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1. User s Manual Qosmio F40 ce e Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off FN ENTER Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad FN CTRL Press FN CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right CTRL key Press FN ALT to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right ALT key Hot keys Hot keys FN a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain fea tures of the computers FN ESC im Pa Sound mute Pressing FN ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will be dis played as an icon User s Manual 5 3 Qosmio F40 5 4 ie aan Instant security Pressing FN F1 to enter Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again HQ G Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings HQ Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep mode H a Hibernation Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode FN F5 t Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device HA amp 3 Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps User s Manual Qosmio F40 y Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in indiviual steps FN F8 mp Wireless Pressi
2. 0 Some application programs may not support remote con trol functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button The oper ational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5m form the infrared receiver window Angle Within about 30 degrees horizontally and about 15 degrees vertically of perpendicular to the infrared receiver window 30 DEGREES 15 DEGREES N VERTICALLY 30 DEGREES 5m REMOTE CONTROLLER Figure 8 3 Operational range of the remote control User s Manual Qosmio F40 8 10 The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary from model to model and it is not provided with some models Even if within the effective scope as described above the remote control may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases 0 When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared receiver window Q 0 When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the Remote Controller is dirty Qn E When other computers which use an infrared remote con troller are used near to your computer When a low battery condition is present User s Manual Qosmio F40 Installing Removing batteries User s Manual Be sure to install the dry batteries provide
3. Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discolora tion or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 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 Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Note Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery pa
4. wv Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio Sounds To adjust the speaker s volume under Device move the slider up or down to raise or lower the volume To mute the volume click the Mute button 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 that certain events happen In this section you can select an existing scheme or save one you have modi fied To launch the configuration dialog window for system sounds follow the steps below 1 Click the right button of your mouse on the speaker icon on the task tray 2 Select Sounds in the menu Realtek HD Audio Manager You can confirm and change the audio configuration by the Realtek Audio Manager To launch the Realtek Audio Manager click Start click Control Panel click Hardware and Sound and then click Realtek HD Audio Man ager 4 30 User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 When you launch the Realtek Audio Manager first you will see four sec tions for each device To set a device as the default device click the Set Default Device button under each device s window Ld IS speakers MOM Output hy Speakers is the default output device It should be selected when using the internal speakers or the headphones Dig
5. 10 24 Procedure Check the rings before auto answer setting in an incoming call your communications application You can also use the ATSO command Refer to the chapter on S registers in online help files for Appendix D S registers If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The sys tem might not enter Sleep Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The does not work Wake up on LAN func tion consumes power even when the sys tem is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless commu Wireless LAN nication switch is set to on If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Oper ating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless commu Bluetooth device nication switch is set t
6. 4 Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Please insert only one card when using Multiple Digi tal Media Card Slot 5 Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices 6 The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 7 For more details on using memory cards see manu als accompanying the cards If Windows fail to read the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card ZN remove it then reinsert it User s Manual 9 7 Qosmio F40 Removing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To remove the memory card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memory card 2 Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 3 Grasp the card and remove it SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD CARD Figure 9 6 Removing the inserted memory card CAUTIONS 1 Make sure the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indica tor is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card 2 Please do not remove the inserted memory card from the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot while in Sleep or in Hibernation state If you do PC may become unstable or the data in the memory card may be lost 3 Do n
7. 4 16 Ovo ooo ovo 0 O0 DOOUKDOOVOOUD 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 to DVD disc please use only discs recom mended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer e Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control but ton to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD drive e Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD 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 About Straight to Disc Not support to record on DVD R R disc Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV HDV support to burn DVD Video only DVD VR format not support to add Menu About recorded DVDs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs When playing your re
8. Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1 2 Start up the computer The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to Win dows If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for three consecutive tries To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint System Boot Authentication General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up but prefer to use the keyboard based sys tem instead press the BACK SPACE key when the Fingerprint System Bootjuhu Authentication screen is displayed This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one A Q Itis necessary to register the User Password before using 4 6 the Fingerprint Power on Security and its extended func tion the Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the Use
9. SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are pack aged into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities When uninstalling the SD utilities click Start Control Panel gt Uninstall a program and select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utili ties Documentation User Information Guide Microsoft Windows Vista manual package provided with some models Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort End User License Agreement User s Manual Features User s Manual Qosmio F40 This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in Memory Slots Video RAM Please visit your region s website for the config uration details of the model that you have pur chased PC2 5300 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots Maximum system memory size is depending on the model you purchased Depending on the model you purchased Intel GM965 model Up to 256 MB integrated solution shares with main memory nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT model 256MB memory Depending on model you pur chased nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS model 128 256MB memory Depending on model you purchased Qosmio F40 Disks Hard disk drive The computer has one or two integrated 2 1 2 hard disk drive HDD for nonvolatile storage of data and software It comes in the following sizes 60 GB 80 GB 100 GB 120 GB 160 GB 200 GB 250 GB 300 GB Discl
10. inal Factory Image from the drop down menu If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Q Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices Q Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Q Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support User s Manual 10 27 Qosmio F40 10 28 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 on the 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 TOSHI
11. 2 1 User s Manual Qosmio F40 System Indicators DVD Super Multi drive HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drive These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions Details are in the System indicators sections The computer is equipped with the following optical disc drive DVD Super Multi drive The computer is equipped with one of the fol lowing optical disc drive e HD DVD ROM drive HD DVD R drive User s Manual Qosmio F40 Left side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s left side MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA CARD SLOT i LINK IEEE 1394 PORT USB Ports ExPRESS CARD PC CARD SLOT Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 3 The left side of the computer Multiple digital media This slot lets you insert an SD Card SDHC card slot MMC Memory Stick Pro and xD picture card sz m D Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Device Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper ZN clips out of the Multi media card slot Forign metal objects can creat a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury i LINK IEEE 1394 Connect an external device such as a digital Port video camera to this port for high speed data e transfer Some models are equipped with a Eso i LINK port Provided with some models When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the IN devices may not correctly be identified This problem may o
12. 2 17 9 13 options 1 16 Sleep lell Soft keys 5 2 cursor control mode 5 2 5 3 Enter 5 3 numeric mode 5 2 right ALT key 5 3 right CTRL key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 8 headphone 1 7 2 6 microphone 1 7 2 5 problems 10 21 speaker 2 8 2 10 volume control 2 10 T TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 12 U Utilities lit 1 12 usB 1 7 location 2 3 2 5 problems 10 22 V Video modes Appendix B Video RAM 3 Video out jack 1 7 2 6 7 2 7 Volume control See Sound system Ww Wireless LAN 1 8 Index 3
13. Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your soft ware s needs Check the CD DVD s docu mentation User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 Procedure Check the type of DVD CD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD sin gle multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 10 11 Qosmio F40 HD DVD R drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely CD DVD in the drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign obje
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15. The drives support the following formats DVD ROM e DVD Video CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi ses e CD ROM Mode 1 sion Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 e Enhanced CD CD Form2 EXTRA CD G Audio CD only User s Manual HD DVD ROM drive CD read DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R DL write DVD R DL write DVD RAM write CD R write CD RW write HD DVD R drive User s Manual CD read DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R DL write DVD R DL write DVD RAM write CD R write CD RW write Qosmio F40 The full size HD DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to s as rewrit able CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 HD DVD 12 cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor ZN The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge 24 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 3 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 10 speed maximum ultra speed media The full size HD DVD R drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 HD DVD 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor ZN The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge 24 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum
16. be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything o Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions Heat dispersal To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if neces sary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup window in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed either setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent i If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with damage Data in memory will be lost 4 40 User s Manual 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 the 104 105 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cu
17. ficulty Contact your dealer if the problems con tinue Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove any diskette and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority There may be a problem with your operat ing system files Refer to your OS docu mentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCAN DISK and defragmenter to check the condi tion of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for informa tion on running SCANDISK and the defrag menter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual Qosmio F40 DVD Super Multi R DL drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely CD DVD in the drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run The software or hardw
18. 240 volts Ports Headphone Microphone External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 i LINK IEEE 1394 S Video Out Jack HDMI Line in jack Video in jack Infrared Transmitter Cable Port Slots Multiple Digital Media Card PC card Enables connection of a stereo headphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions Four Universal Serial Bus USB enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video camera This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices See Chapter 8 Watching TV for details This HDMI jack lets you connect external devices See Chapter 8 Watching TV for details This Line in jack lets you transfer data to exter nal devices See Chapter 8 Watching TV for details This Video in jack lets you transfer data to external devices See Chapter 8 Watching TV for details This Infrared Transmitter Cable Port lets you transfer data to external devices See Chapter 8 Watching TV for details This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models A PC card slot accommodates One 5 mm Type II car
19. 7 Pulling the disc trayopen 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Figure 4 8 Inserting a CD DVD HD DVD puter will extend slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 6 A Q When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the com CAUTIONS 1 Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment 2 Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it car ries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 4 18 User s Manual Qosmio F40 5 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place CAUTION If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 10 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVD ROM drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop
20. Select Choose what the power button does User s Manual 3 5 Qosmio F40 4 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When closed the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Built in HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Sleep mode 3 6 In sleep mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode CAUTION 1 Before entering Sleep mode be sure to save your data 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the com puter is in sleep mode The computer or the module could be damaged 3 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 will be lost Benefits of sleep The sleep feature provides the following benefits Q Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Q Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep feature Q You can use the panel po
21. Switchable switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer If there is only 1 HDD the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the fol lowing amp This tab sets the Boot Priority of the devices Boot Priority Options High Priority USB Memory Low Priority 7 4 User s Manual Qosmio F40 If there are only 2 HDDs the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the fol lowing amp This tab sets the Boot Priority of the devices Boot Priority Options High Priority USB Memory Low Priority You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB diskette drive N Selects the Network 1 Selects the primary HDD 2 Selects the secondary HDD Cc Selects the CD ROM This procedure does not affect the settings In this computer CD ROM refers to the DVD ROM CD R RW or CD RW DVD ROM drives PC card HDD boot is not supported To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer User s Manual 7 5 Qosmio F40 2 Use the up down curso
22. The Optical Disc Drive indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing the optical amp disk drive Multiple Digital Media The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator Card Slot glows blue when the computer is accessing D the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Keyboard indicators When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Figure 2 9 CAPS LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter num bers NUMERIC MODE Figure 2 10 Keypad overlay indicators 2 12 User s Manual Arrow mode Numeric mode Optical Disc drive Qosmio F40 When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad over lay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard You can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Key pad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Key board HD DVD ROM HD DVD R DVD Super Multi R DL drive An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the com puter is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region co
23. Visual Interface ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MDA monochrome display adapter MPEG moving picture coding experts group MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System User s Manual Glossary 1 Qosmio F40 Glossary 2 OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 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 SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SVGA super video graphics adapter SDRAM synchronized dynamic random access memory TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRM video ready modem VRT voltage reduction technology A adapter A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar elec tronic devices For example the AC adapter 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
24. an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you A 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft A Bluetooth adapter that has a USB connector Wireless communications can be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment by con necting to the USB port of the computer You can buy the module from a TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual Qosmio F40 Bluetooth Wireless The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is a wireless opti Mouse cal mouse compatible with Bluetooth You can buy the Bluetooth Wireless Mouse from a TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual 1 17 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 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 DVD SuPER MULTI DRIVE INFRARED PORT Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed DVD Super Multi drive model SYSTEM INDICATORS DISPLAY LATCH INFRARED PORT HD DVD ROM prive oR HD DVD R DRIVE Figure 2 2 Front of the computer with display closed HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drive model Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display
25. battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time Q Acool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capac ity Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharged the battery Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer JN before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time 2 With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the disp
26. chapter is playing may result in the Media Center freezing If this occurs end ehshell exe from the process tab in task manager Q fyou connect an external monitor to your computer while using Media Center to view a DVD movie in full screen mode the monitor display will go blank if either of the fol lowing situations occurs Situation A 1 Connect the external monitor to your computer 2 Enter Hibernation Mode 3 Resume from Hibernation Mode or Situation B 1 Enter Hibernation Mode 2 Connect the external monitor to your computer 3 Resume from Hibernation Mode If either situation occurs do one of following to refresh the external monitor a Press the Windows button on the keyboard or the remote control b Press the ALT and ENTER keys simultaneously to change Media Center to Windows mode User s Manual 8 17 TOSHIBA Chapter 9 Optional Device Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory Q PC cards Q Express cards Q SD Card SDHC MMC Memory Stick Pro and xD picture card Q Memory expansion Power devices Q Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices Q USB FDD Kit Q External monitor Q Television Q IEEE 1394 Other Q Security lock User s Manual 9 1 Qosmio F40 PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accom modate one 5 mm T
27. 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 such 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 fre quency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals 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 process ing 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 etc User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 regul
28. double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovi sion Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your com puter When Using Your Computer User s Manual CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended opera tion heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn Q Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installa tion instructions closely Q Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery termi nals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Q Be sure that noting rests on your A
29. er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier afsvageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAG FOLK MED SERLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i appa ratet at man kan komme til at udsette sig for laserstraling OBS Apparaten innehaller laserkompo nent som avger laserstraining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka lahetaa n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista laser s teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EIN STELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCH FUHREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN xxiv TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Qosmio F40 computer This powerful lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells ho
30. frequency sub bandS cececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeees D 3 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteseeeeecaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseteeeseeaeeeds E 1 Qosmio F40 Glossary Index v User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 F40 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition April 2007 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases 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 copy right 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 copy right laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc
31. 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 Burn ing Page choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the on line Help and Manual files for additional Ulead Mov ieFactory information Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD ds Editing digital video Q Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory Q Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory Q Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features Q While you are editing DVD you can display previews 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 Mov ieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped Q 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 Q CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version Uv 4 15 Qosmio F40
32. help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as 6 4 User s Manual Qosmio F40 a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property dam age Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions User s Manual CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage A Provides important information Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it toa heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury T
33. jack lets you transfer analogue sound to your computer Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as e standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line The modem is not supported in some marketing regions Provided with some models Back side Figure 2 5 shows the computer s back side HDMI OUT PORT COOLING VENT INFRARED TRANSMITTER CABLE PORTS LAN JACK VIDEO OUT JACK TV ANTENNA PORT EXTERNAL MONITER PORT SECURITY LOCK SLOT Figure 2 5 The computer s back side TV antenna port The port lets you connect the TV antenna DC IN 19V The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with oco the computer Using the wrong adaptor can aii damage your computer External monitor This 15 pin port lets you connect an external port monitor 2 6 User s Manual Video Out jack er Security lock slot FEE Cooling vent Infrared transmitter cable ports HDMI out port Homi LAN jack ae Qosmio F40 This Video out jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft The computer s cooling vent helps keep the pro cessor from overheating Infrared transmitter cable ports enables connec tion of IR blaster HDMI out port can conne
34. mode Power on Security and Single Sign On feature Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer Fingerprint utility cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed 1 15 Qosmio F40 Windows Mobility Center Options 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 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 TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer You can add a number of options to make your computer even more power ful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion Battery pack AC adaptor USB diskette drive Security lock Bluetooth USB Adapter 1 16 Two memory expansion slots are available for installing 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules The modules are PC2 5300 200 pin SO Dual In line SO DIMM The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer Use it as a spare or replacement If you use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase
35. out port on your computer Setting for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI device be sure to configure the following set tings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed Q Be Sure to use the Fn F5 HotKey to select the display ZN device before starting to play video Do not change the display device while playing video Q Do not change the display device under the following conditions Q While data is being read or written Q While communication is being carried out Settings for audio on HDMI To set the audio device to use the HDMI follow the steps below 1 Click Start Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Realtek HD Audio Manager Click HDMI Output Click the Set Default Device button PaARwWN User s Manual 9 15 Qosmio F40 i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of com patible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MOdrives 4 CD RW drives CAUTION i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions 1 Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digi tal video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data 2 Do not transfer
36. payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for 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 xix The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Please ensure this product is prop erly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this prod uct please contact your local city office your household Ea waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region AN where you purchased User s Manual Qosmio F40 Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA Qosmio F40 computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled HD DVD ROM HD DVD R or DVD Super Multi R DL drive The drive has one of the following labels CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Before it is shipped the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS 21 CFR For any other country the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser stan dards of IEC825 and EN60825 I
37. 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 User s Manual Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click sped setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer 10 17 Qosmio F40 Fingerprint Sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger Fingerprint Power on Security or Single Sign On feature cannot be enabled Fingerprint Power on Security does not work 10 18 Procedure Please try again using the correct posture Refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Try the recognition process again using anothe
38. should use Windows Explorer or another similar util ity 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 a data CD DVD HD DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin the write rewrite process User s Manual 1 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps Q Click the Recording settings button we for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode Q Select Setting for Each Mode gt Data Disc in the Setting menu 2 Mark the Verify written data check box 4 25 Qosmio F40 3 Select File Open or Full Compare mode 4 Click the OK button How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator informa tion 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 cap
39. so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media usually a diskette may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documenta tion These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS docu mentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the prelimi nary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals User s Manual Qosmio F40 Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas Hs System start up Hi Fingerprint Sensor Hi Selftest Ms PC card Express card E Power Mi SD SDHC MS MS Pro Hi Password MMC xD card E Keyboard Hs Monitor Hi LCD panel Ms Sound system Hard disk drive TV output signal HM HD DVD ROM USB WM HD DVD R Hi Modem HE DVD Super Multi drive Ms Sleep Hibernation HB Diskette drive WM LAN HE infrared port Wi Wireless LAN Hs Pointing device Hs Bluetooth E a Touch Pad device i LI
40. 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 A color LCD technology that applies individual transistors to each pixel enabling fine display control and excellent screen legibility TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 U USB Enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer For example you might connect a USB HUB to the computer then connect a keyboard to the USB HUB and a mouse to the keyboard V VGA Video graphics array is an industry standard video adapter that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as the computer is connected to a power source WwW Warm dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application or doc ument Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN A short range radio technology designed to simplify wire less communication with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spec
41. the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer User s Manual Qosmio F40 Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord power the computer is firmly connected to the computer and a DC IN indicator does power outlet not glow blue Check the condition of the cord and termi nals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer User s Manual 10 5 Qosmio F40 10 6 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure The battery may be discharged Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery If the battery is completely discharged i
42. the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened CAUTIONS 1 When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out Figure 4 9 Removing a CD DVD HD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place User s Manual 4 19 Qosmio F40 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 insert ing a slender ojbect 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 CAUTION 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 4 20 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Writing CD DVD HD DVDs on HD DVD R drives The optical drive installed on this computer cannot write mul JN tiple sessions on HD DVD R Dual Lay
43. to the TV CD DVD REC Zoom in and out buttons This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported appli cations 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 This utility supports the following functions Hot Key function TOSHIBA utility launcher function When you start or resume your computer the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become available and may display several times before completely activating The hot key func tions will be available once the TOSHIBA Flash Cards are completely active If your system is busy and you see a Not Responding message allow TOSHIBA Flash Cards to completely activate before you con tinue to use the utility and hot keys TOSHIBA Components Common Driver con tains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA offers 1 13 Qosmio F40 TOSHIBA Accessibility Utilities and Application The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides sup port 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 then press one of the F keys in order to access its specific function When set the FN key will remain active until anot
44. tured from a DV Camcorder 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner 3 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 4 Choose DVD Video format 5 Choose the capture source is DV 6 Press Capture button Method 2 Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 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 3 Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box 4 Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu 5 After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page 6 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 MovieF actory information Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD 1 Editing
45. vent helps keep the processor from overheating 2 8 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Front with the display open Figure 2 7 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle WEB CAMERA DISPLAY SCREEN FRONT OPERATION PANEL ELEVEN BUTTONS DISPLAY HINGE STEREO SPEAKER DISPLAY HINGE RIGHT Qosmio AV CONTROLLER STEREO SPEAKER b LEFT Back BUTTON POWER BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL FINGERPRINT SENSOR TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Provided with some models Figure 2 7 The front with the display open J The above illustration shows the DVD Super Multi drive model Web Camera Record Send still or video images with this inte grated Web Camera Provided with some mod els Display Screen The full color LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD is 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on bat tery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power User s Manual 2 9 Qosmio F40 Display Hinge Stereo Speakers Power Button b Volume control Fingerprint Sensor Tou
46. with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video appli cations 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 5C TO 30C 41F TO 86F or gt 25C 77F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configu ration 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 condi tions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by peri odically storing it on an
47. your dealer 10 19 Qosmio F40 10 20 Monitor Refer also to Chapter 9 Optional Device and to your monitor s documenta tion Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Procedure Make sure that the external moni tor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the dis play priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the exter nal monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual Qosmio F40 Sound system Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer TV output signal Refer also to your Personal Conferencing Kit s documentation Problem Procedure Display on TV is Make sure the TV type is correct for your poor area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast an
48. 0 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO 50 DATED JULY 26 2001 MANUFACTURED TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN User s Manual xxii Qosmio F40 International Precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 AFA 1 VF B CLASS 1 LASTER PRO DUCTLASERSCHUTZ KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED BNING N R SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDG UDS TTELSE FOR STR LING xxiii CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model prop erly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future refer ence 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 LASERSCHUTZ KLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Refer enz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laser strahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne merking
49. 1n respectively The IEEE 802 11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 11a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no security mode Security Be sure to enable encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause ille gal instruction eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth Adapter simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth rad
50. 4 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 2 2400 2483 5 MHz Note 5180 5200 5220 5240 5260 5280 5300 5320 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 Factory set default channels 5745 5765 5785 9 5805 US only 4 US only US only US only Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used 3 These channels are available to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various inter national 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 specifi cations Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI Australia AS In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or H
51. 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 3 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 10 speed maximum ultra speed media Qosmio F40 DVD Super Multi R DL drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the ZN outer edge CD read DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R DL write DVD R DL write DVD RAM write CD R write CD RW write 10 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 6 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 5 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum ultra speed media User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your com puter It covers the following topics e Q Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort 1 This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you OUUOUUOUDLU prepar
52. 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data TU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27terV 21 ch2 Former CCITT Data transmission and reception speed300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware com mands that turn particular pels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be
53. BA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hongkong new world tower No 300 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm8 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 Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPA A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 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 sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 11 Disclaimers CPU User s Manual This chapter slates the Disclaimer s information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Disclaimer description is related to TOSHIBA computers Disclaimer s related to this computer are marked
54. C V 90 V 92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V 90 technology The modem is capa ble of downstream speeds of 56Kbps kilobits per second when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V 90 V 92 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 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select auto matically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combina tion of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 connection V 90 V 92 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 V 92 From 56K maximum to 28Kbps minimum Reception only User s Manual C 1 Qosmio F40 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 52000 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 CONNEC
55. C IN Blue Quick charge LED Battery Amber DC IN Blue e No charge LED Battery off DC IN Blue User s Manual Qosmio F40 Power indicators The Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel 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 The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charg ing the battery Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the bat tery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the ZN charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the com puter is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adap tor connected Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supply ing proper power to the computer Amber Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly see your dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does
56. C adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on Qosmio F40 0 Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case Q Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion Q Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Mid dle East and the Far East Q If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Q When setting
57. Check whether all fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen akwn Qosmio F40 Fingerprint Sensor Limitations Q The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteris tics in a fingerprint A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free 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 The following illustrations show the correct way to slide your finger over the recognition sensor m m m m lt pho Figure 4 2 Swipe the finger Align the finger and sensor as shown on the above figure Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Pass word Bank Please use Import or Export User Data menu on Fingerprint Software Management Please note the files in Mysafe is not backed up with this menu If Windows Vista s file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encrypt
58. From Factor Mini Card Compatibility E IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs HM 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 MH CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Protocol Data Rate E 54 48 36 24 18 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G WE 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B User s Manual D 1 Qosmio F40 Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for opera tion in the license free 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory informa tion that may apply in your country region R F Frequency MM Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Draft N E Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G Draft N The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surface
59. HW Setup window User s Manual 7 1 Qosmio F40 7 2 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 Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Change or remove the password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of aster isks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password If you click the OK button before entering the password Not JN registered will appear on the display 2 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered click OK but ton If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error User s Manual Qosmio F40 To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The chara
60. IS TRIBUTION SYSTEMS the screen of a coax cable is required to be gal vanic isolated from the protective earth the Norwegian text Ma kun tilkoples kabel TV nett via galvanisk isolator 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 character istic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on prod uct model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in 11 3 Qosmio F40 AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromag netic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 54Mbps 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 Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible config urati
61. Jump Recording cannot be read User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 gen eral use discs can be written to by a computer drive Q You can use both DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge Q You may find that other computer DVD ROM drives or other DVD play ers 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 medi
62. NK IEEE 1394 System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items Q Self Test Q Power Sources Q Power on Password User s Manual 10 3 Qosmio F40 Self test Power 10 4 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 Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup the com puter tries to load first from drive A then from drive C or first from drive C then from drive A If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed Q The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages Q Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally Q The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC adaptor and the main battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them
63. O3VVH2 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 handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China User s Manual E 1 Qosmio F40 USA UL approved Australia AS approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe O CDe Approved by the appropriate agency China CCC approved User s Manual TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover the topics discussed in this manual Alter nate 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 CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube CSV Clear Super View DC direct current DDC display data channel DOS disk operating system DMA direct memory access DRAM dynamic random access memory DSVD Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital
64. Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard and Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled User s Manual Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press FN F10 and try typing again Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer 10 7 Qosmio F40 LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance 10 8 Procedure Press hot keys FN F5 to change the dis play priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor They might have come from contact with the keyboard TouchPad or cPad Try wip ing the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the dif
65. SLY User s Manual xii Qosmio F40 Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regu lation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations pro vide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Inter ference Causng Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in dif ferent countries regions the approval does not of itself give an uncondi tional 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 requi
66. T 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection at 32000 bits s Connection at 36000 bits s Connection at 40000 bits s Connection at 44000 bits s Connection at 48000 bits s Connection at 52000 bits s Connection at 56000 bits s Connection at 28000 bits s Connection at 29333 bits s Connection at 30666 bits s Connection at 33333 bits s Connection at 34666 bits s Connection at 37333 bits s Connection at 38666 bits s Connection at 41333 bits s Connection at 42666 bits s Connection at 45333 bits s Connection at 46666 bits s Connection at 49333 bits s Connection at 50666 bits s Connection at 53333 bits s Connection at 54666 bits s User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 User s Manual 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 default TOSHIBA Appendix D Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card specifications
67. TOSHIBA User s Manual Qosmio F40 TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 User s Manual Copyright 1X Disclaimer ix Trademarks crisissen aa etna e Sanesi a nent aaaea a O aaa A x Macrovision License of NotiCe cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeneeeseeaee x Safety Instructions 000 BSMI Notice Taiwan Only VCCI Class B Information a se i Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only ccceseseeeeeeeeeeeees xiii Modem warning notice ccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeesenaeeeseneeeeeeeeeees xiii Japan regulations Xi Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment cceceeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeee Xvi Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand c cceceeeeeeeeeeeteeees xvii Optical disc drive standards cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeseueeeseaee XX Important Notice ccccecceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeecaeeeseeaeeeseaeeesseeeeseeaeeseeaaees XX International Precautions cccecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeeeeeaeeeeeas xxiii Preface Manal COMeNtS irais saas iaai aata aa aa aaaeaii tenes xxvi Convention Seose Net eee es eee ete nee tee athe gaa e as xxvii General Precautions Creating a computer friendly environment cccccceeeeceeeetteeeeeteeees xxix Stress INU iken pra aeonit ewidin deae aaaeaii adasa ienei zadao xxix Heat INJURY inn ai aera
68. a 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 Q When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be Ooo D 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 that any DVD RAM writing has been completed In this instance writing is finished if you can eject the DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing soft ware 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 back ground 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 da
69. aded select Eject of the pop up menu under My Computer or Explore Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button A on the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Assist to open the Options panels 2 Select the Data in the left side menu 3 Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options 4 Click the OK button When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 4 14 User s Manual User s Manual 4 5 6 Qosmio F40 Click Start All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner Click Video Disc Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Record ing dialog box choose DVD Video VR to invoke Straight Cap ture to Disc Page Choose DVD Video format Confirm the capture source is DV Press Capture button Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source dis 6 Click Start All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory Click Video Disc New Project to invoke 24 Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory Add source
70. ag and drop Tap to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material TOUCH PAD FINGERPRINT SENSOR TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons User s Manual 4 1 Qosmio F40 Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Q Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Q Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving sleep mode Q Power on Security and Single Sign On feature Q Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer ANo To swipe refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the IN fingerprint sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recog nition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with
71. aimer Hard disk drive capacity For more information on the Disclaimer regard ing Hard disk drive capacity please refer to the Disclaimers section in chapter 11 DVD Super Multi R Some models are equipped with a full size DL drive DVD Super Multi R DL drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 16 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at maxi mum 6 speed and DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R DL at up to 4 speed and DVD R DL at up to 4 speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW e DVD RAM DVD R DL e DVD R DL CD DA CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 1 4 User s Manual User s Manual HD DVD ROM drive Qosmio F40 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
72. al Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW DVD RAM e HD DVD ROM HD DVD R Display The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in Thin film transistor color LCD is available 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pix els Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display perfor mance Refer to Appendix B for more informa tion 1 6 User s Manual User s Manual Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Qosmio AV Controller Power Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor Qosmio F40 85 keys or 86 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric over lay dedicated cursor control EN and ay keys See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer Qosmio AV controller simplifies Media Center windows operation Refer to Chapter 8 Qosmio AV Controller for more information The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and
73. alian 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 setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being oper ated 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 com mand 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 and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand Q 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 imple mentation 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 Q In addition to sa
74. antenna line This may cause an electric shock If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and IN 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 protec tion 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 com puter TV ANTENNA PORT ANTENNA CABLE Figure 4 10 Conntecting the antenna cable A When you have been using a descrambler to receive the pro grams on cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the descrambler to the antenna cable User s Manual 4 29 Qosmio F40 Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Adjusting System Volume You can control the overall level of sound using Windows by Volume Mixer To launch the Volume Mixer follow the steps below 1 Click the right button of your mouse on the speaker icon on the task tray 2 Select Open Volume Mixer in the menu If you click the Device button all available playback devices will be dis played Normally Speakers should be selected if you use the internal speakers for listening Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Realtek HDMI Output 2 Realtek High Definition Audio
75. ar time intervals AUTOEXEC BAT A batch file that executes a series of MS DOS com mands and programs each time you start the computer B 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 operating system commands or executable files See also AUTOEXEC BAT 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 exam ple 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 gbinary digit T the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Internet 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 tran
76. are configuration correctly but others may be causing a problem Make sure the do not hardware configuration matches your soft ware s needs Check the CD DVD s docu mentation Check the type of DVD CD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD sin gle multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 10 9 Qosmio F40 10 10 Problem Cannot write correctly HD DVD ROM drive Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writ ing If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place
77. arged CAUTION Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries 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 System on System off Battery pack 6 cell 8 hours or more 4 hours RTC battery 24 hours 24 hours ent temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during opera tion Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambi User s Manual 6 7 Qosmio F40 Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions Q The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all Also to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F Q The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor con nected 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 Q The battery has not been used for a long time Q The
78. ater immediately and see a doctor Do not touch the battery fluid on instruments or devices with bare hands Wipe off with a cloth or paper towel 8 11 Qosmio F40 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 side of the Remote Controller Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover BATTERY COVER Figure 8 4 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 5 Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks BATTERY COVER Figure 8 6 Closing the battery cover 8 12 User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 dis tance from your computer In this instance you should purchase new batter ies and replace the discharged ones 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the Remote Controller 2 Replace the batteries Be sure to place the batteries with their polar ities and in the correc
79. back TV Tuner LCD Graphics User s Manual Because HD DVD is a new format that makes use of new technologies cer tain 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 impor tant information on HD DVD playback capabilities 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 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 TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was pur chased For Class equipment In Norway intended to be connected to CABLE D
80. be used between the external devices and the computer s external monitor port USB 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 User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 BSMI Notice Taiwan Only EPEA RRCMARRAS AMANRAPRAR TEPERERT TH ARBRE RA PRERARELO SNH Re EU Declaration of Conformity Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related Euro pean Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Ham mfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information TORE SRUBZESERBSAEMHMBS VCC ORAS ITBOX DSABERRHEECT COREL RERRCHATS CE EAMWELTHUETA COMBS OTOT LEY aL RBI LT BAsnSc SSBSeSeHCTCEMBVET Fike AA BIH gt TIE LUE Y RUSE LTR
81. ccur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are con nected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Express Card Slot The computer provides Express card slot on its left side which allows you to install an additional 0 E Express card Depending on the model you purchased User s Manual 2 3 Qosmio F40 PC Card Slot The PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card Type II The slot supports 16 bit PC 0 card and 32 bit CardBus PC card Depending on the model you purchased Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot and Express Card IN slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Universal Serial Bus The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports com Ports ply with USB Serial 2 0 standards which adi enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or sim ilar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been con firmed some functions might not execute properly 2 4 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Right side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s right side HEADPHONE S PDIF JACK WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH VIDEO IN JACK MICROPHONE JACK Figure 2 4 The right side of the computer Wireles
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83. cessories CAUTION Some of the features described in this manual may not func tion properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Qosmio F40 Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable Provided with some models Video In cable Remote Controller Infrared transmitter cable Two AA manganese batteries for Remote Controller DODDO 1 1 User s Manual Qosmio F40 1 2 Software Microsoft Windows Vista The following software is preinstalled 666 H HHH HHH G Microsoft Windows Vista Modem Driver Can be used only for Modem models Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models DVD Video Player Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA User s Manual TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Ulead DVD MovieFacotry for TOSHIBA Fingerprint utility Can be used only for Fingerprint utility models TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD Is included with some models TOSHIBA HD DVD Player Is pre installed with HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD R drive model TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator
84. cesusie ath SIENAN NENASTANE Media care SOUNG SYSLOM siisii nitne nak DEAN SEED eaa Eaa Aa cadena es 4 30 Modemi erranen E E onto Ctdconedeabseoarnsrncentel 4 33 Wireless COMMUNICATIONS eee cece eee e tee e rene keranda rirdi niiae 4 36 LAN eroaan eea Raae N teens cise EEEE es AE FEASDA TISTET 4 38 Cleaning the computer cccccceeeceeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeenaeeeeenaeeeseneeeeeenee 4 39 Moving the COMPULETM cccecseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeaee 4 40 Heat dispersal reniant dunarii iaaa aa ai 4 40 The Keyboard Typewriter keys sesssesssssssssessiesesnsrrnssstrrestnnstrnnstrnnernnserenssttnnerenserennent 5 1 FT FIZ funton KEYS iessu oaan i eaaa 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations c ccecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeesneeeees 5 2 Windows special keyS 2 cccececeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeeceeeseeeeeeseaees 5 6 Keypad ovetlayv isccsstiecti taser enn ivieasinseornierns 5 6 Generating ASCII Characters cccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseeaeeess 5 8 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions ois wcineaie oie con saceavenvteneaneridencenteusirensntssecneduiuantevlenpexmeneanccnsens 6 2 Power INGICALOIS c5sccudieenes cis eie e SEa a a aA 6 3 Battery types Care and use of the battery pack cccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeseeeeess 6 4 Replacing the battery Pack cccccceecceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeseneeeeseseeeeteae
85. ch Pad Control Buttons Touch Pad Qosmio AV Controller The display hinges allow the LCD display panel to be position at a variety of easy to view angles The speakers emit sound generated by your soft ware as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off The Power button LED indi cates the status Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal stereo speakers and optional external stereo headphones if connected Turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume and turn it counter clockwise to increase the vol ume Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Provided with some models Q Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE 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 power saving sleep mode Power on Security and Single Sign On fea ture Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and dou ble clicking Six buttons are available for use Up Down Le
86. cks with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replace ments Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Change 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 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Sleep and Sus pend will not function and data in memory will be lose Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries 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 in Suspend or Sleep mode Data will be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack dis able the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery
87. corded disc on your computer please use the DVD Video Player software application If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc User s Manual Qosmio F40 Using HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives This section describes the features and use of HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drives more information on using the HD DVD ROM drive and HD i A 0 Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for 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 15cm CD DVDs without using an adaptor Q You should use the HD DVD playback software in order to IN 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 DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives section for precautions on writing to CD s and DVD s If you have a HD DVD ROM drive or a HD DVD R drive please also refer to the Qosmio HD DVD Guide for playback to HD DVD Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 7 to 4 9 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly EJECT BUTTON Figure 4 6 Pressing the eject button User s Manual 4 17 Qosmio F40 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4
88. ct in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run The software or hardware configuration correctly but others may be causing a problem Make sure the do not hardware configuration matches your soft ware s needs Check the CD DVD s docu mentation Check the type of DVD CD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD sin gle multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 10 12 User s Manual User s Manual Problem Cannot write correctly Qosmio F40 Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal card
89. ct to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can boot TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA CD amp DVD Applications DVD RAM Utility You can edit digital video and make a DVD Video and support Labelflash function ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communi cation networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA Network ing ConfigFree This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing finger prints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the key board Just by swiping the finger against the fin gerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE 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 power saving sleep
90. ct with Type A connec tor HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals Provided with some models This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adap tor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1OBASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 1OOBASE TX or Giga bit The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details User s Manual Qosmio F40 Underside Figure 2 6 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer BATTERY PACK LOCK BATTERY RELEASE LATCH BATTERY PACK st wmon onnon mom 0011000110 SUBWOOFER p gt 1000000001 MEMORY MODULE COVER COOLING VENT Figure 2 6 The underside of the computer Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Battery release latch Slide this latch to release the battery pack This latch moves only when the computer is upside down Battery pack lock Slide the battery pack lock to unlocked position to free the battery latch Ol Memory module This cover protects two memory module sock cover ets One or two modules are preinstalled Subwoofer The Subwoofer emits sound generated by your software and the system Cooling vent The computer s cooling
91. cter string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password If you click the OK button before entering the password Regis JN tered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 Incorrect Password If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the JN computer need to shut off You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Provided with some models Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display User s Manual 7 3 Qosmio F40 CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic
92. ction executed by indi vidual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations The FN function is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combina tion with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features tions Soft key settings are not restored by the Resume fea A Some software may disable or interfere with soft key opera ture Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 104 105 key enhanced key board has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional ENTER CTRL and ALT keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the FN key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions A S ey Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the integrated keypad When acti vated the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Refer to the Key pad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off
93. ctions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equiva lent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click Start select Control panel gt System and Maintenance gt Power Options gt System Settings The following four options are available Do nothig Sleep Hiber nate and Shut down 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 vid eos 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 chap ter Displays the previous window The button provides more details on a TV pro gram than is listed in the Guide Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Cen ter windows Qosmio F40 OK Volume Volume Start A H Channel Page up and down Mute Recorded TV o Guide E Live TV C 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 ac
94. d Refer to Chapter 9 Optional Device for details Provided with some models User s Manual Qosmio F40 Express card Express Card slot allows you to install a Express Card 34 or Express Card 54 to expand functionality Provided with some models Multimedia Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your com puter 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 Camera Assistant Software Online Help for details Sound System Windows Sound System compatible sound sys tem provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone It also has a volume control dial Communications LAN The computer is equipped with a LAN card that supports Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 10OBASE TX or Giga bit It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Depending on model you purchased Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN mini card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Fre quency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B G and Draft N Roaming over multiple channels Use
95. d brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the dis play Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard NOTE If you turn the computer off in Resume mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the inter nal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 10 21 Qosmio F40 USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure USB device does not Check for a firm cable connection between work the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are prop erly installed Refer to your Windows docu mentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer 10 22 User s Manual Modem User s Manual Qosmio F40 Refer to the online help files for Appendix C and Appendix D 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 Character disp
96. d ensuring the integrity of the audio signal To enable Dolby Digital Live click Digital Output or HDMI Output click Default Format and then click the Dolby Digital Live button Note that you need to connect digital audio equipment like an A V receiver or a home theater system to your computer if you would like to experiment the Dolby Digital Live And the equipment should support the Dolby Digital format Microphone Effects Microphone Effects are laid within Microphone window only Q Noise Suppression reduces the background noise and the fan noise Q Acoustic Echo Cancellation reduces the feedback echo and the howl ing noise Default Format You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound User s Manual Modem Qosmio F40 The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack _ The internal modem does not support voice functions All data IN and fax functions are supported CAUTIONS 1 Incase ofa lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection User s Manual 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 To select a region f
97. d memory modules efficiently in dual channel Slot A is reserved for main memory Slot B is for expanded memory If only one memory module is installed use Slot A Slot A is higher than Slot B User s Manual 9 9 Qosmio F40 SCREW MEMORY MODULE COVER Figure 9 7 Removing the memory module cover 6 Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connection 7 Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access prob lems 8 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw Figure 9 8 seating the memory module cover 9 10 User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 9 When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory Is recognized If it is not recognized check the module s connection SLOTA SLoT B CAUTION The slot A is reserved for main memory Use the slot B for expended memory If only one card is installed use the slot A 9 11 Qosmio F40 Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the com puter CAUTIONS 1 Ifyou use the computer for a long time the me
98. d with this product before using the Remote Controller The procedures for installing and removing the bat teries vary depending on the type of the Remote Controller Check the type and then install or remove the batteries as instructed NOTE Store the battery for the remote control beyond the reach of chil dren If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it hap pens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller ae fe amp ff we Do not use batteries other than those specified Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities cor rectly aligned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged Do not use different types of batteries or old and new bat teries at the same time Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories 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 w
99. data in areas where static electricity is easily gener ated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed 3 Ifyou are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not con nect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power 4 You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment 5 If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped 6 Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you a Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer STR lt lt N ILINK IEEE1394 ILINK IEEE1394 CONNECTOR Figure 9 13 Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 port 9 16 User s Manual Qosmio F40 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK a b Disconnecting You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibil ity with all i LINK de
100. des for DVD drives and media HD DVD ROM HD DVD R DVD Super Multi R DL drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive other wise it will not play properly Code 1 2 3 4 6 Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central Amer ica South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mon golia China CAUTION HD DVD ROM HD DVD ROM HD DVD R model only HD DVD R HD DVD R model only User s Manual Qosmio F40 Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the spec ifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi soeed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is CD RW DVD ROM drive only is maximum 24 speed DVDs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL DVD R DL and HD DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats
101. desired action or window option It acts like the Enter Key Remote Controller 8 4 Your computer includes a TV Remote Controller which enables you to per form some functions of your computer from a distant location The following figure shows the buttons on the Remote Controller Your 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 contorls the play back of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the Remote Controller you can User s Manual Qosmio F40 Q Navigate and control all Media Center windows Q Control the video or live TV display Q Place the computer in and out of Sleep Mode User s Manual 8 5 Qosmio F40 Refer to the Using the Remote Controller section in this chapter for informa tion on how to use the Remote Controller as well as how to install and remove its batteries RECORD REWIND REPLAY Back VOLUME VOLUME GUIDE RECORDED TV CLEAR Figure 8 2 Remote Controller 8 6 User s Manual Power Record Stop Pause Play gt REW Rewind lt lt FWD Fast Forward gt gt Replay l lt Skip gt I Back 4 More Info e Arrow User s Manual Qosmio F40 Starts or terminates the operating system This button fun
102. digital video Q Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory Q Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory 4 26 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features Q 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 Mov ieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning 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 efore recording the video to DVD When you record DVD disc please use only discs recom mended 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 Operate the computer for any other function i
103. displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that sup ports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards User s Manual B 1 Qosmio F40 Video Modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table below If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the num bers on the table select a mode based on resolution number of colors and refresh rates CRT Display Resolu Color Depth Refresh Rate tion bpp Hz 800 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 800 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 1280 1024 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 16bpp 60 75 32bpp 60 75 2048 1536 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 1 Only for WXGA panel Only External Monitor can perform change of Refresh Rate Hz NOTE Some of display mode might not be supported depending on the external monitor which you use If you are running some application for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may use 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 disable Windows Aero to help correct this situation B 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix
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105. e selected in this section Q Environment simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environ ments around us You can select an existing preset in the menu Q Equalizer raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a popular genre of music You can select an existing preset in the menu Q Karaoke cancels the specific frequency of sound and results in the Vocal Cancellation By clicking the Karaoke icon the vocal within music will become lower You can also adjust the key of sound by using the arrow buttons 4 31 Qosmio F40 4 32 Dolby Dolby Home Theater enhances sound quality when you listen to audio of a music CD or a DVD on your computer Home Theater Q Dolby Virtual Speaker simulates a 5 1 speaker surround sound lis tening environment from just two speakers To enable Dolby Virtual Speaker click Speakers click Dolby Home Theater and then click On Q Dolby Headphone lets you enjoy a simulated 5 1 channel surround sound experience from any set of headphones without disturbing others and provides an ideal way to listen music watch DVD movies or play video games late at night or when traveling To enable Dolby Virtual Speaker click Speakers click Dolby Home Theater and then click On Q Dolby Digital Live makes it easy to play audio from your PC through a Dolby Digital equipped a v receiver or digital speaker system using a single digital connection eliminating the confusion of multiple cables an
106. e to operate your computer O 0 All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Win it dows Vista setup which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time User s Manual 3 1 Qosmio F40 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 and Power Up Modes CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side of the computer Figure 3 2 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicator on the front of the computer should glow 3 2 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal view ing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right
107. ebenesd anaig D 1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors 2 cecceeeeeeeeeeeesseeeneneeeeeeneeeeees E 1 User s Manual SSXIGNAddV TOSHIBA Specifications Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Size Weight typical With TFT display 379 w x 279 d x 38 front 45 rear millimeters lt 3 99 kilograms configured with 15 4 panel DVD Combo drive 6 cell battery and modem Weight will vary depending on whether or not and what kind of options are adopted Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Nonoperating Thermal Gradient operating Thermal Gradient non operating Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operating Nonoperating Power Requirements AC adaptor Computer Built in Modem Ambient temperature 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F Relative Humidity 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 19 VDC The ability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA User s Manual A 1 Qosmio F40 Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA
108. ed facing up and insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly CAUTION Gently push the CD DVD until it is loaded automati cally Do not push it forcibly or at an angle to the optical disc drive slot This may cause damage or adhesion of foreign matter on the suface of the CD DVD These imperfections may prevent the drive from reading from or writing to it Figure 4 3 Inserting a CD DVD User s Manual 4 9 Qosmio F40 Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps as detailed below 1 Check that your computer is on 2 Press the Eject button The CD DVD will be ejected about halfway Q Do not place your hand or another object near the optical IN disc drive slot EJECT BUTTON OPTICAL DISC DRIVE SLOT Figure 4 4 Pressing the eject button 4 10 User s Manual Qosmio F40 3 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally Figure 4 5 Removing a CD DVD Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R DL drives You can use the DVD Super Multi R DL drives to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R R RW RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are supplied TOSHIBA Disc Creator RW or DVD R R RW RW RAM discs can be rewritten P N QO CD R or DVD R R discs can be written to only once CD many times Important message DVD Super Multi R DL drives Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in t
109. ed from the Tele com line during electrical storms When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connection before the power connection and reconnect the power first xviii Qosmio F40 Q 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 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 compli ance with the relevant PTC Specifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the mar keting 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 pre pare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and colour 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 legiti mately 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
110. em Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed soft ware without System Recovery Options 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your com puter 3 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions Oo 3 8 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media For HDD Recovery model If preinstalled files are damaged use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre installed soft ware without System Recovery Options e Q When you reinstall the Windows operating system the J hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key For 2HDDs model If HDD1 is first go to the 3 step If HDD1 is not first do as follows a Select lt Enter Setup gt b Press the F9 key to set to default settings and select the Yes c Press the F10 key to save the changes and select the Yes d When the In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA prompt appears press the F12 key to display the Boot menu Go to the 3 step 5 Use the up or down cursor key to se
111. em 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 allow 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 com plaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized repre sentative 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 Fax branding XV 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 message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the firs
112. er disc sessions Once a disc has been written to once it will be finalized Once final ized 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 or CD RW DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RAM HD DVD R HD DVD R Dual layer discs This computer is pro vided with TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Ulead DVD MovieFactory to allow for the writing to CD DVD and HD DVD media For further information on TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Ulead DVD MovieF actory please refer to each software s online manual or online helps Refer to HD DVD Guide for information on accessing the online manual or online help about the types of writable CD DVD and HD DVD discs that can be supported by this computer Q Do not turn off the power to the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing it as this may cause you to lose data CD R RW media cannot be accessed using the Create CD DVD option in Media Center Q To write data to CD RI RW media use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator feature that is installed on your computer A Q Please refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details e When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the w
113. er is said to echo the CRT EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports 16 color monochrome 640x350 and 16 color 640x200 and 320x200 graphics and 16 color 640x350 and 320x350 text modes erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what fol lows 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 transmit ted 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 User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities fixed disk See hard disk floppy disk See diskette floppy disk drive FDD See diskette drive format The process of ready
114. ery is fully charged Over charging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours dis connect the AC adaptor Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install battery packs User s Manual Qosmio F40 Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 When handling battery pack be careful not to short User s Manual circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mood Data is stored in RAM so if the com puter loses power it will be lose 3 In Hibernation mode data will be lose if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Fixed HDD ODD indi cator to go out Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is
115. ery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the com puter is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits 0 Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hiberna tion feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Otherwise the computer will shut down in Sleep mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Sleep mode will be lost Q You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Q Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hiber nate feature Q You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Windows Vista 1 Click Windows Start button 2 Point to A 3 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Mobile PC and open Power Options 3
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117. evices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parallel Refers to two or more processes or events that can occur simulta neously and without interfering with each other See also serial parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface 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 supervisor and eject 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 User s Manual Qosmio F40 plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to auto matically recognize connections of external dev
118. external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended condi tions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in chapter 10 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing O OO OU OUD 11 1 Qosmio F40 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software require ments are met 64 bit Operating System 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System e 64 bit Device drivers e 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be 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 See www pcsupport toshiba com for more information Memory Main System 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 sys tem memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other fac tors For PC s configured with 4GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities wil
119. ft Right OK Back These buttons allow you to manage Media Center windows operation simply and quickly User s Manual Qosmio F40 Front operation Eleven buttons are available for use panel eleven Internet CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous buttons Next Brightness Up Brightness Down Record DOLBY and TV out These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Refer to Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller and Front operation panel for details System indicators Figure 2 8 shows the system indicators which light when various computer operations are in progress WIRELESS RF ULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA CARD Figure 2 8 System indicators Power source system indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC gt power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes amber Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in C Sleep mode this indicator blinks amber while the computer shuts down Main Battery The Main battery indicator shows the condi C tion of the charge Blue means fully charged and amber means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes HDD The Hard Disk Drive indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive User s Manual 2 11 Qosmio F40 ODD
120. function in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a category 5 cable CAT5 or higher If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1OBASE T connect with a cate gory 3 cable CATS or higher 4 38 User s Manual Qosmio F40 If you are using Gigabit Ethernet 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T connect with a category 5E cable CAT5E or higher To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices con nected 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 Figure 4 14 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 JX When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN IN active indicator glows amber When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below Make sure the LAN active indicator amber LED is out before IN 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 w
121. g approximate time periods Battery pack 6 cell about 2 5 days Sleep mode about 25 days Shutdown mode RTC battery about 3 months User s Manual 6 9 Qosmio F40 Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack Q 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 below Ovo OO m 1 2 3 5 Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time con tinue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN LED should glow blue and the Bat tery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the batt
122. g off the overlay 1 Hold FN and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type uppercase characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a character key 3 Release FN to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad over lay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down FN 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation User s Manual 5 7 Qosmio F40 Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters 5 8 Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard opera tion But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT FN and the ASCII charac
123. g or rewriting If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibra tion such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator User s Manual DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW using the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW to CD R RW using the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW 4 13 Qosmio F40 disc that was made wit
124. gh Capacity SDHC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro Multi Media Card MMC xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards See below for the card capacities Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB MMC 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB MS 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS Pro 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB xD 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB IN The Logo of SD Memory card is S2 S The Logo of SDHC Memory card is User s Manual Qosmio F40 Installing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To install the memory card follow the steps below 1 Insert the memory card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA CARD SLOT SD SDHC MS MS PrRo MMC xD CARD Figure 9 5 Inserting the memory card CAUTIONS 1 Keep foreign objects out of the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry 2 Make sure the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card is oriented properly before you insert it 3 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo and the Memory Stick adaptor are not compatible with the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported
125. ght be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Pointer Option tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK 10 15 Qosmio F40 10 16 Problem When the reaction of Touch pad is sensitive to slow Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 2 aon amp Ww Open the Control Panel Click the Printers icon and then the Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon Click the Device Setting tab Click the Setting button The Properties for Synaptics Touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item sec tion on the left side of the screen PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are dis played Click Touch Sensitivity Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual USB mouse Qosmio F40 This section applies only with Windows Vista operating systems Problem On
126. gs screen is displayed Place a check mark in Allow power on security single sign on within Enable logon support and click OK The modified configuration for the Fingerprint Single Sign On Fea ture becomes effective the next time the system is booted up Qosmio F40 Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Fin gerprint utility 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 or utility How to Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures 1 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you While lightly touching the sensor swipe the finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the finger A Q Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed on too hard Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Confirm the center of the fingerprin
127. h other software on a different DVD R R DL RW or DVD R RW recorder if you add data to a DVD R R DL and DVD R R DL disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating sys tems such as Windows 98 SE and Windows ME In Windows NT 4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and CD RW DVD ROM drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Only DVD Super Multi R DL Drive When TOSHIBA Disc Creator launched it is possible that the disc tray of the DVD drive with the disc loaded is unable to be ejected even the Eject button is pressed To solve this problem please click on the eject button A on the TOSHIBA Disc Creator main screen or right click on the icon of the DVD drive where the disc lo
128. han 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration 90 ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect When used in the Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures a a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ring ing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network b caller identification information which occurs between the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed 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 rea son 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 stan dard Number to be dialed 0123456789 Number to program into computer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally 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 It is recommended that this equipment be disconnect
129. he button 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the PC card and remove it PC CARD Figure 9 2 Removing the PC card User s Manual 9 3 Qosmio F40 Express Card Installing an Express Card The Express Card slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one Express Card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install Express Card while the com puter s power is on Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in sleep or ZN hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install an Express Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the Express Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card EXPRESS CARD SLOT Figure 9 3 Inserting the Express Card 9 4 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Removing an Express Card To remove the Express Card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the Express Card 2 Press the Express Card slightly to make it stretch out 3 Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot EXPRESS CARD Figure 9 4 Removing the Express Card User s Manual Qosmio F40 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot 9 6 The computer is equipped with a Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can accommodate Secure Digital SD Secure Digital Hi
130. her key is pressed This section describes pre installed utilities and tells how to start them For details on operation refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBA Assist HW Setup DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 14 TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utili ties and select HWSetup icon Q TOSHIBA HD DVD Video Player This software is provided for playback of HD DVD Video This software is pre installed with HD DVD ROM drive or HD DVD R drive model Q TOSHIBA DVD Video Player This software is provided for playback of DVD Video You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played ona standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folderson your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD Super Multi drive HD DVD ROM drive and HD DVD R drive You can boot TOSHIBA Disc Creator from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA CD amp DVD Applications Disc Creator User s Manual User s Manual TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA ConfigFree Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack Fingerprint Utility Qosmio F40 TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility has the function of Physical Format and Write Prote
131. hibernation in the System sleep and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay 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 1 11 Qosmio F40 Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal Hibernation Sleep 1 12 A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically e
132. his section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data User s Manual 4 11 Qosmio F40 We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R CD RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DVD RAM MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL DVD R RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DL MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R FUJIFILM Corporation Labelflash TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of writing CD and writing DVD media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaran teed o CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing soft ware Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving fea
133. ices and make the neces sary configurations in the computer pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Port Replicator Devices that enables one point connection to a number of peripheral devices and provides additional ports and slots 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 a so 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 pro vides 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
134. in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key FN can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume User s Manual Glossary 7 Qosmio F40 Glossary 8 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 manipu late iLINK 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 instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a partic ular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used spe cifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically con nect 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 proces sor 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 trans fer data to a
135. ing 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 folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte GND Ground An RS 232C signal used in the exchange of data between a computer and serial device graphics The use of 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 Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a com puter 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 infor mation to a device or another computer hot dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer s power is turned on hot key The computer s feature
136. ing while using Live TV Pressing this button to change the brightness of the built in LCD Pressing this button to switch the lighting of indicators Display the windows of a Sound function Switch the display output to TV User s Manual Icon User s Manual Front operation button TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Rec Brightness Illumination On Off DOLBY TV out Button Media Center My TV TV Start Live TV Start Recording Changes the brightness level of LCD Media Center Play DVD DVD Run Media Center and play DVD Play Pause Stop Previous chapter Next chapter Switch the lighting of indicators Qosmio F40 Windows Media Center Media Center My Music CD Run Media Center and start My Music Play Pause Stop Previous track Next track Display the windows of a Sound function Switch the display output to TV Qosmio F40 Qosmio AV Controller This section describes the buttons of Qosmio AV controller in Windows mode A Please do not press the buttons too strenuously Six buttons are available for use Up Down Left Right OK Back These buttons allow you to manage Media Center windows operation sim ply and quickly UP Down LEFT RIGHT OK BACK Up Down Left Right Moves Main main menu and the contents within Media Center windows Displays the previous window or go back to lt q selected content OK Selects the
137. int authentication screen You can try to swipe the fin gerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the password manually to start the com puter Q Enter the password manually To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message appears Password CAUTION At this point the hot keys FN F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press ENTER CAUTION If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes Q Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Q Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Q Sleep Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off IN the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys FN F3 to enter Sleep mode and FN F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details User s Manual 6 13 Qosmio F40 Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that po
138. io transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most coun tries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch toward the left of the computer to turn it on and toward the right of the computer to turn it off CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indi cator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier s regulations before you use a computer on board 4 37 Qosmio F40 Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicator glows Wireless co
139. ion 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 concen tric tracks much like a phonograph record diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data used on a microcomputer Also called floppy disk diskette drive An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks See also diskette display A CRT plasma screen LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manual and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documenta tion 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 the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output 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 the printer the print
140. ion function of this software In the help file it is stated that this software s Password Bank function can be used for the Internet and general windows dialogs However the Pass word Bank function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE Internet Explorer Set Up Procedure 4 4 Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentica tion User s Manual Qosmio F40 Fingerprint Registration Enroll th ZX 11 12 13 14 15 16 e required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and password If the Windows logon password has not been setup please do so before registration Up to 21 fingerprint patterns can be registered You can also start User Enrollment Wizard using the following method Click the icon in the Task Bar Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor The User s Password screen is displayed Ensure the same Win dows logon username is displayed before entering a password into the Enter your Password field Click Next Click Next The Hints for fingerprint enrollment screen is displayed Confirm the message and that there is a checkmark in Run interac tive tutorial and click Next The Correct swipe Procedure screen is displayed Confirm the mes sage and click Next The Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping y
141. is booted up Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature User s Manual General This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User Password and optionally the HDD user and Supervisor pass words and logging on to Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User Password and Win dows Logon password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and this Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register your User 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 Password and if selected the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and 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 How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before config uring the settings See Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger overtop of the Fingerprint Sensor and select Control Center from the MENU items 3 Click settings and click system settings 4 The Protector Suite Settin
142. ital Output should be selected when connecting the optical cable to the S PDIF jack for playing the digital sound on the digital audio equip ment Q HDMI Output should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack for playing the digital sound on the digital audio equip ment Q Microphone is the default input device It should be selected when using the internal microphone on your computer or an external micro phone connected to the microphone jack for recording Q Line In should be selected when connecting the audio cable to the Line In jack for recording the analog sound from the audio equipment J werebone W Fas Digital Output Information Push the information button to show hardware information software information and language setting The audio controller in your computer can be powered down when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power man agement click the battery button HD at the lower right of the Realtek HD Audio Manager Q To verify the audio power management is enabled the circle button at the higher left of the Power Management is blue and convex Q If the button is black and concave the audio power management is dis abled Speaker Configuration You can hear the test sound by clicking the playback button P to confirm the internal speakers or the headphones to sound from the right direction Sound Effects Various sound effects can b
143. ith your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again User s Manual 4 39 Qosmio F40 Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth CAUTION 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 pre cautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drive remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the com puter Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Close all port covers Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer
144. ixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features capabili ties and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin oper ating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad optical media drive external diskette drive Wireless LAN LANs Audio Video controls and internal modem Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes User s Manual XXvi Qosmio F40 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the com puter using the HW Setup program It also tells how to set a password Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller and Front operation panel explains how to use the Remote Controller on Windows Vista Chapter 9 Optional Device describes the optional hardware available Chapter 10 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to per form some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly Chapter 11 Disclaimers states the Disclaimer s information applicable to TOSHIBA c
145. l be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configura tion 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 and 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 a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www pcsupport toshiba com HDD Drive Capacity 11 2 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 a 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 User s Manual Qosmio F40 such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary General HD DVD technology and play
146. lay becomes garbled during a communication Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication applica tion s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Refer to the chapter on AT Commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Command Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set cor rectly You can also use the ATD command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Command The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time inter val Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your com munications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Command In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol 10 23 Qosmio F40 Problem You cannot receive an incoming call Sleep Hibernation Problem The system will not enter Sleep Hibernation LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN
147. layed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery User s Manual Qosmio F40 Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on Q How you configure the computer for example whether you enable bat tery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options e CPU Precessing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method System Sleep System Hibernation e Monitor Power off e HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk CD DVD ROM drive and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack COOCOO O OO Uv Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the followin
148. lect CD DVD in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords 6 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions a When drivers Utilities are installed you can setup the Il AN respective drivers and utilities from the following folder C TOSAPINS When removing pre installed drivers utilities or when installing you can setup the respective drivers utilities J from the following folder C TOSAPINS User s Manual 3 9 Qosmio F40 3 10 User s Manual TOSHIBA ON Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad the fingerprint sensor optical media drives the web camera the microphone the internal modem wireless communication and LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVDs Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using You can also tap the Touch Pad to Perform functions similar to IN those of the left button Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap twice Dr
149. mage data CD RW Ultra Speed media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged 4 23 Qosmio F40 m 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 m m m Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media do not use the cut and paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions e Change users in the Windows VistaTM 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 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 ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMedi aCard USB device external monitor i LINK device or an opti cal digital device e Use the audio vide
150. mmunication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN Click Start open Control Panel click System and Maintenance click System click Device Manager double click Network Adapters and right click the wireless device then choose Enable It 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 comput ers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connec tions Please be sure to use new network name LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per sec ond 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T depending on model you purchased This section describes how to con nect disconnect to a LAN CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this A gt The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the feature Connecting LAN cable CAUTION The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a mal
151. mory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to remove a memory module with the com puter turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the mem ory module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Remove one screw securing the memory module cover Lift off the cover 5 Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the memory module to the outside The memory module will pop up 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access prob lems Pm ANY Figure 9 9 Removing the memory module 7 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 9 12 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load PA3516U 1ACA PA3516E 1AC3 PA3516C 1AC3 USB FDD Kit The 3 1 2 external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer Port Replicator The computer supports VGA and Supe
152. mportant Notice Copyrighted works including but not limited to music video computer pro gram databases are protected by copyright laws Unless specifically per mitted under applicable copyright laws you cannot copy modify assign transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright Please take notice that unauthorized copying modification assignment transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and penalties Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Ooo O Q Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case User s Manual XX Qosmio F40 HD DVD ROM and HD DVD R drive safety instructions CAUTION 1 The 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 loca
153. n 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 User s Manual XX X Qosmio F40 Q 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 malfunctions PC card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In addition you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Please be aware that use of mobile phones can interface with the audio system The operation of the computer will not be impared 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 Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer User s Manual XXX TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the com puter s features options and ac
154. n the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins QO Check that your diskette is correctly inserted and that the diskette s write pro tect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster 0 ovo D User s Manual 10 1 Qosmio F40 10 2 Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is mal functioning Keep the following questions in mind m Q Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symp toms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documen tation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Record your observations
155. ncluding using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the display panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer e Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control but ton to reproduce music or voice 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 D O m Ovo OYO OD DO Q Please verify your disc after recording important data Q DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Q Not support to output VCD and SVCD format 3 About Straight to Disc Q Not support to record on DVD R R disc Q Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV Q HDV support to burn DVD Video only Q DVD VR format not support to add Menu 4 About recorded DVDs Q Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs User s Manual 4 27 Qosmio F40 O Ifyou 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 DVD Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVD TV Tuner 4 28 1 Store your CD DVD in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD DVD 3 Do no
156. nd from it J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware charac teristics 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 manu ally 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 megabit User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 coated 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 darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display 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 the large scale integration main board See motherboard MDA Monochrome Displa
157. nd select Restart from the menu 2 Press CTRL ALT DEL to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between 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 Sys tem Recovery Options This partition stores files which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem System Recovery Options User s Manual The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes some tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the sys tem You can see the more information about Startup Repair in Windows Help and Support content The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn the computer on again 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 3 7 Qosmio F40 4 Follow the on screen instructions from this point onward e 0 The Window Vista Complete PC Backup feature can be used on Windows Vista Business Edition and Ulti mate Edition Create Optical Recovery Discs For HDD Rec
158. ng FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wire less communication switch is switched on If your wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will not appear FN F9 0 8 G B Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function g Zz Zoom Pressing FN space changes the display resolution FN 1 fo a 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 FN z 4 2 KED TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows User s Manual 5 5 Qosmio F40 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 they press an F number key To start the Toshiba Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button A H This key activates the Windows Start menu N This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an inde
159. nit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a flu orescent 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 default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value Definition one of functions that increase clearness of sounds delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synony mous 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 User s Manual Glossary 5 Qosmio F40 Glossary 6 dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other informat
160. nnect 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 This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 1 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 which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label minal 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 combina tion of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each ter 2 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this User s Manual equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 4005B DELPHI xvi Qosmio F40 Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Austr
161. nnected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems 1 Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted 2 Skips may occur in sound Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner 4 35 Qosmio F40 Wireless communications 4 36 The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A B G or Draft N Supported features It supports the following features o Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A and G Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Draft N 5 GHz Revision B G Draft N 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type 11a 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 11a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 1
162. not light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Blue Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates the power was turned off while the com puter was in Resume mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries Q Battery 6 cell User s Manual 6 3 Qosmio F40 0 Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery When the AC power cord is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this man ual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source CAUTION The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the bat tery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries rec ommended by TOSHIBA as replacements The battery recharges the RTC batteries The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume CAUTION When the computer is powered off in Resume mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely dis charged Resume does not function and the computer loses all data in memory The following message appears when you turn
163. nters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue work ing right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 TOHSIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA Components Common Driver User s Manual TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the feature of more various power supply manage ments This utility controls the following computer panel function e Panels Assign applications
164. o ODO For more information refer to the manual in the Microsoft Windows Vista User s Manual 8 1 Qosmio F40 Front operation panel 8 2 This section describes the buttons of the front operation button in Windows mode A Please do not press the buttons too strenuously Eleven buttons are available for use Internet CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Brightness Up Bright ness Down DOLBY TV out These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Eet gt 11 E 44 b gt lorec 3t eic poey C gt TV Button CD DVD Button F Play Pause Button gt il STOP Button Previous Button laa Next Button gt ei Record Button REC Brightness Button 0 Illumination On Off Button THO DOLBY DOLBY TV out Button CG Figure 8 1 operation button Starts Live TV Pressing this button while the computers 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 Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Press this button to stop play Press this button to advance to the previous track chapter or data Press this button to advance to the next track chapter or data Pressing this button when Windows starts to display Manual Record
165. o avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the bat tery pack Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it Never try to change the battery pack in any manner other than that described in user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socked or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rup ture or ignite Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data lose Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possi bly resulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will over heat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Qosmio F40 Warning 1
166. o control button to reproduce music or voice e Open the optical disc drive Do not use shut down log off Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode func tions while writing or rewriting 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 If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject tovibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA Disc Creator 4 24 m m m DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer User s Manual m Qosmio F40 DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R media 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 copy right protection DVD RAM discs cannot be backed up using the Disc Backup func tionof TOSHIBA Disc C
167. o on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optional Bluetooth Adpater is installed in the computer The built in Blue tooth function and an optional Bluetooth Adpater cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 10 25 i LINK IEEE1394 Problem i LINK device does not function Recovery Discs Problem The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen direc tions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure You will see this message if you have previ ously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Media When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Disc Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition Simply follow the instructions in Restoring the preinstall software from your creating Recovery Media section in this manual You will be directed to select Restore Orig
168. of 0000 a COAXIAL CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY Figure 8 10 Connection method for the computer and set top box in MCE model Starting to watch TV Perform the following procedures to watch TV 1 Activate Media Center 2 Activate TV Movies For details on operating method refer to the Help in Media Center Image data cannot be imported edited watched or saved to 4 F DVD by connecting the Media Center model to external devices such as TV video deck or analog video camera 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 disk 1 Insert one end of the VIDEO IN cable into the VIDEO IN port of your computer Figure 8 11 Connecting the VIDEO IN port 8 16 User s Manual Qosmio F40 2 Insert the other end of the 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 chan nel SOUND RIGHT INPUT RED SOUND LEFT INPUT WHITE WHITE Figure 8 12 Connecting the cable e 0 When playing a DVD video with recorded data from the TV f on Play DVD in the Media Center pushing the Skip button on the Remote Controller while the last
169. of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instruc tions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Qosmio F40 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change with out 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 Qosmio F40 Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or regis tered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license DVD MovieFactory is trademarks of the Ulead Systems Inc Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the
170. off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer fac ing you Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE Lock LATCH BATTERY PACK Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 Qosmio F40 6 Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then lift up the battery pack BATTERY PACK Lock BATTERY RELEASE LATCH ATTERY PACK 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 8 Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery pack lock is in its position BATTERY PACK Lock BATTERY PACK Figure 6 3 Securing the battery pack 9 Turn your computer off CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer 6 12 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password there are two ways to start the computer Q Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power on Security If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenti cate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BACK SPACE key to skip the fingerpr
171. ollow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select Utility setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect A Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar RS 3 59PM Figure 4 11 The Region Selection icon Windows Vista 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony loca tion information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu e When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selec tion and the New Location for telephony will be set automati cally e When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting 4 33 Qosmio F40 Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Setting Modem Selection About Exit Dialing Properties Figure 4 12 The menu list Windows Vista Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select
172. omputer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions xxvii This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations Icons Keys 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 identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer opera tions A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the Enter key User s Manual Qosmio F40 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
173. on the power ERRPR 0271 Check date and time settings WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup 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 Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for proce dures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low battery condition Real time clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following mes sage appears when you turn on the power Check system Then press F1 key CAUTION The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service repre sentative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will
174. one Microprocessor See Processor Modem gt 4 connecting 4 35 disconnecting 4 35 jack location 2 5 2 6 problems 10 23 region selection 4 33 using 4 33 Monitor external problems 10 20 Moving the computer 4 40 N Numeric keypad See Keypad overlay 0 Operating System 1 9 Overlay See Keypad overlay P Panel power on off See Power Password power on 1 10 starting the computer with 6 13 user 7 2 PC card 10 18 installing 9 2 User s Manual problems 10 19 removing 9 3 Ports DCIN 15V 2 5 external monitor 1 7 2 6 headphone See Sound system microphone See Sound system modem 2 5 2 6 USB 1 7 2 3 2 5 Power button location 2 9 indicator 2 11 6 3 panel power on off 1 11 restarting 3 8 turning off 3 4 turning on 3 4 Problems analyzing the problem 10 2 diskette drive 10 14 fingerprint sensor 10 18 hard disk drive 10 8 hardware and system checklist 10 3 keyboard 10 7 LAN 10 24 LCD panel 10 8 modem 10 23 monitor external 10 20 password 10 7 PC card 10 19 power 10 4 preliminary checklist 10 1 self test 10 4 sleep hibernation 10 24 sound system 10 21 support from TOSHIBA 10 27 TV output signal 10 21 USB 10 22 Wireless LAN 10 25 Processor 3 R Real time clock battery See Battery User s Manual Qosmio F40 Recovery Media 3 10 S Screen See Display ScrLock FN F12 See Soft keys Security lock 1 9 attaching 9 17 Self Test See Problems Serial port See Ports serial adaptor 1 16
175. onnect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recog nize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically User s Manual Special Features Qosmio F40 The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security User s Manual Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration pro gram This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time specified Power is restored when any key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the HDD Power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically shuts down the sys tem in sleep mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Sleep or System
176. ons for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corre sponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Copy Protection Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display 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 If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are con necting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your com puter using AC power mode The AC adapter 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 11 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendixes Appendix A SPCCITICALIONS wa sscccccncccscereceivecsinscesctececes Cosvetevtevesaesetsscenederiiesvernevvensenees A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes cccccceseeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseees B 1 Appendix C ViQOIV 92 E E T C 1 Appendix D Wireless LAN osicc cisiccsseccecsccticeed ieccenecestaietenscccectecestpeecsiexstcnc
177. or the text you are to type in is repre sented in the type face you see to the left Display Messa ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left ges Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best VAN use of your equipment Terminology User s Manual This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista xxviii 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 com puter 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 adeq
178. ot turn off or make computer in Sleep or Hiberna tion mode during data is being transferred The com puter could become unstable or data would be lost 9 8 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module to increase the amount of RAM CAUTION Only memory modules with the following parts numbers can be installed 512MB PA3511U 1M51 1GB PA3512U 1M1G 2GB PA3513U 1M2G Installing memory module To install a memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off in boot mode Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 CAUTIONS 1 Ifyou use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to install a memory module with the com puter turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the mem ory module 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Remove one screw securing the memory module cover 5 Lift off the cover f Q Usea point size 0 Phillips screwdriver Insert the two memory modules of the same specifica tions and capacity into Slot A and Slot B respectively The computer will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserte
179. our finger When you have finished prac ticing swiping your finger click Next The User s Fingers screen is displayed Based on the illustration select the finger to be recognized and then click Next The Capture Fingerprint screen is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose Finger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint The fingerprint will be shown in green if properly read or in red if the reading is abnormal In case of finger injury or authentication failure it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled The following message will be displayed It is recommended that you enroll at least two fin gers Would you like to enroll another finger now Click Yes and repeat steps 7 8 and 9 with another finger If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and previous information over written The Advanced Security screen is displayed Select whether to enable the security function and click Next The Finalization screen is displayed Click Finish This completes the fingerprint registration process Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selec tion can be skipped User s Manual Qosmio F40
180. overy model A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk You may use this image to create DVD recovery discs using the following steps 1 Select either blank DVDs media 2 The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery DVD including DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Some media may not be compatible with Optical Drive of your IN computer Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose Turn on your computer to open Windows Vista Insert the first blank media into the tray of the Optical Drive 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 to the media then click the Burn Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD For HDD Recovery model A portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recov ery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore pre stalled software in the event of a problem When re setting up your hard disk do not change delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the manual Otherwise space for software may be destroyed In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure parti tions on your hard disk it may become impossible to re setup your com puter You can not use Syst
181. pendent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 1 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 the Arrow mode press FN F10 The Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 1 Press FN F10 again to turn off the overlay 5 6 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press FN F11 The Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 1 Press FN F11 again to turn off the overlay pce EXE F PGUP Sou E JP JF 1 A J wall ip n Ea C F 3 J T TET Qa w E wW NTETE ERETT E ATTE See G O G a a Figure 5 1 The numeric keypad overlay 2 w oh Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turnin
182. power once a week until the battery pack is User s Manual Qosmio F40 fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor con nected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automati cally turns off enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver 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 socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being ch
183. r s Manual 1 9 Qosmio F40 Modem Bluetooth Wireless Communication Switch Security Security lock slot Software Operating System TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play 1 10 Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communica tion It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V 90 V 92 mode section in Appendix C The speed of date transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connect ing to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Blue tooth function on and off Provided with some models Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Windows Vista is available Refer to the prein stalled software section at the front of this chap ter A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter When you c
184. r VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below CAUTION If an external monitor is connected to the computer do not connect the Port Replicator First disconnect the external monitor from the computer then connect the Port Replicator and use its external monitor port The Resume feature can be used with an external monitor Sim ply enable Resume and the computer will maintain the data as it is displayed on the external monitor 1 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 2 Turn the monitor s power on EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT MONITOR CABLE Figure 9 10 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto Selected and Simulta neous displays Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords If you have selected Simultaneous under the Display options of the HW Setup both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when User s Manual 9 13 Qosmio F40 you turn on the computer If Auto Selected is selected only the external monitor will be active To change the display settings press FN F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press FN F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display set
185. r Password Q If you fail fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the User Password or Supervisor Password manually to start the computer Q When swiping please do it slowly and at a constant speed If this does not improve the authentication rate please adjust the speed Q If 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 HDD password User s Manual Qosmio F40 How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power on Secu rity System Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings See Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger overtop of the Fingerprint Sensor and select Control Center from the MENU items 3 The Fingerprint Software Management screen is displayed to select settings Power on Security 4 Power on Security screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader and click OK The modified configuration for Fingerprint Power on Security becomes effective the next time the system
186. r enrolled finger Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger If fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read please logon by using the keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password if it was not registered Make sure you have enroll finger in win dows account Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW Setup and restart the system Make sure place a checkmark in Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on the Protector Suite QL setting User s Manual PC card Express card Qosmio F40 Refer also to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem PC card error occurs Procedure Reseat the PC card Express card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Refer also to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Memory card error occurs You cannot write to the memory card You cannot read a file User s Manual Procedure Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation Make sure the card is not write protected Make sure the target file is on the memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact
187. r keys to select boot device you want and press Enter appear when you use the user password to start the com puter 2 The selection method above does not change the boot prior ity settings in HW Setup If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup 1 Ifa supervisor password is set the menu above does not 7 6 User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in sleep mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in sleep mode Enabled Enables Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables Wake up on Keyboard Default USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operat ing system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and key board by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Wake up on LAN Default CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on LAN does not
188. reator Q 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 You cannot back up CD ROM CD R or CD RW media to DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R to CD R or CD RW media using the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Disc Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW or HD DVD R disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder If you add data to a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD R 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 circum stances For example it cannot be read under 16 bit operating sys tems 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
189. rements conditional in EG 201 121 GermanyATAAB ANO05 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE 03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 GreeceATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GRO1 02 03 04 PortugalATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 SpainATAAB ANO005 007 012 and ES01 SwitzerlandATAAB AN002 All other countries region ATAAB ANO03 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given xiii User s Manual Qosmio F40 Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selec tion 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 prob lems 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 app
190. rface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time Contrast Parallel interface serial port A communications port to which you can connect devices such as a modem mouse or serial printer SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission 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 pro grams 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 S video This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color which produces a video image superior to that produced by a composite connection See also RCA jack 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
191. rite process may some times fail due to low battery power these instances data loss may occur Important message 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 suc cessfully this may cause you to either lose data or incur other damage to the drive or media Legal Footnotes TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following 0 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 User s Manual 4 21 Qosmio F40 Q Q 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 Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or soft ware Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices In view of this it is good prac
192. ronics The printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry stan dard CGA Color graphics adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and its associated circuitry This protocol supports two color 640x200 and four color 320x200 graphics and 16 color 640x200 and 320x200 text modes 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 pro cessing memory input output functions and controlling other chips Circle Surround Xtract a technology that develops the multichannel sound source compressed into the stereo by the Circle Surround form and reproduces the surround by TruSurround XT CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated cir cuits 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 recei
193. roved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecom munications Equipment Guess A05 0413001 T Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information Q The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem Q The registration number that is located on the device US AGSMDO1BDELPHI 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 outside of the main system label Q The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your 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 User s Manual xiv Qosmio F40 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 th
194. rs should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guide lines Q Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Q Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the probelm occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC Print Screen key The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Q 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 turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly i
195. rsor control keys Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lowercase letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Q 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 Q The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable The CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position Q 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 Uv User s Manual 5 1 Qosmio F40 F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with FN are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the FN key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter The fun
196. s Slide this switch toward the right of the com communication puter to turn on Wireless communication Slide switch it toward the left of the computer to turn off the functions Provided with some models Off 1 On CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the Wireless communication indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication Universal Serial Bus The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports com Ports ply with USB Serial 2 0 standards which adi enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or sim ilar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been con ZN firmed some functions might not execute properly Microphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack 6 enables connection of a monaural microphone W or other device for audio input User s Manual Qosmio F40 Headphone S PDIF This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a jack stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speaker or headphones os the internal speaker is automatically disabled gt This jack can be used also as S PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digital correspon dence apparatus Video In jack This Video In jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to your computer Line In jack This Line In
197. s and solid high density materials 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 Qosmio F40 Supported frequency sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country region your Wire less LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for infor mation about the radio regulations that apply in your country region Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 2400 2483 5 MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 gt O DOAN DON FB ON gt oO 2457 2462 pe 2467 2 wo 2472 2 For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastruc ture 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 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 User s Manual D 3 D 4 Qosmio F40 Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 10
198. s during writ ing If problems persist contact your dealer 10 13 Qosmio F40 Diskette drive Problem Procedure Drive does not There may be a faulty cable connection operate Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run The software or hardware configuration may correctly but others be causing a problem Make sure the hard do not ware configuration matches your software needs You cannot access Try another diskette If you can access the the external 3 1 2 diskette the original diskette not the drive diskette drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Check that the device is connected to an not work as expected electric outlet Make sure the outlet is sup plying power by plugging in an appliance Make sure there is no obstruction blocking communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer 10 14 User s Manual Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad User s Manual Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Qosmio F40 Procedure The system mi
199. sic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MPEG Moving picture coding expert group is an industry standard archi tecture for compression of video signals User s Manual Glossary 9 Qosmio F40 Glossary 10 N non system disk A formatted diskette floppy disk 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 move ment 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 OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a computer See also OCR on line 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 cre ating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral d
200. smission 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 byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the sys tem User s Manual Glossary 3 Qosmio F40 Glossary 4 cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases pro cessor 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 exter nal memory card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB CD ROM A Compact Disk Read Only Memory is a high capacity disk 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 disk Cent
201. 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 e CD R CD RW e DVD ROM DVD Video e CD DA CD Text e CD DA CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e Addressing Method 2 e DVD R e DVD R Dual Layer e DVD RW e DVD R e DVD R Double Layer e DVD RW e DVD RAM e HD DVD ROM Qosmio F40 HD DVD R drive Some models are equipped with a full size HD DVD R drive module that lets you run CD s or DVD s without using an adaptor The drive reads DVD ROM s at a maximum 8x speed and CD ROM s at a maximum 24x speed and HD DVD s at a maximum 1x speed and writes CD R s at up to 16x speed CD RW s at up to 4x 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 e CD R CD RW e DVD ROM e DVD Video e CD DA CD Text e CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e Addressing Method 2 e DVD R DVD R Du
202. splay brightness 5 5 FN F8 wireless setting 5 5 FN F9 Pad mode 5 5 FN F10 arrow mode 5 2 FN F11 numeric mode 5 2 FN F12 ScrLock 5 3 FN Sticky key 5 6 Function keys 5 2 H Hard disk drive 4 automatic power off 1 10 problems 10 8 Hibernation 1 11 5 5 4 problems 10 24 Hot keys 1 10 5 3 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 5 Index 1 Qosmio F40 hibernation 5 4 instant security 5 4 lock computer mode 5 4 output 5 4 power plan 5 4 sleep 5 4 touch pad 5 5 wireless 5 5 HWSetup 1 12 1 13 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 4 CPU 7 4 Display 7 3 General 7 2 Keyboard 7 7 LAN 7 7 Password 7 2 USB 7 7 l Indicators 2 11 i 6 3 Infrared port See also Ports problems 10 14 instant security See Hot keys Interfaces See Ports 2 13 K Keyboard 1 6 5 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 problems 10 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Keypad overlay 1 10 5 6 arrow mode 5 6 numeric mode 5 7 temporarily changing modes 5 8 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on 5 6 Windows special keys 5 6 Index 2 L LAN See also Wireless LAN 8 cable types 4 38 connecting 4 38 disconnecting 4 39 problems 10 25 using 4 38 Lock computer mode See Hot keys Lock security See Security lock Memory 1 3 expansion 1 16 9 9 installing 9 9 removing 9 12 slots 1 3 Microphone See Sound system microph
203. t page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should com plete the setup of your fax software before sending messages User s Manual Qosmio F40 Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certifica tion means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications net work protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements docu ment s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will oper ate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissi ble 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 condi tions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representa tive designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the tele communications company cause to request the user to disco
204. t position Figure 8 7 Removing the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Watching TV Activating Media Center for the first time 1 Activate Media Center The setup screen appears Configure set tings according to your environment Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the envi ronment used Changing settings Refer to the following procedures to change settings that are already config ured 1 Activate Media Center 2 Click in the following order click Tasks click settings click TV and then click Set Up TV Signal 3 Click Yes for the TV Signal Setup message 4 Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used e Image data cannot be imported edited watched or saved to 4 DVD by connecting the Media Center model to external devices J such as TV video deck or analog video camera User s Manual 8 13 Qosmio F40 Dual Tuner configurations On dual tuner systems you may configure Media Center as following set tings Setting 1 Dual Digital Setting 2 Dual Analog setting Setting 3 Single Video In To configure Media Center as Setting 1 or Setting 2 you need to select both tuners in TV signal setup wizard see following pictures Otherwise Media Center works as single tuner Windows Media Center TV Signal Windows ica Ce Which Tuners Do You Want to Configure P TOSHIBA TV T
205. t whirl before swiping The thumb s fingerprint has a bigger whirl which is prone to misalignment and distortions This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor When fingerprint reading is not successful There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the speed of the swipe User s Manual Qosmio F40 Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical DVD Super Multi drive However operation is the same for all other optical media drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows Q You should use the supplied WinDVD application in order J to view DVD Video media If you have a DVD Super Multi drive please also refer to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CD s and DVD s Loading discs To load CD DVD s folow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn your computer on 2 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges with its label
206. t will not begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance If it doesn t work try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the bat tery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery con tinue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the bat tery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again User s Manual Problem Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Qosmio F40 Procedure Check the power consumption settings in Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode Procedure
207. t write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mark the surface of the CD DVD that contains data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from prop erly reading data 5 Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVD 6 If your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Use the My TV feature of Media Center in Windows mode to watch TV pro grams or record them Q According to the government regulations it is not permitted IN to bring PAL SECAM TV tuners into Korea Using the TV Tuner Antenna Q The quality of sounds and pictures greatly depends on the radio propagation conditions Q When you use your computer in areas where the radio waves are weak which results in poor radio receiving conditions con tact the dealer you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable Use the antenna adaptor that comes with the product to connect the antenna to your computer Connecting the antenna adaptor User s Manual Qosmio F40 CAUTION When lightning occurs do not touch the
208. ter appears on the display screen User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal bat teries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes User s Manual 6 1 Qosmio F40 Power conditions AC adaptor connected AC adaptor not connected 6 2 The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Battery fully charged Battery partially charged or no charge No battery installed Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhausted No battery installed Power on e Operates e Nocharge e LED Battery Blue DC IN Blue e Operates e Charge LED Battery Amber DC IN Blue Operates e Nocharge e LED Battery off DC IN Blue e Operates e LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates e LED Battery flashes Amber DC IN off Computer goes into Hibernation or shuts down depending on the Toshiba power Management Utility Setting e No operation e LED Battery off DC IN off Power off no operation Nocharge LED Battery Blue D
209. the com puter circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press CTRL ALT DEL while the computer is on See also boot RCA jack A single pin connector that carries composite video signals which include both contrast and color information See also S video 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 ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to con tain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM RS 232C The Electronic Industries Association EIA interface standard that describes the 25 pin connector interface and control data and status signals that allow asynchronous communications between computers print ers communications and other peripheral devices User s Manual Glossary 11 Qosmio F40 Glossary 12 S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices serial The handling of data bits one after the other serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial inte
210. the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows Vista Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Sleep mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove any CD DVDs or diskette CAUTION Make sure the Disk s indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc 3 Click Windows Start button point to g and then select Shut Down 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices 3 4 User s Manual Qosmio F40 CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices CAUTION 1 While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD Data will be lost if you remove the batt
211. tice 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 4 22 Q Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the fol lowing manufacturers 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 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 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD DVD R RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd RICOH Co Ltd HD DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION e Q This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8x speed DVD R and DVD R media 4x speed DVD J RW and DVD RW media 5x speed DVD RAM media 2x speed DVD R Dual Layer media and 2 4x speed DVD R Double Layer media Some types and formats of DVD R Dual Layer and DVD R Double Layer discs may be unreadable Q 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to DISC created in DVD R Dual Layer format4 Layer
212. ting If you set Simultaneous for the computer s display you must set ZN the computer s display resolution to the same as that of the external monitor or other device such as a projector Television The S Video data on your computer can be viewed on a TV set To do so connect your computer s Video out jack 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 Connectiona via the Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the Video out cable into the Video out jack of your computer VIDEO ouT JACK Figure 9 11 Connecting the Video out jack The computer is equipped with either an HDMI or D Video out h port 2 Insert the other end of the Video out cable into the S1 S2 video input of the TV set You can then either use the computer s speak ers or a set of headphones connected to the headphone jack to get sound 9 14 User s Manual Qosmio F40 HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps as detailed below As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Monitors has not been confirmed some HDMI moni tors may not function properly 1 Plug one end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMlout port of the HDMI device HDMI PORT Figure 9 12 Connecting the HDMI port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMI
213. tion 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of pro cedures other than those specified may result in haz ardous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Toshiba TS L802A Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MAN UFACTURER TO COMPAL WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER1 SUBCHAP TER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN Toshiba SD L902A Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MAN UFACTURER TO COMPAL WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER1 SUBCHAP TER J MANUFACTURED l Manufactured by TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1 1 SHIBAURA 1 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 105 8001 JAPAN xxi User s Manual Qosmio F40 DVD Super Multi R DL drive safety instructions CAUTION 1 The 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 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of pro cedures other than those specified may result in haz ardous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure TEAC DV W28SLC Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CPR 104
214. tisfactory line conditions a modem can only work prop erly if a it is 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 of the call e g accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem Q 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 Specifi cations 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 xvii User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 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 begin ning of the next 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 fol lows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800 Hz guard tone AT amp P1 Decadic dialing make break ratio 33 67 ATSO 0 not auto answer ATS10 less t
215. to unlatch the display panel 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you JX When you open the display hold it with both hands and lift up slowly DISPLAY LATCH Figure 3 3 Opening the display panel Q As the LCD display panel cannot be opened until 180 T degrees please be careful of the angle when flipping open the LCD display panel Q Be careful not to open the LCD display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Q Do not press or push on the LCD display panel Q Do not close the LCD display with pens or any other objects left in between the LCD display panel and the keyboard Q When opening or closing the LCD display panel place one hand on the slowly open or close the LCD display panel Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the LCD display panel User s Manual 3 3 Qosmio F40 Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system OS and the OS has Started up 1 Ifthe external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the dis kette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three sec onds POWER BUTTON Figure 3 4 Turning on the power Starting up for
216. trum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision B write protection A method for protecting a diskette floppy disk from acci dental erasure Glossary 13 Index A AC adaptor 1 6 5 2 6 DC IN 15V port 2 5 additional 1 16 9 13 connecting 3 2 ASCII characters 5 8 Auto power on See Power B Battery pack 6 4 additional 9 13 location 2 8 replacing 6 10 Battery See also Battery pack charging 6 7 extending life 6 10 indicator 2 11 6 3 monitoring capacity 6 8 real time clock 6 4 safety precautions 6 5 types 6 3 Cc CD RW DVD drive 4 11 4 21 Cleaning the computer 4 COM level see Ports serial D DC IN indicator 2 11 6 3 Disk indicator 2 1 2 1 Display l 5 automatic power off 1 10 opening 3 3 output See Hot keys See also Video modes and Monitor external documentation list 1 DVD ROM drive using 4 11 4 21 User s Manual TOSHIBA E Equipment checklist Expansion memory See Memory expansion Express card 10 19 External monitor 9 13 F Fingerprint sensor 2 10 location 4 1 problems 10 18 swipe 4 8 using 4 2 FN key emulation 5 2 FN ALT enhanced keyboard simulation FN CTRL enhanced keyboard simulation FN ENTER 5 3 FN ESC Sound mute 5 3 FN F1 lock computer mode 5 4 FN F2 power save mode 5 4 FN F3 sleep 5 4 FN F4 hibernation 5 4 FN F5 display selection 5 4 FN F6 display brightness 5 4 FN F7 di
217. ts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Increases the volume while watching TV view ing DVD s or replaying CD s Decreases the volume while watching TV view ing DVD s or replaying CD s Opens Media 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 avail able Allows you to select a channel or chapter num ber while watching TV or CD DVD replay Num bers 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 Qosmio F40 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 e 0 The Remote Controller is designed specifically for this N f computer
218. tures Do not write while 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 Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s HDD to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaran teed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW 4 12 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste 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 use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC e Install remove or connect external devices including the fol lowing PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Open the optical media drive Do not use shut down log off and sleep hibernation while writin
219. uate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work are from Q Dust moisture and direct sunlight Q Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as ste reo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Q Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and some sources of tem perature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Q Extreme heat cold or humidity Q Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the nstruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains infor mation on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury Q 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 con tact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the com puter on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer low heat injury Q 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 Q The surface of the AC adaptor ca
220. uner TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV in When you configure Media Center as Setting 3 you need to select Toshiba TV Tuner only If you select another shown as TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV In you may not configure Media Center as using Video In signal TV Signal Which Tuners Do You Want to Configure TOSHIBA TV Tuner TOSHIBA TV Tuner w o AV in 8 14 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Connecting the set top box To connect an infrared transmitter cable follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the computer Please note that the infrared remote control for your set top box must be com patible in order to function INFRARED TRANSMITTER CABLE PORT INFRARED TRANSMITTER CABLE Figure 8 8 Connecting the infrared transmitter cable 2 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 Figure 8 9 Connecting the set top box and video input connector User s Manual 8 15 Qosmio F40 4 Connect the other end of the output cable plug to the output termi nals 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 SOLD SEPARATELY AV CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY E eee a
221. up the computer for work place it on a level surface FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information xi 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 particu lar 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING 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 interfer ence to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must
222. using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked 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 The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Check sliding position and speed see the drawing below Fingerprint data is enrolled up to twenty one Fingerprint data is stored into the nonvolatile memory in the fingerprint sensor Deleting fingerprint data with Delete menu on Fingerprint Software Management before you dispose the computer is recommended How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in the Non volatile memory inside the fin gerprint sensor If you hand over the PC to others or dispose of it to do the following operations is recommended User s Manual 1 Click Start point to All Programs point to Protector Suite QL and click 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 is displayed If other fingerprint data is still displayed on the list Select all fingerprint data and click remove 6
223. utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is dis played Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties CAUTION If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunica tions Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is ille gal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 4 34 User s Manual User s Manual Qosmio F40 Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack TELEPHONE JACK MODEM JACK Figure 4 13 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected A _ Ifyou use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive or HDD co
224. ves data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface 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 User s Manual Qosmio F40 media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to con nect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system 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 termi nal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the Hardware Setup MaxTime or 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 inten sive math calculations CPS Characters per second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central processing u
225. vices cannot be guaranteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support sleep or automatic off func tions 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 Data might be destroyed When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are con nected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them 1 Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device CAUTION Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer User s Manual Figure 9 14 Security lock TOSHIBA Chapter 10 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All reade
226. w to set up and begin using your Qosmio F40 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting 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 Win dows starts press the TV button or the CD DVD button or the same button on the remote controller respectively during Windows startup When Win dows is running you can display or record a TV program using the My TV feature of Media Center If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the pref ace to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special Features section of the ntroduction to learn about features that are uncom mon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Pass words If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 9 Optional Device Manual contents This manual is composed of ten chapters five append
227. wer off feature Executing sleep You can also enable Sleep by pressing FN F3 See Chapter 5 UN The Keyboard for details You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways 1 Click Windows Start button point to g and then click Sleep Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Option in the Control Panel User s Manual Qosmio F40 When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer indicator glows amber 2 If you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Sleep mode consumes more power z N 1 When the computer is shut down in sleep mode the power Sleep limitations Sleep will not function under the following conditions Q Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Q Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system For exam ple if Q You change certain computer settings Q An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved 1 Click Start then click the narrow g in the power management button Oi Wal a
228. wer turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Sleep or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode If the panel power off function is enabled and use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set dura tion The system shuts down in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode in win dows 6 14 User s Manual TOSHIBA ON Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for Display CPU Boot pri ority Keyboard USB LAN General and Password If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW JN Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Display CPU Boot Pri ority Keyboard USB LAN General and Password There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup win dow Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the
229. work without the AC adaptor Leave it JN connected if you are using this feature Built in LAN Enabled Enables built in LAN functions Default Disabled Wake up on LAN TOSHIBA Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller and Front operation panel This chapter explains how to use the Remot Controller The state where Windows Vista is active is reffered to as I Windows mode Mdeia Center O Q You can record TV programs and pictures movies from J external input devices using the TV tuner To do this please use the recommended software below To record TV programs Q Windows Vista To record pictures movies from external input devices QO Windows Vista You cannot use Windows Movie Maker or any other sof ware for this purpose Windows Vista has the following function Watch TV or a DVD movie 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 CDs and DVD movies 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 OUOoOv
230. y Adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Monochrome Display Adapter and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports a monochrome 720x350 text mode 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 sec ond 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 MMX Refers to microprocessors with additional instructions beyond the x86 standard The instructions were developed on the basis of multimedia code requirements and thus improve the performance of multimedia appli cations mode A method of operation for example the boot mode or the resume mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then con verts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu meric characters or graphic images See CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s ba
231. your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sen sor surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Oo oO OU O Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Q Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Q Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal sur face 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 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 finger print recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger 4 2 User s Manual Qosmio F40 Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate m m m Oov Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often
232. ype II card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmis sion Installing a PC card The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one Type II card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on 1 Do not install a PC card while the computer is in sleep or ZN hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly 2 An HDD or CD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC card might affect the performance of the computer s sound system and data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection PC CARD SLOT PC CARD Figure 9 1 Inserting the PC card 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card User s Manual Qosmio F40 Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card 2 Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend t

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