings are configured via the Display Properties dialog To open the Display Properties dialog click Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Personalization gt Display Settings If you are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may see some disturbance flickering or frame dropping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly You could also disab
5. orange LAN cable Figure 4 11 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub 1 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 the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 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 User s Manual 4 38 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer AN To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it E Becareful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage E Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampened cloth E You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount o
6. A SE Ll 5 m l lt lt P REC Windows Media Center Front operation Media Center Media Center Media Center panel My TV TV Play DVD My Music CD DVD TV Start Live TV CD DVD Run Media Run Media Center and play Center and start DVD My Music Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Stop Stop Stop Previous Previous Previous track chapter Next Next chapter Next track Rec Start Recording Brightness Changes the brightness level of LCD 1 gt 2 gt gt 7 gt 8 gt 1 gt 2 Illumination Switch the lighting of indicators On Off DOLBY Display the windows of a Sound function TV out Switch the display output to TV User s Manual 8 4 AV functions Qosmio AV Controller This section describes the Qosmio AV Controller buttons and panels OK More Info Arrow Back Left 2 Right 2 Figure 8 2 Qosmio AV Controller Back Displays the previous window e More Info The button provides more details ona TV program than is listed in the Guide Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It OK acts like the ENTER Key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls User s Manual 8 5 AV functions P v g 7 Fast move buttons Moves the cu
7. Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off MO The speaker is off M1 The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal default User s Manual C 3 AT Commands Nn On Qn M2 The speaker is always on when modem is off hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different NO When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command N1 When originating or answering begin the handshake at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command default During handshake a lower transmission speed may be selected Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Return on line to data mode o0 Instructs the modem to exit on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence 01 This command issues a retrain before returning to on line data mode O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on line data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command
8. The Grand Tour SF pmi o S2 2 D AN Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the ExpressCard slot and PC Card slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply USB 2 0 ports with the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the left hand side of the computer The ports with the icon 4 has USB Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick PRO PRO Duo xD picture card and MultiMediaCard Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Wireless Slide this switch to the right to turn off Wireless On p Off communica
9. User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour Keyboard indicators t The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions E When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed E When the Arrow Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to use cursor functions E When the Numeric Mode indicator glows the keypad overlay allows you to enter numbers Arrow Mode indicator Numeric Mode indicator Figure 2 8 Keypad indicators CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format Arrow Mode When the Arrow Mode indicator lights green you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay as cursor keys Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information Numeric Mode When the Numeric Mode indicator lights green you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad overlay for number entry Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for more information User s Manual 2 14 The Grand Tour Optical disc drives One of the following optical disc drives is provided in the computer HD DVD ROM and HD DVD R drives This optical drive uses an ATAPI interface controller for CD and DVD operation and has an indicator at its front which will glows to indicate th
10. To insert an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer 2 Press the extended PC Card eject button in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer 3 Grasp the Dummy card and draw it 4 Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the computer 5 Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made bas i P ai Figure 9 3 Inserting the ExpressCard 6 After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct Removing an ExpressCard To remove an ExpressCard follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to ExpressCard and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer User s Manual 9 4 Optional Devices y If the ExpressCard is not inserted all the way into the computer the eject J button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped In this instance simply push the ExpressCard firmly back into the computer and then press the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button in order to eject the ExpressCard partially out of the computer 5 Grasp the ExpressCard and remove it ExpressCard ExpressCard eject
11. verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka lahetaa n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily 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 DURCHFUHREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN User s Manual xxii TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G40 series computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability includes multimedia functionality and is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This computer family includes a model with a built in TV tuner When you wish to display a TV program or play CD DVD with this model before Windows starts touch the TV panel or the CD DVD panel or the same panels on the remote control respectively during Windows startup When Windows is running you can display or record a TV program using the My TV feature of Media Center This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio G40 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If y
12. 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and froma computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coat
13. 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P PAL PAL Phase Alternating Line is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in Europe parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user and supervisor pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse P ritel P ritel is a 21 pin connecting cable port system that allows images and high quality stereo sound including Dolby Pro Logic sound formats to be sent from one audio visual device to another It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of
14. Edificio Europa l Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual 10 27 TOSHIBA Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes CPU 1 This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers Description s related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use if battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of
15. LAN i The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer s wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off The wireless communication switch is off no wireless functionality is available 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 gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System gt Device Manager gt Network adapters and right click the wireless device then choose enable 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 This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting
16. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem can vary for the REN please refer to the modem s label User s Manual xiv Qosmio G40 al The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 4005B DELPHI Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Australia The use of other country region settings while
17. Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create DVD video or slideshow discs via a user friendly wizard interface with specific task oriented features This utility allows you to format an SD memory card by the SD standard format This section describes the Windows Mobility Center Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Center E Lock Computer This can be used to lock your computer without turning it off This has the same function as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu E TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer This software is provided for playback of HD DVD Video Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER User s Manual Introduction Options CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer utility allows you to configure the read speed at which the optical disc drive will operate In use you can select either Normal Mode which will operate the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access or Quiet Mode which operates the drive at single speed for audio CD playback and which can lessen the operational noise This utility does not h
18. it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you User s Manual 9 14 Optional Devices Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up to two Lithium lon battery packs without requiring the use of your computer USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB a 3 2 1 floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option USB connector Disk In Use 4 Indicator Floppy diskette slot Eject button Figure 9 12 USB floppy diskette drive USB connector Insert this connector into one of the free USB ports of your computer Disk In Use This indicator glows when the floppy diskette is Indicator being accessed Floppy diskette slot Insert a floppy diskette into this slot Eject button When a floppy diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button will pop out In order to remove the diskette push the eject button in order to cause it to partially pop out of the drive and then remove it WN Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy diskette or the drive User s Manual 9 15 Optional Devices 7 I
19. sold separately AV cable sold separately i Coaxial cable sold separately x Figure 8 13 Connection method for the computer and set top box User s Manual 8 15 AV functions Media Center Environment Settings pmi o Activating Media Center for the first time 1 Activate Media Center The setup screen appears Configure settings according to your environment Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used Changing settings Refer to the following procedures to change settings that are already configured 1 Activate Media Center 2 Click in the following order click Tasks gt settings gt TV gt Set Up TV Signal 3 The Set Up Your TV Signal window is displayed and click Next 4 Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used Image data cannot be imported edited watched or saved to DVD by connecting the Media Center model to external devices such as TV video deck or analog video camera Dual Tuner configurations Use the following procedure to configure Media Center environment settings for dual tuner models Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of receiving digital broadcasts These tuners can receive DVB T digital broadcasts Digital broadcasts cannot be received in regions where DVB T digital broadcasts are not available Configuring 2 tuners to recei
20. top box is connected and the above settings are made According to the government regulations it is not permitted to bring PAL SECAM TV tuners into Korea User s Manual 4 26 Operating Basics Using the TV Tuner Antenna The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions m 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 This section describes how to connect the antenna cable to your computer Connecting the antenna cable WN 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 2 Connect the antenna cable to the TV antenna port of your computer TV antenna port ii Antenna cable Figure 4 9 Connecting the antenna cable 7 When you have been using a descrambler to
21. 7 2 Bridge media slot 1 8 2 3 9 5 indicator 2 13 using 9 5 C Cache memory 1 3 Cleaning the computer 4 39 User s Manual TOSHIBA Cooling vents 2 6 D DC IN indicator 2 12 6 3 Display 1 7 2 9 automatic power off 1 12 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 hinge 2 9 opening 3 4 screen 2 9 Documentation list 1 2 E Equipment checklist 1 1 ExpressCard 1 8 9 3 inserting 9 4 problems 10 12 removing 9 4 External monitor 1 8 2 7 9 17 problems 10 20 F Fingerprint Sensor location 2 9 problems 10 18 using 4 3 FN 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 FN 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 FN ENTER 5 3 FN ESC Mute 5 3 FN F1 Lock 5 3 FN F10 Arrow mode 5 6 Index 1 FN F11 Numeric mode 5 6 FN F12 ScrLock 5 3 FN F2 Power Plan 5 3 FN F3 Sleep 5 4 FN F4 Hibernate 5 4 FN F5 Output 5 4 FN F6 Brightness Down 5 4 FN F7 Brightness Up 5 4 FN F8 Wireless 5 4 FN F9 Touch Pad 5 4 FN space Zoom 5 5 Front operation panel 8 2 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 7 H Hard disk drive 1 5 automatic power off 1 12 HD DVD R drive problems 10 10 using 4 11 writing 4 11 HD DVD ROM drive 1 6 1 7 problems 10 9 using 4 11 Heat dispersal 1 13 Hibernation Mode 1 13 Hot keys 1 12 Brightness Down 5 4 Brightness Up 5 4 Hibernate 5 4 Lock 5 3 Mute 5 3 Output 5 4 Power Plan 5 3 Sleep 5 4 TOSHIBA Zoo
22. Bn Dn Repeat last command This command repeats the last command string entered Do not precede this command with an AT prefix or conclude it by pressing ENTER Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off hook and answer an incoming call Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell BO Selects CCITT V 22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps default B15 Selects V 21 when the modem is at 300 bps B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps default Result Codes OK n 0 1 15 16 ERROR Otherwise Dial This command instructs the modem to dial a telephone number Enter n the telephone number and any modifiers after the ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default j Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register S8 before processing the next character in the dial string Wait for dial tone Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dialing the number If silence is not dete
23. 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 Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED S RLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstr ling xxi Qosmio G40 OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstr ining
24. Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk HD DVD R A High Definition Digital Versatile Disc Recordable is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The HD DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc HD DVD ROM A High Definition Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The HD DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc hardware The physical electronic and mechanical componen
25. HDD here refers to the Built in HDD that is defined in the HDD Priority Option so that it should be recognized first FDD gt HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN HDD gt FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN FDD gt CD ROM LAN gt HDD l vV HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD gt HDD CD ROM gt LAN gt HDD gt FDD The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 floppy diskette drive 2 hard disk drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 floppy diskette drive 3 CD ROM 4 LAN The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 floppy diskette drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 hard disk drive The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 hard disk drive 2 CD ROM 3 LAN 4 floppy diskette drive The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 floppy diskette drive 4 hard disk drive The computer looks for bootable files on devices in the following order 1 CD ROM 2 LAN 3 hard disk drive 4 floppy diskette drive You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U N 1 2 Cc Selects the USB floppy diskette drive Selects the network Sel
26. Headphone jack Microphone jack Modem jack Some models are equipped with a built in modem Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer a Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables i i connection of stereo headphones Headphone S PDIF This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a H jack stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you Cs 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 User s Manual 2 4 The Grand Tour Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Line in jack A standard 3 5 mm mini line in jack enables gt A connection of a stereo device for audio input Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus port which complies o USB 2 0 port with the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the right side of the computer modular cable in order to connect the internal modem directly to a telephone line Some models are equipped with a built in modem E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the dig
27. Recovery Options 0e cece eee eee eee 3 10 System Recovery ws 22 sees ad ccin eta eeeadeeardedawnd seuss 3 11 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad cece eee eens 4 1 AV Controller 3 ics cceccca encase sede wewlhe es aeeeaeee ees 4 2 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 00 0c cece eee eee 4 3 Web Camera 0 cece cece eee eee cece eee ee EANA 4 10 Using HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives 4 11 HD DVD ioc scan tersa amiades ripe EEE ENERE eee danas few ere 4 15 Writing CD DVD HD DVDs on HD DVD R drives 4 16 Media Caress cect tre idee deeded eee ees 4 25 TV TUNG eee cfieisi ts cere ee ee ee cae eae 4 26 Sound system 2 0 0c e cece eee eee eee 4 28 MOdOMN siete ei ee ae ee ed date LENEE 4 30 Wireless communications 00 0 0 eee eee eee eee 4 34 LAN facie ae ceer Greer e eri eeteeee eee mien EPRE NEED ERS 4 37 Cleaning the computer 0000 e cece eee eee eee 4 39 Moving the computer 0 0 00 eee eee eee 4 39 The Keyboard Typewriter KeyS 0 eee eee eee 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 2 0 cee eee eee eee 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 0000ee eee eeeeee 5 2 HOUKCY Ss cid cdc care et need eed piteni Been oR ea 5 3 Windows special keyS 0 0 cece eee eee eee 5 5 Keypad overlay 20 e cece eee eee eee eee 5 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 User s Manual Qosmio G40 Generating ASCII characters
28. TV programs on your computer or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions 7 i TV antenna port Connect the antenna cable to this port to watch DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to P power the computer and charge its internal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong adaptor can cause damage to the computer O28 DC IN 15V Cooling vents The computer s cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating UN Do not block the cooling vents Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the cooling vents Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury gt Infrared transmitter Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the a cable ports infrared transmitter cable port on the computer and to the set top box S Video out port The S Video out port supports the connection of l S D an optional S Video cable to attach the computer to a television or similar device Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply USB 2 0 ports with the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the back of the computer User s Manual 2 6 The Grand Tour Homi External monitor port HDMI out port LAN jack This port allows you to connect an external vid
29. This is because the computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and then calculate the remaining operating time based on this together with the current power consumption E Please be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time E With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged User s Manual 6 8 Power Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge while how long the charge lasts in a battery depends on E Processor speed Screen brightness System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period E Hard disk drive power off period E How often and for how long you use the hard disk drive optical disc and floppy diskette drives E How much charge the battery contained to begin with E How you use optional devices such as a PC Cards to which the battery supplies power E Whether you enable Sleep Mode which can conserve battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on E Where you store your programs and data m Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power E The environmental temperature operati
30. Wireless LAN 10 22 xD picture card 10 14 Processor 1 3 Q Qosmio AV Controller 1 8 QosmioEngine 8 18 R Recovery Discs 3 13 Recovery hard disk drive 3 12 Remote Controller 8 6 Restarting the computer 3 10 S SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card problems 10 13 Security lock attaching 9 24 Sleep Mode 1 13 setting 3 7 System automatic 1 12 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 9 4 28 headphone jack 1 9 2 4 Line in jack 1 10 microphone 2 12 microphone jack 1 10 2 5 Stereo speakers 2 10 Volume control dial 2 12 T TOSHIBA Assist 1 15 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 15 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 16 4 21 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 14 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format 1 16 User s Manual Qosmio G40 TOSHIBA support 10 26 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 14 Touch Pad 1 8 location 2 9 using 4 1 TV Tuner 1 10 4 26 TV 9 18 U USB device 1 8 location 2 4 problems 10 18 USB floppy diskette drive 9 15 problems 10 11 using 9 16 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 4 Volume control dial 2 12 W Web Camera 1 9 Wireless communication 4 34 indicator 2 13 4 37 Wireless communication switch 1 11 2 3 4 36 Wireless LAN 1 11 4 34 problems 10 22 X xD picture card problems 10 14 Index 4
31. a data CD DVD HD DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process 1 2 3 4 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps E Click the Recording settings button 2 for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode E Select Setting for Each Mode gt Data Disc in the Setting menu Mark the Verify written data check box Select File Open or Full Compare mode Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information User s Manual 4 22 Operating Basics When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a DVD Video There are two ways to create DVD Video Use Method 2 when using HD DVD R media Method 1 Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 4 5 6 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner Click Video Disc gt Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Recording dialog box choose DVD Video VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page Choose DVD Video format Choose the capture source is DV Press Capture button Method 2 Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 6 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD
32. button Figure 9 4 Removing the ExpressCard 6 Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot 1 When you do not use a PC card please be sure to insert a Dummy card Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with various memory capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants UN E Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or Keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Memory Stick Duo is not compatible with the Bridge media slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo into the slot or you may not be able to remove it Data may be lost or damaged if you use any memory media other than those supported User s Manual 9 5 Optional Devices pmi o This Bridge media slot supports the following memory media E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo E xD picture card E MultiMediaCard MMC Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD microSD Card Please note that an adaptor is required to use Memory Stick PRO Duo Please note that not all memory media have be
33. can use the overlay for numeric entry while if the Arrow Mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control function Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric Mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow Mode by pressing a SHIFT key while if it is in Arrow Mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric Mode by also pressing a SHIFT key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen User s Manual 57 Power TOSHIBA Chapter 6 The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and any internal batteries This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of these resources and includes information on charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and information on the different power up modes Power conditions AC adaptor connected The computer s o
34. causing a problem ensure others do not that these configurations match the requirements of the CD DVD HD DVD media refer to the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s documentation if available Check the type of CD DVD or HD DVD media that you are using the drive supports the following HD DVD HD DVD ROM Single sided Single Layer HD DVD ROM Single sided Dual Layer HD DVD R Single sided Single Layer HD DVD R Single sided Dual Layer HD DVD Video HD DVD Twin format disc DVD DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R R Dual Layer DVD R R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM CD 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 For DVD Videos you should check the region coding on the DVD to ensure that it matches that on the HD DVD ROM drive For reference region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Drive does not operate Check the connection between the computer and the drive to ensure that it is properly attached Some programs run The computer s software or hardware correctly but others do configuration may be causing a problem ensure not that these configurations match your requirements r
35. computer is turned on you should initially ensure that the installed memory module s are compatible with the computer If you determine that an incompatible module has been installed you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the incompatible memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Slot A Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off User s Manual 1019 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Check to make sure the headphone connection is secure Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound function is enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn After confirming that the monitor s power switch on is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the monitor and to a
36. computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller dealer or service provider Software Hardware The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted in these instances try loading another copy of the software if possible If an error message appears while you are using a software package you should refer to the documentation supplied with it as this will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next you should check any error messages against the operating system documentation If you cannot find a software problem you should then check the setup and configuration of your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist as described previously then if you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source the next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your computer Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in th
37. computer models are available a model with a single hard disk drive and a model with two hard disk drives Please note that part of the hard disk drive s overall capacity is reserved as administration space eS Sp R Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 4 For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 4 above User s Manual Introduction Optical disc drive HD DVD ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full size HD DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and HD DVD s at a maximum 1x speed and writes CD R s at up to 16x speed CD RW s at up to 10x speed DVD R s and DVD R s at up to 4x speed DVD RW s and DVD RW s at up to 4x speed DVD R Dual layer at up to 2x speed DVD R Double Layer at up to 2 4x speed and DVD RAM at up to 3x speed and supports the following formats CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM HD DVD ROM User s Manual 1 6 Introduction pmi o HD DVD R drive Some models are equipped with a full size HD DVD R drive module
38. computer while pressing the ESC key if the Password prompt is displayed enter either the Supervisor Password if one is set or the User Password and press the ENTER key Please refer to Chapter 6 the TOSHIBA Password Utility for further details about the User Password 2 Atthe Check system Then press F1 key prompt press the F1 key the BIOS setup application will start up Ending the BIOS Setup Program In order to save the changes you have made and end the BIOS setup application follow the steps as detailed below 1 Press the END key this will cause the Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot prompt to be displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press the Y key this will save the configuration changes and end the BIOS setup application automatically restarting the computer Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings can be terminated halfway without saving any of the changes made by following the steps detailed below 1 Press the ESC key the Exit without saving Y N prompt to be displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will exit and the computer will automatically restart Supervisor Password This setting which is displayed on the first page of the setup screen Allows you to register a Supervisor Password of the computer Not Registered Supervisor Password has not been registered Default Registe
39. diskette drive or other devices within the computer Data may be lost if the floppy diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes Do not eat smoke or use items such as erasers near your floppy diskettes as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy diskette can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy diskettes In view of this you should keep your floppy diskettes away from speakers radios televisions and other sources of magnetic fields Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV programs or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions Some models are capable of simultaneously recording 2 different television programs Some computer models are equipped with a tuner capable of receiving digital broadcasts These tuners can receive DVB T digital broadcasts Digital broadcasts cannot be received in regions where DVB T digital broadcasts are not available Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when an external video device is connected and the above settings are made Once the external video device is disconnected simultaneous reception and recording can again be used by following the instructions in Configuring 2 tuners to receive simultaneously Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when the set
40. drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove 4 Carefully pull the floppy diskette drive s USB connector out from within the computer s USB port External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer s external monitor port with the computer supporting WUXGA video mode In order to connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side of the connector as required Monitor cable External monitor port Figure 9 14 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 3 Turn the external monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor you should consider using the FN F5 hot key to change the display settings if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to Chapter 5 Th
41. external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Re
42. gt Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt BLACKLISTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt RRING NO BONGTONE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED User s Manual C 5 AT Commands Dial tone detect Disabled The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Enabled The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds Busy tone detect Disabled The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configuration profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either ZO or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicating that a carrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal amp CO The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD c
43. hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows Vista operating system E Operate the computer for any other function including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a PC Card SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an optical digital device E Use the audio video control button to reproduce music or voice MH Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting User s Manual 4 20 Operating Basics E Make sure that the write rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the HD DVD R drive E Ifthe media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the comput
44. known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as amp Q5 N4__V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 ERROR Otherwise Local flow control selection Q0 Disable flow control Q1 XON XOFF software flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Protocol result code VO Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a disconnect occurs first C0 V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 enabled Data compression enabled default Result Codes OK n 0 3 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C 9 TOSHIBA Appendix D S registers Il This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in modem S registers contain the settings that determine how a number
45. loss of data User s Manual 3 1 Getting Started 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 Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or Battery Charger Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could
46. occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers tni bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information User s Manual G 2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representativ
47. of the call for example accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next and c Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged and arrange for its disposal or repair The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800Hz guard tone AT amp P1 decadic dialing make break ratio 33 67 ATSO 0 disable auto answer ATS6 4 blind dial delay ATS7 Less than 90 time to wait for carrier after dialing ATS10 Less than 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay the factory default of 15 is recommended ATS11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration in milliseconds ATX2 dial tone detect but not USA call progress d
48. operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system C c
49. or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn result codes on or off Qo Enables modem to send result codes to the computer default User s Manual C 4 AT Commands T Vn Xn Command XO x1 x2 X3 X4 default X5 Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received This is the default setting DCE response format This command controls whether result codes including call progress and negotiation progress messages are displayed as words or their numeric equivalents vo Displays result codes as digits V1 Displays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal detect Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT lt RATE gt Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE CONNECT lt RATE
50. performance Enabled Enables power saving when the PCI Express device is not being used Qosmio AV Controller This feature enables or disables the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel Enabled Enables the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel function for use Default Disabled Disables the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel function for use User s Manual 7 11 TOSHIBA EN Chapter 8 AV functions This chapter explains how to use the AV functions oA E Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more I information on using the HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD R drive model E The state where Windows Vista is active is referred to as Windows mode Media Center This section describes the Media Center 7 E You can record TV programs and pictures movies from external input I devices using the TV tuner To do this please use the recommended software below To record pictures movies from external input devices E Windows Media Center You cannot use Windows Movie Maker or any other software for this purpose User s Manual 8 1 AV functions Windows Vista has the following function E Watch TV or a DVD movie E Pause rewind and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature Watch an instant replay Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music
51. ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information E The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem E The registration number that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer separate from the system information label E The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary for the REN please refer to the modem s label The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allo
52. recorded TV program and simultaneously record another E The TV feature lets you capture and record a video stream S Video Composite Video from a camcorder DVD player etc Because of the large number of peripherals currently on the market TOSHIBA does not guarantee that this type of configuration will work properly and does not provide support for this functionality User s Manual l 1 TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R Double Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy diskette drive FIR
53. run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to check the general operation of the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in the floppy diskette drive or a CD ROM DVD ROM in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information Please refer to your operating system documentation in order to determine whether there is a problem with any of the operating system files or settings User s Manual 10 8 Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive Please refer to the operating system s documentation or online Help File for further information on operating and using the Defragmentation utility As a last resort you should reformat the hard disk drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider HD DVD ROM drive For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedu
54. s Manual F 3 Wireless LAN E For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 E Ina Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A and N Draft Ver 1 0 Frequency Range Channel ID 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 5150 5850 MHz 5180 5200 5220 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 User s Manual F 4 Wireless LAN 149 153 157 161 165 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 User s Manual F 5 TOSHIBA Appendix G Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to H Bluetooth Specification Ver 2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group E Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Int
55. s Manual 8 18 TOSHIBA Chapter 9 Optional Devices J Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices which should be available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer To connect optional devices such as USB device or External monitor to the computer be sure to check the shape and orientation of the connector before connecting Cards memory E PC Card E ExpressCard E Bridge media slot E Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo xD picture card E MultiMediaCard E Memory expansion Power devices E Battery packs E Universal AC Adaptor E Battery Charger Peripheral devices Hard disk drive pack USB floppy diskette drive External monitor TV HDMI S Video in User s Manual 9 1 Optional Devices E i LINK IEEE1394 Other E Security lock PC Card The computer is equipped with a single PC Card slot that can accommodate a Type II format card Any PC Card that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed as the slot supports 16 bit PC Cards and 32 bit CardBus cards For reference CardBus supports the newer standard of 32 bit PC Cards and provides superior performance for the greater demands of applications such as multimedia dat
56. shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual User s Manual vii Qosmio G40 Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SoeedStep Intel Core Celeron and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Bluetooth is a trademark or registered 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 DVD MovieFactory is a registered trademarks of Ulead Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Home Theater is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories EdgeMotion PalmCheck TouchPad and Synaptics are tr
57. standard device in some markets Some computers in this series offer Bluetooth wireless communication functionality which eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers When implemented Bluetooth provides a fast reliable and secure means to achieve wireless communication in a small space Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN 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 G or N Draft Ver 1 0 E 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 E 7he Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with an Access Point This function becomes invalid when the connection is broken Legal Footnote Wireless LAN s For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 8 above Wireless communication switch This switch turns the
58. ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button System Recovery Options About 1 5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem The System Recovery Options feature will be unusable if this partition is deleted User s Manual 3 10 Getting Started System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system See the Windows Help and Support content for more information about Startup Repair The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems The procedure is as follows Follow the instructions shown on the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can be used on Windows Vista Business Edition and Ultimate Edition System Recovery This section describes the method of system recovery Creating Optical Recovery Discs i This section describes how to create Recovery Discs E Be
59. the sensor before swiping Either of these conditions may cause fingerprint reading to fail Check the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping and then ensure this is swiped along the center line of the sensor E There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly follow any on screen instructions to adjust the speed used during the swipe process Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following considerations when using the fingerprint sensor A failure to follow these guidelines might result in damage to the sensor sensor failure fingerprint recognition problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success rate E Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects E Do not press the sensor strongly E Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects keep the sensor surface dry and free from water vapor E Do not touch the sensor with a soiled or dirty finger as minute foreign particles of dust and dirt may scratch it E Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor User s Manual 4 4 Operating Basics Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any other object which may have a build up of up static electricity on it Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remo
60. the Replace the power on and hard disk drive passwords with the fingerprint sensor setting and then click OK Fingerprint Single Sign on Feature General This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User BIOS Password and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and this Fingerprint Single Sign on Feature Please use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register your User BIOS Password If Windows Logon is not the default for your system see Manual to register your Windows Logon Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User BIOS Password and the Windows Logon Password How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign on Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Single Sign on feature You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings please refer to the Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment for further instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 2 MENU will appear in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then select Control Center from the items presented in this menu 3 At the Fingerprint Software Manage
61. the computer this option allows you to set the priority associated with hard disk drive detection the first hard disk drive detected that has a valid boot command on it will be the device from which the computer will start Built in HDD1 gt The priority is set as built in HDD1 gt built in Built in HDD2 gt HDD2 gt USB Default USB Built in HDD2 gt The priority is set as built in HDD2 gt built in Built in HDD1 gt HDD1 gt USB USB Built in HDD1 gt The priority is set as built in HDD1 gt USB gt USB gt Built in built in HDD2 HDD2 Built in HDD2 gt The priority is set as built in HDD2 gt USB gt USB gt Built in built in HDD1 HDD1 User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup USB gt Built in The priority is set as USB gt built in HDD1 gt HDD1 gt Built in built in HDD2 HDD2 USB gt Built in The priority is set as USB gt built in HDD2 gt HDD2 gt Built in built in HDD1 HDD1 F E faboot command is not found on the first detected hard disk drive the I system will not boot from next hard disk drive in the list instead it will search for the next device in the Boot Priority list and startup from this as appropriate E Although generally most models have two hard disk drives installed some models have only one hard disk drive In the case of models with one hard disk drive this setting item will not be displayed USB Memory BIOS Support Type
62. this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista User s Manual XXV TOSHIBA General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from E Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be cau
63. while the Battery indicator flashes the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet the Battery indicator will glow orange while the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery Pack 7050mAh about 3 0 to 5 0 or longer about 3 0 RTC battery 24 Doesn t charge Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you are using the computer if you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Please refer to the section Maximizing battery operating time for further information User s Manual 6 7 Power Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery i
64. with the computer I depending on the model 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer Figure 3 3 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 User s Manual 34 Getting Started Opening the display The computer s display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Push the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel 2 While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Display panel Display latch Figure 3 4 Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer User s Manual 3 4 Getting Started E As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees please be I careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel E Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage E Do not press or push on the display panel E Do not lift the computer by the display panel E Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objec
65. working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display panel only Check to see if the external monitor is connected When the external monitor is set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode it will not display when the computer wakes up from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode To keep this from happening do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and the monitors are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press FN F5 to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode User s Manual 10 20 Troubleshooting Problem Display error occurs Modem For additional information please also refer to Appendix C AT Commands and Appendix D S registers Procedure Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider This information is applicable to the models equi
66. you fully open the tray User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics 2 The CD DVD HD DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray Figure 4 7 Removing a CD DVD HD DVD 3 Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked How to remove a CD DVD HD DVD when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is turned off although in these circumstances you can open the tray by inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 15mm into the eject hole just to the right of the drive s eject button Eject button Eject hole Slender object about 15mm Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 8 Manual release with the eject hole AN You must ensure that you turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD HD DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray it may fly off of the spindle and cause injury User s Manual 4 14 Operating Basics HD DVD i This section describes the features and use of HD DVD Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information 0 n the HD DVD Summary pmi o H D DVD allows users to enjoy video concerts and other packaged content by taking advantage of its large amo
67. 0 7 starting the computer by 6 14 supervisor 6 14 user 6 13 PC Card 1 8 9 2 inserting 9 2 location of slot 2 2 problems 10 12 removing 9 3 Pointing device Touch Pad 2 10 4 1 Touch Pad control buttons 2 11 4 1 Ports 1 8 External monitor 1 8 i LINK 1 8 USB 1 8 Power User s Manual Qosmio G40 button location 2 9 conditions 6 1 Hibernation Mode 3 9 indicator 6 3 panel on off 1 13 panel power on off 6 15 Shut Down mode Boot Mode 3 6 Sleep Mode 3 7 system auto off 6 16 turning off 3 6 turning on 3 5 Power up modes 6 15 Problems AC power 10 5 Analyzing the problem 10 2 Battery 10 6 Bluetooth 10 23 ExpressCard 10 12 External monitor 10 20 Fingerprint Sensor 10 18 Hard disk drive 10 8 Hardware and system checklist 10 3 HD DVD R drive 10 10 HD DVD ROM drive 10 9 i LINK IEEE1394 device 10 24 Infrared receiver window 10 15 Internal display panel 10 8 Keyboard 10 7 LAN 10 22 Memory expansion 10 19 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo 10 13 Modem 10 21 MultiMediaCard 10 14 Overheating power down 10 5 Password 10 7 PC Card 10 12 Pointing device 10 15 Power 10 4 SD SDHC memory card miniSD mi croSD Card 10 13 Self test 10 4 Sound system 10 19 System start up 10 4 TOSHIBA support 10 26 Touch Pad 10 15 TV output signal 10 23 Index 3 USB device 10 18 USB floppy diskette drive 10 11 USB mouse 10 17 USB Sleep and Charge 10 7 Video Playback 10 24
68. 00 2c eee e eee eee 5 7 Power Power CONGITIONS siisetales eta a ewe eisiy ea entice wee ace ee ees 6 1 Power indiCatorss lt eicics acess aaa eis meee a 6 2 Battery typeS 2 cece eee eee eee eee eee neee 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 000 eee eee eee 6 6 Replacing the battery pack 00 eee e eee eee eee 6 11 TOSHIBA Password Utility a aaa 0 00 c eee eee 6 13 Starting the computer by password 000e cece ee eens 6 14 Power Up modes 00 eee eee e eee eee eee eenees 6 15 Panel power On Off 2 6 0 cece cece cece eee eee eeeee 6 15 System Auto Off lt lt ccs eronneeksi nE beeen eee eae a 6 16 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Accessing HW Setup 0c eee eee eee eee eee eee 7 1 HW Setup window 002 eee e eee eee eee eee eee 7 1 BIOS Setup Program se e6 nea e ee ee ee eee eee ees eee es 7 7 AV functions Media Center iciceccee ee eeee ceive niit snari ae esa ease ees 8 1 Front operation panel 00 cece ee eee 8 2 Qosmio AV Controller 0 c eee eee 8 5 Remote Controller 0 cee ee eect eee eee 8 6 Using the Remote Controller 0000 cece eee ees 8 11 Installing Removing batteries 0 00 0 cece 8 12 Set top box Connection Method and Watching TV on the Media Center 0000 e cece eee eee eee 8 14 Connecting the Video devices 0 00e cece eee n ee eeee 8 17 QOSMIOENGING sess rsa codes ee eed eet oe ea ee he eee 8 18 O
69. 2000 EC CONNECT 56000 EC CONNECT 28000 EC CONNECT 29333 EC CONNECT 30666 EC CONNECT 33333 EC CONNECT 34666 EC CONNECT 37333 EC CONNECT 38666 EC CONNECT 41333 EC CONNECT 42666 EC CONNECT 45333 EC CONNECT 46666 EC CONNECT 49333 EC CONNECT 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection at 32000 bps Connection at 36000 bps Connection at 40000 bps Connection at 44000 bps Connection at 48000 bps Connection at 52000 bps Connection at 56000 bps Connection at 28000 bps Connection at 29333 bps Connection at 30666 bps Connection at 33333 bps Connection at 34666 bps Connection at 37333 bps Connection at 38666 bps Connection at 41333 bps Connection at 42666 bps Connection at 45333 bps Connection at 46666 bps Connection at 49333 bps Connection at 50666 bps Connection at 53333 bps Connection at 54666 bps User s Manual E 2 V 90 EC stands for the Error Control method which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis v42 NoEC AT Command V90 V90 0 V90 1 V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 error control only No error control protocol V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V 90 disabled V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed de
70. 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your computer documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration User s Manual Legal Footnotes Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your computer documentation Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information 64 Bit Computing The following section applies only to Intel Core 2 Duo Processor equipped models 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met E 64 bit Operating System E 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System HM 64 bit Device drivers MH 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be
71. 9 Operating Basics pmi o Modem pio H Dolby Digital Live plays audio from your computer through a Dolby Digital equipped a v receiver or digital speaker system using a single digital connection eliminating the confusion of multiple cables and ensuring the integrity of the audio signal To enable Dolby Digital Live click Digital Output or HDMI Output gt Default Format gt Dolby Digital Live button You will need to connect digital audio equipment such as an A V receiver or a home theater system to your computer experience Dolby Digital Live The selected equipment must support the Dolby Digital format Microphone Effects Microphone Effects are only found within Microphone window E Noise Suppression reduces background noise and fan noise E Acoustic Echo Cancellation reduces feedback and feedback echo Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or of
72. A Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer panel functions The applications associated with each of the following panels can be assigned by the user E Panels Assign applications to the REC Brightness Illumination On Off DOLBY TV out panels This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer The TOSHIBA Flash Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications E Hot key function E TOSHIBA utility launcher function This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press one of the F keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until another key i
73. C No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear User s Manual D 6 TOSHIBA V 90 Il J Appendix E This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in modem The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V 90 technology The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps kilobits per second when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V 90 As with any modem the actual throughput speed of data transfer depends on analog telephone line conditions which can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 connection V 90 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 From 56kbps maximum to 28kbps minimum Reception only User s Manual Esl V 90 No 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 Table E 1 Result codes for a V 90 connection Result code CONNECT 32000 EC CONNECT 36000 EC CONNECT 40000 EC CONNECT 44000 EC CONNECT 48000 EC CONNECT 5
74. CDs and DVD movies E Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet When the Media Center is going to be used be sure that the computer is hooked up to an AC adaptor and please use the AC power If this is used under battery power you are in danger of experiencing recording failures sound fades or frames being dropped from videos due to battery depletion For more information refer to the manual in the Microsoft Windows Vista Front operation panel J This section describes the panels of the front operation panel in Windows mode Only touch the panels with your fingers Do not press the panels too strongly or use a ballpoint pen or any other pointed object to touch the panels Doing so may damage the panels Eleven panels are available for use TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Brightness Illumination On Off DOLBY TV out These panels allow you to manage Audio Video functions run applications and access utilities CO EE Pil E aa ppt REC X w o DOLBY Figure 8 1 Front operation panel User s Manual 8 2 AV functions TV panel CD DVD panel Play Pause panel STOP panel Previous panel Next panel Record panel Brightness panel Illumination On Off panel DOLBY panel TV out panel Starts Live TV If the application you wish to run is not selected as the active window when these panels are touched please switch to the application
75. Center to the main window Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Turns your computer sound off Allows you to start recording of TV programs The Recorded TV feature of Media Center will be activated Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record A shortcut to the full screen view It also takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers letters or symbols can be entered To select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Deletes entered numbers letters or symbols The OK button on the Remote Controller has the same functions User s Manual 8 10 AV functions Red Green Yellow It jumps to a registration link and Blue buttons These buttons are not provided with some models Teletext Starts or terminates the Teletext mode This button is not provided with some models Using the Remote Controller This computer includes a remote control unit which allows you to control some of your computer s functions from a distant location 1 E The Remote Controller is designed specifically for this computer E So
76. Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK When the computer is started this text will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password User s Manual 6 13 Power i If you forget your HDD User Password TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data any loss of use or access to your HDD or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD If you can t accept this risk don t register the HDD User Password When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer If the computer is not shut down or restarted the saved data may not be correctly reflected For more information on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power in Chapter 3 Refer to Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program section in Chapter 7 for more information Supervisor password If you set a Supervisor Password some functions might be
77. Grand Tour AC adaptor it The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug E Depending on the model in question either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor power lead will be bundled with the computer E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should please buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 219 TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getti
78. ICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D05 0074001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device User s Manual G 7 TOSHIBA Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Wire size Current rating Voltage rating Certification agencies U S and Canada Australia Japan Europe Austria Belgium Denmark Minimum 1 7 meters Minimum 0 75 mm2 Minimum 2 5 amperes 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 AS DENANHO OVE Italy IMQ CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA DEMKO Norway NEMKO User s Manual H 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handb
79. ISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM 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 HD DVD R Single Layer MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION Hitachi Maxell Ltd HD DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION User s Manual 4 18 Operating Basics pmi o This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 16x speed DVD R and DVD R media 6x speed DVD RW media 8x DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media 4x speed DVD R Dual Layer media and 8x speed DVD R Double Layer media Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read If the disc is poor in quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may be noted ensure that you check all discs for dirt or damage before you use them The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and the way in which it is used There are two types of DVD R media available authoring discs and general use discs Do not attempt to use authoring discs as only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cart
80. In order to open the display simply push the display latch on the front of the computer lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you Web Camera Web Camera LED Microphone Display screen Stereo speaker tweeter right Stereo speaker tweeter left Display hinge Stereo speaker Right Qosmio AV Display hinge G ii Controller Fingerprint areg speaker Sensor Left LCD Sensor switch Not shown Power button A Touch Pad Volume control dial Pad control buttons Front operation panel eleven panels Figure 2 6 The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open Display hinge The display hinges allow the display panel to be position at a variety of easy to view angles User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour harman kardon Stereo speakers The speakers will reproduce all of the sounds generated through the installed software together with any alarms such as that accompanying a low battery condition that are generated by the system Keep foreign objects out of the speakers Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Speakers tweeter Display screen Front operation panel eleven panels Power button Touch Pad The tweeter will rep
81. Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 For DVD Videos you should check the region coding on the DVD to ensure that it matches that on the HD DVD ROM drive For reference region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on HD DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used Problem You cannot access a CD DVD HD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place Open the drive s disc tray and ensure the CD DVD or HD DVD is properly seated it should lie flat with the label facing upwards A foreign object in the drive s disc slot could block laser light from reading the CD DVD or HD DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD DVD or HD DVD is dirty if itis wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for further details on cleaning the media User s Manual 10 10 Troubleshooting Some CD DVD HD The computer s software or hardware DVDs run correctly but configuration may be
82. MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory DVD Click Video Disc gt New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory HD DVD Click Video Disc gt New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher choose Create an HD DVD then invoke DVD MovieFactory Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page Choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Ulead DVD MovieFactory information User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD 1 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using DVD MovieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after t
83. Optional Devices when connecting an analog video camera video deck or other external video device Connecting the Video devices This section explains configuration methods for connecting the video devices Connecting the VIDEO IN port This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disc 1 Insert one end of the VIDEO IN cable into the VIDEO IN port of your computer VIDEO IN port VIDEO IN cable Figure 8 14 Connecting the VIDEO IN port 2 Insert the other end of the VIDEO IN cable into the output port of the analog device you wish to connect User s Manual 8 17 AV functions QosmioEngine Users can select from three video quality modes depending on their preferences for watching videos Modes There are the following three modes E Dynamic Users can enjoy videos in a bright and exciting way E Standard Users can enjoy videos in their room in a relaxed way E Theater Users can enjoy videos as if they were in a theater in their dimly lit room Two sharpness levels are available ON and OFF with the Image sharpness being emphasized if ON is selected Restrictions of the QosmioEngine The current mode will be maintained and should be restored the next time the computer is turned on and after the computer returns from Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode User
84. Realtek Audio Manager click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Realtek HD Audio Manager When you first launch the Realtek Audio Manager you will see four device tabs Speakers is the default output device Microphone is the default input device To change the default device click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device tab E Speakers is the default output device Select it when using the internal speakers or headphones E Digital Output should be selected when connecting the optical cable to the S PDIF jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment H HDMI Output should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack for playing digital sound on digital audio equipment E Microphone is the default input device It should be selected when using the computer s internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the microphone jack to record sound User s Manual 4 28 Operating Basics E Line In should be selected when connecting the audio cable to the Line In jack for recording analog sound from audio equipment Information Click the information button to view hardware information software information and language setting Power Management The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power management click the battery button E When audio power management i
85. TOSHIBA User s Manual Qosmio G40 TOSHIBA Table Chapter 1 User s Manual of Contents Copyright ssena deere eee ce ee ha ee eee EES vii DisclaiMe l assier anamen tanec ake ekek ee veda eels a a Bees vii Tr ademarkS iieiea naaa aa ee a aaa eaa aa aa aa eae viii Macrovision License 200 e eee e eee eee eee viii FCC information 2 ccc cc cece eet ee etree ee eee eee eee ees ix EU Declaration of Conformity 000 c eee eee eee eee x VCCI Class B Information 00 2c e eee eee eee x Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner x Modem warning notice 0 cece eee xi Japan regulations 0 0 00 cece eee eee xii Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment xiv Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand XV Optical disc drive safety instructions 002000ee xix International precautions 0 00 c eee eee eee xxi Preface Conventions aed 5555 52 nena E wre enema bee E E xxiii General Precautions Creating a computer friendly environment 5 xxvi Stress NOY sskassmann a a kee eve ye eee eee S xxvi Heat INJUPY icc cen ernis baw te eed ee eee eee xxvii Pressure or impact damage 00 ee cence eee eens xxvii PC Card overheating 00e cece eee eee eee eee eee xxvii Mobile phones 06sec eee eee ee eee eee xxvii Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 05 xxvii T
86. TV Type please set to Intenal Flat Panel plus TV Dual View or Clone mode by FN F5 1 Click Start and click Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Click Video amp Television Click Change the signal or HD format Select one of the connector type S Video NTSC or PAL standard definition televisions or Auto detected Other selection may be listed but please don t select them 7 Select the one of the below selection at 3 Select the signal format you would like to use D2 OP ON Country Region Signal Format Any M NTSC Any M Japan NTSC Any B PAL Other selection may be listed but please don t select them 8 Click Apply button Changing the resolution After you connect an NTSC format television follow the steps detailed below in order to set the display resolution to 640x480 pixels 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Personalization click Personalization and click the Display Settings to open the Display Settings window 3 Click the Advanced Settings button Select the Adapter tab then select List All Modes button 5 Select 640 by 480 True Color 32 bit 60 Hertz A User s Manual 9 19 Optional Devices HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below F As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface monit
87. Technology Default Enhanced C States This feature enables or disables the Enhanced C States The configuration for the Enhanced C States is carried out in the BIOS setup program This setting is displayed on the second page of the setup screen Enabled This lowers the power consumption Default Disabled This does not lower the power consumption User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Execute Disable Bit Capability This setting which is displayed on the first page of the setup screen configures the Execute Disable Bit function of the computer s processor This function is specific to Intel processors and when activated helps to reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system such as Windows Vista Available Makes the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability available for use Default Not Available Disables the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability so that it is not available for use Auto Power On This is a function for automatically turning on the computer This item shows the current Auto Power On setting When Alarm Time Wake up on LAN or Critical Battery Wake up are Enabled Auto Power On is also Enabled Alarm Time Wake up on LAN on Battery and Critical Battery Wake up can be configured under OPTIONS Enabled Either Alarm Time Wake up on LAN or Critical Battery Wa
88. This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device HDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a hard disk drive default With this setting the USB memory device can be used to start the computer as though it were a hard disk drive based on the hard disk drive settings within both the Boot Priority and HDD Priority options detailed previously FDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a floppy diskette drive With this setting the USB memory device can be used to start the computer as though it were a floppy diskette based on the floppy diskette drive settings within the Boot Priority option detailed previously Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep Mode you can turn on the system by pressing any key However please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default User s Manual 7 4 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup CPU This function allows you to set the processor s operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor the following settings are available Dynamically The processor s power consumption and Switchable automatic clock speed switching functions are enab
89. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off Please note that all models are provided with a Wireless communication switch and some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality User s Manual Introduction Security Security lock slot Special features Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the following procedures 1 To access the Power Options click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Mode Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified i
90. a transmission JX PC Cards can sometimes become hot during computer operation Before you remove a PC Card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC Card Inserting a PC Card The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert PC Cards while the computer is turned on a Do not insert a PC Card while the computer is in Sleep Mode or J Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly To insert a PC Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer 2 Press the extended PC Card eject button in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of the computer 3 Grasp the Dummy card and draw it Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer 5 Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made gt A PC Card slot PC Card PC Card eject button Figure 9 1 Inserting the PC Card User s Manual 9 2 Optional Devices 6 After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is correct Removing a PC Card J i To remove a PC Card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to PC Card and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the PC Card eject button to partially extend it out of the computer If t
91. ache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy diskette or hard disk drive It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementar
92. ademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual property that are patented in the U S and other countries These patents are the property of Macrovision Corporation The use of copyright protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation It is intended for home and other restricted use applications unless Macrovision Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise All forms of reverse engineering or decompiling are forbidden User s Manual viii Qosmio G40 FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to tr
93. again Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 7 Troubleshooting Internal display panel Apparent display panel problems may be related to the computer s setup and configuration please refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup for further information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD screen Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Press the FN F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority and to make sure it is not set for output to an external monitor These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard Touch Pad while the display has been closed You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen cleaner In this latter instance you should always follow the instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you let the LCD screen dry properly before closing it You should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you software to determine if it is this that is causing the problems Alternatively you may wish to
94. an enhanced keyboard A Ae BEREE CEEA Figure 5 1 A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced 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 The FN key can be combined with the following keys to simulate functions similar to those of keys on the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard which are not on this computer s keyboard User s Manual D2 The Keyboard Hot keys Ge A a Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the computer s integrated keypad When activated the keys with grey markings on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys taking care to note that the power on default for both settings is off oJ A Fal Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off NY Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer MESC Ir amp S JN Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the volume on and off
95. at any DVD RAM writing has been completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at its full power settings do not use any power saving features Do not write information while virus checking software is running instead wait for it to finish then disable the virus protection applications including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use any hard disk utilities including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds as they may cause unstable operation and damage data CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged You should always write from the computer s hard disk drive onto the CD DVD HD DVD do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM or HD DVD R media Always copy data from the
96. at it is in use For further information on loading and unloading discs please refer to the Using HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Region codes for DVD drives and media HD DVD ROM drive HD DVD R drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video media you should ensure that it matches the specification of your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 South East Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs CDs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD and HD DVD media available and should be used in conjunction with the specification of your computer optical drive in order to understand the type of discs that can be written Please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information E CD R media can only be written to once the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or changed E CD RW media including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded to more than once User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour DVDs E DVD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer media discs can on
97. ating Basics 3 About Straight to Disc E Not support to record on DVD R R disc H Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV M HDV support to burn DVD Video only Mm DVD VR format not support to add Menu 4 About recorded DVDs MH Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs E 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 s DVD s and floppy diskettes Handle your media with care Following the simple precautions listed below will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it CD DVDs 1 Store your CD s and DVD s in the containers they originally came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD s or DVD s 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD or DVD that contains the data 4 Hold the CD or DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose the CD or DVD to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD s or DVD s 7 If your CD s or DVD s become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth from the center hole outwards do not wipe in a circular direction If necessary you can use a cloth
98. attached Ensure that any required USB device drivers are properly installed to achieve this you should refer to both the device documentation and the operating system documentation If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you are still able to use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 18 Troubleshooting Memory expansion Please also refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices for further information on installing and removing memory modules Problem If there is a memory malfunction the Power indicator will repeatedly flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following patterns If there is an error in only slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A orange twice then green once If there is an error in Slot B orange once then green twice If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B orange twice then green twice An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A Sound system In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem No sound is heard Procedure In the event of Power indicator flashes when the
99. atures and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Copy Protection 10 Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media TV Tuner 17 TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased Images 72 All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Stain 13 Your display panel has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Safety Use for TV Tuner 14 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 User s Manual 11 5 TOSHIBA Specifications Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Refer to User s Manual about Weight and Size Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Thermal Gradient operating Thermal Gradient non operating Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operati
100. ave any function when using DVD s You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer Memory expansion Battery Pack Universal AC Adaptor USB FDD kit Battery Charger Bluetooth USB Adaptor A 512MB 1 024MB or 2 048MB memory module DDR2 667 can easily be installed in the computer An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for futher information If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while you cannot format 720KB floppy diskettes under Windows Vista you are able to read and write to diskettes that have already been formatted The optional battery charger allows you to charge extra battery packs outside of having to use 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 bu
101. bel PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN User s Manual xix Qosmio G40 TOSHIBA HD DVD R drive SD L902A E The HD DVD R drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E 7o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 1 SHIBAURA MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN User s Manual XX Qosmio G40 International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 DFA 1 VF RLT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTSLSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is Classified as a
102. bilities HD DVD Application Logo HD DVD ROM represents the optical drive s conformity with the DVD Forum s verification criteria for HD DVD physical format and does not represent compliance with the HD DVD Video specification defined by the DVD Forum Advanced Access Content System AACS keys are integrated into your PC for copy protection purposes Occasional renewal of the AACS key is required and easily done by connecting to the Internet AACS key renewal will be provided at no charge to purchasers If the AACS key is not renewed the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER software will stop playing AACS protected HD DVD content However it will continue to play other forms of content such as DVD discs or non protected HD DVD content For more information on AACS visit www aacsla com home User s Manual 11 3 Legal Footnotes LCD lt 6 Depending on HD DVD content you may experience frame dropping or lower performance HD DVD viewing on external display requires an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input External power required for viewing of HD DVD content Since CPU power is dedicated to support HD DVD playback function you must close all other applications before launching HD DVD playback Audio content with a high sampling gt 48 kHz rate will be down sampled when using Dolby Virtualizer with the internal speakers or the analog audio output or digital audio output HDMI and S PDIF Some content and or discs may not be compati
103. ble Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN lt s 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 Intel Next Gen Wireless N adaptor is based on a draft release version of the IEEE 802 11n specification also known as Draft N which may not be compatible with or support all features e g security of certain Wi Fi equipment User s Manual Legal Footnotes Non applicable Icons s Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the fe
104. button on a standard mouse Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the item s you want to move leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and then move the item s to their new destination AV Controller The following functions are available in this computer for operating the Media Center This section describes an overview of each function Please refer to the Qosmio AV Controller section in Chapter 8 AV functions for more information E Front operation panel HM Qosmio AV Controller E Remote Controller Front operation panel The Front operation panel is located above the keyboard AV related functions such as TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Illumination On Off and DOLBY are available Qosmio AV Controller The Qosmio AV Controller is located at the right of the keyboard Buttons in the inner circle of Qosmio AV Controller are the Arrow buttons and OK button Buttons in the outer circle are the More info button Back button and Fast move buttons 1 E The inner button group Arrow buttons and OK button and the outer button group More info button Back button Fast move buttons cannot function at the same time If both the inner and outer button groups are pressed simultaneously the outer buttons will function E f a function of either button group is operating functions of the other button group will not function User s Manual 4 2 Ope
105. ca and is for international use only amp GO Guard tone disabled default amp G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz amp G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Local flow control selection amp KO Disable flow control amp K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default amp K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW amp PO Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses per second Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C7 AT Commands amp Tn amp V amp W Self test commands These tests can help to isolate problems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors amp TO Abort Stops any test in progress amp T1 Local analog loop This test verifies modem operation as well as the connection between the modem and computer Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated then demodulated and returned to the local DTE To work properly the modem must be off line Result Codes OK n 0 CONNECT n 1 ERROR Otherwise Display Current Configuration This command displays the current configuration of the modem If nonvolatile memory is supported the stored profiles are displayed as well amp V View profiles Store current configura
106. ca rpb Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the DGT or NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices Using Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product User s Manual G 5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mob
107. ck supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury E Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Sleep Mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Sleep Mode will not function and the computer loses all data in memory To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged please refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for details of the procedure If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through connection to an AC adaptor for an extended period for example more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge it may not function efficiently over it
108. compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit Core 2 Duo or Core Duo Processor Intel Dual Core Technology is a new technology designed to deliver improved performance to the notebook PC Performance or compatibility may vary For more information on Intel s Core 2 Duo processors visit http www intel com core2duo See 64 Bit Computing Legal Footnote if applicable Memory Main System 2 Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For computer s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration User s Manual Legal Footnotes Battery Life 3 Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models an
109. cordable Layer Only 60GB Dual Layer HD DVD Twin format disc Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer 15GB Dual Layer DVD Recordable Layer 4 7GB Writing CD DVD HD DVDs on HD DVD R drives 1 pmi o The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on HD DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used You can use the HD DVD R drive to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM HD DVD R or HD DVD R Dual Layer discs TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Ulead DVD MovieFactory are provided as writing software with this computer E Please refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD DVD and HD DVD discs that can be supported by this computer E Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data E CD R RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD DVD option in Media Center E 7o write data to CD R RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power sock
110. cted the modem sends a NO ANSWER result code back to the caller Hook flash Causes the modem to go on hook for 0 5 seconds and then return to off hook Return to command mode Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call S n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the amp Zn X command See amp Zn X command for more information The range is 0 3 User s Manual C 2 AT Commands En Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor echoed while the modem is in command mode EO Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy HO Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise In Request ID information This command displays product information about the modem 10 Returns modem identity string and driver version number 13 Same as l0 19 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise Ln Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high LO Low volume L1 Low volume Same as L0 L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise
111. d maximum DVD R Double Layer write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 3 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 16 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum Ultra speed media User s Manual 217 The Grand Tour HD DVD R drive 3 pmi o The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on HD DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used The full size HD DVD R module allows you to record data to recordable CD s and DVD s as well as run either 12cm 4 72 CD s DVD s and HD DVD s and 8cm 3 15 CD s and DVD s without using an adaptor The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge HD DVD read HD DVD R write HD DVD R Dual Layer write DVD read DVD R write DVD R Dual Layer write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD R Dual Layer write DVD RW write DVD RAM write CD read CD R write CD RW write 1 speed maximum 1 speed maximum 1 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum eS SS es 2 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 3 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 10 speed maximum Ultra speed media User s Manual 2 18 The
112. d Settings button in the Display Settings window Legal Footnote Memory Main System 2 For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 2 above Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Legal Footnote Battery Life 3 For more information regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 3 above RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug enclosure As the AC adaptor is universal it can receive a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts however you should note that the output current varies among different models Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 1 4 Introduction Disks Hard disk drive The following 6 types of hard disk drives can be installed in this computer The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different H 80 0 billion bytes 74 53 GB H 100 0 billion bytes 93 16 GB H 120 0 billion bytes 111 79 GB H 160 0 billion bytes 149 05 GB H 200 0 billion bytes 186 32 GB E 250 0 billion bytes 232 90 GB Two
113. d configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 4 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 2 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary General HD DVD technology and playback s Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies certain disc digital connection and other compatibility and or performance issues are possible Advanced interactive and navigation features of the HD DVD Video format including but not limited to Picture in Picture PIP and network streaming features are not supported by this product See Toshiba HD DVD model Detailed Specs at www computers toshiba com for important information on HD DVD playback capa
114. details Web Camera Micrephene Web Camera LED a Figure 4 3 Web Camera User s Manual 4 10 Operating Basics pmi o E Do not point the web camera directly at the sun E Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens Doing so may reduce image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty E Setting the Size to more than 800x600 will cause a larger amount of data to be written to the hard disk drive and may interfere with smooth recording E When recording in dimly lit environments the following procedure can be used to select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise 1 Click the Properties button on the Web Camera menu 2 Check Night Mode on the Options tab 3 Click the OK button The number of frames per second is lowered when video recording in Night Mode This may result in the playback of the recorded video file seeming unsmooth Using HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives 4 IO This section describes the features and use of HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives This computer is equipped with a full size HD DVD ROM drive or a HD DVD R drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run 12cm 4 72 CD DVD HD DVDs and 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs witho
115. disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries User s Manual Glossary 5 Gl
116. ditions should be noted Flashing orange Orange Blue No light The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether the computer s power is on or off User s Manual 6 2 Power DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected the following indicator conditions should be noted Blue Flashing orange No light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer the following indicator conditions should be noted Blue Blinking orange No light Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and is correctly supplying power to the computer Indicates a problem with the power supply You should initially try plugging the AC adaptor into another power outlet if it still does not operate properly you should contact your reseller or dealer Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Indicates power is being
117. duct to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its left hand side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock hole and secure it in place Security lock slot Figure 9 19 Security lock User s Manual 9 24 TOSHIBA Chapter 10 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability however should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determine the cause All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking further action may result in data loss or damage or you may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the computer s PRTSC key Please also be aware that the questions and procedures described in this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definit
118. e computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory module In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity E When installing or removing a memory module you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer E nsert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel pmi o WN E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions The computer is turned on The computer was shut down in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled oan tH The wireless communication switch is turned on E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock E Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry static electricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any expansion memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands E n order to ensure that the computer power is not turned on while working set th
119. e Keyboard for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting User s Manual oy Optional Devices l Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode L Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor TV The S Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set To do so connect your computer s S Video out port to the TV using the S Video out cable You can use the hotkeys FN F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Installation Connection via the S Video out port 1 Plug one end of the S Video out cable into the S Video out port of your computer Figure 9 15 Connecting the S Video out port 2 Insert the other end of the S Video out cable into the S1 S2 video input of the TV set You can then either use the computer s speakers or a set of headphones connected to the headphone jack to get sound User s Manual 9 18 Optional Devices Settings for display video on TV i To view video on the TV set be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed E Be sure to use the FN F5 Hot Key to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video E Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out Before changing
120. e Type II 6mm card The internal ExpressCard slot is a Universal slot This slot supports ExpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 modules This slot lets you insert SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick PRO PRO Duo xD picture card and MultiMediaCard Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices User s Manual 18 Introduction Multimedia Sound system Web Camera TV antenna port S Video in Port S Video out port VIDEO IN port HDMI out port Headphone S PDIF jack The integrated sound system provides support for the computer s internal speakers and microphone as allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Connect the antenna cable to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for different regions A camcorder or other recording device can be connected to this port via the S Video in cable optional for importing video data Refer to the S Video in section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices Thi
121. e Wireless communication switch to OFF User s Manual 9 10 Optional Devices Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer the Power indicator will flashes on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways E lf there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then green E If there is an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then green twice E If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B repeatedly flashes orange twice then green twice In all instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s EA Use a 0 point Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module The computer contains slots for two memory modules one positioned immediately over the other the procedures are the same for installing either module 1 Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 4 Loosen the two screws secu
122. e battery may be discharged connect the AC adaptor to recharge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately in these instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again If the battery still does not charge you should check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying power this can be tested by plugging another appliance into it Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch if so it will not charge properly and should be allowed to reach room temperature before you try again Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure its connecting terminals are clean if necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and should be replaced However if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its operating life you should speak to your reseller dealer or service provider If you frequently recharge a partially char
123. e following areas miniSD microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo TV output function i LINK IEEE1394 device Video Playback E System start up xD picture card E Self test E MultiMediaCard E Power E Infrared receiver window E Password E Pointing device E Keyboard E Fingerprint Sensor E Internal display panel E USB device E Hard disk drive E Memory expansion E HD DVD ROM drive E Sound system E HD DVD R drive E External monitor E USB floppy diskette drive E Modem E PC Card E LAN E ExpressCard E Wireless LAN E SD SDHC memory card E Bluetooth E E E E User s Manual 10 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test E Power Sources E Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed Qosmio This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system according to how the Boot Priority option is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test has failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except for the TOSHIBA logo mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message In t
124. e main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board N non system disk A formatted floppy diskette you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement User s Manual Glossary 10 Glossary O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal
125. e of the supported application windows FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F Number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows Start Button activates the Start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button A H This key activates the Windows Start menu Er This key has the same function as the secondary right mouse button User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one this is located in the center of the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 104 105 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys You are able to press FN F10 again to turn off this overlay funct
126. e operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial Also known as terrestrial digital TV Digital TV broadcasting standard DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD RAM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD R Dual Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times User s Manual Glossary 6 Glossary DVD R Double Layer A disc having two layers on one side with the DVD R storage capacity about 1 8 times larger than before The DVD RW drive uses a laser to read data from the disc E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or outpu
127. e that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by the Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment ureas A05 0413001 This label is located on the module 1C 49058 DELPHI RENU 1 02867 POSTEL 2005 1911 N k ETI EN aie s CECE TOVE Erea Approval by PTA 2005 Ref G BY 1996 Sw ONYO D WIOPNP WPAN bya ow c s maas arane AGERE SYSTEMS D N PIN ai MODEM DELPHI D40 mna a 2840 0 102540 70N 319 WOM HEEE a ays waaVED maqina 128400 102640 on 319 WM mma 20S OVID APIMI 13 125400 LONE VON HA eS NOM et NYCE C fied for use in Hong Kong NYCEICTIONO8OTITS sagem ul oem C94M1009 0 ASI DELPHI D40 Cofetel n TTDAGDE07 056 aa TERIA Made In China fo S 405083 0455 08 2585 User s Manual xii Qosmio G40 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are
128. e this has been done click Next 5 At the Correct Swipe Procedure screen confirm the message that is displayed and then click Next 6 At the Scanning Practice screen you are able to practice swiping your finger to ensure you use the correct method Once you have finished practicing click Next 7 Atthe User s Fingers screen select the finger that you wish to enroll from the illustration and then click Next On this screen please be aware that any previously enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks while the fingerprint that you are about to enroll will have a red check mark If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and any previous information over written 8 At Advanced Security screen select whether you wish to enable the security function and then click Next 9 At Finalization screen click Finish this will complete the fingerprint registration process User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication julie If required you are also able to use fingerprint authentication in place of the usual Windows logon process using your username and password This method is especially useful where there are many users using the same computer as it removes the need for actual user selection when the system is started Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 Atthe Logon Authorizatio
129. ead a file Procedure Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo for further information Remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 13 Troubleshooting xD picture card For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Procedure xD picture card error Remove the xD picture card from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your xD picture card for further information You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the xD picture card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider MultiMediaCard For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Probl
130. ects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems User s Manual 9 12 Optional Devices 7 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws 1 Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed Memory module cover Screws Figure 9 10 Seating the memory module cover 8 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 9 Turn your computer over 10 Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized to confirmed it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System icon Removing a memory module i The slot A is reserved for main memory Use the slot B for expanded I memory If only one card is installed use the slot A To remove the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 4 Loose
131. ects the primary hard disk drive Selects the primary hard disk drive 2 Selects the CD ROM Selects the USB memory drive 1 The floppy diskette drive is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external floppy diskette drive 2 In this computer CD ROM refers to the Fixed optical disc drive User s Manual 7 2 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup J J 3 Only the model with two HDDs is supported To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and turn the computer on 2 The following menu will be displayed with from left to right icons to allow you to start from a the built in hard disk drive 1 b the built in hard disk drive 2 c the optical drive d a floppy diskette drive e the network and f USB Memory boot Please note that a highlighted bar will only appear under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press ENTER If a Supervisor Password has been set manual boot device selection functions may be restricted The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current and available settings in HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one hard disk drive is installed in
132. ed by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user User s Manual G 4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used in this device are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen and this device has been tested as portable device as defined in Section 2 1093 of FCC rules when the LCD screen is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area In addition Bluetooth has been tested with Wireless LAN transceiver for co location requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc
133. ed with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal User s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the Boot Mode Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See a so CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to th
134. een detected Modem lost carrier signal or does not detect carrier signal or does not detect answer tone Invalid command Connection at 1200 bps No dial tone detected Busy signal detected No quiet answer Connection at 2400 bps User s Manual D 5 S registers CONNECT 4800 EC 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT 9600 EC 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT 14400 EC 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT 19200 EC 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT 7200 EC 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT 12000 EC 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT 16800 EC 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT 300 EC 40 Connection at 300 bps CONNECT 21600 EC 55 Connection at 21600 bps CONNECT 24000 EC 56 Connection at 24000 bps CONNECT 26400 EC 57 Connection at 26400 bps CONNECT 28800 EC 58 Connection at 28800 bps CONNECT 31200 EC 59 Connection at 31200 bps CONNECT 33600 EC 60 Connection at 33600 bps DELAYED 88 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED 89 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL 90 Blacklist is full 1 EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoE
135. efer to any relevant documentation for example that supplied with any software in use for further information User s Manual 10 11 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot access the external floppy diskette drive PC Card For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem PC Card error occurs ExpressCard For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem ExpressCard error occurs Procedure Try another floppy diskette in the drive if you are able to access this disk then it indicates the original disk and not the drive is probably causing the problem If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Remove the PC Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the PC Card is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your PC Card for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Remove the ExpressCard from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected In the event that the ExpressCard is attached to an external peripheral device ensure that this connection is properly made I
136. egisters S8 S11 S12 37 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds Escape guard time This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds Dial line rate S37 0 default maximum modem speed 37 1 reserved 37 2 1200 75 bps 37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved 37 5 1200 bps S37 6 2400 bps 37 7 4800 bps 37 8 7200 bps S37 9 9600 bps User s Manual D 4 S registers AT command set result codes 37 10 37 11 37 12 37 13 37 14 37 15 S37 16 37 17 37 18 37 19 12000 bps 14400 bps 16800 bps 19200 bps 21600 bps 24000 bps 26400 bps 28800 bps 31200 bps 33600 bps The following table shows the result codes The result code summary Result Code OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT 1200 EC NO DIAL TONE BUSY NO ANSWER CONNECT 2400 EC Numeric 0 1 2 oo N DO oO fF i oO Description Command executed Modem connected to line A ring signal has b
137. elect menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on screen pointer Fingerprint Sensor Just by swiping a valid and enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode mM Power on security and single sign on facilities 2 0M Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to j record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assistant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications The effective pixel count for this web camera is 1 92 million Please refer to the Web Camera section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Web Camera LED The Web Camera LED lights up when the Web Camera is operating Qosmio AV This button allows you to operate the Media Controller Center Please refer to the Qosmio AV Controller section in Chapter 8 AV functions for more information User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour LCD Sensor switch Thi
138. election If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed from which you should select the appropriate communications port for your modem to use Dialing Properties You should select this item in order to display the dialing properties JN 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 Connecting the modular cable To connect the modem s modular cable follow the steps as detailed below E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 1 Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer s modem jack User s Manual 4 32 Operating Basics 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Modem jac
139. em Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set period of time and can be configured for both Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode User s Manual 6 16 TOSHIBA Chapter 7 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on settings for various functions Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config USB and Button Setting to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version User s Manual Tl HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to select the priority for booting the computer the following settings are available
140. em Procedure MultiMediaCard error Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer occurs and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your MultiMediaCard for further information You cannot write toa Remove the MultiMediaCard from the computer MultiMediaCard and check to ensure that it is not write protected You cannot read a file Check to ensure the required file is actually on the MultiMediaCard that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 14 Troubleshooting Infrared receiver window If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Make sure there is no obstruction blocking not work as expected communication between the computer and the target device If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter and the documentation supplied with your mouse Touch Pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer In this instance the system might be busy Try does not respond to moving the mouse again after waiting a short
141. en appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left and right cursors key to select the CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup for further information 4 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions When removing pre installed drivers utilities or when installing you can setup the respective drivers utilities from the following folder C TOSAPINS User s Manual 3 13 TOSHIBA Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it and details the considerations that should be made when handling CD DVD HD DVD media Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad SS sZ LE Touch Pad control buttons A Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons ona standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics 1 You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left
142. en tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly The slot does not support Magic Gate functions ES S Secure Digital Memory Stick xD picture card MultiMediaCard SD Card MMC Figure 9 5 Examples of memory media Memory media pio This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards SD and SDHC memory cards appear the same externally The logo on SD and SDHC memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing The SD memory card logo is The SDHC memory card logo is 2 User s Manual 9 6 Optional Devices i E The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 8GB Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB Memory media format New media cards are formatted according to specific s
143. eneral HD DVD technology and playback 5 4 11 3 LED Girisa Sod Gee thew sab edianieers eee vs te ee eth eed 11 4 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 2 2 0 0 eee e eee eee 11 4 Wireless LAN G postissa saia dabaa cent eek tree aa eee 11 4 Non applicable ICONS 9 0 cee eee 11 5 Copy Protection 10 c 6 cst dee ese reeemews sc cies vs 11 5 TV Tuner 11 sci cece cee cai Saw aaan EAEE eer eee ee ee ey 5 11 5 IMAGES 12 sie ive eke ek We kiaw eee nec eae cee en Pee rae ane 11 5 LCD Brightness and Eye Stain 13 0 cee eee ee eee 11 5 Safety Use for TV Tuner 14 2 0 cece 11 5 Specifications Physical Dimensions 00 00 eee eee A 1 Display Controller and Video modes Display controller 2 0 00 cee eee B 1 Video MOdES 1 cece eee ee eee eee B 1 AT Commands S registers S register values 0 cc eee eee eee eee eee eee D 1 AT command set result CodeS 00 0 cece ee eee eee eee D 5 v 90 VIO MOJE rarena eeta eE aa a ted tence dae seen ska E 1 AT Comma d 606 cia cee eee eee ee eee eee ae ee dea ee ee ah E 3 Wireless LAN Card Specifications 000 e cece eee eee eee F 1 Radio Characteristics a 20 cece eee eee eee eee F 2 Supported Frequency Sub bands 0eeeeeee ee eee F 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health G 3 Regulatory statementS 0 00 c eee eee eee G 3 Using Bluet
144. ent for assistance H Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hong Kong New World Tower No 300 Huaihai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 In Europe Germany amp Ausiria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel User s Manual 10 26 Troubleshooting Outside of Europe Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA In Europe Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando
145. eo display to the computer HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals 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 E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Link indicator green LAN active indicator orange This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN User s Manual 27 The Grand Tour Underside p gt The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage Memory module slots Speaker subwoofer co oo 00 oof E oo 00 00 oo oo J i a oo oo o0 oof oo 00 oo foo oo o0 as 00 oo q J HI oo go 00 oo 00 og oo q ioo 00 ai 00 iS
146. er The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased Processor Built in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel processor E Intel Core 2 Duo Processor which incorporates 2MB Level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology E Intel Core 2 Duo Processor which incorporates 4MB Level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Some models in this series use Intel Centrino Duo processor technology which is based on three separate components the Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel PRO Wireless network connection and the Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset family Legal Footnote CPU 1 For more information on the CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or Click the 1 above Memory Slots 512 1 024 or 2 048MB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 4 096MB system memory This computer can be equipped with memory modules of a maximum size of 4 096MB The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules User s Manual 173 Introduction Video RAM The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the computer s system memory Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Personalization gt Display Settings The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advance
147. er is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down This can be specified in the Power Options To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so that when you next turn the power on again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for more details If you have to interrupt your work you can use this feature to allow you to turn off power to the computer without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you next turn on the power you can continue working right where you left off User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre installed on the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Flash Cards HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIB
148. er on an unstable surface such as a stand E Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Mm DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator m DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R media E Do not use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order to copy DVD Video DVD ROM or HD DVD R material that has copyright protection lm DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator E amp E TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format E You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA D
149. erface that provides access to specific tools utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Networking gt ConfigFree User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Windows Mobility Center TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER You can create CD s and DVD s in a number of formats including audio CD s that can be played on a standard CD player and data CD s DVD s which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive This software can be used on models with either a HD DVD ROM drive or a HD DVD R drive To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications gt DVD RAM Utility
150. eroperability E Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tni bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E When you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may
151. es of the organization These situations may for example include E Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or E In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements General This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device User s Manual G 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 utilisateur du dispositif doit tre p
152. et It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process may sometimes fail due to low battery power in these instances data loss may occur User s Manual 4 16 Operating Basics Important message Legal Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the HD DVD R drive please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so you may find that the HD DVD R drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite information successfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media Footnotes TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM or HD DVD R disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM or HD DVD R media that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E 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 e
153. etect User s Manual xvi Qosmio G40 E When used in Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with to a value of either 3 or 4 This ensures E aperson calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network E caller identification information which occurs between the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed E The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones ATDT as this is faster and more reliable than pulse decadic dialing If for some reason you must use decadic dialing your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Number to be dialed 0 123456789 Number to program into computer 098 7654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally E The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired E Itis recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms E When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connecti
154. even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with an Access Point This function becomes invalid when the connection is broken E Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or 2 4GHz for 802 11b g E Roaming over multiple channels E Card power management E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA support E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption E Wake up on Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication Switch is turned on 2 Click Start and then click Connect To to display Connect to a network window User s Manual 4 34 Operating Basics 3 Click Set up a connection or network 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied wit
155. f glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping 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 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 E Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer check the indicators on the front of the computer E Ifa CD or DVD is in the drive remove it and make sure that the disc tray is securely closed E Turn off shut down the computer E Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer E Close the display panel E Do not pick up the computer by its display panel E Before carrying your computer shut it down disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down a failure to follow this instruction may result in minor heat injury E Becareful not to subject the computer to impact or shock a failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data E Never transport your computer with any cards installed this may cause damage to either the computer and or the card resulting in product failure E Always use a Suitable carry case when transporting the computer E When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so t
156. f the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your ExpressCard for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 12 Troubleshooting SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card error occurs You cannot write to an SD SDHC memory card You cannot read a file Procedure Remove the SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card for further information Remove the SD SDHC memory card from the computer and check to ensure that it is not write protected Check to ensure the required file is actually on the SD SDHC memory card miniSD microSD Card that is inserted into the computer If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo For further information please refer to Chapter 9 Optional Devices Problem Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo error occurs You cannot write to an Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo You cannot r
157. fast infrared HDD hard disk drive HD DVD R High Definition Digital Versatile Disc Recordable HD DVD ROM High Definition Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory IDE integrated drive electronics User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary VO input output IrDA nfrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MB megabyte OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WUXGA wide ultra extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols suc
158. fault User s Manual E 3 TOSHIBA Appendix F Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card Specifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility E IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS E Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating E Microsoft Windows Networking System Media Access BH CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with K Protocol Acknowledgment ACK User s Manual F 1 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics it Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to H Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region R F Frequency a li von anal MHz Revision A N E Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G N Draft Ver 1 0 The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transm
159. fices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage E Modem functions cannot be used in models which are not equipped with a modem This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in modem User s Manual 4 30 Operating Basics Region selection A pmi o 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 To select a region follow the steps as detailed below 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Networking gt Modem Region Select If it is available do not use the Country Region Select function included as part of the modem setup utility within the Control Panel if you change the country region setting this way you may find that the change does not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 3 Click the icon with the primary left mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports together with a sub me
160. for safety sake it is best to save your data manually E Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN F4 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Click the arrow button E in the power management buttons eC lee Wes and select Hibernate from the menu Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid In order to define these settings you can follow the steps as described below 1 Click Start and click the Control Panel 2 Click System and Ma
161. formation User s Manual 10 21 Troubleshooting LAN Problem Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Wake up on Wireless LAN does not work Procedure When transmitting data you should ensure that the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer you should check the flow control and communication protocol settings within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s rings before auto answer feature is set correctly You are also able to use the ATSO command please refer to Appendix D S registers for further information If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wa
162. g The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor Therefore if you give the computer to someone else or dispose of it in any way the following process is recommended to delete your fingerprint information 1 Torun this program click Start gt All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed Click Fingerprints and click Delete Click Settings and click Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen will be displayed If fingerprint data is displayed as part of the list simply select all of this information and then Remove 6 Check whether all of the fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen In use please be aware of the following limitations of the fingerprint sensor E A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fin
163. g signals to the computer Please note that this indicator will not light after the battery has been completely discharged Records the selected television program and stores it on your hand disk drive Stops the media currently playing Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Plays the selected media Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Moves the media video DVD music and so on forwards Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter at a time Moves media forward 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Displays the previous window The button provides more details ona TV program than is listed in the Guide Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows User s Manual 8 9 AV functions OK OK Volume Volume Start Channel Page up and down Mute Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Numbers Clear Enter Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Increases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Opens Media
164. g two types of logos which is displayed at computer start up Animation The Logo appears as an animated image Default Picture The Logo appears as a static image Sound Logo Use this option to enable or disable sound to sound when a personal computer is started Enabled Enables sound to sound Default Disabled Disables sound to sound BIOS Setup Program This section explains items and procedures other than those setup using the HW Setup program Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program i Notes Before Using the BIOS Setup Application E n most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility Windows Device Manager and so forth If you make changes to the configuration through the BIOS setup program please be aware that the configuration set through the Windows applications will take priority E Changes to the settings within the BIOS setup program will not be erased even if the power supply is turned off and the main battery removed However if the built in Real Time Clock RTC battery runs out of power most of the settings will revert back to their default values However please note that the following items will not be affected in this instance e Password e Hard Disk Drive Password e Fingerprint patterns User s Manual LY HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Starting the BIOS Setup Program 1 Turn on the
165. ged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential in these instances you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it again Check the Power saver option under Select a power plan in the Power Options User s Manual 10 6 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further information Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure The charge in the Real Time Clock RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup application by using the following steps 1 Press the F1 key the BIOS setup application will load 2 Set the date in the System Date field 3 Set the time in the System Time field 4 Press the END key a confirmation message will be displayed 5 Press the Y key the BIOS setup application will end and the computer will restart Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power for further information Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not activated press the FN F11 hot key and try typing
166. gerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user E Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free E Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility o oe o o Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software You are able to backup saved fingerprint data and information within the PasswordBank by using the Import or Export User Data facility under the fingerprint management software However please be aware that any encrypted files cannot be backup within FileSafe using this function in these instances it is recommended that you backup these files to external media using standard file copy processes The Encrypting File System EFS is a Windows Vista feature If a file is encrypted using EFS it cannot be encrypted further using the fingerprint authentication function In the Help File it is stated that this software s PasswordBank function can be used for managing security relating to the Internet as well as for general applications However please be aware that the Internet Pa
167. h as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals User s Manual Glossary 2 Glossary ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of
168. h your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings Security E TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable 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 E 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 computer s built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth devices simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4GHz 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 with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line of sight of each other Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security E Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and mai
169. hat it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements User s Manual 4 39 TOSHIBA Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard by pressing some keys in combination all of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard functions can be performed on the computer The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country region your computer is configured for with keyboards being available for numerous languages In use there are six different types of keys specifically typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and the keypad overlay Typewriter keys i The typewriter keys produce the upper case and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences 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 E The lowercase el and the number 1 one together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters into upper case while the Shift Lock function on a typewriter places all key
170. he PC Card is not inserted all the way into the computer the eject button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped In this instance simply push the PC Card firmly back into the computer and then press the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button in order to eject the PC Card partially out of the computer 5 Grasp the PC Card and remove it Figure 9 2 Removing the PC Card 6 Insert the Dummy card into the PC Card slot When you do not use a PC card please be sure to insert a Dummy card ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry standards either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor can be installed The slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5Gbps User s Manual 9 3 Optional Devices Inserting an ExpressCard The Windows hot install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while the computer is turned on 7 E Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Sleep Mode or I Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly E Please note that the ExpressCard slot is the top one of the two slots located on the left hand side of the computer please confirm this with the following illustration in order to avoid any confusion with the PC Card slot
171. he cautions on use of a Qosmio G40 series computer xxviii Introduction Equipment checklist 0 00 cece eee eee 1 1 HardwWate eciescasciaiietavsitaatntsen aE eae ne eaae eas 1 3 Special features siicccccsak tases eciteeeesaeeweee wens ee 1 12 TOSHIBA Value Added Package 0eeeeeeee ee eneee 1 14 Utilities and Applications 0 00 cece eee eee 1 15 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 User s Manual Qosmio G40 OpliONS 232 ci eee s Shee okam N A Gieee vas eeed ve ed eee 1 17 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 0 0 0 cece eee eee 2 1 Len Sld s dacaineaalitne tans eee ek aed als aa R a seein 2 2 Ri t Side iistcicciaiine tins tiewhen genta tae see ces 2 4 Backs tinguera carn ieee ew elont saad weet ESA 2 6 Underslde iisiccicaaiietawnciew na aee aa adda aa eee ee a 2 8 Front with the display Open 0 00 cece eee eee eee 2 9 System indicators occ scees ete a a eege ban a dees 2 12 Optical disc drives 00 cece cece eee eee 2 15 AC adaptor 62 cscicencseeeedee seus othe ieee ee eed eas a 2 19 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 0 eee e eee eee eee 3 2 Opening the display 00 cece eee eee eee eee 3 4 Turning on the power 0 cece eee eee eee eee 3 5 Starting up for the first time 00 c eee eee eee 3 6 Turning off the power 0 ccc eee eee eee ees 3 6 Restarting the computer 00 0 c eee 3 10 System
172. he sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment A 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together
173. hese instances turn off the computer check all cable connections and then restart it if the self test fails again contact your reseller dealer or service provider Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer also has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause may lie with another power related resource in such an instance you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 4 Troubleshooting Overheating power down In the event that the computer s internal operating temperature becomes too high the system will automatically enter either Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode and shut itself down Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks orange WN It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your reseller dealer or serv
174. huts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes The computer has three different power up modes as follows E Boot Mode The computer will shut down without saving data in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer off E Hibernation Mode Data in memory will be saved to the hard disk drive E Sleep Mode Data will maintained in the computer s memory 7 Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the I power in Chapter 3 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options Hot keys You can use the FN F3 hot key to enter Sleep Mode or FN F4 to enter Hibernation Mode please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Boot Mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s display panel until the shut down process has been completed IO User s Manual 6 15 Power Syst
175. ic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software User s Manual Glossary 13 Glossary volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 14 Index A AC adaptor 1 4 additional 1 17 connecting 3 2 DC IN 15V jack 2 6 ASCII characters 5 7 Battery charging 6 7 extending battery life 6 10 indicator 2 13 6 2 Monitoring capacity 6 8 real time clock 1 4 6 5 save mode 1 13 types 6 4 Battery Charger 1 17 9 15 Battery pack 1 4 2 9 additional 9 14 replacing 6 11 BIOS Setup 7 7 Bluetooth 1 11 4 35 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 1 15 Bluetooth USB Adaptor 1 17 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse 1 18 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo 1 18 problems 10 23 Boot Priority
176. icator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period for example for more than one month remove the battery pack from the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its operating life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight User s Manual 6 10 Power Replacing the battery pack Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging and will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life In addition to this you might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended period of time This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack and begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following
177. ice provider Computer shuts down This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system you should contact your reseller dealer is flashing in orange or service provider AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections to make sure that the power the computer power cord adaptor is firmly connected to the DC IN indicator does computer and a working power outlet not glow blue Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 5 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for more information on these indicators together with general battery operation Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure Th
178. id the possibility that the original data will be damaged With regard to this there is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise this can result in data being destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during the transfer operation there is a likelinood that data will be damaged In addition you should connect all required devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames may be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer User s Manual 9 22 Optional Devices Connecting i 2 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned before you plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer i LINK IEEE1394 connector i LINK IEEE1394 port Figure 9 18 Connect
179. ile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FHI 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 FAX 03 3457 4868 User s Manual G 6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment EYXF3CS JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUN
180. ing counter This register is read only The value of S1 is incremented with each ring If no ring occurs over a six second interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII Command line termination character user defined This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return character This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCII Response formatting character user defined This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed character The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 10 line feed Units ASCII User s Manual D 2 S registers S5 Command line editing character user defined This register sets the character recognized as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII This character can be used to edit a command line When the echo command is enabled the
181. ing the i LINK IEEE 1394 port Plug the other end of the cable into the i LINK device Please take note of the following when you use i LINK devices You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices to function Not all i LINK devices have been tested therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Some devices might not functions such as Sleep Mode or automatic power off Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power doing so might cause data to be destroyed Disconnecting To remove an i LINK device follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click the left Touch Pad control button Disconnect the cable from the computer and then from the i LINK device Please be aware that you should also refer to the documentation that was supplied with your i LINK device User s Manual 9 23 Optional Devices Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft The computer has a security lock slot on its left side into which you can attach one end of the security cable while the other end attaches to a desk or similar object The methods used for attaching security cables differ from pro
182. intenance and click Power Options 3 Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer will take a moment to save the current data in memory to the hard disk drive During this time the Hard Disk Drive indicator will glow After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk drive turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved HM Click Start then click the arrow button E in the power management buttons IEO wales and select Restart from the menu E Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options E Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between
183. ints By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authentication feature it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Fingerprint feature enables you to Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security Single Sign on facility User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics How to Swipe the Finger 4 Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures Align the first joint of the finger at the center of the sensor then lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger horizontally towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible In performing this process you should also take care to ensure that the center of your fingerprint is on the sensor The following illustrations show the recommended way to swipe your finger over the fingerprint sensor Sensor Figure 4 2 Swipe the finger Sensor E Avoid swiping with your finger stiff or pressed too hard onto the sensor and take care to ensure that the center of the fingerprint is touching
184. ion Numeric mode To turn on Numeric Mode press FN F11 the Numeric Mode indicator lights and you are able to access numeric characters by using the keys You are able to press FN F11 again to turn off this overlay function ale nove 7 fl eg ecu a Sa EAEE Ele Jz tata le i JE E AL e TETEE EETA as STTEECEELEELLES TTT LLL TEE TEELE Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay v BE User s Manual 5 6 The Keyboard Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off 1 2 3 Hold FN and press any other key this key will operate as if the overlay were off Type upper case characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a character key Release FN to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on ll 2 3 Press and hold down FN Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will turn on the most recently used overlay function if the Numeric Mode indicator lights you
185. ircuit is always on amp C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier signal is not detected default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Dn DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal amp DO Ignore The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats it as always on This should only be used if your communication software does not provide DTR to the modem amp D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected User s Manual C 6 AT Commands amp F amp Gn amp Kn amp Pn amp D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default amp D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Load factory settings This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory This operation replaces all of the command options and the S register settings in the active configuration with factory values amp F Recall factory setting as active configuration V 22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone if any to transmit while transmitting in the high band answer mode This command is only used in V 22 and V 22bis mode This option is not used in North Ameri
186. isabled in BATTERY 3 Press the END key A confirmation message will appear 4 Press the Y key The BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will reboot If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider User s Manual 10 24 Troubleshooting Disposing of computer and computer batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government If your hard disk drive or other storage media contains sensitive data you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include HM Selecting Delete for a target file H Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin E Reformatti
187. isc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R DVD R Double Layer or HD DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me while in Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later and in Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 In addition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to
188. it range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal User s Manual F 2 Wireless LAN Supported Frequency Sub bands 1 0 Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B G and N Draft Ver Frequency Range 2400 2483 5 MHz Channel ID 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 12 2467 2 13 2472 2 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required User
189. ital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your computer on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the computer An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage Hi Modem jack The modem jack allows you use to attach a VIDEO IN port With the bundled VIDEO IN cable the CATV or gt satellite set top boxes can be connected to the computer to view the channels Please refer to Chapter 8 AV functions 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 s connected to your computer via the S Video in cable for importing video data Connect the cable to this port for this operation Refer to the S Video in section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Back The following figure shows the computer s back Infrared transmitter Universal Serial Bus LAN active indicator cable ports USB 2 0 ports orange Link indicator TV antenna port S Video out port External monitor port green gt or J L ead Ci iT mAb U DC IN 15V jack Cooling vents HDMI out port LAN jack Figure 2 4 The back of the computer
190. ive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your reseller dealer or service provider if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible User s Manual 10 1 Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer this includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off then when you turn the computer back on again it will recognize the new device Make sure all options are configured properly in the computer s setup program and that all required driver software has been loaded please refer to the documentation provided with the option for further information on its installation and configuration Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the computer loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy diskette CD DVD or HD DVD media is correctly loaded and in the case of a floppy diskette that its write protect tab is correctly set Always try to make detailed no
191. k Figure 4 10 Connecting the internal modem 4 f Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected T 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 problems with the operation of the modem E The modem speed is slow or communication is periodically interrupted E Skips or jumps may be noted in sound Disconnecting the modular cable To disconnect the modular cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Pinch the lever on the plug in the telephone jack and pull it out from within the connector 2 Pinch the lever on the plug in the computer s modem jack and pull it out from within the computer User s Manual 4 33 Operating Basics Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Wireless LAN pmi o j 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 G or N Draft Ver 1 0 Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function consumes power
192. ke up is set to Enabled Default Disabled Alarm Time Wake up on LAN and Critical Battery Wake up are Disabled on Battery The setting is available when the Wake up on LAN is Enabled Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN function when operating from the battery Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN function when operating from the battery Default User s Manual 7 10 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Critical Battery Wake up Configures what action is taken when the remaining battery power is close to running out while the system is in Sleep Mode This setting is only available when the Critical battery action in Windows is set to Hibernate Default To access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options gt Edit Plan Settings gt Change advanced power settings gt Battery The operation of this function is dependent upon battery status Enabled When the remaining battery power is about to run out while the system is in Sleep Mode the system is automatically woken up and then switched to Hibernation Mode Default Disabled No action is taken even if the remaining battery power is about to run out while the system is in Sleep Mode PCI Express Link ASPM This feature lets you set the PCI Express power saving configuration Auto Power saving is enabled when the computer is operating from battery power and the PCI Express device is not being used Disabled Disables power saving for
193. ke up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 10 22 Troubleshooting Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device TV output function Problem Display on TV is poor No display pmi o Procedure Check to ensure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Check to ensure the Bluetooth Manager application is running on the computer and that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Check to ensure the television type is set correctly your region NTSC should be used for the United States and Japan while PAL should be used for Europe Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the television Press the FN F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display panel only If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider If you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode
194. le Windows Aero to help correct this situation User s Manual B 1 TOSHIBA Appendix C AT Commands J This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in modem In most cases you will not need to type AT commands manually However there might be some occasions when you will need to do so This chapter describes AT commands for data mode Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software The format for entering AT commands is ATXn where X is the AT command and n is the specific value for that command After you type in the command press ENTER Any command issued is acknowledged with a response in either text or numeric values known as result codes All commands and command values accepted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time S12 must be completed after an escape sequence is entered This pause prevents the modem from interpreting the escape sequence as data The value of the escape sequence character may be changed using register S2 User s Manual C 1 AT Commands A
195. led in use the processor s operation is automatically switched when necessary default Always High The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at its highest level of power consumption and its highest speed Always Low The processor s power consumption and automatic clock speed switching functions are disabled in use the processor will always run at a lower level of power consumption and a low speed LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Do not install or remove a 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 Power will be automatically turned on when a signal is received from an administrator s computer which is connected via a network The following settings can be changed when the Built in LAN is Enabled Connect the AC adaptor when using the Wake up on LAN function The battery retention time will be shorted than the times listed in this manual when this function is enabled Refer to the section in chapter 6 Retaining data with power off Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default User s Manual 7 6 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Built in LAN This feature enables or disable
196. left off Turning Off Your Computer where Electronic Devices are Regulated or Controlled When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always shut down the computer completely or put the computer into Hibernation Mode instead of allowing it to go into Sleep Mode and turn off any wireless communication switches or devices while in Sleep Mode the computer operating system may reactivate itself to run pre programmed tasks or to preserve unsaved data and might interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury E Before entering Sleep Mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory could be lost E When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E 7o restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode press and hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount of time Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility E f the compu
197. lock 2 is in its g position Ss Battery pack Battery safety lock Figure 6 3 Securing the battery pack 9 Turn your computer over User s Manual 6 12 Power TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor J Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password Utility function are different from the Windows password User Password To start the utility point to or click the following items Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Password Utility User Password field Set button Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy diskette or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file When entering a password do not enter any characters for example I or produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys and so on Delete button
198. longer operating time on battery power as well as deliver a longer life for your battery pack The instructions detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions E Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture E Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury E Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure Never use a battery pack which has been exposed to abnormal shock even if the appearance is normal The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury E Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery pack if you observe any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke E Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound In such an event carefully and immediately remove the battery pack from the computer In some instances you might have to wait for the computer to cool down befo
199. lose the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Set top box Connection Method and Watching TV on the Media Center This section explains how to connect the set top box and configure settings for watching TV Connecting the set top box Connect the computer and set top box using the following procedure to watch TV using the set top box 1 Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the computer Please note that the infrared remote control for your set top box must be compatible in order to function Infrared transmitter cable port Infrared transmitter cable Figure 8 10 Connecting the infrared transmitter cable User s Manual 8 14 AV functions N Connect the VIDEO IN cable that is bundled with the computer 3 Insert the output cable plug for connecting to the set top box to the audio input terminals red audio right white audio left and the video input connector yellow of the VIDEO IN cable Sound right input red Sound left input white Red White a lf Yellow Figure 8 11 Connecting the cable 4 Insert one end of the VIDEO IN cable into the VIDEO IN port of your computer VIDEO IN port VIDEO IN cable Figure 8 12 Connecting the VIDEO IN port 5 Connect the other end of the output cable plug to the output terminals of the set top box Use the bundled VIDEO IN cable and connect to VIDEO IN port on the right side of the computer CATV cable
200. ly be written to once the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM media can be recorded to more than once HD DVDs E HD DVD R and HD DVD R Dual Layer media discs can only be written to once the recorded data cannot subsequently be erased or CD R E CD RW E CD DA CD Text 7 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD ROM Mode 1 m Mode 2 Photo CD single multi session Enhanced CD CD changed Formats The drives support the following formats E CD ROM E E DVD ROM E E DVD R E Mm DVD R Dual Layer E m DVD RW i E DVD R E DVD R Double a Layer E DVD RW E E DVD RAM m DVD Video z EXTRA Addressing Method 2 HD DVD ROM Single sided Single Layer HD DVD ROM Single sided Dual Layer HD DVD Twin format disc M HD DVD Video oT Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double J Layer discs may be unreadable User s Manual 2 16 The Grand Tour HD DVD ROM drive pmi o The full size HD DVD ROM module allows you to record data to recordable CD s and DVD s as well as run either 12cm 4 72 CD s DVD s and HD DVD s and 8cm 3 15 CD s and DVD s without using an adaptor The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge HD DVD read 1 speed maximum DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 4 speed maximum DVD R Dual Layer write 2 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R write 4 spee
201. manually For example by clicking the taskbar item for the application window you wish to make active Touching this panel will launch an application program that allows you to watch a DVD or listen toa CD Touching this panel while the computer is on or in Sleep Mode will launch Media Center My Music is started when a music CD is inserted in the optical disc drive and My Video is started when a DVD video is in the drive If the application you wish to run is not selected as the active window when these panels are touched please switch to the application manually For example by clicking the taskbar item for the application window you wish to make active This panel allows you to play pause chapters or tracks Touch this panel to stop playing a track or chapter Touch this panel to move to the previous audio track DVD chapter or recorded data Touch this panel to move to the next audio track DVD chapter or recorded data Touching this panel when Windows starts to display Manual Recording while using Live TV Touching this panel to change the brightness of the built in LCD Touch this panel to switch the lighting of indicators e g Front operation panel power button Qosmio AV Controller volume dial etc Touching this panel to display the windows of a Sound function Touching this panel while Windows is running will switch the display output to a TV User s Manual 8 3 AV functions Icon
202. me application programs may not support remote control functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button The operational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within a 30 degree horizontal and 15 degree vertical range of the infrared receiver window Infrared receiver window 30degrees 15degrees vertically 30degrees 15degrees vertically Remote Controller Figure 8 5 Operational range of the remote control The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary from model to model User s Manual 8 11 AV functions pmi o Even if within the effective scope as described above the remote control may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases E When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller E When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window E When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the Remote Controller is dirty E When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are used near to your computer E When a low battery condition is present Installing Removing batteries gt O Be sure to install the dry batteries provided with this product before using the Remote Controller The procedure
203. ment screen click Settings and then click System Settings 4 Atthe Protector Suite Settings screen place a check mark in the Allow power on security single sign on setting within Enable logon support and then click OK User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free or that it will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software 1 E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints E The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger Camera Assisiant Software will help you to add various video effects to your video or photograph Enables the transmission of video and use of video chat via the internet using specialized applications The effective pixel count for this web camera is 1 92 million Please refer to the Camera Assistant Software Online Help for
204. ming Utility enlarge 5 5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 Touch Pad 5 4 Wireless 5 4 Zoom 5 5 HW Setup accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 2 User s Manual Qosmio G40 CPU 7 5 device config 7 6 general 7 1 keyboard 7 4 LAN 7 5 USB 7 6 window 7 1 i LINK 1 8 2 4 9 22 connecting 9 23 disconnecting 9 23 precautions 9 22 problems 10 24 Indicators Battery 2 13 6 2 DC IN 2 12 Hard Disk Drive 2 13 Optical Disc Drive 2 13 Power 2 13 Wireless communication 2 13 Infrared receiver window 1 10 2 2 problems 10 15 K Keyboard 1 8 5 1 emulating keys on enhanced 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 10 7 Typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 1 12 5 6 arrow mode 5 6 numeric mode 5 6 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 11 4 37 active indicator 2 7 cable types 4 37 connecting 4 38 Index 2 disconnecting 4 38 jack 2 7 Link indicator 2 7 problems 10 22 Media care 4 25 CD DVDs 4 25 floppy diskettes 4 25 Memory 1 3 expansion 1 17 9 10 installing 9 11 removing 9 13 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo problems 10 13 Modem 1 10 4 30 connecting 4 32 disconnecting 4 33 jack 2 5 problems 10 21 properties menu 4 31 region selection 4 31 Moving the computer 4 39 MultiMediaCard problems 10 14 P Password power on 1 12 problems 1
205. modem echoes back to the local DTE the backspace character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restrictions In some countries regions S6 will set dial tone detect time Range 3 255 Default 3 Units seconds S7 Connection completion time out This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing originate or goes off hook answer In originate mode the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone if allowed by county restriction The timer also specifies the wait for silence time for the dial modifier in seconds S7 is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds User s Manual D 3 S r
206. mputer with the VIDEO IN cable S Video in This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disc 1 Insert one end of the S Video in cable into the S Video in port of your computer S Video in port Figure 9 17 Connecting the S Video in port 2 Insert the other end of the S Video in cable into the output port of the analog device you wish to connect To hear sounds use a video cable to connect the sound terminals of the audio device and your computer red sound right channel white sound left channel After connecting an analog video camera or a video deck to your computer run Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA is started by selecting Start gt All Programs gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA User s Manual 9 21 Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK also known as IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer between a range of compatible devices such as E Digital video cameras E Hard disk drives E Magneto Optical drives E Writable optical disc drives 7 Please note that i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry any power therefore any external device will need its own power supply in order to operate Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer in order to avo
207. n you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual xxvii Qosmio G40 The cautions on use of a Qosmio G40 series computer 1 Clean any dust accumulated on the computer s cooling vents The cooling vents are located on the back and underside of the computer A When you use your computer in a dusty area dirt and debris may accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit If this occurs the accumulated dust can cause insufficient heat dissipation which may result in the computer shutting down during use Carefully clean the dust from the vents using a vacuum cleaner 2 Cooling vents on the underside and back of the computer Cooling vents Speaker Cooling vents subwoofer oo o0 oo o0 oo oo go 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2AN yom Cooling ven
208. n in Chapter 11 or click the 6 above Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Video modes section in Appendix B for more information User s Manual 17 Introduction Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 7 above Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Touch Pad Qosmio AV Controller Ports External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 i LINK IEEE1394 Slots PC Card ExpressCard Bridge media The internal keyboard provides the embedded numeric overlay keys dedicated cursor control overlay keys ag and Keys The keyboard is compatible with the IBM enhanced keyboard Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest allow control of the on screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows This button allows you to operate the Media Center The analog VGA port provides support for VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer supports multiple Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard This port allows high speed data transfer to take place between the computer and external devices such as digital video cameras The internal PC Card slot accommodates a singl
209. n screen choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor if the authentication process is successful the user will automatically be logged in to Windows If the fingerprint authentication process fails you will need to log into Windows using the appropriate username and password In addition you should use this manual login process if fingerprint authentication fails for three consecutive tries a warning message will be displayed when authentication is not normal or is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint Power on Security pmi o General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authentication system that is used when the computer is turned on If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when the computer is turned on but instead prefer to use the keyboard entry method instead simply press the BACK SPACE key when the Fingerprint Power on Security screen is displayed Using this process will switch the password input screen across to the keyboard based entry screen E You must ensure that you use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to register a User Password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and its extended function to allow fingerprints to be used to access the computer when it is turned on E fthe fingerprint authentication process fails five times a preset time limit is exceeded o
210. n the Power Options This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options A ten key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for information on using this feature Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security User s Manual Introduction Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off 1 Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode Heat dispersal Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode 1 1 A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the display panel is opened This can be specified in the Power Options When battery pow
211. n the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the ENTER key Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example CTRL C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the typeface you see to the left Display D Names of windows or icons or text generated by E ABC 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 IN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment F Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment User s Manual xxiv Qosmio G40 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Terminology This term is defined in
212. n the two screws securing the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 Push the latches away from the module in order to release it a spring will force one end of the module up at an angle User s Manual 9 13 Optional Devices 7 Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer JN E f you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits located close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 8 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws Ey Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 9 Install the battery pack refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power if required 10 Turn your computer over Battery Packs You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs so that if you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for further information Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site
213. n use the following should be noted regarding the operation of the USB hypo floppy diskette drive E The drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface E Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating E Do not place anything on top of the drive Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive To connect the drive plug the floppy diskette drive s USB connector into one of the computer s free USB ports WN Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins L Figure 9 13 Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive F If you connect the USB floppy diskette drive after the computer has already been turned on it will take about ten seconds for it to be recognized by the computer Do not attempt to disconnect and reconnect the drive before this period has elapsed User s Manual 9 16 Optional Devices Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it 1 Wait for the Disk In Use Indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy diskette activity has stopped If you disconnect the floppy diskette
214. nformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the requirements of Information the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information CORE FHRUBRESERESAEMHMBS VCC OB CHOC TFABRRRNRE CT CORBIS RE CHATSCeE ERBHELTWETA CORBMIUAPT LEDS YEREL T ASHES E SBSESSRCTCEMHVET Feta AS II gt TIELUY RY RUE LTR SL Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner IEC60950 1 EN60950 1 Information technology equipment Safety Coaxial cable connection to this computer must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable installer at the building premises as close to the point of cable entrance or attachment as practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation requirements that are applicable in your area User s Manual Qosmio G40 Modem warning notice 7 This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in J modem Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Netw
215. ng Non operating Power Requirements AC adaptor Ambient temperature Relative humidity 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 15 C per hour maximum 20 C per hour maximum 26 C maximum Altitude from sea level 60 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters maximum 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second User s Manual A 1 Specifications Computer Built in Modem modem 15 VDC 8 0 amperes This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built in Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Transmitting level Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 3 Former CCITT 2bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Former CCITT Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 1 2000 1 4400 16 800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31 200 33 600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41 333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps 10 dBm
216. ng Started pmi o pio This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Creating Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Discs Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the
217. ng the media E Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the computer please delete all the data on its hard disk drive Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can E Physically destroy the hard disk drive E Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data E Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will be borne by you User s Manual 10 25 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices E Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support departm
218. ng time decreases at low temperatures M The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention Time Battery type Siate and Retention Time Battery Pack 7050mAh about 5 days Sleep Mode about 25 days Boot Mode RTC battery 30 days User s Manual 6 9 Power Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery packs E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power if it does not turn on then go to Step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If you find that the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged however if the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow blue and the Battery ind
219. not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 Amenu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions User s Manual 3 12 Getting Started Restoring the pre installed software from your created Recovery Discs pio pmi o If the pre installed files are damaged you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Discs into the optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 While holding down F12 key on the keyboard turn on your computer when the Qosmio logo scre
220. ntains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Microsoft Windows Vista Information regarding the use of this software with these operating systems is listed below with further details being contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software User s Manual 4 35 Operating Basics pio This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR specification However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Fax application software Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 2 Multi user considerations On Windows Vista the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users that are logged into the same computer will not be able to use this type of functionality 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 Wireless communication
221. nu which details telephony location information a check mark will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select either a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu E When you click a region it becomes the modem s default selection for any new dialling locations that are created within the Windows Control Panel Phone and Modem Options E When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and becomes the modem s default setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary right mouse button in order to display a Properties menu on the screen Setting Within the Properties menu you can are able to either enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Allows you to configure whether the Modem Region Select utility starts automatically whenever you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region Allows you to configure whether the dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you have selected a region User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics Location list for region selection Displays a sub menu appears which details location information Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match Displays a warning if the current settings for both region code and telephony location are different Modem S
222. o Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost User s Manual 9 8 Optional Devices Removing a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Task Bar 2 Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button 3 Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer 4 Grasp the media and remove it Bridge media slot Figure 9 7 Removing memory media JN E Make sure the Bridge Media slot indicator is out before you remove the memory media or turn off the computer s power If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media you may lose data or damage the media E Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost E Do not remove only the miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Bridge Media slot User s Manual 9 9 Optional Devices Memory expansion You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules E You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent th
223. ode Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for information on how to use the Remote Controller as well as how to install and remove its batteries The Remote Controller for each model is different User s Manual 8 6 AV functions Play Pause Access indicator 4 gt Power Record o Stop IN Rewind he oO d Fast Forward W f I Replay Sg Skip U lt Back _ _ Start More info LA Arrows ee TH Vol oH 4 ie Volume SSS s M pal LiveTV Guide Seis a pi J DVD Menu Recorded TV ffi ABC DEF E 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 L5 6 Numbers PQRS TUV ee LIA 7 8J LJ Lx Lod Le Clear CLEAR ENTER H Enter TOSHIBA JD Figure 8 3 Remote Controller User s Manual 8 7 AV functions Record Rewind Replay Back Access indicator LA Power p Ihe bq Stop Fast Forward Skip _ _ Start More info Arrows ee
224. of functions of the internal modem operate For example how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape sequence and command line termination The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corresponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values i The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where n is the register number After you type in the register press ENTER The format for modifying the value of an S register is ATSn r where n is the register number and r is the new register value After you type in the register and its new value press ENTER Some registers vary from one country region to another User s Manual D 1 S registers S0 S1 S2 S3 S4 Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call Enter O zero if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all When disabled the modem can only answer with an ATA command Range 0 255 Default 0 Units rings R
225. on before the power connection and reconnect the power first E This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert cadences and services such as FaxAbility NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM User s Manual xvii Qosmio G40 General conditions As required by PTC 100 please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and color on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged f
226. ook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the Canada appropriate agency CSA approved User s Manual H 2 TOSHIBA Appendix Usage Restrictions This appendix describes the Usage Restrictions E This configuration is designed to work with a signal from a conventional standard or analog TV antenna E TOSHIBA does not guarantee that signals received by satellite or cable TV receivers will work properly and does not provide technical support for them E The TOSHIBA Qosmio s AC power adaptor must be connected to get the best possible audio and video performance E For copyright protection reasons TOSHIBA has incorporated CGMS Copy Generation Management System restrictions into this product This allows a broadcasting channel to send a signal to prevent a motion picture from being copied E The Microsoft Windows Vista s radio features cannot be used because the TV feature does not include a radio receiver FM tuner E f your computer is equipped with single tuner it is not possible to record a TV program on one channel and simultaneously view a TV program on another channel because the computer only has one TV feature However it is possible to view one
227. ooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan G 5 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 0 cece eee H 1 Qosmio G40 Appendix Usage Restrictions Glossary Index User s Manual vi Qosmio G40 Copyright 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition May 2007 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee
228. or each variation when submitted at the same time as the original An invoice for NZ1237 50 will be sent under separate cover 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 a this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased User s Manual xviii Qosmio G40 Optical disc drive safety instructions 1 TOSHIBA Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section HD DVD ROM drive TS L802A E The HD DVD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location E Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E Jo prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required la
229. ork 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 ANO05 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB ANO03 004 Specific switch settings or software setup is required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given User s Manual xi Qosmio G40 Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described under Telecommunications Business Law requir
230. ors have not been confirmed some HDMI monitors may not function properly 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Click Video amp Television 5 Click Change the signal or HD format 6 Select the one of the below selection at 3 Select the signal format you would like to use Country Region Signal Format Any 1080p HDTV Any 1080i HDTV Any 720p HDTV Any 576p EDTV Any 480p EDTV Lists the actual Signal Formats supported by the HDMI monitor you are using 7 Click Apply button Connecting the HDMI out port 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device o ES 5 HDMI 5 out port HDMI cable Figure 9 16 Connecting the HDMI out port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer User s Manual 9 20 Optional Devices Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed E Be sure to use the FN F5 HotKey to select the display device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video E Do not change the display device under the following conditions E While data is being read or written E While communication is being carried out VIDEO IN Refer to chapter 8 Connecting the VIDEO IN port for details on how to connect and use the co
231. ossary default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information Digital Audio An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of th
232. ou are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer as well as the section on HW Setup amp BIOS Setup to understand how to setup and configure these features If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 9 Optional Devices Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures User s Manual xxiii Qosmio G40 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 i
233. ould therefore verify the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before proceeding 3 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows Vista operating system from the hard disk drive as normal 4 Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray 5 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista desktop or select the application from Start Menu 6 After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy and then click the Create button Restoring the pre installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive pmi o A portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre installed software in the event of a problem If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive you may find that it becomes impossible to setup your computer When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can
234. perating capability and battery charge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Battery fully e Operates charged LED Battery blue DC IN blue Battery partially Operates ae orno e Quick Charge eel e LED Battery orange DC IN blue No battery e Operates installed e No charge e LED Battery off DC IN blue Power off no operation e LED Battery blue DC IN blue e Quick charge e LED Battery orange DC IN blue e No charge e LED Battery off DC IN blue User s Manual 6 1 Power AC Battery charge adaptor is above low not battery trigger connected point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhausted No battery installed Power indicators Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation e Operates e LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates e LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Computer goes into Sleep Mode and shuts down e Cannot operate e LED Battery off DC INoff As shown in the below table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack the following indicator con
235. pointing device while operation Double tapping does In this instance you should initially try changing not work the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK User s Manual 10 15 Troubleshooting Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Procedure In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 2 3 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab Set the pointer speed as required and click OK If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon Within the Mouse Properties window click the Device Settings tab Click the Settings button Properties for Synaptics TouchPad V6 3 on PS 2 Port window is displayed Select Sensitivity from the Select an item list Select Touch Sensitivity and move the slider bar to adjust the sen
236. pped with a built in modem Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by No CARRIER Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Panel If the call is going through a Private Branch Exchange PBX take care to ensure that the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You are also able to use the ATX command please refer to Appendix C AT Commands for further information Make sure that the settings are correct within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s tone or pule dialling selection feature is set correctly You are also able to use the ATD command please refer to Appendix C AT Commands for further information The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval try lengthening this time interval within your communication application Ensure that the communication application s error control feature is set correctly You are also able to use the AT N command please refer to Appendix C AT Commands for further in
237. ptional Devices PC Cal is sca Sac ved rinane stinni Dee Ree ee He eae 9 2 ExpressCard seicien ci tides ces ease ee ewe te as 9 3 Bridge media Slot 1 0 2 0 00 cece eee eee eee 9 5 Memory expansion 200 cee eee eee 9 10 Battery PackS 0 ccc eee eee eee eee 9 14 Universal AC Adaptor 00 c eee eee eee eee 9 14 Battery Charger os ccccics ee eset ceties eee ee eee eee na 9 15 USB floppy diskette drive 0c eee eee eee 9 15 External MOnitol vis c icscccn eect act caw eet eee eens as 9 17 Wisse etedewwee ti be angie aida ta OE E sede 9 18 HDMI icc stra aendan ein dew enet oot ead teas ded Sete 9 20 iC ce ee ee KEEA Eau aina 9 21 LLINK IEEE1394 os ccs ic0scgectet pater ted eee wee tasida a 9 22 Security lock 22 2000cc00e eked cee eee eee eee eee 9 24 iv Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H User s Manual Qosmio G40 Troubleshooting Problem solving procesSS 2 0 0 cece eee eee eee eee 10 1 Hardware and system checklist 000 c eee eee eee eee 10 3 TOSHIBA SUPPOMt sss sc cco eevee ee wee eae eee eee ee ees 10 26 Legal Footnotes CPU ses ce oie catia d aaas aaa aa eee na eee enc dd eee 11 1 Memory Main System 2 0 00 c eee eee eee 11 2 Battery Life ercsi creriaeiaiat cine ena EREN EANES eae aan 11 3 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 4 000 e eee eee eee 11 3 G
238. r If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal or if the computer s power supply malfunctions this indicator will flash orange User s Manual 212 The Grand Tour gt 5eQ Power Battery Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive Bridge media slot Wireless communication The Power indicator normally glows blue when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash orange approximately one second on two seconds off both while the system is shutting down and while it remains turned off The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge blue indicates the battery is fully charged orange indicates the battery is charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery condition Please refer to Chapter 6 Power for more information on this feature The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows blue whenever the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive The Optical Disc Drive indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing a disc in the optical disc drive The Bridge media slot indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing the Bridge media slot The Wireless communication indicator glows orange when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on All models are provided with a Wireless Communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions
239. r t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver E Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caus
240. r you press the BACK SPACE key Password will be displayed on the screen and you will have to enter either the User Password or Supervisor Password manually in order to start the computer E When swiping your finger please ensure that you do it slowly and at a constant speed If you find that this does not improve the authentication rate you should try to adjust the speed at which the finger is swiped E f there are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive password User s Manual 4 8 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Power on Security Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power on Security System You should check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings please refer to the Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment for further instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 2 MENU will appear in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then select Control Center from the items presented in this menu 3 At the Fingerprint Software Management screen click Settings and then click Power on Security 4 Atthe Power on Security screen place a check mark in
241. rating Basics Setting Qosmio AV Controller The Qosmio AV Controller Manager is used to change the settings of the Qosmio AV Controller functions and the Front operation panel To access this utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Qosmio AV Controller Manager ON OFF setting of Qosmio AV Controller Select the Enable Qosmio AV Controller check box to enable ON the functions of the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel Deselect the check box to disable OFF the functions of the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel The default is ON LED ON OFF setting Select the Turn on LED check box to always turn on light up LEDs When buttons are pressed the LEDs of these buttons will turn off Deselect the check box to always turn off LEDs When buttons are pressed the LEDs of these buttons will light up The default is ON Click volume setting Use the slider to change the click volume of the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel Sensitivity setting Use the slider to change the sensitivity of the Qosmio AV Controller and the Front operation panel Scroll speed setting Use the slider to change the cursor moving speed of the Fast move buttons Remote Controller Provided with all models It can operate AV related functions Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerpr
242. re You cannot access Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed a CD DVD HD DVD in Press it gently into the computer until it clicks the drive into place Open the drive s disc tray and ensure the CD DVD or HD DVD is properly seated it should lie flat with the label facing upwards A foreign object in the drive s disc slot could block laser light from reading the CD DVD or HD DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present Check whether the CD DVD or HD DVD is dirty if itis wipe it with a clean cloth lightly dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Please refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for further details on cleaning the media Some CD DVD HD The computer s software or hardware DVDs run correctly but configuration may be causing a problem ensure others do not that these configurations match the requirements of the CD DVD HD DVD media refer to the CD s DVD s or HD DVD s documentation if available User s Manual 10 9 Troubleshooting HD DVD R drive For further information please refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics i Check the type of CD DVD or HD DVD media that you are using the drive supports the following HD DVD HD DVD ROM Single sided Single Layer HD DVD ROM Single sided Dual Layer HD DVD Video HD DVD Twin format disc DVD DVD ROM DVD Video CD CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA
243. re removing the battery pack in order to avoid any possible minor injury due to heat exposure Do not turn on the computer s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or computer failure including but not limited to the loss of data E Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened E Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data will be lost User s Manual 6 6 Power i E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function Charging the batteries pmi o When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer
244. receive the programs on cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the descrambler to the antenna cable User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions Adjusting System Volume You can control the overall level of sound using Windows Volume Mixer To launch Volume Mixer follow the steps below 1 Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray 2 Right click the Speaker icon on the task tray 3 Select Open Volume Mixer from the menu Click the Device button to display available playback devices Select Speakers to use the internal speakers for listening Adjust speaker volume by moving the slider up or down to raise or lower the volume Click the Mute button to mute the sound You may see another control under Applications in Volume Mixer It is the control for an application which is currently running The Windows Sounds is always displayed since it controls the system sounds volume Changing System Sounds System sounds are assigned to inform you when certain events happen This section explains how select an existing scheme or save one you have modified To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds follow the steps below 1 Right click the Speaker icon on the task tray 2 Select Sounds from the menu Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration using the Realtek Audio Manager To launch the
245. red Supervisor Password has been registered a The User Password and Supervisor Password configured in BIOS SETUP J can also be changed or deleted using the TOSHIBA Password Utility When unable to perform the following operations use the TOSHIBA Password Utility to change the configuration or delete the Supervisor Password E Configuration changes in the BIOS Setup Program E Configuration changes in the HW Setup utility E Selection of the startup device during computer recovery User s Manual 7 8 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Core Multi Processing The Core Multi Processing sets the CPU operating mode The configuration for the Core Multi Processing is carried out in the BIOS setup program This setting is displayed on the first page of the setup screen Enabled Enables Core Multi Processing functions Default Disabled Disables Core Multi Processing functions Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization Technology installed in the CPU Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines J The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enables Virtualization Technology Disabled Disables Virtualization
246. restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password execute the file TOSPU EXE The file is located at C Program Files Toshiba PasswordUtility TOSPU exe This utility lets you do the following Register delete or change the Supervisor Password Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password pmi o If you have already registered a password there are two ways to start the computer Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint System Boot Authentication If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BACK SPACE key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer Enter the password manually The password is necessary only if the computer was Shutdown and Hibernation in Boot Mode It is not needed in Sleep Mode and Restart User s Manual 6 14 Power To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the screen eS Password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press ENTER WN If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer s
247. 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 charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions User s Manual 3 2 Getting Started 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug q l Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included
248. ridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R DVD R Double Layer or HD DVD R discs cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM or HD DVD R disc cannot be recovered You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it taking care that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected you do not delete data from the wrong one In writing to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM or HD DVD R media some space is required for file management so you may not be able to write to the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB Therefore in these circumstance even if you write only a small amount of data it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you write or rewrite any information Before you enter either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode take care to ensure th
249. ring the memory module cover in place please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Memory module cover Screws l Figure 9 8 Removing the memory module cover User s Manual 9 11 Optional Devices 6 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on either side snap into place _ gt o s SS s D Q 2 ba J QP ws gt Ins J aS S 4 amp Figure 9 9 Seating the memory module E Slot Ais reserved for the first memory module Use slot B for expansion memory modules If only one module is installed use slot A E When inserting or removing memory modules make sure to use the correct slot A or B On this computer the lower slot is slot A E Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly if you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prise the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Please also ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in E Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or keyboard Foreign metal obj
250. roduce of the high frequency sounds generated The internal screen displays high contrast text and graphics images up to the maximum resolution supported by the model in question For example an WUXGA compatible model will support resolutions between 800x600 and 1920x1200 pixels Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to the Display Controller and Video modes section in Appendix B Eleven panels are available for use TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Brightness Illumination On Off DOLBY TV out These panels allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Refer to Chapter 8 AV functions for details Press this button to turn the computer s power on and off The Power button will glow blue when the computer s power is on The Touch Pad mouse control device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics User s Manual 2 10 The Grand Tour Touch Pad control The control buttons located below the Touch Pad buttons allow you to s
251. rrors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM HD DVD R Single Layer or HD DVD R Dual Layer media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Ulira Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R Dual Layer MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R Double Layer Double Layer Recordable drive only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW MITSUB
252. rsor at high speed on the Media Center screen Lightly touch the button to move the cursor E Up 1 button Moves the cursor up This button moves the cursor at a faster speed than the Up 2 button E Up 2 button Moves the cursor up E Down 1 button Moves the cursor down This button can move the cursor at a faster speed than the Down 2 button E Down 2 button Moves the cursor down E Right 1 button Moves the cursor right This button can move the cursor at a faster speed than the Right 2 button E Right 2 button Moves the cursor right E Left 1 button Moves the cursor left This button can move the cursor at a faster speed than the Left 2 button E Left 2 button Moves the cursor to left Remote Controller J Your computer includes a TV Remote Controller which enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant location The following figure shows the buttons on the Remote Controller You can use your Remote Controller with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The Remote Controller helps you navigate through Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the Remote Controller you can E Navigate and control all Media Center windows H Control the video or live TV display E Place the computer in and out of Sleep M
253. s expected life and the Battery indicator may not properly indicate a low battery condition User s Manual 6 4 Power Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working in this instance the following message will be displayed when you turn on the power B x x k RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on while pressing the ESC key and then the F1 key when prompted Please refer to Chapter 10 Troubleshooting for further information The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adaptor is attached User s Manual 6 5 Power Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and as such taking proper care of it will help ensure a
254. s in the shifted position E The SHIFT keys the Tab key and the BACK SPACE key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions Never remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps User s Manual 5 1 The Keyboard Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be confused with the special FN key are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard these keys function differently from other keys A F1 F2 lt a ao To on F8 a Paa F10 F11 i F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and when used in combination with the FN key those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on the computer Please refer to the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter for further information taking care to note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations J 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 Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations and that the soft key settings are not restored when the computer returns from Sleep Mode Emulating keys on
255. s pressed Introduction Utilities and Applications J This section describes the pre installed utilities that come with the computer and details how to start them For further information on their operation please refer to each utility s online manual help files or README TXT file Fingerprint Utility Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints which can then be linked to a username and password in order to remove the need to input these details from the keyboard Just by swiping an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled E Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them is prevented E Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from a power saving mode such as Sleep Mode E Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security E Single Sign on feature This software enables communication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user int
256. s S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices Refer to the TV section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices With the bundled VIDEO IN cable the CATV or satellite set top boxes can be connected to the computer to view the channels Please refer to Chapter 8 Connecting the VIDEO IN port for details on how to connect the computer with the VIDEO IN cable HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital soeaker 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 User s Manual 1 9 Introduction Headphone jack Microphone jack Line in jack Built in TV Tuner Infrared receiver window Infrared transmitter cable port Remote Controller Communications Modem A 3 5mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones or powered speakers A 3 5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor microphone for monaural input A standard 3 5 mm mini line in jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio input Built in TV Tuner enables watching and recording TV programs Some models are capable of simultaneously recording 2 different televi
257. s enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex E When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave Speaker Configuration Click the playback button gt to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Sound Effects This section explains how to select various sound effects E Environment simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environments around us You can select an existing preset in the menu E Equalizer raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a popular genre of music You can select an existing preset in the menu E Karaoke cancels the specific frequency of sound and results in the Vocal Cancellation Clicking the Karaoke icon lowers the vocal sound within music Using the arrow buttons will adjust the musical key of the sound Dolby Home Theater Dolby Home Theater enhances sound quality when you listen to audio of a music CD or a DVD on your computer E Dolby Virtual Speaker simulates a 5 1 speaker surround sound listening environment from just two speakers To enable Dolby Virtual Speaker click Speakers gt Dolby Home Theater gt On E Dolby Headphone lets you enjoy a simulated 5 1 channel surround sound experience from any set of headphones without disturbing others To enable Dolby Virtual Speaker click Speakers gt Dolby Home Theater gt On User s Manual 4 2
258. s extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity you should charge it at room temperature of between 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F E The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity pmi o Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods E Clicking the battery icon on the task bar E Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window E You should wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time
259. s for installing and removing the batteries vary depending on the type of the Remote Controller Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instructed Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of children If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller E Do not use batteries other than those specified E Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities correctly aligned or E Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame E Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged E Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time E Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories E When storing or disposing of used batteries make sure to put some insulation tape on their terminals and to avoid short circuits If these precautions are not followed heating fluid leakage or explosion may occur This may cause burns or personal injury If battery fluid gets on your skin or clothes wash immediately with clean water If battery fluid gets in your eyes rinse your eyes with clean water immediately and see a doctor Do not touch the battery fluid on instruments or devices
260. s switch senses when the display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature as appropriate For example when you close the display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down and then when you next open the display the computer will automatically start up and return you to the application you were previously working on You can specify within the Power Options To access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options F Do not put any magnetic objects close to this switch as they may cause the computer to automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled Volume control dial Microphone System indicators Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones if connected Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn it counter clockwise to decrease the volume A built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your applications please refer to the Sound system section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more information The LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress gt 0 O N W D DC IN Figure 2 7 System indicators The DC IN indicator normally glows blue when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor Howeve
261. s the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions Device Config Device Configuration This option allows you to set how the computer s hardware devices will be configured All Devices The computer s BIOS will setup and configure all devices Setup by OS The operating system will setup and configure all of the devices that it can control default USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation You can use this option to enable or disable USB keyboard mouse legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a standard USB mouse and keyboard to achieve this you should set the appropriate option s to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Keyboard Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB Keyboard Mouse Legacy Emulation function USB FDD Legacy Emulation You can use this option to enable or disable USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation so that even if your operating system does not support USB devices you can still use a USB floppy diskette drive to achieve this you should set this option to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB floppy diskette drive legacy emulation function User s Manual 7 6 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup Button Setting Start Up Logo This option lets you select from the followin
262. se Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack Is pre installed in some computer Modular cable Is included with some models VIDEO IN cable Remote Controller Infrared transmitter cable Two AA manganese batteries for Remote Controller User s Manual 1 1 Introduction Documentation Qosmio G40 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio HD DVD Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed Microsoft Windows Vista TOSHIBA Value Added Package Ulead DVD MovieFactory Fingerprint Utility Windows Mobility Center TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER Online Manual HM Qosmio G40 User s Manual This manual Discs E Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD Is included with some models F Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on using the TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER User s Manual 1 2 Introduction Hardware J This section describes the hardware of your comput
263. se LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section Display latch This latch secures the display panel in its closed position push the latch in order to open the display for use Infrared receiver This is a sensor window that receives signals window from the remote control which is provided with your computer Left side The following figure shows the computer s left side Bridge media slot Universal Serial Bus Wireless communication switch SECUN Ghat USB 2 0 pant i LINK IEEE1394 port ExpressCard slot Universal Serial Bus PC Card eject ExpressCard PCCardslot bunn S gia butten USB 2 0 port Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer OC Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large object in order to deter theft of the computer ExpressCard slot This slot allows you to install a single i ExpressCard device ExpressCard eject This button is used in order to remove an button ExpressCard from within the computer PC Card slot This slot can accommodate a single Type Il 16 bit or 32 bit CardBus PC Card device PC Card eject button This button is used in order to remove a PC Card from within the computer User s Manual 2 2
264. sed by extensive keyboard use nstruction Manual for Safety and Comfort also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress User s Manual Xxvi Qosmio G40 Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury E Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In additio
265. service provider 10 17 Troubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor Problem Procedure Reading of the In this instance you should try the fingerprint fingerprint was not reading operation again using the correct finger successful position please refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for further information Alternatively you should try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user The fingerprint cannot In this instance you should try the recognition be read due to injuries process again using another enrolled finger to the finger However if fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read you should instead log into the computer by using the keyboard to input the password If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider USB device In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly
266. setting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S S Video Short for Super Video a type of connection used by S VHS videocassette players camcorders DVD players etc to transmit high quality video signals SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD SDHC memory card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SECAM L SECAM Sequential Color Memory is a broadcasting standard used in France serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another User s Manual Glossary 12 Glossary serial interface Refer to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmi
267. sion programs This is a sensor window that receives signals from the Remote Controller which is provided with your computer Connect the Infrared transmitter cable to this port Connecting the set top box or other external device to the computer using the infrared transmitter cable allows the external device to be operated using the computer and specialized remote control Use this device to navigate when watching TV or playing CDs DVDs HD DVDs Some models are equipped with the integrated modem The integrated modem provides capability for data and fax communications that support the V 90 V 92 standards and includes a modem jack for connection to the telephone line Please note that both the V 90 and V 92 standards are only supported in the USA Canada United Kingdom France Germany and Australia only the V 90 standard is supported in other regions You should also be aware that the speed of data and fax transfer will depend on the analog telephone line conditions The integrated model is only installed as a standard device in some markets Please refer to the V 90 section in Appendix E for more information User s Manual Introduction p o LAN Bluetooth Wireless 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 It is pre installed as a
268. sitivity Click the OK button User s Manual 10 16 Troubleshooting USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically Procedure In this instance the system might be busy Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port it in order to ensure it is firmly attached In this instance you should initially try changing the double click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty please refer to the documentation supplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or
269. ssion soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor log
270. sswordBank function within the fingerprint utility provided on this computer can only be used with Microsoft s Internet Explorer software User s Manual 4 6 Operating Basics Set Up Procedure pmi o pmi o Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration You should initially enroll the required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard E n use the fingerprint authentication system will use the same username and password as defined within the Windows operating system If no Windows password has been configured you must do this before starting the fingerprint registration process E Up to twenty one fingerprint patterns can be registered on this sensor 1 Torun this program click Start gt All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt User Enrollment You are also able to start the User Enrollment Wizard by using the following methods E Click the Protector Suite QL icon in the Task Bar E Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 Click Next 3 Atthe User s Password screen which is then displayed you should ensure that the same Windows username is displayed before entering the appropriate password into the Enter your password field Once this has been done click Next 4 Atthe Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen confirm the message displayed and ensure that there is a check mark in the Run Interactive Tutorial box Onc
271. steps JN E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost E n Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out E Donot touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery safety lock towards the release GJ position to make the battery release latch movable aronNn Battery pack Battery safety lock Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 User s Manual 6 11 Power 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 2 Battery pack Battery release latch Figure 6 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 To install a battery follow the steps as detailed below 7 Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer 1 8 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety
272. supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds Under any other conditions the indicator does not light User s Manual 6 3 Power Battery types The computer has two different types of batteries E Battery pack E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source although you should not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Always use the battery pa
273. sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs E Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator E Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power E Do not use power saving features E Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background E Donot use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars E Do not use on unstable tables or other any other unstable surfaces User s Manual 3 11 Getting Started A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the hard disk drive and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps 1 Select either blank DVD media 2 The application will allow you to choose from a variety of different media onto which the recovery image can be copied including DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Please note that some of the above media may not be compatible with the optical disc drive installed into your computer You sh
274. switch AN You can enable or disable Wireless communication function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the left to turn it on and to the right to turn it off E Do not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation E Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contro equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E t may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc network function If this occurs the new network will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name User s Manual 4 36 Operating Basics Wireless communication indicator
275. t Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 2 If you have entered data either save it to the hard disk drive or to other storage media Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped before removing the CD DVD HD DVD or floppy diskette Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss Click Start User s Manual 3 6 Getting Started 4 Click the arrow button H located in the power management buttons o well and select Shut Down from the menu 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage Sleep Mode pio If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode In this mode data is maintained in the computer s main memory so that when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you
276. t it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities floppy diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy diskette drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy diskettes
277. tandards If you wish to reformat a media card be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards Formatting an SD SDHC memory card SD SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you format the SD SDHC memory card again be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility not with the format command provided within Windows In order to run the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility click Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD SDHC memory card should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Memory media care Observe the following precautions when handling the memory media E Memory media have a limited lifespan so it is important to backup important data E Do not write to memory media if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy E Do not remove memory media while read write is in progress E Memory media is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the media into the slot E Do not leave memory media partially inserted in the slot Press the memory media until you hear it click into place E Do not twist or bend memory media E Do not expose memory media
278. te that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E Press the power button Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer E When the computer is in Sleep Mode the Power indicator will blink orange E f you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise User s Manual 3 8 Getting Started Hibernation Mode JN The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is turned on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer E Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However
279. ter enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode E Jo prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E 7o use the Hybrid Sleep function configure it in the Power Options User s Manual 3 7 Getting Started J J Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Sleep Mode feature E Allows the use of the panel power off feature Executing Sleep Mode You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN F3 please refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for further details You can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways E Click Start then click the power button yGyal located in the power management buttons a ae ae Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options E Click Start then click the arrow button E and select Sleep from the menu H Close the display panel Please no
280. tes of your observations and keep them ina permanent error log this will help you to describe your problems to your reseller dealer or service provider In addition if a problem recurs the log you have made will help to identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will give you clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning In view of this you should keep the following questions in mind Which part of the computer is not operating properly keyboard floppy diskette drive hard disk drive optical disc drive display touch pad touch pad control buttons as each device will produce different symptoms Check the options within the operating system to ensure that its configuration is set properly What appears on the display Does it display any messages or random characters If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC key and if possible look up the messages in the documentation provided with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you see User s Manual 10 2 Troubleshooting A E Do you hear any beeps if so how many are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched In addition is the
281. that has been lightly dampened in water or a neutral cleaner but you must not use benzine thinner or any similar cleaning solution D Floppy diskettes i The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option 1 Store your floppy diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy diskette becomes dirty clean it with a soft lightly dampened cloth do not use cleaning fluid 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy diskette doing this could permanently damage it and lose data User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics TV Tuner pmi o 11 Always handle floppy diskettes with care to prevent the loss of stored data Always apply the floppy diskette label in the correct location and never apply a new label on top of an existing one in this instance the label could come loose and damage the floppy drive Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy diskette label as the dust from the pencil lead could cause a system malfunction if it found its way onto the computer s components In this instance always use a felt tipped pen and write the label first before applying it to the floppy diskette Never put a floppy diskette in a location where water or other liquid may make contact with it or where it is excessively damp either of these conditions could cause data loss Never use a wet or damp floppy diskette this could damage the floppy
282. that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and HD DVD s at a maximum 1x speed and writes CD R s at up to 16x speed CD RW s at up to 10x speed DVD R s and DVD R s at up to 4x speed DVD RW s and DVD RW s at up to 4x speed DVD R Dual layer at up to 2x speed DVD R Double Layer at up to 2 4x speed and DVD RAM at up to 3x speed HD DVD R at up to 1x speed and supports the following formats in addition to HD DVD ROM drive m HD DVD R The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write multiple sessions on HD DVD R Dual Layer disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once finalized no further writing to the disc will be possible regardless of what portion of the total disc capacity was used Legal Footnote General HD DVD technology and playback 5 For more information regarding the General HD DVD technology and playback please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 5 above Display The computer s internal display panel supports high resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 17 TFT LCD screen 32 million colors with a resolution of 1920 horizontal x 1200 vertical pixels WUXGA Legal Footnote LCD 6 For more information regarding the LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes sectio
283. the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in your modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT amp F AT amp W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently there would be no permit in force for this equipment with the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribing a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment User s Manual XV Qosmio G40 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand E The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers Failure to operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if a Itis compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end
284. tion Saves the current active configuration profile including S Registers The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the amp V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the amp V command amp W Stores the current configuration amp Zn x Store telephone number Nn This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command is amp Zn stored number where n is the location 0 3 to which the number should be written The dial string may contain up to 34 characters The ATDS n command dials using the string stored in location n Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data NO Buffer mode No error control N1 Direct mode N2 MNP or disconnect mode The modem attempts to connect using MNP2 4 error control procedures If this fails the modem disconnects This is also known as MNP reliable mode User s Manual C 8 AT Commands Qn Vn B Cn N3 V 42 MNP or buffered default The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also
285. tion LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it to the left to switch turn on the functions All models are provided with a Wireless communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour WN E Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near automatic contro equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not use the Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation e i LINK IEEE1394 This port allows you to connect an external P port device such as a digital video camera to the S400 computer for high speed data transfer Right side The following figure shows the computer s right side Line in jack Headphone S PDIF A Universal Serial Bus VIDEO IN port S Video in port jaci USB 2 0 port
286. 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 CATS User s Manual 4 37 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps as detailed below JN E 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 E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E 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 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN jack LAN active indicator Link indicator green
287. to liquids or store in humid areas or lay the media close to containers of liquid E After using memory media return it to its case H Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty For more details on using memory media see manuals accompanying the media User s Manual 9 7 Optional Devices About the write protect The following memory media have a function for protect E SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card E Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo E MultiMediaCard MMC Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Inserting a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To insert a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 2 Turn the memory media so that the contacts metal areas are face down Insert the memory media into the Bridge media slot on the side of the computer Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made Memory media Bridge media slot Figure 9 6 Inserting a memory media Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove it When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not turn the computer off or switch t
288. ts F The above illustration is of the subwoofer equipped model Models without I the subwoofer have cooling vents in the subwoofer location pictured above Models with the subwoofer do not have cooling vents in the subwoofer location pictured above User s Manual xxviii Qosmio G40 Cooling vents l r om o CCC C C O MEN 5 cag CAC C C TY CNT ECT A lag C mom A U 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 User s Manual xxix TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories JN Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future u
289. ts left in between the display panel and the keyboard E When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power the Power indicator will then indicate the status Please refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6 Power for more information 7 E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you J have set up the operating system Please refer to the section Starting up for the first time for more information E Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the computer s display panel User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Power button Figure 3 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time i The Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Boot Mode Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode Shut Down mode Boo
290. ts of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer User s Manual Glossary 8 Glossary instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another
291. uld cause misalignment and may damage the drive E Make sure that no foreign objects are inserted into or otherwise enter the drive Check the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge to ensure that there are no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive 4 Press the center of the CD DVD HD DVD gently until you feel it click into place on the center spindle The disc should be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base 5 Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it the tray will click into place when it is locked JN If the CD DVD HD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed you may find that the media itself might become damaged and or the disc tray might not open fully when you next press the eject button Removing discs To remove CD DVD HD DVD s follow the steps as listed below WN Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media in the drive instead wait for the indicator to go out before you open the disc tray In addition if the CD DVD HD DVD media is spinning when you open the tray wait for it to fully stop before you remove it 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly and then gently pull it out of the system until it is fully opened WN After the disc tray has opened slightly you should wait for a moment to ensure the CD DVD HD DVD media has stopped spinning before
292. unt of storage space and high quality audio and video HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when combined with the latest video compression technologies The storage capacity and data transfer rate of HD DVD is superior to standard DVD with two types of playback only discs in single sided single layer 15GB and single sided dual layer 30GB Gigabyte formats E Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be playable on the computer E When inserting an unfinalized DVD R DL disc into the computer Windows Vista may automatically finalize the disc and prevent further writing HD DVD Media E Like CD and DVD HD DVD is divided into the read only and recordable formats listed below E Some media cannot be used with this product Be sure to thoroughly read section the HD DVD ROM drive Chapter 2 before using this product HD DVD Video For video playback Used to store movies and other video HD DVD ROM Read only media HD DVD R A recordable media which can be written to only once HD DVD Twin format disc Has both HD DVD and DVD recordable layers Media Structures and Capacity HD DVD Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 15GB Single Layer Single sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Dual Layer User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics Double sided HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Single Layer Double sided HD DVD Re
293. urning on the computer Please wait until all 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 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 support mp3 decode and encode Before recording the video to DVD When you record DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions E Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel E Bump or cause vibration to the computer m Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice E Open the DVD drive E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD SDHC memory card USB device external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Not support to output VCD and SVCD format User s Manual 4 24 Oper
294. ut using an adaptor You should use the HD DVD playback software in order to view HD DVD Video media If you have a HD DVD ROM drive or a HD DVD R drive please also refer to the Writing CD DVD HD DVDs on HD DVD R drives section for precautions on writing to CD s DVD s and HD DVD s If you have a HD DVD ROM drive or a HD DVD R drive please refer to the Qosmio HD DVD Guide for playback to HD DVD User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics Loading discs To load CD DVD s follow the steps as listed below and refer to figures 4 4 to 4 6 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly WS Eject button Figure 4 4 Pressing the eject button 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pulling the disc tray open 3 Lay the CD DVD HD DVD label side up in the disc tray Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD HD DVD User s Manual 4 12 Operating Basics When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the area where you insert the media Therefore when loading a CD DVD or HD DVD you will need to turn it slightly at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After loading the CD DVD HD DVD you should ensure that it is properly positioned over the central spindle and that it lies flat within the tray mule WN E Do not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it doing so co
295. ve simultaneously This computer is equipped with 2 tuners the TOSHIBA TV Tuner and the TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV in Both tuners can receive TV broadcasts In order to simultaneously receive broadcasts on both tuners check both the TOSHIBA TV Tuner and TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV in items on the TV Signal screen configuration screen in Media Center If only one item is checked only the tuner which corresponds to the checked item will be configured and simultaneous reception and recording will not be possible User s Manual 8 16 AV functions Seitings for connecting an external video device the set top box or other external device When connecting an external video device the set top box or other analog device to the computer S VIDEO or AV IN ports check the TOSHIBA TV Tuner item on the TV Signal screen configuration screen in Media Center and uncheck the TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV in item eA E Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when an J external video device is connected and the above settings are made Once the external video device is disconnected simultaneous reception and recording can again be used by following the instructions in Configuring 2 tuners to receive simultaneously E Simultaneous reception and recording cannot be used when the set top box is connected and the above settings are made Refer to the Connecting the set top box for set top box connection methods Refer to Chapter 9
296. ve static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth do not use detergent or any other chemicals to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate E Soaked or swollen finger for example as may occur after taking a bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger E Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when using already enrolled fingers Check the condition of your finger any conditions which have changed since enrollment such as injury rough skin and extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked or swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered As the fingerprint for each finger is different and unique you should ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check the position and speed at which you slide your finger across the sensor please refer to the preceding drawin
297. w you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change User s Manual xiii Qosmio G40 Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such a message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of t
298. while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device the next time is switched on User s Manual 10 23 Troubleshooting i LINK IEEE1394 device Problem i LINK device does not function Video Playback Problem DVD does not play smoothly when using the Windows Media Center of the DVD playing software Procedure Check that the cable connecting the external device to the computer is firmly attached Check to ensure that power is being supplied to the device and that the device is turned on Reinstall the drivers required for the device this can be achieved by clicking Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then clicking the Add Hardware icon at the left hand side of the screen and following the on screen instructions Restart the computer and the Windows operating system to re initialize the device If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact your reseller dealer or service provider Procedure Try setting the configuration in the BIOS setup However note that when the BIOS setup configuration is modified the power saving function of PCI Express becomes disabled Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup amp BIOS Setup for more information Set the PCI Express Link ASPM in the BIOS setup using the following steps 1 Press the F1 key The BIOS setup screen will appear 2 Set the PCI Express Link ASPM to D
299. with bare hands Wipe off with a cloth or paper towel User s Manual 8 12 AV functions Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller When the batteries shipped with the Remote Controller are discharged replace them with commercially available AA manganese batteries or AA alkaline batteries Other types or battery should not be used Installing the batteries 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the Remote Controller Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover Battery cover Figure 8 6 Opening the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries in place Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position Batteries Figure 8 7 Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Battery cover Figure 8 8 Closing the battery cover User s Manual 8 13 AV functions Replacing the batteries When the batteries in the Remote Controller reach the end of their life the Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer In this instance you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the Remote Controller 2 Replace the batteries Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position Batteries Figure 8 9 Removing the batteries 3 C
300. y Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device User s Manual Glossary 4 Glossary compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system Composite Video YUV A standard video signal used to transmit images e g from a VCR toa TV computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and
301. y the module from a TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual Introduction Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Bluetooth Wireless Stereo 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 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 2 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 9 For more information regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 or click the 9 above Front with the display closed The following figures show the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position System indicators Display latch fi f LZ C J o HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD R drive Infrared receiver window Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed HD DVD ROM drive The computer is configured with a HD DVD ROM drive HD DVD R drive The computer is configured with a HD DVD R drive F The computer is equipped with one of the following optical disc drive I m HD DVD ROM drive E HD DVD R drive User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour System indicators The
302. y to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s external monitor port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports i LINK IEEE1394 port HDMI out port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 User s Manual Qosmio G40 EU Declaration of Co

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