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FAT File Allocation Table, Help and Support

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Index 221 connecting 67 external display, adjusting 65 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 170 file extensions 87 file, backing up 81 files backing up 88 printing 88 restoring 89 saving 86 fingerprint authentication 150 fingerprint Authentication Utility using 150 FM tuner 123 Fn keys 82 function keys 83 H hardware conflicts 163 resolving 164 headphones using 122 Help and Support Windows® operating system 163 Hibernation mode 68 configuring 72 starting again from 74 hot key display brightness 199 Hibernation mode 197 keyboard overlays 203 Lock (Instant security) 194 Output (Display switch) 198 power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 volume mute 193 Zoom (Display resolution) 202 zooming 203 Hot Key Cards 189 Hot key functions 193 hot key power plan 105 http 119 I i.LINK port 126 icon 114 desktop 114 moving to desktop 114 recycle bin 114 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 65 instant passwords, using 135 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 connecting to 120 features 120 slow connection 162 surfing 120 uploading and downloading files 121 URL address not found 162 using 119 Internet Service Providers 119 ISPs 119 J jack headphones 63 Line Out 63 RJ-11 118 S/PDIF 63 K keyboard character keys 82 function keys 83 hot keys 203 not working 159 special Windows® keys 83

Section	Page
Qosmio® G50 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
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 your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
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
Using the TouchPad™	60
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	61
Using external display devices	61
Connecting the display device	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Using an external keyboard	65
Using a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	65
Setting up a printer	66
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	67
Turning off the computer	67
Options for turning off the computer	68
Using the Shut Down command	70
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	72
Using and configuring Sleep mode	74
Closing the display panel	77
Customizing your computer’s settings	77
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	78
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	83
Special Windows® keys	83
Starting a program	83
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	84
Starting a program using the Start Search field	85
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	87
Backing up your work	88
Restoring your work	89
Using the optical drive	89
Optical drive components	90
Media control buttons	91
Inserting an optical disc	92
Playing an audio CD	93
Playing optical media	93
Recording optical media	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for optical discs	95
Toshiba’s online resources	95
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	96
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	96
Running the computer on battery power	96
Battery Notice	97
Power management	98
Using additional batteries	98
Charging batteries	98
Charging the main battery	99
Charging the RTC battery	99
Monitoring main battery power	100
Determining remaining battery power	101
What to do when the main battery runs low	102
Setting battery notifications	102
Conserving battery power	103
Power Plans	104
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	105
Changing the main battery	106
Removing the battery from the computer	106
Inserting a charged battery	108
Taking care of your battery	109
Safety precautions	109
Maintaining your battery	110
Disposing of used batteries	111
Traveling tips	112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	113
Exploring the desktop	113
Finding your way around the desktop	114
Setting up for communications	116
Connecting your computer to a network	116
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	117
An overview of using the Internet	119
The Internet	119
The World Wide Web	119
Internet Service Providers	119
Connecting to the Internet	120
Surfing the Internet	120
Internet features	120
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	121
Exploring audio features	121
Recording sounds	121
Using external speakers or headphones	122
FM tuner	123
Web Camera	123
Using an ExpressCard®	124
Inserting an ExpressCard®	124
Removing an ExpressCard®	124
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	125
Inserting memory media	125
Removing memory media	126
Using the i.LINK® port	126
Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor	127
Chapter 5: Utilities	129
TOSHIBA Assist	130
Connect	131
Secure	132
Protect & Fix	133
Optimize	134
Setting passwords	135
Using an instant password	135
Using a supervisor password	136
Using a user password	137
Deleting a user password	138
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	139
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	140
Mouse Utility	141
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	142
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	146
TOSHIBA Button Support	147
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	148
TOSHIBA Accessibility	149
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	150
Fingerprint utility limitations	150
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	150
Fingerprint Logon	151
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	151
Fingerprint reader limitations	152
ConfigFree®	153
Getting Started	153
ConfigFree® Utilities	154
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	157
Problems that are easy to fix	157
Problems when you turn on the computer	158
The Windows® operating system is not working	161
Using Startup options to fix problems	161
Internet problems	162
The Windows® operating system can help you	163
Resolving a hardware conflict	163
A plan of action	163
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	164
Memory problems	165
Power and the batteries	166
Keyboard problems	167
Display problems	168
Disk or internal storage drive problems	170
Optical drive problems	171
Sound system problems	172
ExpressCard® problems	173
Printer problems	175
Modem problems	176
Wireless networking problems	176
DVD operating problems	179
Develop good computing habits	180
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	181
If you need further assistance	185
Before you contact Toshiba	185
Contacting Toshiba	186
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	187
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	187
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	189
Hot Key Cards	189
Using the Hot Key Cards	190
Application Cards	191
Using the Application Cards	192
Card Case	192
Hot key functions	193
Volume Mute	193
Lock (Instant security)	194
Power plan	195
Sleep mode	196
Hibernation mode	197
Output (Display switch)	198
Display brightness	199
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	200
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	201
Zoom (Display resolution)	202
Keyboard hot key functions	203
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	204
Glossary	205

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Index

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

170

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

fingerprint

authentication

150

fingerprint Authentication Utility

using

150

FM tuner

123

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

163

resolving

164

headphones

using

122

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

163

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

199

Hibernation mode

197

keyboard overlays

203

Lock (Instant security)

194

Output (Display switch)

198

power plan

195

Sleep mode

196

volume mute

193

Zoom (Display resolution)

202

zooming

203

Hot Key Cards

189

Hot key functions

193

hot key power plan

105

http

119

i.LINK port

126

icon

114

desktop

114

moving to desktop

114

recycle bin

114

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

135

Internet

bookmarked site not found

162

connecting to

120

features

120

slow connection

162

surfing

120

uploading and downloading files

121

URL address not found

162

using

119

Internet Service Providers

119

ISPs

119

jack

headphones

Line Out

RJ-11

118

S/PDIF

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

203

not working

159

special Windows® keys