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1. Learning the Basics OF Using the keyboard The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters gt For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type
2. Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page gt The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable gt The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard NOTE The emulation Fn key and the Wake up on Keyboard while in stand By are only functional when using the internal keyboard they are not supported when using a USB keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this does not matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the r
3. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 7Wy tea This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASSER KLASSE 1 PRODUCT To use this model properly read the users guide carefully and keep it for your future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required 20 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2005 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual inclu
4. 217 Sorting Videos ou cece secs esceseeseseesseeeeeeees 217 Watching a DVDen 218 Stopping a DVD MOVi een 219 Playing a DVD movie already in your drive 219 3 4 Contents Changing the Media Center Settings 0 0 000 220 MOG PIOLO eesriie 229 Online Spotlight canens 230 Getting Help for Media Center acsee 231 Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities ccc cssescesesseseeeee 232 FI POS SE sreudsdvishciieeasntunaaeiiapeinboranwenesiaeennentons peices 233 Starting Fn eSse owe eee eeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 233 Using the keyboard or pointing device to ASSIGN KEYS iecerei 230 Viewing existing key assignments 236 Changing or removing existing key aSSignments iiiasseeecccnnrrreeerrrrrneerrrrnen 23 Hotkey Utility 0 a 23 TOSHIBA ASSIST oo cc cece ecceeecceeeecseseseseeeeeneeees 238 COND C Rane tr nee eee ee eee 239 SACUIC cccccccccssesescesseeseseeseeeeesesueeeesseeeesseeeneas 239 PROVE GT Oe FG snc 240 Optimize 240 SD Memory Card Format se 241 PC Diagnostic Tool ccccccccccceneen 242 Power Management cscs 242 Power Usage Profiles 243 Quickly creating a new power mode 244 Customizing a power mode cesen 244 Mouse Utility ccnn 244 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup ccce 245 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility eee 246 Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 241 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer acc 249 TOSHIBA Accessibility l 250 Setting passwords 0 cece eccessseecesseeesesseeeeeseneesens 2
5. The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu 2 86 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows starts loading The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation A TECHNICAL NOTE
6. 42 Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than the speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals AwWARNNe Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your PC and never expose the PC to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the PC 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and PC 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri ous injury or permanent damage to the PC Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the PC to an authorized service center Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and the proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day 4 4 Getting Started Selecting a place to work
7. Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Secure Digital and SD are trademarks xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer disposal information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www elae org Contents INTPOCUCTION P 38 This guide cece siecacteesteeaenctctatcaceteudtantiesaevestecateencectene 39 Safety GOING aca scateacomateracasossaueaonacinectesneutedncaseeceasacnes 39 Other ICONS used 40 Other documentation eeeereeenn 40 Service OPTIONS eiesesererrsrireserrrrerrrrerrrrsrrrnn 41 Chapter 1 Getting Started ccc 42 Selecting a place tO WOFK ccce 42 Creating a computer friendly environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable cce 43 Other Precautions ou ese eeeeseeeeeeeen 47 Important information on your computer s cooling fan ooo ee ecceeeecececceseeeeeesesseeeeeeeeeeas 49 Setting UP your COMPUTED eee ecee eee eeeeeeen 49 Setting UP your SOfTWAME eee eee eee 50 Registering your compute
8. Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Thi
9. To search for a TV show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My TV 3 Select Search 4 Select Category Title or Keyword o Select Category Select a category for example News and drill down the programs listing Select Title Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a program title word and then press OK on the remote control Media Center displays the search results Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 O Recording TV Select Keyword Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a descriptive word that would appear in a program title or program description and then press OK on the remote control Media Center displays the search results 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results select a show and then press OK If the show appears multiple times select a time and press OK If the show is not currently playing select Record Show or Record Series and then press OK Recording TV The Media Center allows you to record TV programs for later viewing You can record the show you are watching or you can record another or future show or series from the Guide the Search or the Settings window in My TV To record a TV show you are currently watching just press the Record button on the remote control once The Record icon a red dot appears in the Guide next to the program
10. ccceecsseeeeeesseeeeeeens 292 Power and the batteries ccce 293 Keyboard proDleMs ccccceessssssseeeeeens 295 Display problems cc eeccceesseeeeeesessseeeens 295 36 Contents Disk drive problemS ccce 298 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 300 Sound system problems eeen 301 PC Card problems ccce 301 Printer problems ncccsscr 305 Modem problems ccccccccseccesseeeseeseeeen 306 Develop good computing habits 00 306 If you need further assistance 307 Before you contact Toshiba eee 308 Contacting Toshiba wu ccc eeceeeeeeeeeeees 308 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba s worldwide offices 310 Appendix A Hot KeYS c ccc 312 Volume Mute oe aceite acachaccnreesaaanetenciaearoetenrentectaens 312 Instant password security accses 313 Power usage profile losssccccscnccscrcrces 313 Stand By mode 2 00 cece eee eeeseeeseseeesssesesneeeeees 314 Hibernation mode cssc 315 Display modes eee 316 Enabling a wireless device scce 317 Display brightness en 317 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ecce 318 Keyboard hot keys ceecee 318 Zooming applications in out ccce 318 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 319 Contents 3 7 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba COMPUTED cece 320 Getting Started 321 Starting ConfigFree ecne 321 ConfigFree Utilities oo ce cceesscsseeeseeseeeeeees 323 Connectivity Doctor aeee 323 Search for
11. What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the 12 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power qb computer to enter Stand By mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm or alarms 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click the Set
12. 11 Click Verify Setting a user password CAUTION Make sure you use a password you can remember easily If you forget the User and Supervisor passwords you will not be able to use the computer Contact a TOSHIBA Authorized service Provider for assistance To register a password for the power on password functions Snr aA a F amp F Ww N Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK Toshiba Utilities P 55 Setting passwords Disabling a user password To cancel the power on password function Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop On the left side select Secure Select the User Password icon Select Verify by Password Type the correct password Click Delete Click OK NIA un Fb UN Chapter 7 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Using RAID RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks is a utility that allows you to configure your computer to provide either improved performance in reading and writing data on the computer s internal hard disks or greater reliability in storing data on the computer s internal hard disks Your Qosmio G25 Series computer supports two types of RAID RAID 0 and RAID 1 Your computer can only be configured for one type of RAID at a time It cannot be configured to use
13. Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm You should avoid prolonged physical contact with the case to prevent skin irritation AWARNING Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your PC and never expose the PC to rain water seawater or moisture Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire resulting in damage or serious injury If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur immediately 1 Turn off the PC 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and PC 3 Remove the battery pack Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri ous injury or permanent damage to the PC Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the PC to an authorized service center 4 8 Getting Started Selecting a place to work GAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period GAuUTION Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it
14. Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP 1 48 Exploring Your Computer s Features An overview of using the Internet is acompany that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet
15. Inserting a disc CAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CD or DVD Discs on page 107 2 With the label facing up carefully place the disc partially into the slot until it stops or starts pulling the disc in Sample of positioning the disc in the drive 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Playing an audio CD GAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control If the computer is off you can press the CD DVD button to play the CD using QosmioPlayer refer to Using QosmioPlayer on page 159 for more information If the com
16. View recorded TV Guide Opens the Television Program guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Pause Pauses an audio or video track and live or recorded TV programs Play Plays the media Forward Moves media video DVD music and so on forward To stop forward progress of the media press Play Skip Moves media video DVD music and so on forward More Provides more details on a TV program than is listed in the Guide 188 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the Enter key If you are watching TV press OK to switch back to the previously viewed channel Press again to toggle back OK acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Start Opens Media Center to the main window Channel Page Control Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Mute Disables your computer s sound Press again to enable sound DVD Menu Opens the main menu on a DVD movie if available Live TV Takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV Remote Control Button Groups Use your remote control to navigate all the Media Center windows Your remote control includes four major groups of controls Media record and playback The media record and playback butt
17. or Bluetooth PAN Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working 33 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT 1 Click the id icon in the system tray 2 Click SUMMIT Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the SUMMIT meeting As users join the SUMMIT their icons appear on the SUMMIT table 4 Use drag and drop to share documents with SUMMIT users To share a file with one user drag the file to the user s icon To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the summit table There are other ways to send files to users To send files to all SUMMIT users 1 Right click on the file and select Send to SUMMIT Devices 2 Click Send To send files to a user without creating a SUMMIT meeting 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient 3 Click Send Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 339 ConfigFree Utilities An Access Point may not always be available To find out how to use Quick Connect to launch ConfigFree Summit see Direct Link Toshiba Device on page 341 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options Toshiba Wireless Projector Swit
18. 2 Insert the Recovery DVD that shipped with your system into the computer s CD DVD drive Press F12 to display the boot menu Press the right arrow key until the CD icon is highlighted then press Enter The following menu is displayed Your machine supports Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID Please select the RAID level 1 Factory Default Setup the computer ready to support mirroring function You can use RAID Utility to configure two hard disks to become mirror of each other in which the same data is written on both hard disks If one hard disk fails the system can still run from the other hard disk Before using RAID Utility your second hard disk can still work as independent hard disk Advance Setting for Advance users only 2 RAID 1 Automatically configure two hard disks of your computer to become mirror after recovery process is completed WARNING You can not use the second hard disk for any other purpose until you use RAID Utility to end mirroring 3 RAID O Automatically configure computer to support striping function data is broken into blocks and written to both hard disks simultaneously to increase the hard disk performance WARNING IF ONE HARD DISK FAILS ALL DATA IS LOST Enter selection Sample Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu 5 Press 1 and then press Enter to break the RAID O array 216 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility All data is perma
19. A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or the mouse button without moving the TouchPad or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the TouchPad left control button or the left mouse button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured w 349 controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the scre
20. Portugal Sweden UK mds O OPO O allowed x forbidden To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation the above 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country o 1 This device must not be operated in ad hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community Ad hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wirel
21. This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive motion injury and repetitive stress syndrome WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Getting Started A5 Selecting a place to work Below eye CO eel Approximately 90 angles Footrest Foo sa Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position y
22. administrator Q While you are at home or traveling you will need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number to access the network Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network 144 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port r4 TECHNICAL NOTE You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port For procedures see Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer on page 320 To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select the appropriate network
23. gt All applications All applications with icons on the desktop Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office Windows Media Player and Adobe Reader you can select one or more of these programs To access the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears Toshiba Utilities 2 4f Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility E3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties Settings Select one of following settings to zoom application windows in and out All Programs Custom Select applications to zoom in and out Options Show Zooming Utility icon on the System Tray C Save positions of icons on the desktop i Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility right click on the 2 icon in the taskbar and click on Help Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility The Toshiba Picture Enhancement utility allows you to adjust your computer screen to maximize the ambient surrounding light To access the Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility click Start point to All Programs Toshiba then Utilities then click Picture Enhancement 2 4 8 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility Ta aay a head pclae Standard To ergy a caim shnosghere m amom Eo tte To ecgow a theater Ee mie n e dabei ETI Low F Medum High OK
24. y conpule lo metywnk mone azi Sample TOSHIBA Assist window Protect amp Fix tab Optimize Hotkey Utility Power Management SD Memory Card Format Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Toshiba Utilities 2 4 SD Memory Card Format fou car probed can compti ara maria Fee Sample TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab SD Memory Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Drive EF Capacity 63 6MB Format Option Quick Format Full Format _ Sample SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Ad Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help To start the utility click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and click PC Diagnostic Tool FH fie MID SOLUND H ee AVE SOUND A Ss ODE FA Gl cei FA i es NETO F ve US FA i Lire H EFD DRE He E D D DRE H A HAR Os Select All Clear All Sian Diagnosiics Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen Power Management NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management Utility to change system power settings The Power Management utility enables you to control your computer s power
25. 294 battery not charging 293 cannot access DVD ROM or multi function drive 300 cannot insert diskette in drive 299 cannot read a diskette 300 changing display properties 297 checking device properties 291 compact discs not running correctly 301 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 303 computer will not power up 283 contacting Toshiba 308 corrupted damaged data files 299 Device Manager 290 disabling a device 290 291 disk drive is slow 299 display is blank 295 DVD ROM or multi function drive tray does not eject 300 external display not working 297 external keyboard not working 295 external monitor 296 faulty memory 292 hardware conflict 288 289 high pitched noise 301 illegal operation 282 Internet bookmarked site not found 287 Internet connection is slow 287 keyboard not responding 284 keyboard produces unexpected characters 295 missing files trouble accessing a disk 298 modem not receiving or transmitting 306 no sound 301 non system disk or disk error 285 300 x 365 PC Card 301 checklist 302 error occurs 304 hot swapping fails 304 not recognized 304 slots appear dead 303 304 power and batteries 293 printer 305 program not responding 281 program not working properly 299 screen does not look right flickers 296 system resources 289 trouble prevention 306 URL address not found 287 using Startup options 285 warning resume failure 284 Windows won t start 284 Window
26. 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear Slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 136 Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 3 Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Icons ee ds EE Start button Taskbar sale tray Sample Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area 1 3 8 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring the desktop The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include a Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be
27. A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password CAUTION l you choose to set a supervisor or user password Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer To register a password for the power on password functions 1 Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop 2 On the left side select Secure Toshiba Utilities P 53 Setting passwords Allows regetretion of deletion of the user password The uset patword ted at machine powetup me to provide security mechine Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window Santa nan A U Select the Supervisor Password icon Click Set Type your password in the Input box Retype your password in the Input again box Click Set Click OK Deleting a supervisor password To cancel the power on password function OA on bk amp NO Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop On the left side select Secure Select the Supervisor Password icon Select Verify by Password Select the Supervisor Password tab Type the correct password 204 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords 7 Click Verify 8 Click Delete 9 Select Verify by Password 10 Type the correct password
28. CD F1 Press this key to hide the audio CD option guide Press again to re display the guide CTRL S Press the CTRL S keys to shuffle the CD currently playing CTRL UP Press the CTRL UP Arrow keys to increase the volume press DOWN Arrow the CTRL DOWN Arrow keys to decrease the volume keys D Press this key to display the CD status E Press this key to eject the CD from the drive CTRL R Press the CTRL R keys to repeat the current song SPACE Press this key to pause the song currently playing Press the key again to start playing the song CTRL SPACE Press the CTRL Space keys to stop the CD M Press this key to mute the song currently playing lt or0 Press this key to reverse the song 10 seconds gt or P Press this key to forward the song 10 seconds L Press this key to skip to the next song K Press this key to reverse to the previous song Playing a DVD Insert a supported DVD into your DVD ROM multi function drive The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported DVDs 1 62 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to move to the previous chapter or next chapter play or pause the movie or stop the DVD NOTE The following options must be supported by the DVD you are playing or they will not be available for use When playing a DVD you have the following options F1 Press this key once to display the bas
29. In the left pane of the window click Windows NT Q 4 Learning the Basics Starting a program 8 In the left pane of the window click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 9 Inthe right pane of the window double click WordPad exe WordPad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad exe 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you 3 Cancel Browse Sample Run dialog box 2 Inthe Run dialog box Ifthe program is in the Windows NT folder type just the program name If you know the program s location type the full file path 3 Click OK If you do not know the program s location you can search for it by returning to the Start menu and clicking Search Follow the instructions on the Search screen Learning the Basics O5 Saving your work HINT To run the same program again click the arrow to the right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Ji T Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive CAUTION Always save your data even when you are using
30. Introduction 3 This guide CO This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or Serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage 40 Introduction Other documentation NOTE Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information Z TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information L about the computer E G HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicat
31. No 111 6to Piso 9740 Irvine Blvd Col Lomas de Chapultepec Irvine California 92618 CP 11000 Mexico DE USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 311 United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations please visit www toshiba co jp index htm Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn EM This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Q 312 mie 313 Instant password security Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the displa
32. Power Although you can change the properties for any of these profiles this is not recommended If you need a customized profile create a new profile with the properties you require The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power and using InterVideo WinDVD Quickly creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset profiles Click Copy A new profile appears with the title Copy of Name where Name is the title of the profile you copied To rename the profile click the Property button Type the name for your new profile and then click OK Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the Setup Action page Click Apply Click OK Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your TouchPad or mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist click the Mouse icon Toshiba Utilities P 4H Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it press the TOSHIBA Assist button above the left side of the keyboard The TOSHIBA Assist screen appears Click Optimize and double click on the HW Setup icon to open the HW Setup dialog box YS TOSHIBA HWSetup Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN Button Setting General Device Config Display
33. Record twice to record a TV series In the Guide press Record three times to cancel recording Use Rewind to rewind selected video or picture media Press Rewind again to increase the rewinding speed Pressing the Rewind button Moves the picture slide show backward to the previous picture Moves the video backward Moves live TV program to the beginning of the 30 minute pause buffer Use Stop to stop selected media from playing When this is pressed while you are watching TV the Media Center pause buffer continues to record in the background Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 OF Using Media Center Use Next to move forward in the selected audio or video file Kor music Next moves to the next track For DVDs Next moves to the next chapter For videos and live TV and videos Next moves ahead 30 seconds Use Previous to move backward in the selected audio or video file For music Previous moves to the previous track For DVDs Previous moves to the previous chapter For videos and live TV and videos Previous moves back seven seconds Using the Remote Control To begin using your remote control 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor The remote sensor should be located near your monitor or in a convenient place Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between your remote control and the remote sensor 2 Press the Start button to start the Media Ce
34. Remote Sensor The external IR remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center programs If you have a cable TV Set top box satellite or other Set top box that controls your TV signal connect the remote sensor control cable to the remote sensor and position the end of it over the remote receiver on your cable box 1 16 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 1 Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to an available USB port on your computer 2 Connect the IR remote sensor cable small 3 5 mm connector to one of the ports on the IR receiver Sample IR receiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR receiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV Set top box or VCR DVD player 4 Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR remote sensor and mount the sensor within 5 inches of the Set top box or VCR DVD player 5 Install batteries in the remote control Starting the Media Center To start the Media Center Point the remote at the remote sensor and press the remote control s Start button You can also click Start and then click Media Center Media Center opens in full screen mode Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 1 I NOTE The first time you open Media Center the program displays a setup wizard
35. S Video display port the desktop shown on your TV may be larger than the screen can show As a result you may have to adjust the Display Properties to show the entire desktop on the TV without having to pan the display To adjust the display properties 1 Right click on the Windows Desktop and click Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Inthe Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab p lt Display Properties Jeg Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arangement of your monitors E EN PIETET 1 Mutiole Montors on NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 Screen resolution Color qualty Less J More Highest 32 br vy 1440 by 900 pixels ia ia U tk eR ee a a T a aa aai Settings Tab 3 On the Settings tab click and drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to select a lower screen resolution 8 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Z TECHNICAL NOTE Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution 4 Click Apply then click OK to close the Display Properties window The screen is now displayed correctly on your TV For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 78 Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your comput
36. Sort by Date or select Sort by Name Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 2 5 Watching Your Digital Movies Watching Your Digital Movies The My Videos window in the Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you downloaded from the Internet T 9 56 AM MediaCenter Ej a y D Y D Online Spotlight My Videos 5 a My Pictures MI Yy T W Sample Media Center main screen In My Videos you can Browse through and play back all of your digital video files using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse Sort videos by name or date View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center Organizing Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your computer Windows asks you how you want to capture your video You can choose from various software programs to capture and then edit your video file Most programs automatically save your file to the My Videos folder in Windows Explorer 21 65 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Your Digital Movies If not move your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them Once you have placed all your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder you can rename add delete and organize them into folders To organize and store your videos click Start o
37. To connect to the Internet you need A modem and telephone line or a LAN connection A Web browser An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 142 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 49 An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page
38. To play a music CD using Media Center 1 If you insert a CD when Media Center is not open a message appears asking what you want to do You can select Windows Media Player as your default audio player If you have another program set as the default audio player Windows opens this program and begins playing the CD Press the Start button on the remote control Insert a CD into the CD drive the CD plays automatically in Media Center If you have other media such as live TV already playing when you insert the CD 20 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Media Center asks you if you want to play the CD Select Yes to begin playing the CD NOTE Media Center cannot be used to record music files Use Windows Media Player to record music files Finding Music Files in My Music After you have added and organized files in Windows Media Player Library you can browse through your music files in the My Music window You can search for music files by album title artist playlist song title or music genre You can also use the search feature to quickly find a specific song album or artist To find a music file 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Music 3 Select Albums Artists Playlists View Songs or Genres to display a list of all items in that category In these windows you w
39. Top box to the computer 7 Connect the AV Composite cable not included from the VCR DVD player or Set top box to the Composite Video Audio Adapter cable included with your computer Connect the adapter cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR DVD player or Set top box to the coaxial adapter cable included with your computer Connect the adapter cable to the Antenna In port on the back of the computer Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 15 Media Center Setup For those VCR DVD players or Set top boxes that support S video out connect an S video cable from the VCR DVD player or Set top box to the S video in port on the back of the computer Existing setup Add the notebook with a splitter Wall Wall Cable Cable Coaxial Set top box cable Set top box Remote satellite In satellite In sensor IR receiver Set top box Set top box satellite Out satellite Out Remote sensor control cable Coaxial Splitter Out Coaxial antenna cable in on back of Coaxial cable computer VCR DVD Player In eo eet V VCR DVD VCR DVD Player Out Player Out Coaxial y cable TV In TV In Sample wall to VCR DVD player to TV setup Connecting the External
40. TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 60 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn EN This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn w This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off This hot key toggles the resolution between SVGA Fn 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 and SXGA 1400 x 1050 spacebar Zooming applications in out Fn fe This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom in For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 246 Fn __ This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom out For more information see TOSHIBA Zooming Utility on page 246 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved it CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved ee aida NEMKO approved 319 Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and co
41. Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Stand By mode by closing the display panel AC power Open the display panel Battery power Open the display panel and press the power button until the on off light changes to blue The computer returns to the screen you were previously using Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 308 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power Stand By mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling 117 1 1 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q__ The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outl
42. adapter 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 A5 Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication slide the wireless antenna on off switch to the On position Using the Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For
43. adapter to perform these steps 2 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console 3 Click Media Check The Confirm media check window appears 21 4 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Confirm media check i P Start media checking Cancel Sample Confirm media check window 4 Click OK A media check may take from several minutes up to one hour to be completed depending on the amount of data to be checked You may use the computer while performing a media check however the computer s performance may be slower than usual Breaking a RAID 0 array striping If you want to permanently stop using the secondary internal hard disk drive for RAID 0 you must reinstall the Windows operating system from the Toshiba Recovery DVD that shipped with your system GAUTION Before breaking the RAID 0 array make sure you back up all data on your computer s hard drives onto another storage media When a RAID 0 array is broken all data on both your primary and secondary hard disks is erased and cannot be recovered Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on your hard disks To break the RAID 0 array 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 215 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility
44. advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized NOTE 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 23 Taiwan Article 17 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identific
45. allows you to Change settings for your television service provider Change settings for your Internet Service Provider Manually update the My TV Television Program Guide Check your remote control Change your ZIP Code to receive the correct Television Program Guide for your area To change settings on the My TV screen click Settings This window allows you to change several settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV programs as well as how it plays DVDs In particular you can change settings for Recording a TV program including manually recording The TV Guide The TV Signal Adjust display settings Audio settings To make a change click on the desired setting Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 203 Recording TV Changing recording priorities If Media Center encounters a recording conflict between two series then Media Center uses the series priorities list to decide which show to record You can place the series you most want recorded high on the series priorities list to help ensure it is successfully recorded in the case of conflicts When you schedule a new series it is added to the bottom of the list and has the lowest priority 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Scheduled Select Series Select Change priorities NA Oo b amp b U WN Use th
46. assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider 1 46 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications For systems equipped with Wi Fi slide the wireless on off switch to the On position NOTE You can use Wi Fi and Bluetooth devices at the same time To enable a wireless device use the Fn F8 hot key refer to Enabling a wireless device on page 317 for more information Using the optional Bluetooth module Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables NOTE You can use Bluetooth and Wi Fi devices at the same time To enable a wireless device use the Fn F8 hot key refer to Enabling a wireless device on page 317 for more information To use Bluetooth for your wireless communication follow these steps 1 Move the wireless antenna on off switch to the On position The antenna is enabled 2 While holding down the Function Key Fn press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is now enabled Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4f An overview of using the Internet An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers
47. backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Error checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Stand By command See Powering down the computer on page 108 to learn more about Stand By CAUTION he operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard ie Se EEE hean TATE T Serer TT a EPrrerererre ria sm a A Cs ce Ce A Sample keyboard a
48. battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost However data stored in the computer s hard drive may not be affected Always save your data even when you are using Stand By If your battery fully discharges information that has not been saved will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see What to do when the battery runs low on page 125 If you are running on battery power it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Stand By mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 293 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 85 The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the optional external diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer For more information see The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive on page 284 The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example
49. both RAID O and RAID 1 simultaneously Your computer comes ready to be configured for RAID 1 however RAID 1 can be disabled or you can choose to install RAID O 290 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Using RAID dol RAID 0 RAID 0 provides improved performance in writing data to or reading data from your computer s internal hard disks RAID O is configured by creating an array which specifies the hard disks which striped data will be written to or read from For your computer you will create an array consisting of the computer s primary internal hard disk and secondary internal hard disk When a RAID O array is configured data is written to the internal hard disks using a technique called striping The computer collects the data to be written until a specific amount of data has been collected Then the data is equally divided One portion stripe is written to the primary hard disk The other portion stripe is written to the secondary hard disk The two portions of data are simultaneously written to the hard disks That way a file that would take normally 30 seconds to write to a single hard disk would take approximately 15 seconds to write simultaneously to the two hard disks in the RAID O array The speed in reading data from the hard disks is also improved as data is simultaneously read from both hard disks A file that would normally take 30 seconds to retrieve would take approximately 15 seconds to read fr
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51. computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button NN nn A U then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the PCMCIA adapter Double click the appropriate PC Card The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 290 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 30 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the i
52. cpu i TOSHIBA HW Setup program allows you to configure your a computer Setup BIOS Version 1 00 08 30 2004 Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup tab options Toshiba HW Setup has the following tabs General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to change the dynamic CPU frequency mode Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system 246 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Keyboard Allows you to configure an external PS 2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake on keyboard function USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to set networking functions Button Setting Allows you to set conditions for the Power Button By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become default settings when you restart your system TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to zoom in and zoom out of applications You can make this utility work on all applications or specific applications These are the options available to you gt gt Sd
53. desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help lf Something Goes Wrong 29 Resolving a hardware conflict A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode but not simultaneous mode Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology 298 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict NOTE
54. dialog box 11 Close the Control Panel 1 42 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of a telephone cable purchased separately into the modem port on the left side of the computer Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to an RJ 11 wall jack Sample connecting to a wall jack CAUTION he modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 43 Setting up for communications Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 140 Connecting to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network
55. do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm NOTE Transmission quality may vary by location and channel For best results in recording or viewing your computer requires the use of an external Set top box or Cable Box using a high quality Signal as the main source Failure to comply with these instructions will not produce optimum recording or viewing quality For more information see Connecting a VCR DVD player or Set Top Box to the Computer on page 174 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 13 Media Center Setup NOTE some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not strong enough If you do not have a Set top box you may need to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal Contact your service provider for the proper hardware recommendations There are two different ways you can connect your computer toa TV 1 Turn off the computer 2 If your TV accepts component video inputs Connect the component video adapter cable included with your computer to the TV s component video input Connect the adapter cable to the D connector on the back of your computer If your TV accepts S video inputs Connect an S video cable not shipped with your computer from the TV s S video input connection to the S video Out connector on the back of your computer 3 Connect an audio cable not shipped with your computer or system from the
56. file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority Startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An elec
57. for your computer Closing the display panel When you are finished using the computer power off and close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on one of these actions will occur If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again Ifyou have the audible warning set the computer beeps to notify you that it is still on See Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup on page 245 If you have an action feature set the computer performs that action Nothing Stand By Hibernate or Turn Off For more information see Power management on page 119 Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected AuTION Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Getting Started 85 Caring for your computer Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a
58. full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers SP DIF and headphone jack This jack lets you connect either an optical digital audio out cable optional directly to your digital stereo receiver port or a stereo headphone 16 Ohm minimum When you connect an optical digital audio out cable optional directly to your digital stereo receiver port or stereo headphone jack the internal speakers of your computer are disabled TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls for the speakers For headphones use the computer s volume control dial 1 D 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using the i LINK port Using the i LINK port The 1 LINK port on the right side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate In addition to high speed the 1 LINK port also supports isochronous data the deli
59. is playing Moves the cursor back one selection within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor up one selection within QosmioPlayer menu Audio Mode Turns the computer s power on and off Plays the current CD Pauses the current CD Stops the CD currently playing None Moves the CD forward Pressing FWD up to 5 times in succession increases the fast forward speed Moves the CD backwards Pressing REV up to 5 times in succession increases the rewind Speed Moves the CD forward one track Moves the CD forward one track Toggles between analog and digital None None 168 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer Button Function TV Mode DVD Mode Audio Mode Down Moves the cursor down Moves the cursor down None one selection within one selection within QosmioPlayer menu QosmioPlayer menu Left Moves the cursor left Moves the cursor left None one selection within one selection within QosmioPlayer menu QosmioPlayer menu Right Moves the cursor right Moves the cursor right None one selection within one selection within QosmioPlayer menu QosmioPlayer menu OK Accepts the current Accepts the current None selection within selection within QosmioPlayer menu QosmioPlayer menu Start Displays the message None None This function is not supported Chan up Changes the TV None None channel Chan dn Changes the TV None None channel Volup Increases up arrow Increases up arrow Increas
60. is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could damage the disc and possibly lose data Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer computer virus You need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Important information on your computer s cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer CAUTION 10 prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is not blocked The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can
61. letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters amp and File names are not case sensitive and must not contain spaces Learning the Basics O Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize an unusual extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly HINT By default the Windows XP operating system does not show file extensions For information on showing or hiding file extensions see your Windows XP online help Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Connecting a local printer on page 67 I TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first L time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are f changing printers you need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Open the File menu of your Windows program and click Print 98 Learning the Basics Backing up your files The program displays a Print dialog b
62. monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 2 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance i 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge Seh tens lup ka Mective r Screen beghiness O CPU contol method CPU process speed Cooteg Method tup hor Elective Not in Use Mordor Power OFF a HDD Poser DFF SB System standby o System hension pa o Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity gradually decreases A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Mobile Computing 1 25 Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit Z The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery
63. on your eyes Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Getting Started 4f Selecting a place to work A cAuTioNn 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 Other precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer
64. remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select Play DVD The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode 22 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window you can change settings for watching television for viewing your pictures and slide shows and for controlling sound and the display of all the Media Center windows r T 9 58 AM MediaCenter My Music More Programs Settings al _ Play DVD Sample Media Center Settings screen The following section describes some of the more common settings that a user might want to change For specific information about settings not covered in this section please see Windows Media Center Help available at the top of any Media Center screen Changing General Settings General settings affect each user s experience in Media Center and can be changed only by the administrator of the computer 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select Settings Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 221 Changing the Media Center Settings 3 Select General The General Settings screen includes the following options Select Startup and Window Behavior to change Media Centers startup and window behavio
65. require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs 201 2 82 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 5 Click Start Turn off computer There is also a Shut Down option on the Windows Task Manager The Turn off computer window appears 6 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive th
66. s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features gt The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive your own email you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board 1 50 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading to and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on
67. the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters Q Learning the Basics Starting a program To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop gt Use the Start menu gt gt Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file gt Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows WordPad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The Windows XP operating system displays the All Pro
68. the COM port ccce 140 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 142 Connecting to a Network oe eee eee eeeeee 143 An overview of using the Internet nee 147 The Internet sis scceccra ceca tees sazossemacieesestonndteseteseas 147 The World Wide Web ccce 147 Internet Service Providers 147 Connecting to the Internet ccc 148 Surfing the Internet 149 Internet features 149 32 Contents Uploading to and downloading files from tne MONOD sirisser 150 Exploring audio features ccce 150 Recording SOuUndS en 150 Using external speakers or headphones 153 Using the 1 LINK port ceeceeeeeeeeereees 154 Inserting and removing PC Cards 154 Inserting a PC Card ccenn 154 Removing a PC Card ccce 155 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 156 Inserting an ExpressCard uenn 156 Removing an ExpressCard ans 157 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 2 110010001 157 MSerNNg MEU lA erenn 158 Removing Media 158 Using QosmioPlayer ccecce 159 Using the Media Control Buttons 0 160 Playing an audio OD scce 160 Playing a DVD ceee 161 Watching television nccc 163 Connecting an External Device 164 Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control 0 165 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 170 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 uu 171 Media Center Setup 172 Connecting to a Television scen 172 Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an
69. the QosmioPlayer 1 Ifthe computer is on turn it off or place it in Hibernation mode NOTE The computer must either be off or in Hibernation mode for QosmioPlayer to start If the computer is powered on or in Stand By mode turn off the computer before trying to start QosmioPlayer 2 Press the appropriate Media Control button on the system control panel To watch television press the TV button To play audio CDs or watch DVD video press the CD DVD button To shut down QosmioPlayer press the Power button 1 60 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to reverse to the previous song skip to the next song play or pause the CD or stop the CD Play Stop Next Brightness Pause Eject track m my Monitor revious Record In DVD track TV a REEN aut Sample CD Player Media Control buttons NOTE The Record button only works when using the Windows Media Center Edition and is not operational when using QosmioPlayer Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your DVD ROM multi function drive The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays supported CDs Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 61 Using QosmioPlayer When playing a supported audio CD you also have the following keyboard options 0 9 Press a number on your keyboard to play a specific track on the
70. the S video port you must purchase an S video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Getting Started 13 Connecting external display devices Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE You must have digital TV service to watch Yj L digital TV on your computer See your TV service provider for A more information You can watch digital television by connecting to the Component Video Out port on your computer NOTE You cannot view digital TV on the display device if you are using it as a monitor To do this 1 Connect the digital television video cable to the Component Video Out port on the back of your computer 2 Connect the three RCA jacks on the other end of the cable to your digital television Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information Turn on your computer While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly pausing between each press until you get the desired setting For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 78 14 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Adjusting the Component Video Out Modes Your computer s
71. the Stand By command If your battery fully discharges your information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 125 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save o A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save o A new file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK ee Learning the Basics Saving your work amp Gam HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently amp working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name Save pr My Documents 5 fab tase Eie Pictures Hy Facer 29 574H Inb locii Hy Ketv Sove m jype Rich Tent Format FTF Sample Save As dialog box The Windows XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require file names limited to eight characters File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional characters You may use all the
72. the album again Play play the selected album When you select Play the Now Playing window opens and the album starts playing Buy Music connect to the Internet find CD information and buy music CDs To go back to Media Center press Start on the remote control Visualize view an image Edit Queue edit the songs in the queue 5 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window Nore Inthe Albums window select View by list or View by cover to Organize your albums Creating a Playlist A playlist is a customized list of digital music files Using playlists you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you want the files to play You can create a playlist that includes several tracks from various CDs or even a playlist that contains background music for a slide show Use Windows Media Player to create playlists and then play them back using Media Center To create a playlist 1 Click Start on the taskbar and select Windows Media Player 2 Click the Library tab 21 2 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures 3 Left click the Now Playing list menu on the right side of the screen Select New List then Playlist Drag the music files to the right side of the Media Player window You can also select the music file and click the Add selection to the current list icon 6 Left click the Now Playin
73. tray 376 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Options Displays ConfigFree setting screen Log Lets you create a diagnostic log view a history of log files or delete the history Log files are saved as CFhtmlxxxxx htm where xxxxx is the creation date and time They reside in the folder C Documents and Settings username Local Settings Temp About Displays the version of Connectivity Doctor Help Displays online help Close Closes the Connectivity Doctor screen Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map To search for wireless devices 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Click Search for Wireless Devices A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher For Wi Fi networks the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or bands The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map The closer to the center the stronger the Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 32 ConfigFree Utilities connection Placing the pointer over the displayed point of light shows detailed information ab
74. usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through TOSHIBA Assist A click the Power Management icon T Toshiba Utilities 2 43 Power Management The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Dukpa fies Efecte Use l Screen brighiress Oe J lea ET CPU conaimethos ER CPU process speed D leva DVD Playback Cooking Method D Harinam Pettamance ee c lor Effective Not in U elup tor EF e Notin Use mi Presentation Monitor Power OFF a a Long Lie HDD Power OFF B Q Copy of Ful Power System standby C System hbematon 3 o Emn x Caem Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties screen The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties screen shows the power usage for both AC power and battery power You can either use one of the preset profiles or create and use your own customized mode The preset profiles cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Power Usage Profiles This section lists the preset profiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset profiles are Long Life Normal High Power 2 4 4 Toshiba Utilities Mouse Utility DVD Playback Presentation Full
75. user and can be changed only by the administrator of the computer To change the TV Guide settings 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select Settings Select TV Select Guide gt Select Edit Channels to add or remove a channel from the Guide Select Add Missing Channels to add a TV channel that is missing from the Guide Select Setup Guide Listings to show or hide channels that appear in the Guide To show a channel select the channel check box To hide a channel clear the check box Select Get Latest Guide Listings to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Internet Media Center connects to the Internet This may take a few minutes to update Select Guide Terms of Service to view the Guide s terms of service statement Select About Guide Listings to find out general Guide information and the date range of your current Television Program Guide Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 22 5 Changing the Media Center Settings 5 Use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Make required changes if any 6 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV Settings window Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of the computer can change the Parental Control setting This feature may not be available on y
76. when using PC Cards See Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 154 for more information Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 154 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected lf Something Goes Wrong 303 Resolving a hardware conflict Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped
77. window appears Click OK Click Enable RAID to copy data from the internal hard disk to the secondary hard disk 80 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Error message examples Error message examples The following error messages may be displayed on the TOSHIBA RAID Console Not enough memory available Increase the available memory by shutting down one or more applications Another user is working in administrator mode Currently unable to use it Another user is logged onto the computer as an administrator and using the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility Only one administrator can use the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility on your computer at one time The number of connectable units has been exceeded Currently it will not connect to the RAID service as another user is using it Only one instance of the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility can be opened on your computer at one time Unable to setup RAID as the disk is in use Shut down the application currently in use and then set up RAID A failure has occurred in the array Please press the button to stop the beep The configured mirroring on the disk appears to be abnormal Check the status of the array by starting the RAID Console It is necessary to replace the physical drive if the physical drive has failed Chapter 8 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may
78. you shut down restart log off or resume from hibernation the setting will revert back to Normal speed The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed To change the setting open the Acoustic Silencer by double clicking the tasktray icon 250 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to Music CDs or Audio files on a CD 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed for transferring data TOSHIBA Accessibility mt TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fr StickyRey Use Fr StickyRey if you want to create Fr key combinations by pressing one key at a time TOSHIBA Cancel The Toshiba Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Toshiba Utilities 2 D Setting passwords To open Accessibility 1 2 Click Start then click All Programs Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Put a check mark next to the desired option Setting p
79. 02 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 19 Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler d
80. 289 IRQ 289 character keys 88 charging the battery 55 checking device properties 291 click 60 communications network connection 143 system resources 289 compact discs inserting 103 problem solving 301 removing 107 computer non system disk or disk error message 285 not accessing disk drives 284 running on battery power 118 setting up 62 turning off 82 warning resume message 284 computer placement 44 computer setup 49 computer friendly environment 42 computing tips 86 Connecting external AV input de vices 80 Connecting external display devices 71 connecting to a power source 52 connection set up 143 failure conserving battery power 126 Contents CDs 106 DVDs 106 control buttons 60 critical applications 3 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 137 exploring 136 icons 137 major features 137 Device Manager 290 checking properties 291 disabling a device 290 291 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 299 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 299 missing files trouble accessing a disk 298 running slow 299 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 299 cannot read a diskette 300 connecting 70 external connecting 70 diskettes copying files to 98 display does not look normal flickers 296 external monitor not working 297 latch 56 361 screen is blank 295 display device connecting 72 display modes hot key 316 display panel closing 84 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of us
81. 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EY XF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 01 NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 20 DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions 7 teaa m The DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Never attempt to disassemble adjust or repair a CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or any other optical drive You could damage the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan
82. 5 Resolving a hardware conflict Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display
83. 5 8 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 2 Check to ensure that all disc drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows blue approximately one second An indicator light on the front of your computer lets you know the system indicator status when the display is closed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data 4 The preinstalled operating system loads automatically AuTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system loads automatically GAuTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Getting Started 5O Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch To move the cursor simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the T
84. 51 Using an instant password 202 Using a supervisor or user password 202 Contents 3 D Chapter 7 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 200 USINO RAID oregana 256 PAID O an E A 257 BY a 0 ne nn Os ee ee 258 When you first start your computer 209 Creating a new RAID O array cecceeeceeseeeeeees 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility eee 263 Defining options for RAID 0 or RAID 1 266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a hard disk drive 211 Performing a media check on a RAID 1 array 273 Breaking a RAID O array Striping 08 214 Breaking a RAID 1 array Mirror 08 2 6 Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID array ccecce 2 1 Restoring a failed drive in a RAID array 219 Error message examples 200 Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong sessen 201 Problems that are easy to fix 00 ceeeeeeeeseeeeees 201 Problems when you turn on the computer 283 The Windows operating system is not working 285 Using Startup options to fix problems 285 Internet problems cece eeeeeceesseeeeeeeeeees 20 The Windows XP operating system can NEID YOU ssecerctsttecatvse teccesdesncdeeestesceeeesieae 20 Resolving a hardware conflict 288 A plan Of action ccce 288 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 289 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 290 Memory problems
85. 53 Connecting to a power source When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Guide Connecting the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general Safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts A CAUTION Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adapter Sample connecting the power cord cable to the AC adapter WARN Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 5 4 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer al Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet AWAANINE Damaged power cords cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or app
86. By While in Stand By mode the computer uses some battery power If your computer is left in Stand By mode for an extended period your computer could lose data Restarting from Stand By uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode 1 1 4 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using CAUTION l you power down using the Stand By command and the battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work often If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Stand By command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer Turn Off Stand By Sample Turn off computer window with Stand By option 2 Click Stand By NOTE If you hold down the Shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power Learning the Basics 1 9 Powering down the computer mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Stand By mode CAUTION l you p
87. Cancet Apply Sample Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external input settings for devices such as video cameras and games i Monitor Input Settings Select external input settings for Video Camera Game etc Terminal Shape o f Composite S Video TY Standard d i NTSC f PAL i Cancel Apply Sample Monitor Input Settings screen Toshiba Utilities 2 49 CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CDV Drive Acoustic Siener Speed Setting Set Quiet Mode Sear here to allow Acoustic roi to slow the CD DYD drive speed For this Windows session only You can use this mode to listen to music CDs or audio files more cori A ly Set Normal Mode Click here to return to Normal Speed in this Windows session For installing applications or transferring data Show tasktray icon Sample CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen This utility available on Toshiba Assist can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly You can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable NOTE The CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer does not operate when running QosmioPlayer Please use Windows Media Center or Media Player if you want to use the CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer NOTE When you change the CD DVD drive to Quiet mode the setting is only valid for the current Windows session If
88. Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 61 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Z TECHNICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work lf Something Goes Wrong 293 Resolving a hardware conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or othe
89. Creating a new RAID O array When RAID 0 is configured the total hard disk capacity will appear to the operating system as twice that of the smaller of the two hard drives in the RAID configuration For example when a RAID O array is configured with one 40 GB hard disk and one 60 GB hard disk the computer s total hard disk will appear to the operating system as 80 GB You cannot use the remaining 20 GB on the larger hard disk drive CAUTION Before configuring your system for RAID 0 make sure you back up all data on your computer s hard drives onto another Storage media When a RAID O array is created all data on both your primary and secondary hard disks is erased and cannot be recovered Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on your hard disks NOTE Your computer can only be configured for one type of RAID at atime It cannot be configured to use both RAID 0 and RAID 1 simultaneously To create a RAID O array 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps 2 Insert the Recovery DVD shipped with your computer into the computer s CD DVD drive 3 Press F12 to display the boot menu 4 Press the right arrow key until the CD icon is highlighted then press Enter 262 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Creating a new RAID 0 array The following menu is displayed Your machine supports Redundant Array o
90. Existing Setup 174 starting the Media Center ou eee eee 176 Using Media Center 183 Using the Remote Control with Media Center 185 Watching Television Programs ccccceeeeees 192 Contents 33 selecting a Program from the TV Guide 193 Watching a Recorded TV Program 195 Changing a scheduled recording 195 searching for a TV Program to Watch 196 Recording TV ou ccc cccccccceesessssceeeesessssseeeeeeesssseeens 197 Recording TV tiPS ceeccececceeseesseeeseeeens 199 Recording from the Guide 200 Recording from Search scce 200 Recording Manually ccce 201 Changing Your Settings ccccceseeeeseeeeees 202 Changing recording priorities 0 00 203 Watching and Recording Movies 00 203 Listening to MUSIC ccce 204 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player ccccc eee 204 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library 205 Playing Digital Music Files ccenn 207 Finding Music Files in My MUSIC aan 208 Playing a SOng ocene 209 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey 210 Finding and Playing an Album cee 210 Creating a Playlist ces 211 Displaying Your PICtUTeS nnn 212 Viewing a Slide ShOW cccccenen 214 Sorting your Pictures en 214 Watching Your Digital MOVIES 215 Organizing Your Videos een 215 Playing Digital Videos ccnn 216 Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode
91. File included in the application Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection Then perform any of the following Steps Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Click the Start button and select All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon 322 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Click the ConfigFree icon 4 on the taskbar and then click the desired utility NOTE lf your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireless devices ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor Profiles yh RweAe 235P Sample ConfigFree Launcher ConfigFree Launcher can be set to hide from view when it is not in use When this setting is active set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto hide mode you can re display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 323 ConfigFree Utilities Configfree Close the ConfigFree Launcher Set the ConfigFree Launcher
92. If your computer is connected to a L network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode lf Something Goes Wrong 2 8 The Windows operating system is not workin p 8 SY 8 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appear
93. OSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access this utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Assist The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Tou car proba oun comnpuiii aid aai fia A L Sample TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect amp Fix Optimize Toshiba Utilities 2 39 TOSHIBA Assist Connect The options available in this category are gt Sd ConfigFree see Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer on page 320 Sd Start Bluetooth see Using the optional Bluetooth module on page 146 gt Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Local COM Settings gt Sd Secure The options in this category are gt Supervisor password see Setting passwords on page 251 User password see Setting passwords on page 251 E TOSHMA Ania diken gebai of deletion of the inm pasoverd The urs Darha m upd af machine pasia Gre to pageda merit prokechers be your mache Sample TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab 2 40 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect amp Fix The option available in this category is the PC Diagnostic Tool jou car connec
94. Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology The screen may be dimmer when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen until you plug the computer into AC power again Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears lf Something Goes Wrong 299 Resolving a hardware conflict 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Yo
95. Pad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPad ON OFF tab appears Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes Close the Printers and Other Hardware window Close the Control Panel window Getting Started 61 Installing additional memory optional NOTE The Fn F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 318 Installing additional memory optional TS G HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly che
96. Point Wireless LAN via Ad Hoc LAN same subnet Bluetooth PAN LAP Cross cable Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher select the users that you want to attend the SUMMIT meeting and send them an invitation Select users Send invitations Sample of inviting users to SUMMIT meeting When a user joins the SUMMIT their icon appears on the SUMMIT table 336 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting user icons appear on SUMMIT table Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting To share a file with one user drag and drop the file on the user s icon NOTE Only the SUMMIT Host the initiator can share files with multiple user s by this method SUMMIT user s can share a file with only one other user Sample of sharing a file with one user Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 33 ConfigFree Utilities To share a file with all users drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired NOTE If you are the Host of the summit and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired Sample of sharing a file with all users NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN wireless LAN
97. Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE Click OK Add Profile X Profile Name New Profile Comment Change Icon i Press to show more capture options Sample Add Profile screen 33 4 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities e Hare F Omu Maker Cups fia pugut ae warictany a OF Carei Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online help ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the files via email Use this utility which handles files regardless of size to distribute presentations reports or music files to meeting attendees or to users at different locations The SUMMIT utility uses the following types of connections Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 335 ConfigFree Utilities Wireless LAN via Access
98. Recorded TV All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded TYV screen NOTE You can sort your programs by Date or Title by clicking the desired sort option 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the recorded program you want to watch Click the program to view details and additional options 5 Press OK on the remote control to begin watching the program or click Play on the Media Center screen Changing a scheduled recording To change a scheduled recording 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My TV 3 Select Recorded TV 1 96 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs 4 Select Scheduled to view a list of all programs scheduled to be recorded Use the Sort by Date and Title options to sort the scheduled programs if needed Use the arrow buttons to move through the list select a program and then press OK on the remote control Select the option and make the required changes 5 Press OK NOTE You can resolve recording conflicts on the Scheduled screen NOTE To return to the previous menu press Back on the remote or click the back arrow at the top of the screen Searching for a TV Program to Watch You can search the TV Guide to find a TV program that you want to watch by entering a title keyword or by selecting a category using your remote control
99. Support Online Web site 287 modem determining COM port 140 problem solving 306 resetting port to default settings 140 upgrading 140 module memory 63 Wi Fi Mini PC 145 monitor connecting 72 78 not working 296 mouse installing 67 serial 67 MP3 151 playing 151 recording 151 network accessing 143 Dial Up Networking Wizard 143 networking wireless 143 0 other documentation 40 overlay keys 90 p password deleting a supervisor 253 disabling a user 255 supervisor set up 252 types 251 passwords instant using 252 setting 251 PC Card checklist 302 CIS Card Information Structure 302 computer stops working 303 configuring 156 errors 304 hot swapping fails 304 inserting 154 modem default 140 not recognized 304 problem solving 301 303 304 removing 155 157 setting up 156 port COM 140 Ethernet LAN 144 S video In connecting to 81 364 posture 44 power alarms 125 computer will not start 283 problem solving 293 turning on 57 universal power supply 319 power button 58 Power Management 242 power mode creating new 244 customizing 244 power source 52 power usage mode 126 hot key 127 power usage mode hot key 313 powering down using Stand By 114 precautions 47 54 other computer use 47 primary button 60 printer choosing a driver 69 local connecting 67 problem solving 305 set up 69 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 293 accessing disk drives 284 battery charge does not last
100. TOSHIBA QosmIO Q25 Series Users Guide If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Website pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 281 in this guide PMAD00039011 04 05 NO WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Models Qosmio G25 Series ReWritable CD DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and or DVD drive s among the most advanced data storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF
101. TV s audio connection to the headphone jack on the right side of your computer Turn on the TV then turn on the computer To send the display signal to the TV press the Instant TV Out button which is the furthest right button of the Media control buttons above the keyboard or press FN F5 and then toggle to the TV icon Nore his step must be taken before launching the Media Center or the InterVideo WinDVD Player 1 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR DVD player to a TV using two coaxial cables not shipped with your computer or system 1 Remove the coaxial cable from the VCR DVD player input and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter not shipped with your computer or system Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR DVD player input and the other end to the coaxial adapter cable included with your computer Connect the adapter cable to the Antenna In port on the back of the computer NOTE To connect your computer to a TV you need an S video cable not included with your computer or system Connecting a VCR DVD player or Set Top Box to the Computer There are three different ways you can connect a VCR DVD player or Set
102. The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict lf Something Goes Wrong 2 89 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a probl
103. Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Click to select a profile Click the Setup Action tab Select Hibernate for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button Learning the Basics 1 3 Powering down the computer When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Click Apply Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Once the computer is configured place the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel depending on the hibernation options selected Starting again from Hibernation mode Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Stand By mode by closing the display panel AC power Open the display panel Battery power Open the display panel and press the power button until the on off light changes to blue The computer returns to the screen you were previously using Using Stand By Mode The Stand By command puts the computer into a power saving mode Stand By stores the current state of the computer in memory so that when you power on the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Stand
104. Wireless Devices ccc 326 Profile Settings ocene 331 ConfigFree SUMMIT 334 Quick Connect 339 Using the Automatic Switch 342 Semi Automatic Switch Feature 343 OS SAY occatesosecirs eecectesceenasaanecenee petcraiteeeieedcnaeciataabaee 344 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing With your Toshiba notebook computer your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 MCE already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features multimedia enjoyment and easy Internet access NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web Site at pcsupport toshiba com 38
105. You will use the wizard to test your remote control and configure your Internet connection TV signal Television Program Guide and speakers To complete the setup procedure you need to Log on as an administrator For more information refer to your Microsoft Help Have an Internet connection to download your television ser vice provider s program guide Know your ZIP Code Provide the name of your television service provider if you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV Provide the brand of your Set top box if you use one If you have questions on using the setup wizard click Help To complete the Media Center Setup follow the wizard s on screen prompts For more information see the Microsoft XP Media Center Edition Help file on your computer 1 Click the help icon located at the top of each screen 2 Click Help Get help using Media Center 3 Click Set up Media Center 1 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center MediaCenter Welcome to the Media Center setup wizard Media Center is where you can access TV music pictures videos D more with a remote control NN E Sample Media Center Setup Wizard Welcome screen 1 Click Next The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen Click Next The wizard displays the Media Center Privacy Policy screen Read the Media Center Privacy Policy then click Next The wizard displays the Get the M
106. a series appears next to the show in the Guide 7 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record Recording Manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date channel and recording time period For some programs you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program To manually record a show or series 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My TV Select Recorded TV Select Add Recording Select the channel using the Channel Page button on the remote nan AeA UO N 202 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV 6 Under the Create a custom recording with area select Channel and Time If the channel is incorrect enter the correct channel with the numeric keys on your keyboard Use the arrow buttons on the remote and buttons on the screen to select the correct settings Select Change Title if you would like to name the manual recording Enter letters by using the keys on your keyboard to name the recording and then select Save Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the Recorded TV menu Changing Your Settings The Media Center Settings option
107. able te to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin I TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does L not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the f Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP Help and Support Center for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information amp gt Open documents gt Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help gt Run programs Suspend system activity and turn off the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 39 Exploring the desktop Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the currently active one click the associated taskbar button DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the addr
108. an watch only the show being recorded If you change channels the recording stops gt Sd If you go to another area in the Media Center the TV channel you last selected will be displayed in the inset window at the bottom of the window When scheduling a recording in the TV Guide you can press the Record button once to record a show twice to record a series or three times to cancel a scheduled recording you just selected Multiple record icons red dots next to a show indicates that Media Center is set to record the series When you press the Record button to record a show you are watching the recording automatically stops at the end of the show s regularly scheduled end time Some channels can be shared by two or more networks depending on the time of day The Guide may display only one network s programming This may cause recording options to be unavailable You may need to manually update the Guide before scheduling a recording NOTE If you turn off your computer the Media Center will not record a scheduled program Your computer must be turned on or in stand By mode to record a TV program The computer will not automatically go into Stand By mode if the Media Center is open 200 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to star
109. and two physical drive icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array The plus sign indicates that data is simultaneously written striped to both the primary internal hard disk and to the secondary internal hard disk Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 265 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Normal Operation Data is distributed over a set of two disks Show on the Notification area taskbar Sample TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility with RAID 0 configured RAID 1 When RAID 1 mirroring is configured a single array icon and two physical drive icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array The equal sign indicates that the data is mirrored copied from the internal hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk 266 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 1 TOSHIBA RAID Console built in select bay Media check Disable RAID Show on the Notification area taskbar Sample TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility with RAID 1 configured Defining options for RAID 0 or RAID 1 The Options window allows you to define options for media checking rebuilding an array and notification of RAID errors It also allows you to enable or disable a write cache MBR protection and S M A R T For more information on write cache or MBR protection see page 9 For more information on S M A R T see page 10 To d
110. asswords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer An instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily the user password supports this function A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer When setting up the various passwords keep the following in mind The user password can be set up under the supervisor password The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set 252 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn then press F1 An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball To unlock your system press any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen will appear Select your user name and enter your password if any Using a supervisor or user password
111. at are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk mon E online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time A parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between a computer and an appropriate device Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard dis
112. ation gt If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance gt Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selecting your particular product and model number clicking GQ and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left or just refer to the computer documentation shipped with your product For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Website For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com lf Something Goes Wrong 309 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded softwa
113. ation number of array Status Indicates the status of the array The contents which will be displayed are as follows Optimal tThe physical drives in the array are connected with the computer are online are in optimal status and are not in the process of rebuilding data gt Degraded One of the physical drives in the array is not connected with the computer is not in optimal status or is in the process of rebuilding data Critical One of the physical drives has been disabled from use as part of the array RAID level Displays the RAID level for the array Stripe size Displays the size of the segment written onto each hard disk in the RAID O array Created date Shows the date and time the array was created Capacity Displays the maximum size of the array Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 211 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility NOTE When RAID O is configured the total hard disk capacity will appear to the operating system as twice that of the smaller of the two hard drives in the RAID configuration For example when a RAID 0 array is configured with one 40GB hard disk and one 60GB hard disk the computer s total hard disk will appear to the operating system as 80GB 40GB 40GB NOT 40GB 60GB You cannot use the remaining 20GB on the larger hard disk drive When RAID 1 is configured the computers total hard disk capacity will appear to the operating system as the smaller of t
114. ation systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systerns RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above _ N If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions w Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to ther Radio Stations 24 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 CIT 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m CG N This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03
115. ations program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the Toshiba web site at pcsupport toshiba com Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 86 for instructions lf Something Goes Wrong 30 If you need further assistance On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 95 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying cri
116. being recorded or to be recorded at a later time 1 98 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV GUIDE 9 44 AM 3U Af Fri Sep 03 a i 10 00 A CALCHAN C Legislative Programming KNBC Today Maury Barney amp Frie Live With Reg KPXN Paid Programm KCAL The Wayne B Barney amp Friends Let s Go fora Ridel Mari Record Icon Sample My TV screen with recorded notation If a show is currently being recorded the Record icon also appears in the taskbar on the desktop If you move your mouse over the icon the Media Center displays which show is currently being recorded You can right click the icon to open Media Center and stop recording Media Center automatically records until the show is scheduled to be over as listed in the TV Guide To make sure your show is being recorded you can select TV Guide from the My TV screen The Record icon should appear next to the show in the TV Guide while you are recording The Record icon disappears when the recording is complete If there is a recording conflict or error the Record Conflict icon appears next to the show in the TV Guide This means the show will not be recorded unless the conflict is resolved NOTE You can resolve recording conflicts on the Scheduled screen Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 QO Recording TV Recording TV tips If you are watching live TV during a scheduled recording time you c
117. block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan NOTE The cooling fan location varies depending on the computer Setting up your computer 7 TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all setup steps up to y and including Setting up your software on page 50 before f adding external or internal components to your computer These components include but are not limited to a mouse keyboard printer memory and PC Cards Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it 00 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 52 Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next The wizard displays the Help Protect Your Computer screen Select the appropriate option and click Next Enter the computer name and description and click Next Select how your computer connects to the inte
118. ced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Mobile Computing 1 35 Traveling tips Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 42 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Chapter
119. ces infrared devices and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas TCP IP settings includes DHCP IP address subnet mask default gateway DNS server and WINS server settings Personal firewall settings for Internet connections Dial up connection settings for the default connection File and printer sharing settings Printer settings for the default printer Bluetooth Security Level for example high or medium To create a profile 1 Z 3 4 Click the icon in the system tray Move the pointer to Profile Click Add The Add Profile screen appears Select Capture and click OK The Add Profile screen appears Enter the name of the profile you want to create Enter any optional comments if desired Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile 10 11 12 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 333 ConfigFree Utilities Click the ea icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the program file or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile For example to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles type C
120. ches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Direct Link Toshiba Device Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector Once the projector utility is installed launching the Quick Connect utility automatically opens the Wireless Data Projector Application There you can configure how you would like to use the projector To connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector 1 Click the icon in the system tray 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Connect Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point the connection is broken and re established later To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary 1 Click the icon in the system tray 3 40 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ then click Settings The Quick Connect properties dialog box appears 3 Complete the settings Refer to the online help if necessary 4 Click OK NOTE The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode therefore if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure m
121. cification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your PC Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency ran
122. ck the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied CAUTION l you use the computer for a long time the memory modules become hot If this happens let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 62 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure GAUTION 10 avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition The computer has two memory module slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start then click Turn off computer See Using the Turn off command on page 108 for more information The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cord cable 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover 089 00 00 Memory module Slot cover 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sample locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started 63 Installing additional memory
123. cording priorities and options in Media Center 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select Settings Select TV Select Recorder gt Select History to check a list of scheduled recordings delete scheduled recordings resolve recording conflicts and to change recording priorities for the programs you scheduled to record gt Select Recorder Storage to check the amount of recording space on your hard disk Also you can change the settings that affect the recording storage space Select Recording Defaults to change the general recording default settings that affect how and when your programs are recorded To change the TV DVD settings on Recorded Storage or Recording Default screens use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Use the arrows to select Save on the screen Then press OK on the remote control again to enter the changes Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings menu Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 223 Changing the Media Center Settings About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings The space available for recording TV programs depends on your hard disk allocation drive size and default recording quality selections Your computer requires a certain amount of space to run your Windows XP operating system run s
124. ction This allows you to use your computer to watch home movies play video games and so on See the documentation for the external device you are using for more information Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 65 Using QosmioPlayer 1 Connect the external device to the computer using the composite cable plug on the back of the computer 2 Press the Monitor button to establish the connection with the external device oo OQ MDODO DATO E i i Sample pressing the Monitor button 3 Press the Monitor button to close and exit the external device environment and return to Windows or the QosmioPlayer Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control You can use your Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch television programs through QosmioPlayer The remote control helps you navigate the QosmioPlayer windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the remote control you can Navigate and control all QosmioPlayer windows Control the video or live TV display The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle of about 45 degrees 166 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer Remote Control Buttons Overview Stop Record Rewind Replay Back Arr
125. d By Mode on page 113 The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle of about 45 degrees 1 86 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Remote Control Buttons Overview MY MUSIC MY PICTURES Stop a Record Rewind Replay Back j Arrows Cy i O O O Guide TOSHIBA Sample Remote Control MY VIDEOS z mz Zo m a z o Power Pause Play Forward Skip More OK Button Start Channel Page Control Mute DVD Menu Live TV Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 8 Using Media Center The remote control has the following buttons functions Power Turns the computer on and starts Windows if the computer is off or in Hibernation mode If the computer is running Windows or Media Center pressing Power turns off the computer Stop Stops the media currently playing Record Records the selected television program and stores it on your hard disk Rewind Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Replay Moves media video DVD Music and so on backwards Back Displays the previous window Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows Volume Control Increases up arrow or decreases down arrow the volume Recorded TV
126. d ST Connecting External AV Input Devices Connecting to the S video In port You can connect an external input device such as a VCR DVD player or game console to the S video In port on the back of your computer NOTE S video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the S video In port you will need to purchase an S video cable 82 Getting Started Powering off the computer To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its Video Out port 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S video In port on the back of the computer 3 Turn on the external video device Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port provides another way to connect a VCR DVD player or game console to your computer To do this 1 Connect the external device s video cable to the Composite In port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on your computer Turn on the external device Powering off the computer It is a good idea to power off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery When the battery light glows blue the battery is fu
127. dentifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot CAUTION Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or stand By mode This is known as warm swapping and is not Supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Stand By modes see Using Hibernation Mode on page 110 and Using Stand By Mode on page 113 The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section lf Something Goes Wrong 305 Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready online Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Mak
128. ding but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 2 Trademarks Noteworthy is a registered trademark and SelectServ Freedom Ware SmartMedia and Qosmio are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DirectX Active Desktop Windows Media and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance
129. drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you want to assign it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Toshiba Utilities 235 Fn esse Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Perform one of the following gt Sd Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn esse window and press the secondary button The Assignment Type dialog box appears Assignment Type Direct Assig
130. e online Help for your operating system for information on restoring files I TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program L prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on A the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file 1 00 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM drive or multi function drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is Set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you play a DVD disc from another region the drive automatically changes to play in the format of the other region The drive allows you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region is locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from the last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes NOTE For optimum CD and DVD performance it is recommended that you pla
131. e Basics Powering down the computer 6 Click OK Funes posse uE poses P Halter iarrar ei Ey Sitsi Lite Tore Life under Hibansion Tiere a7 dapt Harmas Sebo When gacr be pu bair w Sha dam whan I clase thes ke Fas Hiema Fiomp lot paced wher a ih ager noaa ho chante Gar 1 Enable A ir Ai G FE Low battery asra FF Critical battery ala g l Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 242 Starting again after Turn off To start the computer up again press the power button until the on off light changes to blue If you turned off the computer by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Hibernation Mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up Learning the Basics T Powering down the computer again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer use
132. e Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select Settings Select Pictures PICTURES SETTINGS Show pictures in random order f Show pictures in subfolders show caption Show song information during slide show At beginning and end of song Always Never nation type Animated Sample Picture Settings screen 4 Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to select or deselect options Select Save Click OK Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 229 More Programs More Programs GY 10 04 AM MediaCenter M Yy T V My Music More Programs settings Cine era Sample Media Center main screen Use the options on the More Programs screen available from the Media Center s main menu to perform the following tasks Select Create CD DVD to create a CD or DVD Select InterVideo to view and adjust the Inter Video Video amp Audio Settings screen Select Messenger to sign into Media Center s Messenger program Select Sync to Device to sync with pocket computers and other data devices For more information about the options please see Media Center help available at the top of each Media Center screen 230 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight CREATE CD DVD MORE PROGRAMS Sample More Programs main screen Online Spotlight Use the Online S
133. e also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ 11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it Glossary 35 serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a s
134. e jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ1 1C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto Avww toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range O Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic ene
135. e message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should wait to see if it happens again If it does record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard lf Something Goes Wrong 2 83 Problems when you turn on the computer 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the On off indicator If the indicator is glowing the compute
136. e sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Connecting a local printer on page 67 or in the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file If you cannot resolve the problem contact the printer s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information 306 lf Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line 1s firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communic
137. e to one of the computer s USB ports provided the mouse is USB compatible NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor may move to the upper right side of the screen If this occurs press the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position Connecting a local printer Before you can connect a printer you need a suitable USB printer cable which may have been provided with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store 68 Getting Started Connecting a local printer CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer These instructions assume you have a USB printer Consult the document that came with your printer to verify the connection type To connect the printer 1 If the computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer s USB ports Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical ou
138. e up or down arrow on the screen to move a scheduled series up or down in the list of series priorities 8 Select Done to save changes and return to the Schedule Series page Watching and Recording Movies To watch or record a movie 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select the movie that you want to watch or record Click OK If the movie is playing now click Watch or Record TV movie on now If the movie is playing later click Record 20 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Listening to Music The My Music window in the Media Center works with Windows Media Player to find and play your music files and CDs You can use Windows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center to find and play your music using your remote control You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them In My Music you can Play music CDs you can skip shuffle or repeat songs or albums Play digital music files from a music library you create and organize using Windows Media Player Search for music files by the following categories album artist playlist song or genre View music CD details such as a
139. ece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela CO Approved Countries Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Foxconn 802 11b g Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table 802 1 1b g 2 4 GHz EU Canada USA Australia Japan New Zealand 20 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Spe
140. ectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon displays information about the device such as its IP address subnet mask and MAC address A wireless network device also shows information such as the network SSID and the device s Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key settings Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 325 ConfigFree Utilities Sample viewing device information If a problem or potential problem is detected in most cases a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relevant location You can also view the possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the exclamation point If multiple triangles display you can toggle between each of their cause and solution information screens by clicking its exclamation point For example if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless communication switch The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen Stay on the task When checked the ConfigFree icon resides in tray the system
141. ed batteries 134 DMA Direct Memory Access 289 double click 60 DVD ROM or multi function drive cannot access disc 300 drive tray will not open 300 inserting discs 103 problems 300 removing 107 troubleshooting 291 E environmental considerations 44 ergonomics 45 posture 44 error messages device driver conflict 288 general hardware problem 288 non system disk or disk error 285 300 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 297 program has performed an illegal operation 282 warning resume failure 284 Error checking 298 Ethernet LAN port 144 expansion memory slot 63 exploring the desktop 136 ExpressCard inserting 156 external mouse 67 external diskette drive connecting 70 external display adjusting the picture quality 79 external monitor not working 297 F FAT File Allocation Table 298 FCC Notice Declaration of Con formity Information 3 FCC requirements 4 file extensions 97 file names 96 file backing up 87 files backing up 98 copying to diskette 98 printing 97 restoring 99 saving 95 FN keys 89 Fn esse change remove key assignments 237 starting 233 Fn esse program 233 assigning a key 233 using drag and drop 234 function keys 89 G game box connection 164 H hardware conflicts 288 resolving 289 headphones 362 using 153 Help Windows XP Media Center Edition 287 Hibernation mode 110 configuring 112 methods 111 115 starting again from 113 Hibernat
142. efine options for RAID 1 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console 2 Click Options The Options dialog box appears Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Options Check media M iCheck periodical Interval 3rd week of the month Hour 12 Day of week Wednesday Day of month Rebuild configuration Rate Low x C Auto rebuild Suspend under battery mode Alert configuration Beep Output event log Array configuration Logical Drive 0 Logical Drive 1 Enable write cache C MBR protection Enable M A R T Sample Options window 20 Check media Allows you to enable and specify the frequency of automatic media checking Rebuild configuration Allows you to enable and set options for automatic array rebuilding gt Sd messages are written to an event log within the Alert configuration Specifies whether RAID event TOSHIBA RAID Console utility or displayed on your computer s screen Array configuration Allows you to enable or disable a write cache MBR protection and S M A R T Enable write cache During mirroring data is copied from the computer s hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk If write caching is disabled data is copied from the computer s hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk one piece at a time 268 Using t
143. eing rebuilt using data from the good drive gt Sd Absent The drive may have been removed from the computer Capacity Displays the drive capacity in gigabytes Model number Displays the drive model number Serial number Displays the drive serial number Firmware revision Displays the drive firmware revision S M A R T Displays the state of S M A R T Normal sS M A R T is within specifications Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 213 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Warning The threshold value of S M A R T has been exceeded Performing a media check on a RAID 1 array A media check compares the data of the mirrored hard drives in an array to determine if there are any errors If an error is detected during a media check the data will be restored on the secondary internal hard disk based on the data on the primary internal hard disk A media check can only be performed on a mirrored array which is in an optimal state Refer to Viewing the status of an array on page 269 for more information If the computer is performing a media check and the computer is restarted the media check will resume when the computer is restarted NOTE By default the TOSHIBA RAID Utility is set up to perform a media check on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 00 noon To perform a media check 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running on power provided by the AC
144. em with Device Manager on page 290 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device 200 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Double click Computer Management and then click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category To expand a device category double click the category 5 Ihn the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel lf Something Goes Wrong 297 Resolving a hardware conflict Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer
145. ements of the Display Properties may be needed 9 Click Apply then OK Your system s Component Video Out port is now activated You can now toggle between the internal display and HDTV using the Fn F5 hot key combination or the TV Out button Connecting a standard television projector or VCR DVD player NOTE S video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the S video Out port you will need to purchase an S video cable To connect a standard television projector or VCR DVD player 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its Video In port Connect the other end of the video cable to the S video Out port on the back of the computer n 3 Turn on the external video device Make sure the input to the device is correctly set for the S Video port See the device s documentation for more information 4 On your computer press the TV Out button or toggle the display using the Fn F5 hot key combination The TV Getting Started I Connecting external display devices Out button is located above and to the right of the keyboard NOTE If you do not see the image transfer from your computer screen to the external video device modify the Display Properties as described in Adjusting the Display Properties on page 77 Adjusting the Display Properties When using the
146. emory module slot cover and tighten the screw 12 Turn the computer over and restart it Getting Started 65 Installing additional memory optional You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 66 Removing a memory module To remove the memory module 1 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer including the AC adapter cable GAUTION VO Nottry to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Stand By mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Stand By configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for at least ten seconds then turn the power on again 2 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down and remove the main battery module 3 Loosen the screw that secures the memory slot cover then remove
147. en The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing default tThe setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk 350 disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device
148. en the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance i 2 Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile 4 For more information see Power Management on page 242 Using a hot key to set the power profile You may use a hot key to set the power profile To set the power profile 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power profile pop up window Full Power Sample Power Profile mode pop up window 1 2 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power profile The power profile options are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You are now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery power profile see Power Management on page 242 Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery AuTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory
149. enter main menu To play a DVD movie in Media Center 1 Insert the DVD into the drive If you have other media playing Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD Select Yes or No If you do not select an option the DVD automatically plays in full screen mode after a few seconds If no media is playing click Play DVD 2 IfaDVD menu appears use the remote control or the mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback 3 Press Stop on the remote control to stop playing the DVD 4 To change the window size move the mouse and click the Resize button on the taskbar of the DVD window Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 2 Q Watching a DVD Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop the movie 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item on the Stopped menu and then press OK Select Resume to begin playing the DVD where you left off Select Restart to begin playing the DVD at the beginning Select Tithe Menu to go to the DVD main menu if available Select DVD Languages to change the language for the DVD soundtrack subtitles and menu Select Eject to eject a disc Playing a DVD movie already in your drive If you already have a DVD movie in your drive but you have been doing other things in Media Center or in other programs from your desktop you can play the DVD by 1 Press the Start button on the
150. er if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen To do this 1 L Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external device While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly pausing between each press until you get the desired setting See the immediately following section on directing the display output for more information Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you connect an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously Getting Started 19 Connecting external display devices 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly pausing between each press until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key I TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using L the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clic
151. er in TV mode To play a DVD CD press the Media button to start QosmioPlayer in Media mode NOTE Once QosmioPlayer starts you can use the TV and Media buttons to switch between TV and Media modes 4 To access the inputs to the TV tuner S video Composite In and Antenna In press the Input button with QosmioPlayer in TV mode 5 If you wish to watch television press the Set Up button with QosmioPlayer in TV mode to display the 1 10 Exploring Your Computer s Features Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media QosmioPlayer Setup menu Then use the arrow keys to select the desired options and press OK to accept them NOTE The Setup menu is important when configuring television for the first time because you can use it to scan the available channels Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media To recover or repair QosmioPlayer on a computer that has the application installed 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive close the drive tray and restart your computer from the CD 2 Press the 1 key on the computer s keyboard to recover to the initial configuration 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio video and picture media on your compute
152. erial interface between a computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Stand By A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps 480 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A com
153. ervice use the down arrow to view the entire document click I agree then click Next NOTE If you click do not agree the electronic TV Guide will not be accessible on your computer You can download the Guide at a later date To do so click Settings on the main MCE window then click TV and Guide Select Set Up Guide Listings to reactivate this portion of the wizard The wizard displays the Enter Your ZIP code screen Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 ST Starting the Media Center 18 Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your ZIP code then click Next The wizard displays the Download Provider Information screen The Media Center connects to the internet and begins to download information about your local TV provider The screen displays a message when the download 1s complete 19 Click Next The wizard displays the Select TV Signal Provider screen 20 Select your TV signal provider from the list If you have digital typically used with a Set Top converter box select Digital Otherwise select the basic option 21 Click Next The wizard displays the Download TV Program Guide Information screen and begins to download TV guide information from your TV signal provider 22 Click Next when the download is complete The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen 23 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display then click Next The wizard displays the Display C
154. es up arrow the volume the volume the volume Voldn __ Decreases down Decreases down Decreases down arrow the volume arrow the volume arrow the volume Mute Disables your Disables your Disables your computer s sound computer s sound computer s sound Click again to enable Click again to enable Click again to enable sound sound sound Reced Displays the message None None TV This function is not supported Guide Displays the Press Guide onetime to Displays the QosmioPlayer menu display a limited QosmioPlayer menu QosmioPlayer menu Press again to display the full QosmioPlayer menu Only available when a DVD is inserted into the computer s drive Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 69 Using QosmioPlayer Button Function TV Mode DVD Mode Audio Mode Live TV None Takes you to the current Takes you to the current point in a live TV point in a live TV program program DVD Displays the Displays the main None Menu QosmioPlayer menu menu of the DVD Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control To begin using your remote control 1 Point the remote control at the remote sensor The remote sensor is located on the front of your computer Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between your remote control and the remote sensor 2 If your computer is powered on turn it off or place it in Hibernation mode 3 Perform one of the following steps To watch television press the TV button to start QosmioPlay
155. es the definition of a term used in the text as Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation gt An electronic version of the user s guide gt It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Introduction 4 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 281 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat
156. es with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device 9 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licens
157. esignated SSID a notification window appears You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile To use the Semi Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Select the Auto Switch SSID tab Select the profile to be automatically selected when the SSID is detected then click Add The profile is moved to the List of target SSIDs and profiles A WwW N m 5 Repeat the previous step for each additional profile you want to select 6 Select Automatically switch profiles when connected to this SSID 7 Check Automatically switch profile when connected to this SSID 8 Click OK The computer is now configured to use the Semi Automatic Switch feature When the computer connects to an SSID ina profile a display notification window appears You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles You can also set the option for having the switch be automatic without the need for a notification NOTE several profiles can be defined for a single SSID In this case several notification windows are displayed By clicking these windows you can switch to the profile for that location Glossary G TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary L may not be available on your computer Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output sy
158. ess network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Approved Countries Regions for use for the Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Gre
159. ess that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon 1 40 Exploring Your Computer s Features Setting up for communications Setting up for communications Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting toa LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer For more information regarding your computer s modem visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com NOTE To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the compute
160. et You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 133 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition Mobile Computing 1 1 Q Running the computer on battery power NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery p
161. f If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using the Turn off command The following procedures describe how to turn off the computer when it is running the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system If your computer is not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Learning the Basics 09 Powering down the computer Turn off computer o Turn Off Stand By Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding Shift while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to Hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation refer to Using Hibernation Mode on page 110 Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance i 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Click on the Setup Action tab 4 Select the following from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off to have the computer turn off when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 1 1 0 Learning th
162. f Independent Disks RAID Please select the RAID level 1 Factory Default Setup the computer ready to support mirroring function You can use RAID Utility to configure two hard disks to become mirror of each other in which the same data is written on both hard disks If one hard disk fails the system can still run from the other hard disk Before using RAID Utility your second hard disk can still work as independent hard disk Advance Setting for Advance users only 2 RAID 1 Automatically configure two hard disks of your computer to become mirror after recovery process is completed WARNING You can not use the second hard disk for any other purpose until you use RAID Utility to end mirroring 3 RAID O Automatically configure computer to support striping function data is broken into blocks and written to both hard disks simultaneously to increase the hard disk performance WARNING IF ONE HARD DISK FAILS ALL DATA IS LOST Enter selection Sample Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu CAUTION Before configuring your system for RAID 0 make sure you back up all data on your computer s hard drives onto another Storage media When a RAID O array is created all data on both your primary and secondary hard disks is erased and cannot be recovered Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on your hard disks Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 263 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 5 Press 3 and then press Enter
163. folders folder icons Your pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 214 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder files and select a picture 4 Press OK to select a picture or folder to view The selected picture opens in full screen mode Viewing a Slide Show To view pictures as a slide show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My Pictures Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show and then press OK Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to go to the next or the previous picture manually or use the arrow buttons to select Play Slide Show and then press OK to display your pictures automatically If you do not select the pictures you want to view as a slide show Media Center uses the first folder listed If you have picture files that are not stored in folders you created Media Center plays all files stored in the My Pictures folder Sorting your Pictures To organize your pictures by date or by name 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My Pictures Select
164. ftware to open the files on the disk Creating a CD or DVD Depending on your computer s configuration your computer may come with a multi function drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write files depending on your system configuration and music files to CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs and read and write DVD R RW and DVD RAM NOTE Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Learning the Basics 1 0 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Removing a disc GAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the NOTE drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive The computer must be powered on to eject a disc Locate and press the eject button The disc partially ejects from the slot Grasp the disc and remove it from the computer then place the disc in its protective cover Caring for CD or DVD Discs Store your discs in t
165. g list menu and select Save Playlist As Enter the name of the Playlist in the Save as window and click Save 7 Select your playlist to view the music files that you have added 8 Close Media Center if open and then press the Start button on the remote control Your playlist will not appear in My Music unless you close and open Media Center You can now play your playlist in Media Center Displaying Your Pictures 10 43 AM MediaCenter Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures a M j T V My Music Stopped Sample Media Center main screen Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 2 3 Displaying Your Pictures In My Pictures you can View pictures individually or as a slide show Change transition time and display order of the pictures in your slide show Sort pictures by name or date View and scroll through pictures that are in the My Pictures folder by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse BLUE HILLS August 10 2004 k Blue hills Sample My Pictures screen After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to view your pictures Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Pictures The right side of the window shows a small picture image thumbnail and if you have organized your pictures into
166. g mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMW1 Hiermit erkl rt TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien WIE THH IAFOYZA TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company AHAGNED OTI Radio LAN device 2YMVMOPE NET AI IPOs TIZ OYIKMAEZ AILSITHZEIS EAI TI AONE SAETIRED MATASE THE OWHTLAS 1999 SER 11 Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operat
167. g the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 33 Taking care of your battery A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least 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 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until t
168. ge and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site htto www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or ocsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information 2l Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or resp
169. grams menu which lists programs and program groups If your program is listed go to step 3 otherwise continue with step 2 Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program 2 Point to the program group in this example Accessories The Accessories menu displays 3 Click the program in this example WordPad WordPad opens 4 To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens WordPad using its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 In the left pane of the window click My Computer to expand the window ui In the left pane of the window click Local Disk C In the left pane of the window click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 7
170. graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms A The se terms may appear in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that 1s capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC Glossary 3 4f application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a
171. hard disk with a capacity equal to or greater than that of the computer s primary internal hard disk For example if the primary internal hard disk is 40 GB then the secondary internal hard disk must be 40 GB or greater When RAID 1 is configured the operating system will display the smaller of the two hard disk drives defined in the array as the computer s total hard disk capacity For example when a RAID 1 array is configured with one 40 GB hard disk drive and one 80 GB hard disk drive the computer s total hard Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 259 Using RAID disk capacity will appear to the operating system as only AO GB When you first start your computer Each time you start your computer you will be prompted to configure your computer for RAID 1 until one of the following occurs o The computer is ready to enable for RAID 1 See the steps on the following page The computer is configured for RAID O See Creating a new RAID O array on page 261 for more information The computer s secondary hard disk is partitioned and formatted using the Disk Management utility See your Windows online help for more information AuTiIon When configuring the secondary hard disk for RAID 1 support all existing data on the secondary hard disk will be permanently erased and will not be recoverable Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on the hard disk NOTE Your computer can only be conf
172. he Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device Sample viewing Bluetooth devices You can connect to devices shown on the Bluetooth map 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map 2 Configured devices are automatically connected Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection Wizard where you can configure and connect to the device 330 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Transferring files using Bluetooth There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices To select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen Open the Bluetooth radar screen and drag and drop the file directly onto the icon for that Bluetooth device Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 337 ConfigFree Utilities Pocket_PC 00 E260 aC SEE 1 BB SPALIMPSF2_i 00037A maa Sample selecti
173. he RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility If write caching is enabled data is copied from the computer s hard disk to a temporary storage area write cache Then the data is sorted and written to the secondary internal hard disk The hard disk drive s performance improves when write cache is enabled MBR Protection Protects the master boot record on your computer s hard disk by prohibiting data from being written onto the master boot record data area The master boot record is a special data area on the computer s hard disk which is read whenever the operating system is started CAUTION t is recommended that you enable MBR Protection If the master boot record of the primary internal hard disk is lost or damaged the operating system is unable to start This would result in data loss and your hard drive would need to be rebuilt Contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider or Toshiba Global Support Centre for assistance Within the United States call 800 457 7777 Outside of the United States call 949 859 4273 NOTE MBR Protection can only be enabled if the RAID 1 array is designated as the boot drive Enable S M A R T Detects predictable drive failures by monitoring the motor head and performance of the physical disk drives S M A R T logs a record in the Windows Event Viewer when performance of a physical drive is below specification values See your Windows operat
174. he battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow blue and the battery should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue 1 3 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 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 adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack should last for years depending on use When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged AWARNING he computer s main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly repla
175. he palm rest go to step 4 Otherwise connect an external microphone to the computer by locating the microphone jack near the front of the right side of the computer He 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack on your computer 3 Turn on the microphone NOTE You may use the built in microphone located on the front of your computer 4 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder screen displays 1 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features Exploring audio features W Sound Sound Recorder E F File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec e 1an Positioning bar Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen Click the Record button 6 Speak normally into the microphone 7 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform Un NOTE Sound Recorder can only record 60 seconds at a time 8 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 9 To save the file select Save from the File menu NOTE The microphone on your computer might be set to Mute To check this click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Volume Control Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 53 Exploring audio features Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a
176. he two hard disk drives used For example when RAID 1 is configured with one 40GB hard disk drive and one 80GB hard disk drive the computer s total hard disk capacity will appear as only 40GB to the operating system Date of last media check Date and time when a media check was completed Displays the most recent date that a media check or array rebuild occurred Assigned local drive Local drive letter assigned to the array Viewing the status of a hard disk drive To view the status of a hard disk drive 1 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console 2 Double click the hard disk icon The Hard disk drive information window appears 2 2 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Hard disk drive information a Item Status Capacity GB Model number Serial Number Firmware Revision 00000047 S M A R T State Normal Value ONLINE ASSIGNED 40 FUJITSU MHT2040BH NRO2T 4925695 Sample hard disk drive information window gt Status Displays the status of the physical drive QOnline The drives are working in a normal state Offline tThe drive is not used as it is not configured as the logical drive Fail The drive is disabled as a failure has occurred on the drive Locked tThe drive is locked by password Rebuilding tThe drive is b
177. heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Sample locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips Save your work frequently Your work temporarily stays in the computer s memory until you save it to the hard disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 125 C La HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you p can activate This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details 36 Learning the Basics 8 Computing tips Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the
178. heir original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive or multi function drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive 1 0 8 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering down the computer eAUTION Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make Sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Computer or Shut down Stand By and Hibernation TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to L power down your computer save your files and make sure the a disk activity lights are of
179. hone 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact either Toshiba s Support Website at pcsupport toshiba com Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested the information must be provided to the telephone company The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ1 1C A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the a
180. ia Center for the added music files to appear in My Music For more information about adding music files to the Media Library use the Windows Media Player Help menu Deleting Music Files To delete a file from the Windows Media Player Library select the music file right click the mouse and then select Delete Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them 206 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music You may have already copied and organized your music files on your hard drive If so you need to add them to the Windows Media Player Library to access them with the Media Center To add music files that are stored in your My Music or Shared Music folder on your hard drive 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2 Select Search for Media Files from the Library tab s Tools menu Add to Library by Searching Computer Search options Search on Look in Browse While adding music files to the library update media information for C New files only fast New files and existing files in library without media information New files and all existing files in library slow Advanced Options g
181. ic DVD guide options Press the key twice to display the full DVD guide options Press the key again to hide the DVD guide options 0 9 Press a number on your keyboard to play a specific DVD chapter CTRL UP Press the CTRL UP Arrow keys to increase the volume press DOWN Arrow the CTRL DOWN Arrow keys to decrease the volume keys D Press this key to view the display status E Press this key to eject the DVD from the disc drive CTRL R Press the CTRL R keys to repeat the DVD SPACE Press this key to pause the DVD Press the key again to resume playing the DVD CTRL SPACE Press the CTRL Space keys to stop the DVD lt Press this key to fast reverse the DVD gt Press this key to fast forward the DVD Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 63 Using QosmioPlayer NOTE Duplicated DVD discs may not play with QosmioPlayer In addition if any of the media are scratched or dirty or not in compliance with standards they may not play properly In these cases power on your computer and use the WinDVD software to play DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE Your DVD ROM or multi function drive is Set to play region 1 North America DVD ROMSs If you cannot view the DVD because of a region error be sure to change the region code in the Windows operating system The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last regi
182. ideo port cable selection 72 System Setup 284 system tray 139 T taskbar 139 television connecting 72 Toshiba Internet Web sites 309 Toshiba Assist 238 Toshiba Hardware Setup 245 Toshiba online resources 116 Toshiba utilities 232 traveling tips 135 turning off the computer 82 turning on the power 57 TV antenna port 80 U user password disabling 255 using a file extension 97 utilities Power Management 242 V video cables 72 video display device connecting 72 volume mute hot key 312 W warranty limited warranty 41 Web sites 308 Support Online 287 Web sites Toshiba 309 Wi Fi wireless networking 143 Wi Fi Mini PCI modules 145 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Media Player 104 Windows Start menu 92 Windows XP Media Center Edition Help 287 Help and Support 287 problem solving 285 Windows XP Media Center Edition desktop 136 wireless interoperability 7 wireless mode hot key 317 wireless networking 143 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 143 wizards Add Printer 70 work habits 46 x 367 X xD Picture Card 157
183. ie Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter Autorit de R gulation des T l communiations http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno a Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire procedure to follow O emoe SD met verkoper voor juiste procedure 16 802 1 1a 5 GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada USA Europe Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150 5250 MHz 5250 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Countries Channels 36 40 44 Channels 52 56 60 Channels 100 104 108 112 48 64 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 Indoor SS Indoor a Sa Austria ee France Switzerland Lichtenstein Denmark Finland Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway
184. iew Media Center displays a detailed description of the program at the bottom of the screen If the program is live press Watch to view the program Ifthe program is not currently playing press Record to record the program You can have Media Center automatically connect to the Internet and update your Guide NOTE Not all Internet Service Providers support this feature Check with your service provider for more information You can manually update the TV Guide in the Media Center Settings window at any time even if you have automatic updates set up If the TV Guide has not been downloaded from the Internet because there is no Internet connection the message No data available displays next to each channel The number of channels and calendar days of TV listings depends on your television service provider The TV Guide does not display past TV listings Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 O5 Watching Television Programs Watching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs In the Recorded TV window you can sort your shows by name date or status You can also delete a recorded program or series of programs and check for any recording errors To watch a previously recorded TV program 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My TV 3 Select
185. ight side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys EET Sample Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard T a TF2 Poel FA i al Rel aA al F D el F10 Sample function keys 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example Fn F9 turns off the TouchPad For more information see Fn esse on page 233 or Hot Keys on page 312 Windows special keys Start key A I I e Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys A ae ee ie Tame 5 DEERE T ECEE E Baath Mn ltl 15 ETTI AAT T A TTT TTTI ANT 1 ETE Te a Te ER CR NC a 3 e Sample numeric and cursor oaral overlay
186. igured for one type of RAID at atime It cannot be configured to use both RAID 0 and RAID 1 simultaneously 8 Plugin the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running from power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps The New HDD detected window appears 260 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Using RAID New HDD detected Model FUJITSU MHT2080BH Capacity 80GB Please select Enable RAID to start configuring mirroring using this disk Please press Cancel if the drive is to not be configured for mirroring Cancel Sample New HDD detected window 9 To create a RAID 1 array click Enable RAID The Confirm disk mirroring window appears Confirm disk mirroring If this operation is performed all data on the HDD2 will be lost Drives Not exist Enable disk mirroring sa Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 10 Click OK The computer begins creating the array by copying data from the primary internal hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk NOTE RAID 1 configuration takes approximately one hour to complete NOTE If the operating system is shut down before the RAID 1 configuration is complete the RAID 1 configuration will automatically resume when the computer Is restarted Once the computer has been restarted you can continue to work while the configuration resumes Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 261 Creating a new RAID O array
187. iles and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus 352 om function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By defaul
188. ill have other options depending on the category you select Or Select Search Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a descriptive word song title or artist name Media Center displays a list of all the titles that match your entry Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 209 Listening to Music 4 Use the arrow keys to select a music file press OK on the remote and then press Play on the remote control to begin playing that music file NOTE If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player you must log the files into the Media Player s play list before you can play them using the Media Center To log the files into the play list open Windows Media Player press F3 and log the files in the Add to Library by Searching Computer dialog box For more information see Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library on page 205 Playing a Song You can play a song from anywhere in My Music You can select it from the View Song list or from the Album Artist and Genre lists You can also play a single song from a playlist as follows 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Music 3 Select Songs The program displays all the songs in your media library 4 Use the arrow buttons to select a song and then press OK or Play on the remote control to play it 5 Use the con
189. ing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence CAUTION This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment 10 Hereby TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa t ten ett Radio LAN de
190. ing system Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 269 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility online help for information on using Windows Event Viewer You can also check the status of a hard disk drive on the TOSHIBA RAID Console See Viewing the status of a hard disk drive on page 271 for more information CAUTION Drive lifetime is not always accurately predicted using information from S M A R T To avoid loss of data it is recommended that the hard drive be replaced immediately after receipt of a S M A R T warning NOTE You can view the status of a hard disk drive on the TOSHIBA RAID Console See Viewing the status of a hard disk drive on page 2 1 for more information 3 Make the appropriate selections 4 To apply the settings click OK Viewing the status of an array To view the status of an array 1 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console 2 Double click the array icon The Array information window appears 210 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Array information ltem Array No Status RAID Level Stripe Size KB Created date Capacity GB Assigned local Date of last media check Value Logical Drive 0 OPTIMAL RAID 0 64 2005 02 14 10 53 50 159 drive E Sample Array information window gt Array No Identific
191. ing to a Television on page 172 Then click Next The wizard displays the Examining your TV Signal Setup screen and begins to scan your system When the scan is complete the wizard displays the TV Signal Configuration Result screen and displays the following message Signal is detected 180 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center NOTE When you set up the TV Signal and identify the Set top box remote you may receive a Remote Not Recognized message When this occurs you must select the Have Media Cen ter Learn My Remote Again From Scratch option When you get to the Test Channel Changing option the set up program asks you to use the remote To change the channels you use the numbers on your keyboard When the remote control set up is complete you can change TV stations through Media Center by using the channel up or channel down buttons on the remote To skip from channel to channel for example from channel 4 to channel 52 you can select channels in Media Center s TV Guide by using the up and down arrow keys and OK button on the remote You can also use the cable Set top box remote to select channels 15 Click Yes then click Next The wizard displays the Guide Privacy screen 16 Click View the Guide privacy statement read the statement click Yes then click Next The wizard displays the Guide Terms of Service screen 17 Read the Guide Terms of S
192. ion TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Antenna s used in 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information 12 Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product t
193. ion mode hot key 315 hot key display modes 316 functions 312 Hibernation mode 315 keyboard 318 keyboard overlays 318 power usage mode 313 Stand By mode 314 volume mute 312 wireless mode 317 hot key power usage mode 127 hot key utility 237 244 icon 137 138 desktop 138 Internet Explorer 138 moving to desktop 137 Recycle Bin 138 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 103 installing main battery 128 mouse 67 instant passwords using 252 Internal External mode 297 Internet bookmarked site not found 287 connecting to 148 features 149 slow connection 287 surfing 149 uploading and downloading files 150 URL address not found 287 Internet Explorer icon 138 Internet Service Providers 147 IRQ Interrupt Request 289 ISPs 147 J jack headphones 153 microphone 151 RJ 11 142 K keeping comfortable 43 key changing 237 removing 237 key assignment viewing existing 236 key assignments changing or removing existing 237 keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 318 not working 284 295 overlay keys 90 unexpected characters 295 Windows special keys 90 keyboard external 67 keyboard full size 88 keyboard PS 2 compatible 67 363 L LCD power saver 84 lighting 45 main battery changing 128 removing 129 memory expansion slots 62 problem solving 292 removing expansion slot cover 63 memory module inserting 64 removing 66 microphone 151 built in 151 Microsoft
194. ions o The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off 1 2 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped resulting in the following error message during startup BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM CMOS CHECK SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is lo
195. k drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU 356 program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date o RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory Se
196. king Start then Control Panel and Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type and click Apply or OK Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video 80 Getting Started Connecting External AV Input Devices settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps I TECHNICAL NOTE To use one of the simultaneous modes L you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to A match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Connecting External AV Input Devices Your computer provides ports for connecting the following AV input devices A Set top box or standard television antenna via the coaxial Antenna In port VCR DVD player and game console devices via the S video In port or the Composite In port Connecting a Set top box or standard TV antenna You can watch standard television by connecting a Set top box or antenna to the Antenna In port on your computer To do this 1 Connect the television Set top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on the back of your computer 3 Turn on your computer Getting Starte
197. launch Media Center DVD Menu launches Media Center in DVD Menu mode when the computer is turned off or in Hibernation mode Use this mode to view the menu for the current DVD or CD When the computer is powered on use this button to launch Media Center Media Playback Buttons These buttons allow you to play back picture slide shows music files playlists music CDs DVD movies home videos and live TV so long as a TV source is connected to the computer from within Media Center gt Use Pause to pause selected media Press Pause and then Forward repeatedly to play media frame by frame in slow motion To continue slow motion you must press the Forward button more than once Press Play to play selected media 1 O Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Use Forward to move selected video or picture media forward Press Forward up to three times to increase the fast forwarding speed Pressing the Forward button Moves pictures forward to the next picture Moves a video forward Moves a TV program that has been paused or stopped forward to the current moment in live TV and then begins playing To stop forward progress of the media press Play Use Record to record TV programs This button is inactive when other media is playing While watching live TV or in the Guide you can press the Record button once to record a TV show In the Guide you can press
198. le hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives 354 om megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices th
199. lect Settings Select DVD In the DVD Settings window select DVD Language Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the languages available When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 221 Changing the Media Center Settings Selecting Close Captioning The audio settings window allows you to select closed captioning Close captioning displays the TV s spoken audio in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio To select close captioning 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select Settings Select TV Select Close Captioning nan AeA U N Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press OK on the remote control to scroll through the choices available Captioning Select CC1 or CC2 Caption Display You can select to turn close captioning On Off or On when mute Use the arrow buttons to select Save in the window Click OK 228 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her own picture settings 1 Press th
200. llage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is
201. lly charged When you power off the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Stand By Each option has its advantages Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Stand By or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory The next time you turn on the computer you automatically return to where you left off CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data For more information see Powering down the computer on page 108 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 118 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products 8 4 Getting Started Caring
202. lot nor can you insert an ExpressCard into the PC card slot the lower slot Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 5 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot To insert an ExpressCard 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap an ExpressCard Stop the ExpressCard by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the ExpressCard is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Locate the ExpressCard slot just above the PC Card slot on the right side of the computer 3 Insert the PCI ExpressCard 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing an ExpressCard Stop the ExpressCard by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the ExpressCard is stopped it is safe to remove Press the card until it pops out and then remove it Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Your computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Adapter Slot which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Secure Digital SD Cards or xD Picture Cards This media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of Windows 1 D 8 Exploring Y
203. ly heat to the power cord cable If the power cord cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light glows blue Additionally an indicator light on the front of your computer lets you know the AC power status when the display is closed If the main battery is present the battery light lt Glows amber while the battery is charging Glows blue when the battery is fully charged Getting Started bb Using the main battery Is off no illumination when the computer is not connected to an external power source for information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 123 If the battery light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 281 for troubleshooting information Using the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery po
204. may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer N NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephon
205. mmunication networks NOTE For the latest information on using ConfigFree see the ConfigFree online help The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 323 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices used in the neighborhood and displays information about them on a virtual map For more information see Search for Wireless Devices on page 326 320 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 377 Getting Started Profile Settings The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations For more information see Profile Settings on page 331 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users for file sharing For more information see ConfigFree SUMMIT on page 334 ConfigFree also includes a screen saver that you can customize by adding identifying text to devices Click Options on the Connectivity Doctor screen to access the screen saver option Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and setup ConfigFree For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree see the Help
206. mple using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature 3 Ad Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network configuration you use in your office to the one you use at home The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching between wired and wireless devices With these options the computer automatically switches to a wireless LAN network when the cable of the wired LAN network is removed from the computer When the cable is reconnected the connection to the wired LAN is re established To use the Automatic Switch feature Right click the icon in the system tray Click Auto Switch The Auto Switch dialog box appears Check Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Click OK Aa WwW N m NOTE If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices the Auto Switch SSID feature is disabled To enable this feature only one wireless LAN device can be used Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 3 43 Semi Automatic Switch Feature Semi Automatic Switch Feature The Semi Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier SSID stored in a profile When the computer connects to the d
207. n uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advanced notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or limited warranty information please contact Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba or the Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved 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 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including Fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the busine
208. n an Fnkey to launch an application directly Popup Assign an Faken to popup a list that is E used to launch an application Clear Clear the current Foker assignment Help W Contin all changes to key assignments Sample Fn esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in the Making a direct key assignment on page 236 or Making a popup assignment on page 236 236 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Making a direct key assignment To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these steps 1 Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information 2 Click OK Making a popup assignment To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these steps 1 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list 2 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation 3 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you ju
209. n the taskbar click My Documents and then double click the My Videos folder If you want to share your videos with others place them in the Shared Video folder To do this click Start on the taskbar click My Documents click the Shared Documents folder under Other Places and then double click the Shared Video folder You can add delete edit rename and organize your video files into folders you create in the Shared Video folder Your videos can now be played in Media Center Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to watch your videos 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Videos The right side of the window shows small images of your video files and folder icons if you have organized your videos into folders 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through and select your video or video folder Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 2 Watching Your Digital Movies 4 Press the OK button on the remote control The selected video plays in full screen mode or the folder opens displaying a list of video files Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desktop 5 When the video is finished select Restart and then press OK to replay the
210. n the wizard runs to completion the program displays Media Center s main window It is not necessary to restart your computer Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 83 Using Media Center Using Media Center Nore You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs It is possible to browse through your pictures watch videos play music and even record TV while using other Windows programs Simply resize the Media Center window as you would any other window For more information refer to the online Help D 3 276 AM MediaCenter My Videos My Pictures My TV Miy Music More Programs Sample Media Center main window The Media Center main window is the central point for controlling all Media Center features With a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control you can Watch or record TV programs Listen to music Display your digital photos Watch your own digital movies 1 8 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Watch a DVD movie Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center use the icons on the Title Bar to return to the Media Center main screen go back to the previous screen or to display the Media Center s online help Home screen Back Help Sample Title Bar Icons Use the Media Playback controls at the bottom of the screen to control your movies music and pho
211. nd is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Getting Started 5 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology The screen may be dimmer when the computer is operated on battery power You may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen until you plug the computer into AC power again Your computer s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that may come on your computer sz W Sample system icons Turning on the power 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready CAUTION The first time you turn on the computer you should not have any accessories or third party devices attached
212. nently erased from both of your computer s internal hard disk drives and the computer is restored to its default settings NOTE This process takes takes approximately one hour to complete Breaking a RAID 1 array mirror If you want to permanently stop using the secondary hard disk drive for mirroring you must break the RAID 1 array mirror When you break the RAID 1 array all data is permanently erased from the secondary internal hard disk To break the RAID 1 array 1 Click Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console The TOSHIBA RAID Console is displayed 2 Click Disable RAID The Confirm disk mirroring window appears Confirm disk mirroring i Disable disk mirroring Cancel Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 3 Click OK The mirror between the primary internal hard disk and secondary internal hard disk is broken and the information on the secondary internal hard disk is permanently erased Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility al Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID I array Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk ina RAID 1 array If the secondary hard disk has been removed from the computer and you want to resume using the secondary hard disk for mirroring you must reinsert the secondary hard disk drive into the computer If Auto Rebuild has previously been enabled on the Options window of the TOSHIBA RAID Console rebuilding will start when the sec
213. neration low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 13 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above N If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4DSOF4 is ee 4 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m EE GS E This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile
214. ng Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient 3 Click Send NOTE During a file transfer connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device To disconnect from a Bluetooth device 1 Place the cursor on top of the connected line The icon changes to a pair of scissors 2 Click to disconnect from the device Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in profiles ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings If you visit a client company occasionally for example you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network Similarly users who access networks in the 332 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer starts Devices lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devi
215. nter and to open the Media Center main window Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an item and then press OK to select an option and begin using the Media Center 3 Press Back to return to the previous screen 1 902 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs Watching Television Programs NOTE Before you can watch TV using Media Center make sure your computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wizard Nore Ihe TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased MediaCenter T E E e p My Videos My Pictures My TV wl Yy i USIL More Programs Sample Media Center main window My TV In My TV you can Search for TV shows to watch or record using the Television Program Guide Watch your favorite television programs in full screen mode or in an inset window Pause stop rewind and fast forward live TV similar to the way you would control a DVD from a DVD player Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 93 Watching Television Programs Record a single TV show or an entire series my TV will manage the recordings for you and give advanced warning if there are any recording conflicts Create a recorded TV library Quickly check which TV shows you have scheduled to record View and record movies Search fo
216. o be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an 802 11a device Taiwan Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second ge
217. object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D01 1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number O3NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only Radio approvals for wireless devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer Approved Countries Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB 43 44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table CAUTION Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table NOTE This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 8
218. ode it will not connect however you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the projector k Sample Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5 GHz 802 1 1a Quick Connect changes this mode to 2 4 GHz 802 11b and then connects to the projector The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that were last used before the Quick Connect function was started gt If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 3 4 ConfigFree Utilities If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector DPJ from the ConfigFree tray menu this disconnects the wireless LAN connection If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad hoc peer to peer mode and use the Summit feature To use this feature 1 Display the ConfigFree menu 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu This action switches the computer s wireless network setting to ad hoc mode and launches the SUMMIT feature Toshiba Wireless Projector E con figFr ree Link m Direct LinKk Toshiba viccE Settings BF Qa 1 PA 4 06 pm Sa
219. oftware programs and store data files If your hard disk becomes full it may affect your computer s speed and performance You may need to free up storage space to record more programs or to optimize your computer s performance To increase disk space you can Delete recorded shows from the Recorded TV window For more information refer to Recording TV tips on page 199 gt Sd Increase the percentage of hard disk space available for recorded TV shows in Default Settings Select between 5 percent and 90 percent The default is set at 75 percent Record TV programs to the largest drive Media Center does not support removable drives network drives or drives with less than 5 MB of disk space Archive TV programs to a DVD if your computer has a DVD writer drive You can play archived programs recorded on DVDs only from the computer that you recorded the TV program from Inthe Recorder Defaults window select Fair as the default recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more space the file takes Inthe Recorder Defaults window select Until I watch as the Keep setting for each recorded show 224 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings you can select which channels to display and you can manually update your Guide from the Internet TV Guide settings are the same for each
220. om the RAID 0 array If you want to discontinue the process of striping see Breaking a RAID O array striping on page 274 258 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Using RAID RAID 1 RAID 1 improves reliability in storing data by automatically copying all data from your computer s primary internal hard disk to your computer s secondary internal hard disk If your computer s primary hard disk fails you can replace the failed primary hard disk with the secondary hard disk that contains the mirrored data See Restoring a failed drive in a RAID 1 array on page 279 RAID 1 is configured by creating an array which specifies the hard disk to be copied and the hard disk to which the data will be copied For your computer an array will consist of the computer s primary internal hard disk and the computer s secondary internal hard disk The process of copying data from the primary hard disk to the secondary hard disk is referred to as mirroring and the array itself is referred to as a mirror If you want to discontinue the process of mirroring this is referred to as breaking a mirror For more information see Breaking a RAID 1 array mirror on page 276 CAUTION l both hard disk drives fail simultaneously such as during a power failure the mirrored data on the secondary hard disk may not be identical to the data on the primary hard disk To create a RAID 1 array you must use a secondary internal
221. on Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes You must launch the Windows operating system to change the DVD region but once the region has been changed you can then play the DVD using QosmioPlayer Watching television Pressing the TV Media Control button allows you to watch television if a TV source is connected to the computer The first time you watch television use the Setup menu to scan the available channels and select other settings To display the Setup menu press the F2 key on the computer or the Set Up button on the QosmioPlayer remote control 1 O 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer Sample Setup menu When viewing television programs you have the following options 0 9 Press a number on your keyboard to watch a specific channel PAGE UP Press the PAGE UP key to scroll backward through channels DOWN press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll forward through channels CTRL UP Press the CTRL UP Arrow keys to increase the volume press DOWN Arrow the CTRL DOWN Arrow keys to decrease the volume keys 1 Press the i key to scroll through inputs to the TV tuner S video Composite In and Antenna In Fl Press the F1 key to view the television guide F2 Press the F2 key to access the Setup menu Connecting an External Device You can connect any external device such as a camcorder or game box that uses a video out audio out composite conne
222. ondary hard disk drive is reinserted into the computer If Auto Rebuild has not previously been enabled 1 Insert the secondary hard disk drive into the computer 2 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps AuTiIon When rebuilding the RAID 1 array all existing data on the secondary hard disk will be permanently erased and cannot be recovered Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on the hard disk NOTE lf a hard disk password has previously been assigned the password entry window will display You must enter the hard disk password to continue 3 The message Mirror is broken displays Click OK 4 Start up the TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility by clicking Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console 5 Click Mirroring 21 8 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID I array The Confirm disk mirroring window appears Confirm disk mirroring LQ Enable disk mirroring F Cancel Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 6 Click OK 7 The Confirm disk mirroring window appears If this operation is performed all data on the select bay HDD will be lost Drives Not exist Enable disk mirroring Confirm disk mirroring Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 8 Click OK The computer begins copying data from the internal ha
223. onfiguration screen 24 Click Next The system displays the Identify Your Display Type screen 25 Select Traditional TV Monitor and click Next The wizard displays the Connection Type screen 26 Select Composite or S Video whichever one you are using and then click Next The wizard displays the Optimize Media Center for Your Display screen NOTE The Composite and S Video ports cannot be used at the same time 182 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 27 29 31 32 33 35 36 Click Keep my current settings and continue then click Next The wizard displays the Adjust Your Display Settings screen Click Finish this wizard then click Next The wizard displays the You Are Done screen Click Next The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen Select Set up your speakers and then click Next The wizard displays the Welcome to Speaker Setup screen Click Next The wizard displays the Choose number of Speakers screen Select the number of speakers on your system the system has two internal speakers then click Next The wizard displays the Test Your Speakers screen Click Test and follow the instructions on the screen Click Next The wizard displays the You Are Done screen Click Finish The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen Click I am finished then click Next Click Finish The system displays the You are done screen Whe
224. onfirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond 31 O Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn e This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only Sample display options window To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Hot Keys 31 Enabling a wireless device Enabling a wireless device ns This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer for systems with Wi Fi or Bluetooth only The wireless modes are Bluetooth enabled This enables only the Bluetooth module Wi Fi enabled This enables only the Wi Fi module Enable all devices This enables all devices Disable all devices This disables all devices G a amp amp W FI ig enabled Sample wireless modes window Display brightness Fn a This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn za This hot key increases the screen brightness on 2 on a 37 8 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn E This hot key enables disables the
225. ons control the recording and playback of music DVD movies videos live TV programs and picture slide shows Navigation and direct access The navigation buttons move the cursor around to select desired action or window options much like a mouse does The other direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center such as recorded TV programs the Television Program Guide a DVD main menu and live TV Audio and Video The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 89 Using Media Center Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded TV live TV TV program guide or the DVD menu mode Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV mode when the computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode Use this mode to watch recorded TV When the computer is powered on use this button to launch Media Center Guide launches Media Center into the TV program guide mode when the computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode Use this mode to display a list of TV programs available for viewing When the computer is powered on use this button to launch Media Center Live TV launches Media Center into TV mode when the computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode Use this mode to watch television so long as a TV source is connected to the computer When the computer 1s powered on use this button to
226. onsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce broui
227. optional 5 Remove the battery see Changing the main battery on page 128 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver loosen the Captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover then remove the memory module slot cover Sample removing the memory module slot cover 7 Place the memory module slot cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 64 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the memory module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of the memory module click to secure the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 11 Replace the m
228. ormats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the DVD ROM drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the disc does not slide out on page 300 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn Esc to see if volume mute is disabled If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you are having trouble getting one or more of 302 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems
229. ost from Media Center screen Click About Privacy and read the privacy notice Click Yes to allow Media Center to connect directly to the internet Click Next The system displays the Always on Internet Connection screen Click Yes to verify that your internet connection 1s always on Click Next The wizard displays the Test Your Internet Connection screen Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 19 Starting the Media Center 9 Click Test to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet If the connection is not working the wizard displays an error message Recheck both ends of your connection and click Test If the connection is working the screen displays a message to that effect and highlights the Next button When the connection is working correctly click Next The wizard displays the Required Components Have Been Set Up screen 10 Click Next The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen 11 Click Configure tuners TV signal and Guide then click Next The wizard displays the Confirm Your Region screen 12 Click Yes use this region to configure TV services then click Next The wizard displays the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen 13 Click Configure my TV signal automatically Recommended then click Next The wizard displays the Prepare for Automatic Signal Configuration screen 14 Make sure that your computer is connected to a TV for instructions see Connect
230. ouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the desired direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons Scrolling with the TouchPad There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or trackball To scroll vertically run your finger up or down along the right edge of the TouchPad To scroll horizontally run your finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad 60 Getting Started Using the TouchPad Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to determine if it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable the Touch
231. our Computer s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting media The following instructions apply to all media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter slot until it locks in place Sample inserting media AuTION When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data cAuTiION Do not remove media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the indicator light to go out Removing media 1 Right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the media is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 DO Using QosmioPlayer Using QosmioPlayer Your computer includes the QosmioPlayer software allowing you to watch television 1f the computer is connected to a television or video source play audio CDs or watch DVD video without having to launch the operating system NOTE When using QosmioPlayer some MCE Remote Control options will not function NOTE The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows based application When using the QosmioPlayer the Audio Video recording feature will not function To start
232. our chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lower than the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores gt Sd Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare 4o Getting Started Selecting a place to work Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area A cAuTION 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
233. our computer 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select Settings 3 Select General 4 Select Parental control The first time you select Parental control Media Center asks you to create a password Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your password 5 Select Movie DVD Ratings PARENTAL CONTROLS SETTINGS TV Ratings Movie DVD Ratings Change Access Code Reset Parental Controls Sample General Settings Parental Controls screen 220 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings 6 Use the arrow buttons to select Turn on movie blocking and then press OK Use the arrow buttons to select Block unrated movies and then press OK Use the arrow buttons to select the or area Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the movie rating levels When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control to enter settings and return to the DVD settings window Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window Changing DVD Movie Language To select DVD language settings for subtitles closed captioning and viewing the DVD 1 vn amp UO N Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Se
234. out the wireless device NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal it appears near the center of the map as well The Search for Wireless Devices feature identifies if a device is IEEE 802 1 1a b or g It also includes an option to display hidden access point availability Sample viewing Wi Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2 To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher 32 8 Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map The Wireless Settings screen appears Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Whtinnn aitain SS MAHORE TIH Reta Aura tan Open x Wy Dre encryption WEP Pistak key j Ee mdeaadared fi 4 1 The key ig provided autiraiosiy Enable EEE DE Tx euhenbosson Sample Wireless settings screen Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 329 ConfigFree Utilities 3 Enter the SSID WEP information and connect to the device NOTE After the Access Point is setup and added to the connection list the system displays the Connection screen rather than t
235. ower The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows based application Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System NOTE Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology The screen may be dimmer when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen until you plug the computer into AC power again NOTE When playing DVDs using QosmioPlayer the computer must either be off or in Hibernation mode for QosmioPlayer to start If the computer is powered on or in Standby mode turn off the computer before trying to start QosmioPlayer Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable Operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes 1 2 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries CAUTION Changes to these settings may result in system performance or Stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power sou
236. ower down using the Stand By command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Stand By mode more quickly There are three other ways to put the computer into Stand By mode By pressing the power button By closing the display panel By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 This section describes how to set up your Stand By options for the first two methods For information about the hotkey combination see Stand By mode on page 314 To set up your Stand By options 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 4 Click to select a profile 5 Click the Setup Action tab 6 Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Stand By so that the computer will go into Stand By mode when you press the power button 1 1 O Learning the Basics Toshiba s online resources When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By so that the computer will go into Stand By mode when you close the display panel 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 242 Starting again from Stand By mode
237. ower from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 133 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition lf Something Goes Wrong 29
238. ows Volume Control Recorded TV 0O Guide MY MUSIC MY PICTURES MY VIDEOS is lt o m zZ Cc i m Tl z o TOSHIBA Sample Remote Control Power Pause Play Forward Skip More OK Button Start Channel Page Control Mute DVD Menu Live TV Exploring Your Computer s Features Using QosmioPlayer 16 7 The remote control has the following buttons functions depending on which mode you are using Button Power Play Pause Stop Record Fwd Rev Skip Replay More Back Up TV Mode Turns the computer s power on and off None None None Displays the message This function is not supported None None None None Displays the current TV channel in the screen s upper right corner Moves the cursor back one selection within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor up one selection within QosmioPlayer menu Function DVD Mode Turns the computer s power on and off Plays the current DVD Pauses the current DVD Stops the DVD currently playing None Moves the DVD forward Pressing FWD up to 5 times in succession increases the fast forward speed Moves the DVD backwards Pressing REV up to 5 times in succession increases the rewind speed Moves the DVD forward one chapter Moves the DVD forward one chapter Displays the DVD s title and chapter menu available only when the DVD
239. ox General Options Select Printer gt ao gt Add Printer Fax Printer Status Ready _ Print to file Location Comment Page Range All Number of copies 1 Pages 1 e 7 at Enter either a single page number or a single 1 if 2 page range For example 5 1 Cor Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click Print Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as a writable CD or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a writable CD ROM drive or DVD ROM multi function drive you may back up your files to a writable disc as follows 1 Insert the media into the appropriate drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy Learning the Basics QO Backing up your files 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To and select the drive from the list When you have backed up your files verify that the files have been written to the media Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Look in th
240. p shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu For more information on creating desktop shortcuts refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 312 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse 1 Click Start point to All Programs Toshiba then Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Fn esse screen 23 4 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are dark gray with white letters Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and
241. potlight screen available from Media Center s main screen to purchase and download music DVDs and movies and read news and sports stories Tips on Media Center are also available for viewing from this screen Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 23 Getting Help for Media Center Getting Help for Media Center Click the Help icon at the top left of the screen to access Media Center s Help screen which includes a number of links to helpful information on Media Center as well as help for hardware problems MediaCenter Help Community Tips Hardware Get help using Visit forums Browse the Get help with Media Center and get help latest tips on your hardware online the Web Sample Media Center main Help screen Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA Assist PC Diagnostic Tool Power Management Mouse Utility Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting passwords 232 Toshiba Utilities 233 Fn esse Fn esse Deskto
242. pplicable FCC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENS on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENS contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQHFTXXXX The digits represented by the are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintai
243. priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the 296 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting HINT Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several eaea times will advance you through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on gt Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the
244. puter is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar NOTE When using Windows Media Player your system may not be able to activate Stand By or Hibernation modes To prevent this from occurring close Windows Media Player before you select stand By or Hibernation mode Learning the Basics 1 05 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Playing CDs using Auto Run If you insert a CD into the DVD ROM multi function drive and the Auto Run feature does not automatically start your disk try launching the CD manually To do this follow these Steps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Double click the DVD ROM multi function drive icon The drive runs the CD If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player 1 06 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated so
245. puter program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management 358 9 W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark owned by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 88 AC adapter 52 AC power cable connectors 319 accessories carrying cases 84 memory 61 Alt keys 89 antenna connecting 80 arm wrist strain 46 audio wav files 150 features 150 Auto Run 105 avoiding injury 44 backing up files 87 battery alarms 125 changing 128 309 charge does not last 294 charging 55 charging before use 49 conserving power 126 disposal 134 installing 128 not charging 293 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 313 removing 129 130 battery power displaying remaining 123 monitoring 123 Bridge Media slot 157 button power 58 start 138 C CD playing an audio 104 playing using Auto Run 105 CD and DVDs viewing contents 106 360 CD DVD creating 106 CDs inserting 103 problem solving 301 channels DMA
246. r s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you are having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 4 Setting up for communications To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 2 3 Open the Start menu and click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem Click the Diagnostics tab and then click Query Modem Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 10 Click OK to close the Modem Properties
247. r appliance The AC adapter and power cord cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cord cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer 29 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its p
248. r for example you can elect to start Media Center when Windows starts Select Visual and Sound Effects to turn transition animations or navigation sounds on or off Use the arrow buttons to select the item to change and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK again Select More Program Options to allow applications in More Programs to control the media experience in Media Center or access media information from Media Center Select Media Center Setup to run the Media Center Setup wizard again or perform specific tasks performed by the wizard such as set up your internet connection tv signal speakers and so on You can also join a wireless network and restore start page defaults from this screen Select Parental Control to set passwords movie ratings and other controls Select Automatic Download Options to change your download settings Download when connected or Manual download Select About Media Center to view information about the Media Center s software version terms of service and data provider credits Select Privacy to change settings for how the computer retrieves and stores media information 4 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window 222 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allow you to control your re
249. r using either your computer s keyboard mouse or the remote control With the Media Center you can Watch TV ora DVD movie Automatically record TV shows 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 1 1 1 12 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to use the Media Center There are many different methods you can use to connect your television and computer which are covered in the following sections Connecting to a Television Your computer has TV out capability meaning you can connect it to a television and view the computer image on the television Using your computer s integrated TV Tuner and the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system you can also record or view TV programs AWARNING lf you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your computer using AC power mode The AC adapter offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection
250. r TV shows by title keyword or category NOTE If your computer enters Standby mode while you are viewing television and you resume the computer the live TV screen will be blank Press the OK button to return to live TV To watch a television program 1 Press Live TV on the remote control The last channel selected or the first channel available begins to play in full screen mode 2 Select a channel by using the Channel Page or buttons or by using the numeric keys on your keyboard The channel number displays in the window 3 Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and view the Media Center main menu Selecting a Program from the TV Guide To select a program from the TV Guide 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My TV 3 Select Guide 194 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs Use the arrows on the remote to scroll through the list of current television programs and channels available from your television service provider The TV Guide displays the channel and network as well as the show title and scheduled time block The number of days displayed depends on your television service provider To view a program double click it or select it with the remote control and click OK Press OK on the remote to select the program that you want to v
251. r is on If you are using an AC adapter verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live external power source The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens Verify that the active program accepts text input Try clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on 2 8 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it will not solve a resource conflict Read both the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 288 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts then use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the
252. r via the Component Video Out port A standard television projector or VCR DVD player via the S video Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor Out port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other external display device configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system and the device RGB monitor port Coaxial antenna In S video Out Composite In Component Out Monitor In Sample back of system Getting Started Connecting external display devices You cannot connect both the S Video port and the Component Out port to the same device at the same time The computer must be rebooted when switching between the S Video and Composite port cables The system display default is set at the factory to S Video Out Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s Component Video Out port first refer to Selecting video cables below for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting a standard television projector or VCR DVD player below If you are connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor or projector on page 78 Selecting video cables To connect a device to
253. r with Toshiba J Adding external devices ccce 5 Connecting to a pOWer SOUTCE ccecce 52 Using the main battery oo ce eeecesseeseeseeeen 55 20 Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 8 06 Opening the display panel cesses 56 Your computer s features and specifications 5 Turning ON the POWED scscccecccccerrens 57 Using the TouchPad ccccnns 59 scrolling with the TouchPad o oo 59 Using the Control buttons v 00 eee 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 60 Installing additional memory optional 61 Removing a memory Module seces 65 Using an external keyboard 6 USING amp MOUSE ccc ec ceeseceesesseeeesssseeeeesesseeeeens 67 Connecting a local printer ccenn 67 Setting Up your printer 69 Using the optional external USB diskette drive 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 70 Connecting external display devices ee 71 Connecting the display device 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the COMPUTED ccce 18 Adjusting the quality of the external display 79 Connecting External AV Input Devices 0 00 80 Powering off the computer cece eeeeeeseeeeeee 62 Caring for your COMPUTEL cece eeeeeeeeeeen 83 Cleaning the COMPUTE eee eee 83 Closing the display panel ccce 84 Moving the COMPUtEL cc cc eeeseesseeeeeeeeees 64 Using a computer lOCK
254. rce you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Charging the batteries NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Mobile Computing 1 21 Charging the batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and allows the battery to recharge Va The main battery light 14 glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows blue when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging immediately under the following condit
255. rd disk to the secondary hard disk drive It may take several minutes or up to one hour to rebuild the array depending on the amount of data to be copied The progress of the rebuilding process can be viewed on the TOSHIBA RAID Console window Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility 219 Restoring a failed drive in a RAID 1 array Restoring a failed drive in a RAID 1 array CAUTION your computers primary hard disk fails the failed hard disk can be removed and replaced with the secondary hard disk that contains the mirrored data Contact Toshiba Global Support Centre or a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider for assistance Removing the failed primary hard disk and replacing it with the seconary hard disk improperly could damage your computer or result in the loss of data NOTE If you want to resume mirroring you must purchase a new secondary hard disk and recreate the array For information on recreating the array see When you first start your computer on page 259 To restore a failed internal hard disk 1 2 GO Nl A A Remove the failed internal hard disk from the computer Replace the failed primary hard disk with the secondary hard disk that contains the mirrored data Install a new secondary hard disk Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer The computer must be running from power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps Restart the computer The New HDD detected
256. rd slot on the right side of the computer Insert the PC Card Sample inserting a PC Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove 1 Locate the PC Card eject button 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card 1 56 Exploring Your Computer s Features Inserting an ExpressCard umi ry aI or Sample ejecting a PC card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Inserting an ExpressCard Before you insert an ExpressCard refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it GAUTION You can only use PC Cards in the bottom slot or ExpressCards in the top slot You cannot insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot the upper s
257. re on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba Global Support Centre Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America 37 0 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Talavera Road 191 McNabb Street North Ryde NSW 2113 Markham Ontario Sydney L3R 8H2 Australia Canada France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 Leibnizstrabe 2 92800 Puteaux C dex D 93055 Regensburg France Germany Italy Japan Centro Direzionale Colleoni Toshiba Corporation PCO IO Palazzo Perseo 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Via Paracelso 10 Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 20041 Agrate Brianza Japan Milano Italy Latin America and Caribbean Mexico Toshiba America Information Toshiba de M xico S A de C V Systems Sierra Candela
258. rgy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device compli
259. rnet and click Next The computer pauses for a moment while checking for an Internet connection If an Internet connection could not be found a window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen Click Next to continue NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings Getting Started D Setting up your computer 6 Follow the remaining prompts to complete the setup process Once you click the final screen your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to the product Product registration can be completed during the initial start up process of your computer If you opt not to register at that time you can either double click the icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to the internet or a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 50 Before starting
260. rtist name song title length of song and album cover art Play a music playlist with a slide show Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player Each time you add music files outside of Windows Media Player you must use the Tools menu to add music files to your Windows Media Player Library This will ensure that Media Center can find them To add music files 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 205 Listening to Music 2 Click the Library tab at the top of the window The first time you select the media Library a message tells you that Windows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files 3 Click Yes Windows Media Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library 4 To add files from a CD to your Media Library insert the CD select Copy from CD and then select Copy Music in the toolbar You can select to copy your music files as MPEG Audio Layer 3 mp3 or Windows Media Audio wma files 5 Click the Library tab to see where your new audio files have been placed You can rename files by selecting the file and typing a new name or genre over the old one The way you label your music files determines the category in which they are placed Your added music files can now be found and played back using My Music in Media Center You may need to close and open Med
261. s 2 Then do one or both of the following Enter the topic that you need help with in the Search field and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport toshiba com 2 88 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appears 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains the conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices is not working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work
262. s XP Media Center Edition not working 285 program starting 92 programs not running correctly 299 projector connecting 78 protection of stored data 2 Q QosmioPlayer CD Player Media Control Buttons 160 duplicated DVD discs 163 DVD operation 161 installing the recovery CD 170 R recording wav files 150 MP3 151 sounds 150 recording sounds 150 Recycle Bin icon 138 removing CDs and DVDs 107 main battery 129 RGB monitor port connecting an external monitor or projector 78 RJ 11 jack 142 Run dialog box 94 running the computer on battery power 118 S safety computer 135 disposing of batteries 134 icons 39 precautions 47 saving your work 95 screen blank 295 does not look normal flickers 296 seating 44 secondary button 60 selecting a place to work 42 setting up computer 62 setting up a connection 143 setting up your computer 49 shutting down more quickly 109 sound problem solving 301 sounds recording 150 speakers using external 153 Stand By low battery 125 366 Stand By command 114 Stand By mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 116 Stand By mode hot key 314 start button 138 starting a program 92 Run dialog box 94 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 92 starting up the computer from Stand By 116 from Turn off 110 Startup menu problem solving 285 stored data protection 2 supervisor password deleting 253 supervisor password set up 252 S video In port S video In 81 S v
263. s 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 it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microp
264. s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Sample Add Printer Wizard 0 Getting Started Using the optional external USB diskette drive 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up your printer Z TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions Using the optional external USB diskette drive The optional external USB diskette drive allows you to use diskettes and is useful for installing software on the hard disk exchanging information with other systems and making backup copies of the files stored on your hard disk Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes Sample optional external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports on your computer Getting Started 11 Connecting external display devices aaff sree wn Us Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below A plasma or digital television or VCR DVD playe
265. s no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up again Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start up than restarting from Stand By because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were previously using Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears while the Shift key is held down 112 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Turn off cn ee 2 Hibernate Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window with Shift key held down to show Hibernate option The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Configuring your computer for Hibernation To set up your Hibernation options 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the
266. s uu 107 Powering down the computet ccceseeeee 108 Using the Turn off command l 108 Using Hibernation Mode cccseeeeeeeeee 110 Using Stand By Mode l 113 Toshiba s online resources cceeceeeseeeeeeeees 116 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing cece 117 Toshiba s energy Saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice ccecce 118 Power management ccenn 119 Contents 37 Using additional batteries 0 0 00 120 Charging the batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery eee 121 Monitoring battery DOWEL ecceeeeeeeeeeteeees 123 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to do when the battery runs low 125 setting battery alarms eeseeeeeeeeee 125 Conserving battery DOWEr cecen 126 Power profiles 127 Using a hot key to set the power profile 127 Changing the main battery eee 128 Removing the battery from the computer 129 Inserting a charged battery ccnn 130 Taking care of your battery ccce 132 Battery Safety precautions 0 0 0 132 Maximizing battery life 133 Disposing of used batteries nnn 134 Traveling CHS setae te sa eaeesie cetiees tanceneciesatoenteccasean tenes 135 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 136 Exploring the desktop ccecce 136 Finding your way around the desktop 137 Setting up for communications 140 Determining
267. satile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM mer 351 emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program f
268. ss or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax transmission refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Instructions for IC CS 03 Certified Equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
269. st selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list select the Expand popup lists check box Toshiba Utilities 23 Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 On the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey Utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Stand By Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey window appears Toshiba Hotkey a Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F3 is pushed w Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fnt F4 is pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Puta check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK 23 8 Toshiba Utilities T
270. stem bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COMI communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit 344 DC DMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA w 345 direct current direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 346 om RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video
271. t gt Search Help Sample Add to Library by Searching Computer screen 3 Select an option from the Search on drop down menu 4 Select Search to search all drives or select Browse to search through a specific drive 5 Click Search Windows Media Player searches the selected drives for all supported audio files and adds them to the Media Library If Windows Media Player does not recognize all of your audio files try copying the files directly into Windows Media Player Refer to Windows Media Player Help for more information Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 20 Listening to Music Your music files can now be found and played in the My Music window in the Media Center You may need to close and open Media Center for the added music files to appear in My Music Playing Digital Music Files When you first open the Media Center and open the My Music window you may not find any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Player Library If you do not have any music files listed you need to add music files to the Windows Media Player Library and then restart Media Center to play your music files in Media Center When you copy music files using Windows Media Player and your computer is connected to the Internet the CD information is copied and displayed in Media Center and in the Windows Media Player Library
272. t the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was in when the computer was turned off See also Stand By Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program ey 353 interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web ke
273. t the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My TV Select Guide Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to find the show you want to record 5 Select Record on your remote to record the show The Record icon appears next to the show in Guide To record the series press record twice The Record Series icon is displayed to indicate a series 6 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record Recording from Search To record a current or future show or series using Search 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My TV Select Search Select Title Keyword or Categories For Title and Keyword searches enter your descriptive search words The Media Center starts searching from the first letter you type into the text box For a Categories search select the category you want and press OK Drill down to the programs listing Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 201 Recording TV 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results to select the show you want to record select the show and then press OK 6 Select Record or Record Series in the window and then press OK The recording icon for a single program or the recording icon for
274. that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the TouchPad or mouse In Windows this refers to the TouchPad left control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital ver
275. the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone or the computer s built in microphone which is located on the front of the computer You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers NOTE SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operating system Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by using the internal microphone or by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack You may also record sounds using the computer s built in microphone located on the front of the computer Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 D Exploring audio features DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a Windows AW format for storing sound Lf gt _ gt Z TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you can only play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone To record high quality sounds you can use the internal microphone or attach an external microphone 1 Ifyou are using the internal microphone which is located below the keyboard in the left side of t
276. the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 2 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then Administrative Tools Double click Computer Management and then click Device Manager To view the device s installed double click the device type To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM multi function drive diskette disk drive and other power using functions This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshoot A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help 292 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 2 Click Start then click Turn off computer
277. the memory slot cover 66 Getting Started Installing additional memory optional 4 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later 5 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot 6 Carefully remove the module from the slot Sample removing the memory module 7 Replace the memory module slot cover and fasten the screw 8 Turn the computer over and restart it YR You must have at least one memory module installed for the L computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance Getting Started 6 Using an external keyboard 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 on page 64 of Installing additional memory optional Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s USB ports support any USB compatible keyboard Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in TouchPad You can attach an external mous
278. tical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals if you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help 308 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system document
279. tlet See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information about printing see Printing your work on page 97 Getting Started 69 Connecting a local printer Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disc that came with your printer you can use it to install the printer on your computer The manufacturer s disc may include additional drivers and fonts If you have a printer follow these steps to set it up the first time You only need to set the printer up once 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer
280. to Auto hide mode Sample ConfigFree Launcher Auto hide mode setting Sample ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems Using Connectivity Doctor you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices gt Wired and wireless network devices 324 hS Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off oeoe o000086 Wired Network Devices Wireless Network Devices Router Hub Bridge Access Point Display if WEP key is set This is not displayed if WEP is not set Wired Connection Line Displays the link speed Wireless Connection Line Displays the signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch Displayed with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch Displays whether the wireless communication switch is on or off Sample Conn
281. to displays Channel up and down Play Replay Rewind Previous Stop Record Skip Fast Forward Next Mute Volume up and down DDWYOODVOO Oy Mecha playback Media Playback controls Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 1 85 Using Media Center Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows a selected item such as a folder file or menu item is outlined with a green border To select items use the arrow buttons on the remote control and then the OK button to enter your selection If you have media playing such as music or a television program it displays in an inset window in the lower left corner To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your screen just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the remote control you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video or live TV display Place the computer in and out of Stand By mode for more information on Stand By mode see Using Stan
282. to select RAID O NOTE RAID 0 configuration takes approximately one hour to complete TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility The TOSHIBA RAID Console utility provides a way to view and manage the RAID configuration on your computer and to check the status of the RAID array and physical drives It also allows you to Create or break a mirror see Breaking a RAID 1 array mirror on page 276 Perform a media check on an array see Performing a media check on a RAID 1 array on page 273 Define options for RAID 0 or RAID 1 see Defining options for RAID O or RAID 1 on page 266 To access the TOSHIBA RAID Console 1 Click Start All Programs Then select TOSHIBA RAID RAID Console The TOSHIBA RAID Console window appears 20 4 Using the RAID 0 or RAID 1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility W TOSHIBA RAID Console 2E Status Normal Operation There are two disk drives available and the drives can be mirrored by performing a mirroring setup However the total available capacity will be cut in half wn Se _ f select bay SO Show on the Notification area taskbar Sample TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility with no RAID configured An icon is shown for each RAID 1 array configured on the computer On each array icon an icon is displayed for each physical drive belonging to the array RAID 0 When RAID O striping is configured a single array icon
283. to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 61 Connect a mouse see Using a mouse on page 67 Connect a local printer see Connecting a local printer on page 67 Connect an external diskette drive see Using the optional external USB diskette drive on page 70 5 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connect external speakers or headphones see Using external speakers or headphones on page 153 Connect a microphone there is also an internal microphone see Using a microphone on page 151 Connect a digital or plasma TV see Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR DVD player on page 73 Connect a standard TV antenna see Connecting a standard television projector or VCR DVD player on page 76 Install PC Cards see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 154 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord cable and AC adapter AWAANINE Hold the power cord cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cord cable itself Doing so may damage the power cord cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock Getting Started
284. trical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed tThe speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer 348 om byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache LI cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip
285. trols at the bottom of the screen to stop or pause the song advance to another song or increase or decrease the volume 21 0 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey You can select to have Media Center randomly play all the available songs in one genre 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Music Select Genres The list displays all the genres available in your Media Library 4 Use the arrow buttons to select a genre and then press OK on the remote control 5 Use the arrow buttons to select Shuffle and then press OK on the remote control All songs in that genre are randomly played Finding and Playing an Album 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Music Select Albums Use the arrow buttons to select an album and then press OK on the remote control Media Center begins to play the album and displays the Now Playing screen Use the options on this screen to perform the following tasks View Cover this is the default option View Queue view a list of all tracks on the album Shuffle rearrange the play order of the music tracks on the album Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 2 1 Listening to Music Repeat play
286. ttery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Turn the computer right side up Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity 13 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Battery Safety precautions AWARNING he computers main battery is a Lithium lon Li lon battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuitin
287. up Action tab and set the alarm s as desired Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors including How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Enable Stand By or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes or profiles Mobile Computing 1 21 Monitoring battery power Power profiles You can choose from a predefined power profile or select your own combination of power management options The following steps describe this procedure NOTE If you try to use the power management feature in Windows a message tells you to close the Microsoft power options and use the Toshiba Power Saver instead 1 Op
288. upports the following Component Video Out modes 525p 480p D2 750p 720p D4 1125 1080i D3 525i 480i D1 Follow these steps to adjust the Component Video Out modes 1 Right click on the Windows Desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears In the Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button Click the GeForce Fx Go6600 tab lt j Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P nView Display Mode Singe splay v Current display _ Digtal Aat Panel x Sample GeForce Fx 6600 tab 5 Click the nView Display Mode pull down arrow and select Clone Getting Started 15 Connecting external display devices lt J Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P 2 EJ General Adapter Montor Troubleshoot ieee OS RVIDIA nView allows you to connect separate Giplays to a single graphics card Ca Sample selecting Clone display mode 6 Click the Primary display Secondary display pull down arrow and choose Digital Flat Panel TV eee eerie Sample selecting digital flat panel TV 7 Click the TV icon to select the TV device 8 Click Device Settings Select TV Format then select 750p 720p D4 16 Getting Started Connecting external display devices NOTE Most HDTVs currently on the market can handle this resolution Further refin
289. ur hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again 300 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the comp
290. uter from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 298 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the CD ROM or DVD ROM is properly inserted Remove and then reinsert the disc Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Make sure the disc is label side up If you are trying to play a DVD movie it may not play because the DVD region does not match the DVD player region For more information see Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive on page 100 You press the disc eject button but the disc does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function drive eject mechanism requires power to operate Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it from ejecting lf Something Goes Wrong 307 Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD f
291. ve the computer keyboard 1 02 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive The TV button Launches Windows Media Center and activates the TV interface when the computer is powered on and Windows is running For more information see Watching Television Programs on page 192 Launches the QosmioPlayer if the computer is not powered on The CD DVD button Launches Windows Media Center and plays the CD or DVD if one is inserted into the drive when the computer is powered on and Windows is running For more information see Listening to Music on page 204 Launches the QosmioPlayer if the computer is not powered on The Play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The Stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Record button records television programs which are currently being viewed The Brightness buttons adjust the screen brightness These buttons do not function when QosmioPlayer is running The Monitor In button is pressed to establish the connection with an external output video device The TV Out button directs the display to an external display device This button does not function when QosmioPlayer is running Learning the Basics 1 03 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive
292. very of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the 1 LINK port supports both Plug and Play automatic configuration and hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Qosmio G25 Series computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install one of these cards Type II cards You can install one of these cards Inserting a PC Card CAUTION You can only use PC Cards in the bottom slot or ExpressCards in the top slot You cannot insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot the upper slot nor can you insert an ExpressCard into the PC card slot the lower slot NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer Itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it Exploring Your Computer s Features 1 DD Inserting and removing PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Locate the PC Ca
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294. video You can also select Done and press OK to close the file and return to the My Videos window Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My Videos 3 Select My Videos or Shared Video Use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want and then press OK Select the video file and press OK again Your video plays in full screen mode 5 Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and return to the previous window Sorting Videos To organize your videos by date or by name 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Select My Videos 3 Select My Videos or Shared Video If your videos are organized within other folders use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want to sort and then press OK If you do not select a folder the Media Center sorts all the files and folders 5 Select Sort by date or Sort by name 21 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching a DVD Watching a DVD Watching DVDs in the Media Center allows you to control the playback with your remote control If you select to play your DVD in another program the use of some of the remote control buttons is not supported D 9 57 AM MediaCenter Settings Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos Sample Media C
295. w the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Mobile Computing 1 23 Monitoring battery power Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Blue means the battery is fully charged Amber means the battery is charging AC Adapter connected Off no illumination indicates one of the following conditions the battery is dead the battery is not charging the battery is not fully charged or the AC adapter is not plugged in to the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light 4 with the on off light lt gt When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is Suspended using the operating system s Stand By command Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to
296. wer on page 118 GAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery TECHNICAL NOTE When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications features and devices the recharging of the battery cannot occur Your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and allows the battery to recharge Va 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 7 TECHNICAL NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the L computer is turned off even when AC power is attached The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel Sample opening the display panel CAUTION 10 avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift the computer by the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT a
297. will be lost CAUTION your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Mobile Computing 1 29 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer AuTion When handling batteries do not drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals Save your work Turn off the computer Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer over nan Aa U N m Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample sliding the battery lock to the unlocked position 1 3 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide the battery release latch to the unlocked position while lifting up on the battery pack to remove the discharged battery out of the computer Sample removing the discharged battery pack AWARNING the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries on page 134 Inserting a charged battery Assuming you just removed the battery pack see Removing the battery from the computer on page 129 1 Place the battery module into the battery compartment Mobile Computing 1 37 Changing the main battery Sample inserting a new battery pack CAUTION f the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the nan Ae UO N ba
298. y When the display re appears select your user name and enter the correct password if you have created one Power usage profile Fn e This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the profiles The power usage profiles are Full Power High Power Normal DVD Playback Presentation and Long Life QQAQse Full Power Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Saver utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 117 3 1 4 i a mode Stand By mode F3 Fn This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode You can choose not to display this message box Do vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Stand By Mode on page 113 mie 315 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn F4 8 This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display Do vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation c
299. y CDs and DVDs while running the computer on AC power In addition your computer s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback You use CD ROMs and DVD ROM to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs and movie DVDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see Using QosmioPlayer on page 159 Learning the Basics 1 0 Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multi function drive is located on the front of the computer The Media control buttons are located above the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open cAuTION Use only standard 12 cm CD or DVD Discs Any other size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system Media control buttons The control buttons above the computer keyboard let you play audio CDs when the computer is on You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off using the QosmioPlayer application For more information on playing CDs and DVDs when the computer is powered off see Using QosmioPlayer on page 159 Play Stop Next Brightness Pause Eject track m Monitor Previous Record n DVD track IV 7 4 a OD MOO WH O i V A rr a Sample Media control buttons abo
300. yboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache LI cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a sing

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