Toshiba F55 Q503 Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista)
Toshiba F55 Q503 - Qosmio - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Manual
View all Toshiba F55 Q503 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Toshiba F55 Q503 manual content summary:
- Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 1
F50 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 2
must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 3
any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 4
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 7
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 computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 8
❖ 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 be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 9
shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 10
10 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 11
the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 12
12 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4 (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. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 15
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. ❖ This - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 16
16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 18
18 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE An adhoc mode is - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 19
the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 20
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 computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 21
21 Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth® wireless technology) Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Belgium Chile - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 22
: ❖ 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 23
, 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. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 24
24 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4FH1 (4) 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 25
25 Optical Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. You could - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 26
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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 27
your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit www.ToshibaDirect.com and select Recycling & Trade-in Programs, or enter Recycle in the search - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 29
Contents 29 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 30
30 Contents Cleaning the computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 31
to a network .........129 Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........130 An overview of using the Internet 132 The Internet 132 The World Wide Web 132 Internet Service Providers 132 Connecting to the Internet 133 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 32
password 150 Deleting a user password 151 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 152 Mouse Utility 153 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 160 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 33
178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem problems 188 Wireless networking problems 189 DVD operating problems 191 Develop - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 34
34 Contents Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 193 If you need further assistance 198 Before you contact Toshiba 198 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 35
maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 35 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 36
be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 37
current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 39
guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service .com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 169. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 40
provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 41
and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 42
hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 43
failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Setting - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 44
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. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 45
Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 46
the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that the power plug - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 47
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 48
48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 49
Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time 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 The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 50
shown on the computer 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 used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 51
Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 3 Press and release the power button. The on/off light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 52
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 53
Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 54
built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 55
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with its connector. Position the module toward the socket, aligning the connector's notch with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 56
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 57
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 58
could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 59
Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 60
number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 61
Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVDs). 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 62
62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition NOTE During the HDD Recovery Process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor. You have the options of recovering your system - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 63
Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ❖ Erase the hard disk (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 64
64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 65
Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 66
66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 67
Getting Started 67 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 68
68 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64bit operating system, select one at this time. If not skip to step 6. (Sample Image) Product Recovery Menu screen 6 A warning screen will appear stating that when the recovery is - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 69
Getting Started 69 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 7 The Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61 to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Checking the HDD operating status After - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 70
finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 71
Getting Started 71 Using external display devices The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Check your program's documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 72
HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your television. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. Choose - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 73
other end. ❖ Using the Line Out jack on the side of the computer-This lets you connect directly to powered speakers or a stereo system that supports input from a line out source. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and plug(s) compatible with - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 74
74 Getting Started Using external display devices 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. NOTE Some modes are only available with - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 75
-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 76
. Setting up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up for the first time. You only need - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 77
77 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 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 Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 78
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 79
Getting Started 79 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 80
80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 81
Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 82
82 Getting Started Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 83
Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 84
84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 85
Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 86
86 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 6 Select - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 87
There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 117. There are - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 88
88 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 89
Getting Started 89 Caring for your computer 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the security lock slot on your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 90
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 stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 91
Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 92
92 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. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 93
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 94
94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys 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. (Sample - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 95
Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program 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 the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 97
Learning the Basics 97 Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow ( - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 98
98 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. If you are working with a document that already has a file name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new document, your program displays a Save As - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 99
long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 100
100 Learning the Basics Backing up your work To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 In your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 101
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 widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 102
The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 103
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 103 Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you access the Internet and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. Next track Previous track Stop Play/Pause Media Mute Panel - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 104
104 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 105
the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 106
the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 107
or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 108
108 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. Caring for optical discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 109
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 suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 110
110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 111
with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 112
112 Mobile Computing Charging 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: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 113
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 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. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 114
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/off light ( ), and the power button light. When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 115
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 115 Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 116
116 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then Power Options. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 117
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 117 There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use the Windows® power-saving option - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 118
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 119
battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 120
120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 121
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 121 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 122
122 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. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 123
Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 123 Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 124
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 125
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 cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 126
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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 127
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 127 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 128
to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button. Taskbar - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 129
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 189. Connecting your computer to a network You - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 130
130 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 131
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 132
a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 133
Connecting to the Internet 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 Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 134
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 bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 135
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 135 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 136
136 Exploring Your Computer's Features FM tuner FM tuner (Available on certain models) Your computer may come equipped with a built-in FM tuner and a separate FM antenna. With this FM tuner feature you can listen to live local FM radio stations. To use this feature: 1 Turn your computer on. 2 Plug - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 137
Web Camera software, by default, should already be running in the Notification Area. Using an ExpressCard® The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 138
media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 139
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 139 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 140
The i.LINK® port on the side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 141
system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 141 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 142
142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ ConfigFree® TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 143
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor ❖ Bluetooth® Settings ❖ Bluetooth® Local COM Settings 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 144
144 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 145
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 145 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 146
146 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Support ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 147
Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 148
protection for 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. NOTE You - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 149
Utilities Setting passwords 149 Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 150
150 Utilities Setting passwords 6 Click OK. A pop-up screen appears asking for the User Password Mode. 7 Select whether the user password allows the user to change the hardware configuration: ❖ Able to run HwSetup-User can change the hardware configuration ❖ Unable to run HwSetup-User cannot - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 151
Utilities Setting passwords 151 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. The Password tab of the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 152
help. NOTE The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 153
Utilities Mouse Utility 153 Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 154
the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device by - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 155
the computer is turned OFF. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. This function can only be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible ports"). Compatible ports are USB ports that have the ( ) symbol icon. You can use - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 156
156 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device. NOTE ❖ The "USB Sleep and Charge function" - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 157
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 157 USB Sleep and Charge function Settings-The default setting is Disabled. Changing the setting to Enabled enables the use of this function. To change the setting, launch TOSHIBA Hardware Setup and click on the USB tab. There are two modes, Mode-1 and Mode-2 in - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 158
158 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 215). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 159
about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the icon in the Notification Area and then click Help. TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to customize the Mute and Media buttons. These buttons are located on the system control panel directly above the keyboard - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 160
160 Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility 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 When you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 161
Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 TOSHIBA Accessibility 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 162
162 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint authentication utility (available on certain models) can be used to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 163
Fast User Switching feature of the Windows® operating system is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies might result in damage to the reader or cause reader failure, finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 164
164 Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g., after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 165
® 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 communication networks. NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree, see the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 166
with an "X." 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 167
Utilities ConfigFree® ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch 167 (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 168
168 Utilities ConfigFree® To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 169
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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 170
Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. 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 adaptor and - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 171
again. Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Then shut down the computer via software, or follow - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 172
computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself, or the voltage level available from it - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 173
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. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 174
(640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system , the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 175
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, or press F1. 2 Click Troubleshooting in the Find an answer section. A list of category - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 176
page 176. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 177
or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to memory module, following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 57. 4 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 178
the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 179
light is on, press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control mode light, or Fn + F11 to turn off the numlock 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 documentation - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 180
the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 181
information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or 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 Right - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 182
usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 183
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 (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 184
), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 185
® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 186
computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard®. The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 176 for more information. Since all ExpressCards® share - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 187
" and is not supported. For more information troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 76 or in the instructions - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 188
Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be in your original file. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 189
networking problems 189 NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name support technician at a later time. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 190
router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 191
support group for further advice. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 192
programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 90 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 193
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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 194
194 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 195
your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most help to complete your backup. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 196
to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 197
new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-mail, business applications, the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for ports that support the "USB Sleep and Charge function." In that case, use a USB port that - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 198
instructions. If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 199
Web sites 199 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 200
200 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices Toshiba's worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P. 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 201
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 202
Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot keys and TOSHIBA Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 203
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards 203 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view. The Cards appear when you press the Fn key. NOTE 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 the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 204
Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 154. TOSHIBA Button Support utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Button Support" on page 159. NOTE Not all functions are - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 205
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Application Cards 205 Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 206
206 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 To enable a card, drag it - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 207
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 207 Lock (Instant security) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 208
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 209
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 209 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 84. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 210
210 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 211
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 211 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 212
/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions NOTE Cycle through the display modes, then select the desired mode. Not all functions are supported on all models. Some systems also support an additional Swap Image Display mode. This mode is available only if the current setting is an extended desktop mode (Built - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 213
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 213 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi-Fi® module. ❖ Bluetooth® enabled- - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 214
214 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Using external display devices" on page 71. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 215
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 215 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 216
216 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 217
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. 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 CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 218
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 219
disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 220
transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 221
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 readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 222
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, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor - A symbol that indicates the current position - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 223
223 Glossary D default - The 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 224
224 Glossary double-click - To press and release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the pointing device's left button, unless otherwise stated. double-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 225
225 Glossary F 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 storage drive that keeps track of the location of stored files. - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 226
. 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. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 227
227 Glossary 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 228
228 Glossary N network - A collection of computers and associated devices that 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 229
you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). 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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 230
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 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 231
U universal serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 232
Index A AC adaptor 46 AC power connecting adaptor 47 accessories memory 51 adding memory 51 Alt keys 93 Application Cards 204 audio files 134 audio features 134 B backing up files 91 battery changing 119 charge indicator light 48, 113 charge not lasting 179 charging 46, 48 conserving power 116 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 233
Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette drive cannot insert a swapping fails 186 inserting 137 not recognized 187 problem solving 185, 186 removing 137 external monitor not working 181 mouse 75 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 234
hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode 78 configuring 82 starting uploading and downloading files 134 URL address not found 174 using 132 Internet Service Providers 132 ISPs 132 J jack headphones 73 RJ-11 131 S/PDIF 73 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 235
the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 105 optical discs handling 105 inserting 104 removing 107 optical drive DVD, using 101 problems 184 troubleshooting 184 optical media recording 106 other documentation 39 overlay keys 94 P password deleting a supervisor 150 disabling a user 151 setting - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 236
primary button 70 printer connecting 75 problem solving 187, 188 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 185 - Toshiba F55 Q503 | Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio F55 (Windows Vista) - Page 237
resources 108 traveling tips 125 Index 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu
GMAD00180013
07/08
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Customer Support Center
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 169
in this guide.
F50 Series
User’s Guide