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F25 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 2
Wash hands after handling. Model: Qosmio™ F25 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 3
applications" means life support systems, medical applications Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Website - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 6
instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified , as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 7
USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 8
applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 9
specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company, declares that this Radio LAN - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 10
het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 11
Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 12
12 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 13
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 14
device is in your computer. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/ - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 15
15 802.11b (2.4 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 16
16 Nederland: E'necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 17
radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 18
Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 19
Portugal Sweden Uruguay Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 20
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 21
TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless 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 Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 22
certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. FCC Interference Statement This device complies with radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 23
23 NOTE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 24
10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 25
ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 26
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 27
, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 28
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting up your software 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba 48 Adding external devices 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Using the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 29
54 Your computer's features and specifications ....55 Turning on the power 55 Using the TouchPad 57 Scrolling with the TouchPad 57 Using the Control buttons 58 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 58 Adding memory 59 Installing a memory module 59 Removing a memory module 64 Using an external - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 30
from Windows® CD or DVD Discs 99 Powering down the computer 100 Using the Turn off command 100 Using Hibernation Mode 102 Using Standby Mode 105 Toshiba's online resources 108 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 31
31 Contents Using additional batteries 111 Charging the batteries 112 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring battery power 114 Displaying remaining battery power 115 What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....117 Conserving battery power 118 Power profiles - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 32
Media Control Buttons 149 Playing an audio CD 149 Playing a DVD 151 Watching television 153 Connecting an External Device 154 Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control 157 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media ........162 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005 163 Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 33
the Guide 191 Recording from Search 192 Recording Manually 192 Changing Your Settings 193 Changing recording priorities 194 Watching and Recording Movies 195 Listening to Music 195 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player 196 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 34
231 Quickly creating a new power mode 232 Customizing a power mode 232 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format 233 Mouse utility 234 TOSHIBA Accessibility 235 TOSHIBA Zooming utility 236 TOSHIBA Button Controls 238 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 239 Fn-esse 240 Starting Fn-esse 240 Using the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 35
258 Memory problems 260 Power and the batteries 260 Keyboard problems 262 Display problems 263 Disk drive problems 265 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...268 Sound system problems 269 PC Card problems 270 Printer problems 273 Modem problems 274 Wireless device problems 275 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 36
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 301 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 302 Getting Started 303 Starting ConfigFree 303 ConfigFree Utilities 305 Connectivity Doctor 305 Search for Wireless Devices 308 Profile Settings 311 ConfigFree SUMMIT 313 Quick Connect 317 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 37
multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. 37 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 38
on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability are all - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 39
Safety icons 39 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, will - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 40
icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 41
Introduction Service options 41 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty. Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www.warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 42
chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 43
as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 44
these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug 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 not turn - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 45
you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 46
level or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 47
the built-in modem to a telephone line or establish a Local Area Network (LAN) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 48
prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 49
Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's main 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 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 50
Started Connecting to a power source Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 51
source; never run a power cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples, or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in place, never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Doing any of the above may damage the cables, and/or result - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 52
. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows green when - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 53
. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 54
period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 55
for the first time 55 Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 56
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use. Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. power The preinstalled operating system loads automatically. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 57
to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the desired direction. Once you have positioned your cursor - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 58
the TouchPad™ Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPad ON/OFF - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 59
slots on the base of the computer. You will need a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 47. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 60
Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 61
Getting Started Adding memory 61 Memory module slot cover Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Sample unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover. 8 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 62
you insert into the computer. 9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 63
the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is lined up with the socket clips. Sample aligning the module into the socket 13 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Sample pressing - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 64
slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Turn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 65
while the computer is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be saved. The following message appears when you turn on the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 66
module is seated properly, as described in step 13 of Installing a memory module. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 67
upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to instructions when connecting a local printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer will automatically recognize - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 68
into a live electrical outlet. 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 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 69
with other systems, and making backup copies of the files stored on your hard disk. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 70
cables To connect a device to the S-video port, you must purchase an S-video cable. For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable. HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet (approximately 6 meters). - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 71
button, or toggle the display using the Fn+ F5 hot key combination. (The TV Out button is located above and to the right of the keyboard.) NOTE If you do not see the image transfer from your computer screen to the external video device, modify the Display Properties as described in "Adjusting - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 72
tab, click and drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to select a lower screen resolution. TECHNICAL NOTE: Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution. 4 Click Apply, then click OK to close the Display Properties window. The screen is now displayed correctly on your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 73
an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 74
External AV Input Devices ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only 3 Release resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Connecting External AV - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 75
1 Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on the back of your TV signal, and guide. 6 Select Yes, use this region to configure TV services then click Next. 7 Select I will manually configure my TV - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 76
and then click Next. The Select Number of Digits window displays. 14 Select two digits then click Next. The How Do You Change Channels? window displays. 15 Select No, I just enter the channel number and then click Next. The Select Your Set-box Brand window displays. 16 Choose any brand of cable box - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 77
Edition main menu select My TV, then click Live TV. If Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition has been configured for live TV, from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition main menu select Settings, TV, Set Up TV Signal, and then click Yes. The Set up Your TV Signal Wizard is displayed - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 78
information about taking care of your computer's main battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 123. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 79
an optional PORT-Noteworthy® Computer Lock Cable. Sample PORT-Noteworthy® Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 80
work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved battery is running low. See "Conserving battery power" on page 118. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can activate. This feature saves your file to the hard disk - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 81
-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 82
keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. computer's keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 83
the Wake up on Keyboard while in Standby are only functional when using the internal keyboard; they are not supported when using a USB keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 84
combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the 292. Windows® special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows® special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 85
the keyboard 85 The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. Using the overlay to type numeric data - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 86
you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 87
.exe. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer. 2 In the left pane of the window, click My Computer to expand the window. 3 In the left pane of the window, click Local Disk (C:). 4 In the left pane of the window, click the folder containing the program, in this case - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 88
window, click Accessories. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window. 7 In the right pane of the window corner of the program's window. Starting a program from the box: ❖ If the program is in the Windows® NT folder, type just the program name. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 89
of the text box and select the command line from the drop-down list. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive. Always save your data even when you are using the Standby command. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 90
with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. Sample Save As dialog box The Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can include spaces. Some applications still require file names limited to eight - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 91
unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize an unusual extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 92
's hard disk. For more information, see "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 284. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 93
drive is available. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your hard disk screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVDROM drive or multi-function drive - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 94
listen to music. A special feature allows you to play audio CDs and movie DVDs even when the computer is turned off. For more information, see "Using QosmioPlayer" on page 148. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on the front of the computer. The Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 95
up your work 95 Stop/ Next Eject track Previous track Record Brightness On Screen Display TV Out Sample Media control buttons above the computer keyboard Inserting a disc Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 96
your work Sample of positioning the disc in the drive Playing an audio CD Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. If the computer is - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 97
Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Double-click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. The drive runs the CD. If your disk does not run using this method, try using - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 98
drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write files (depending on your system configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are often used to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 99
could damage the disk or the drive. NOTE The computer must be powered on to eject a disc. 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc partially ejects from the slot. 2 Grasp the disc and remove it from the computer, then place the disc in its protective cover. Caring for CD or DVD Discs - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 100
the computer Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 101
down completely. NOTE Holding Shift while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to to turn it on in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 102
Apply. 6 Click OK. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 230. it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 103
up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Resuming from Hibernation uses a little more time and power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 104
, to the hard disk and then powers down completely. Configuring your computer for Hibernation To set up your Hibernation options: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 105
display panel. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Once the computer is configured, instructions to restart the computer when you enter Standby mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. Open the display panel. ❖ Battery - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 106
the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. If you are not connected to a Windows® enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 107
mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 108
Power Management" on page 230. Starting again from Standby mode Use these instructions to restart the computer when you enter Standby mode by closing the display panel: ❖ AC power. Open the display panel. ❖ Battery power. Open the display panel and press the power button until the on/off light - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 109
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 110
life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. See "Detailed Specs" for specific battery measurement test. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of time - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 111
battery power NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application. Battery setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries If you spend - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 112
may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 113
discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer's configuration settings - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 114
gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the main battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the main battery. ❖ Off indicates that the main battery is not being charged. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 115
that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Standby command). Power button On/off Battery light light Sample power and battery light locations Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the main battery's remaining charge. The computer calculates the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 116
Computing Monitoring battery power The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box. With repeated discharges and recharges, the main battery's capacity gradually - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 117
below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Windows® operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 230. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 118
hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes Windows, a message tells you to close the Microsoft power - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 119
. The power profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery power profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 230. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 120
liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 121
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 122
): 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Place the battery module into the battery compartment. Sample inserting a new battery pack If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 123
is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 124
light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 125
more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 126
. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords/cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 127
do in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 128
includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 129
, a popup description of the file contents appears. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Help and Support Center for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 130
the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the currently active one, click Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 131
line. The modem allows you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your office's local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN). For specific to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 132
cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 documentation. 9 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 10 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 11 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 133
line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of a telephone a standard analog telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 134
an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. ❖ While , Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. 2 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 135
to disable the LAN port. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. For procedures, see "Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer" on page 302. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 136
, see "Wireless device problems" on page 275. Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 137
❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information. the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 138
need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 139
that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers many 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 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 140
board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. NOTE SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 141
using the computer's built-in microphone located on the front of the computer. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is a Windows® format for storing sound. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you can only play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone To record - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 142
Sound Recorder screen displays. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 5 Click the Record button. 6 Speak normally into the microphone. 7 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 143
from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm, stereo - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 144
computer is on). Inserting and removing PC Cards Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards-You can install one of these cards. Inserting a PC Card NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 145
icon on the System tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. 1 Locate the PC Card eject button. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the PC Card. Sample ejecting a PC card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 146
as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. Using the Bridge Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 147
Adapter Slot Sample inserting media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Do not remove media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 148
Control options will not function. NOTE The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application. When using the QosmioPlayer, the Audio / Video recording : ❖ To watch television, press the TV button. ❖ To play audio CDs or watch DVD-video, press the CD/DVD button. To shut down QosmioPlayer, press - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 149
On Screen Display TV Out Sample CD Player Media Control buttons NOTE The Record button only works when using the Windows Media Center Edition 2005, and is not operational when using QosmioPlayer. Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your DVD-ROM/multifunction drive. The - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 150
When playing a supported audio CD, you also have the following keyboard options: 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to play a specific track on the CD. F1 Press this key to hide the audio CD option guide. Press again to re-display the guide. W SRS (Surround Sound): 1. Internal computer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 151
options: F1 Press this key once to display the basic DVD guide options. Press the key twice to display the full DVD guide options. Press the key again to hide the DVD guide options. 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to play a specific DVD chapter. CTRL+UP/ Press the CTRL+UP Arrow keys to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 152
152 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer F6 F9 Y G CTRL+ K CTRL+ L A S K L M Press this key to display the top menu. Press this key to display the menu. Press this key to view the DVD in slow motion (1/2, 1/8 and 1/16 speeds) Press this key to select an angle. Press this key to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 153
be sure to change the region code in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition® 2005 operating system. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. QosmioPlayer. Watching television Pressing the TV Media Control button allows you to watch television, if a TV source is connected to the computer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 154
following options: 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to watch a specific channel. PAGE UP/ DOWN Press the PAGE UP key to scroll to scroll through inputs to the TV tuner: S- video, Composite In, and Antenna In. F1 Press the F1 key to view the television guide. F2 Press the F2 key to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 155
TV signal, and guide. 6 Select Yes, use this region to configure TV services then click Next. 7 Select I will manually configure my TV device. Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition will scan to find the composite port video signal. 12 Click Next. The Set-top Box Remote window displays. 13 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 156
click Next. The Guide Privacy window appears. 22 Click No and then click Next. 23 Click I am finished then click Next. 24 Click Finished to complete the setup. 25 From the from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition main menu select My TV, then click Live TV. If Microsoft® Windows® XP Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 157
QosmioPlayer Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control You can use your Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control to play CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch television programs through QosmioPlayer. The remote control helps you navigate the QosmioPlayer windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 158
158 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Remote Control Buttons Overview Stop Record Rewind Replay Back Arrows Volume Control Recorded TV Guide Power Pause Play Forward Skip More OK Button Start Channel/ Page Control Mute DVD Menu Live TV Sample Remote Control - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 159
message, "This function is not supported" None None None None Displays the current TV channel in the screen's upper right corner Moves the current DVD Plays the current CD Pauses the current DVD Pauses the current CD Stops the DVD currently playing Stops the CD currently playing None None - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 160
Disables your computer's sound Disables your computer's sound Disables your computer's sound Click again to enable sound Click again to enable sound Click again to enable sound Reced Displays the message, None None TV "This function is not supported" Guide Displays the QosmioPlayer menu - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 161
Takes you to the current point in a live TV program None Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control To begin using your remote control: 1 following steps: ❖ To watch television, press the TV button to start QosmioPlayer in TV mode. ❖ To play a DVD/CD, press the Media button to start QosmioPlayer in - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 162
computer that has the application installed: 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive, close the drive tray, and restart your computer from the CD. 2 Press the 1 key on the computer's keyboard to recover to the initial configuration. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 163
you to the Windows® XP Media Center TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature ❖ Watch an instant replay ❖ Play back your digital videos ❖ View your digital pictures, or play them as a slide show ❖ Browse, select, and play music CDs and DVD movies ❖ Update the Television Program Guide - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 164
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, you can also record or view TV programs. If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should operate your computer using AC power mode. The AC adapter instructions will - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 165
a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. Contact your service provider for the proper hardware recommendations. To connect your computer to a TV: 1 Turn off the computer. If your TV accepts video inputs: ❖ Connect an S-video cable (not shipped with your computer) from - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 166
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR/DVD player to a TV coaxial adapter cable (included with your computer). Connect the adapter cable - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 167
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup ❖ For those VCR/DVD players or Set-top boxes that support S-video out, of computer VCR/DVD Player Out TV In Coaxial cable VCR/DVD Player Out TV In Sample wall-to-VCR/DVD player-to-TV setup Connecting the External IR - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 168
located the IR receiver window. 4 Install batteries in the remote control. Starting the Media Center To start the Media Center: ❖ Point the remote at the IR remote blaster and press the remote control's Start button. You can also click Start, Media Center. Media Center opens in full screen mode. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 169
your television service provider's program guide. Know your ZIP Code. Provide the name of your television service provider, if you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV. Provide the ) located at the top of each screen. 2 Click Help - Get help using Media Center. 3 Click Set up Media Center. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 170
170 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center Sample Media Center Setup Wizard: Welcome screen 1 Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen. 2 Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Privacy Policy screen. 3 Read the Media Center - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 171
171 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition screen. 10 Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen. 11 Click Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide, then click Next. The wizard displays the Confirm Your Region screen. 12 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 172
TV Guide will not be accessible on your computer. You can download the Guide at a later date. To do so, click Settings on the main MCE window, then click TV and Guide. Select Set Up Guide Listings to reactivate this portion of the wizard. The wizard displays the Enter Your ZIP code screen - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 173
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 18 Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your ZIP code, then click Next. The wizard displays the Download Provider Information screen TV Program Guide Information screen and begins to download TV guide information from your TV - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 174
. 34 Click Finish. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen. 35 Click I am finished, then click Next. 36 Click Finish. The system displays the You are done screen. When the wizard runs to completion, the program displays Media Center's main window. It is not necessary to restart your computer. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 175
watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs. Simply resize the Media Center window as you would any other window. For more information, refer to the online Help. Sample Media Center main window The Media Center main window is the central point for controlling all - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 176
176 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center ❖ Watch a DVD movie ❖ Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center, use the icons on the Title Bar to return to the Media Center main screen, go back to the previous screen, or to display the Media - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 177
the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch and record television programs. The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your screen, just as a cable TV remote - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 178
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Remote Control Buttons Overview Stop Record Rewind Replay Back Arrows Volume Control Recorded TV Guide Power Pause Play Forward Skip More OK Button Start Channel/ Page Control Mute DVD Menu Live TV Sample Remote Control - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 179
Arrows - Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows. Volume Control - Increases (up arrow) or decreases (down arrow) the volume. Recorded TV - View recorded TV. Guide - Opens the Television Program guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record. Pause - Pauses - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 180
desired action or window options. much like a mouse does. The other direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center such as recorded TV programs, the Television Program Guide, a DVD main menu, and live TV. ❖ Audio and Video - The audio and video buttons control sound and channel - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 181
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded TV, live TV, TV program guide, or the DVD menu mode. ❖ Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV for the current DVD or CD. When the computer is powered - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 182
182 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Use Forward ❖ While watching live TV or in the Guide, you can press the Record button once to record a TV show. ❖ In the Guide, you can press Record twice to record a TV series. ❖ In the Guide, press Record three times - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 183
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Use Next to move forward in the selected audio or video file. ❖ For music, Next moves to the next track. ❖ For DVDs, Next moves to the next chapter. ❖ For videos and live TV For videos and live TV and videos, Previous Center main window. Use - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 184
where the computer was purchased. Sample Media Center main window, My TV In My TV you can: ❖ Search for TV shows to watch or record using the Television Program Guide ❖ Watch your favorite television programs in full screen mode or in an inset window ❖ Pause, stop, rewind, and fast forward live - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 185
keys on your keyboard. The channel number displays in the window. 3 Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and view the Media Center main menu. Selecting a Program from the TV Guide To select a program from the TV Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 186
Center automatically connect to the Internet and update your Guide. NOTE Not all Internet Service Providers support this feature. Check with your service provider for more information. ❖ You can manually update the TV Guide in the Media Center Settings window at any time, even if you have automatic - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 187
Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Recorded TV. All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded TV screen. NOTE You can sort your programs by Date or Title by clicking the desired sort option. 4 Use - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 188
the previous menu, press Back on the remote, or click the back arrow at the top of the screen. Searching for a TV Program to Watch You can search the TV Guide to find a TV program that you want to watch by entering a title, keyword, or by selecting a category using your remote control. To search for - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 189
for later viewing. You can record the show you are watching, or you can record another or future show or series from the Guide, the Search, or the Settings window in My TV. To record a TV show you are currently watching, just press the Record button on the remote control once. The Record icon (a red - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 190
you last selected will be displayed in the inset window at the bottom of the window. ❖ When scheduling a recording in the TV Guide, you can press the Record button once to record a show, twice to record a series, or three times to cancel a scheduled recording you just selected. ❖ Multiple record - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 191
if the Media Center is open. Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Guide. 4 Use the arrow buttons on the remote - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 192
the Guide. 7 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window. If there is a recording conflict, the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record. Recording Manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date, channel - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 193
settings for your Internet Service Provider ❖ Manually update the My TV Television Program Guide ❖ Check your remote control ❖ Change your ZIP Code to receive the correct Television Program Guide for your area To change settings, on the My TV screen, click Settings. This window allows you to change - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 194
Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Recorded TV. 4 Select Scheduled. 5 Select Series. 6 Select Change priorities. 7 Use the up or down arrow on the screen to move a scheduled series up or down in the list of series priorities. 8 Select Done to save changes and - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 195
your music files and CDs. You can use Windows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center to find and play your music using your remote control. You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive, however, you need to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 196
to search your computer for your music files. 3 Click Yes. Windows Media Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library. 4 To add files from a CD to your Media Library, insert the CD, select Copy from CD, and then select Copy Music in the toolbar. You can select - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 197
add music files that are stored in your My Music or Shared Music folder on your hard drive: 1 Click Start, Windows Media Player. 2 Select Search for Media Files from the Library tab's Tools menu. Sample Add to Library by Searching Computer screen 3 Select an option from the Search on drop-down menu. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 198
2005 Listening to Music 4 Select Search to search all drives or select Browse to search through a specific drive. 5 Click Search. Windows Media Player searches the selected drives for all supported audio files and adds them to the Media Library. If Windows Media Player does not recognize all of your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 199
CD into the CD drive - the CD plays automatically in Media Center. If you have other media such as live TV already playing when you insert the CD, Media Center asks you if you want to play the CD. Select Yes to begin playing the CD. NOTE Media Center cannot be used to record music files. Use Windows - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 200
NOTE If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player, you must log the files into the box. For more information, see "Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library" on page 197. Playing a Song screen to stop or pause the song, advance to another song, - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 201
control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select My Music. 3 Select Genres. The list displays all the genres Center begins to play the album and displays the Now Playing screen. Use the options on this screen to perform the following tasks: ❖ View Cover (this - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 202
the album again) ❖ Play (play the selected album) When you select Play, the Now Playing window opens, and the album starts playing. ❖ Buy Music (connect to the Internet, find CD information, and buy music CDs) To go back to Media Center, press Start on the remote control. ❖ Visualize (view an image - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 203
right side of the screen. 4 Select New List, then Playlist. 5 Drag the music files to the right side of the Media Player window. You can also the Now Playing list menu and select Save Playlist As. Enter the name of the Playlist in the Save as window, and click Save. 7 Select your playlist to view - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 204
that are in the My Pictures folder by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse Sample My Pictures screen After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 205
or folder to view. The selected picture opens in full screen mode. Viewing a Slide Show To view pictures as a slide show: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 206
keyboard and mouse ❖ Sort videos by name or date ❖ View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center Organizing Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your computer, Windows asks you how you want to capture your video. You can choose from various software - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 207
videos can now be played in Media Center. Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to watch your videos. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 208
then press OK to replay the video. You can also select Done and press OK to close the file and return to the My Videos window. Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 209
play your DVD in another program, the use of some of the remote control buttons is not supported. Sample Media Center main menu To play a DVD movie in Media Center: 1 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media playing, Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 210
Select Eject to eject a disc. Playing a DVD movie already in your drive If you already have a DVD movie in your drive, but you have been doing other things in Media Center or in other and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Play DVD. The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 211
your pictures and slide shows, and for controlling sound and the display of all the Media Center windows. Sample Media Center Settings screen The following section describes some of the more common settings that a user might want to change. For specific information about settings not covered in this - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 212
the Media Center Setup wizard again, or perform specific tasks performed by the wizard, such as set up your internet connection, tv signal, speakers, and so on. You can also join a wireless network and restore start page defaults from this screen. ❖ Select Parental Control to set passwords, movie - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 213
hard disk. Also, you can change the settings that affect the recording storage space. ❖ Select Recording Defaults to change the general recording default settings that affect how and when your programs are recorded. 5 To change the TV/DVD settings on Recorded Storage or Recording Default screens - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 214
Storage Space Settings The space available for recording TV programs depends on your hard disk allocation, drive size, and default recording quality selections. Your computer requires a certain amount of space to run your Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, run software programs - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 215
215 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings, you can select which channels to display and you can manually update your Guide from the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each user and can be - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 216
window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select General. 4 Select Parental control. The first time you select Parental control, Media Center asks you to create a password. Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your password. 5 Select Movie/DVD Ratings. Sample General Settings Parental Controls screen - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 217
the movie rating levels. When you find the one you want, use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window, and then press OK on the remote control to enter settings and return to the DVD settings window. 9 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 218
close captioning: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Close Captioning. 5 Use the arrow buttons to select the + or - buttons. Press OK on the remote control to scroll through the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 219
. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select Pictures. Sample Picture Settings screen 4 Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to select or deselect options. 5 Select Save. 6 Click OK - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 220
to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 More Programs More Programs Sample Media Center main screen Use the options on the More Programs screen, available from the Media Center's main menu, to perform a variety of tasks, including: ❖ Select Create CD/DVD to create a CD or DVD. ❖ Select - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 221
221 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight Sample More Programs main screen Online Spotlight Use the Online Spotlight screen, available from Media Center's main screen, to purchase and download music, DVDs, and movies, and read news and sports stories. Tips on - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 222
the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Getting Help for Media Center Getting Help for Media Center Click the Help icon at the top left of the screen to access Media Center's Help screen, which includes a number of links to helpful information on Media Center, as well as help for hardware problems - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 223
describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool ❖ TOSHIBA Power Management ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup 223 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 224
customize a range of computer settings. To access this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, Secure tab The TOSHIBA Assist offers three categories of options: ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 225
The options available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA Power Management ❖ TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming utility ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ Fn-esse® ❖ TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement utility - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 226
to access the computer. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Type your - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 227
Utilities Setting user passwords The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor that nobody can access your files. You must enter the password before you can work on your computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 228
. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. To unlock your system, press Enter and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Setting a user password To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 229
devices in your computer. Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help. To start this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and click Computer Diagnostics. The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears. Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 230
your computer's power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist window, click Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-click the Power Management icon. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 231
231 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Management The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties screen The Profile panel on the left of the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties screen shows the power usage for both AC power and battery power. You can either use one - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 232
232 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power and using InterVideo WinDVD™. Quickly creating a new power mode a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window. 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 233
Adapter Slot. To access the SD Memory Card Format utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, click Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-click the SD Memory Card Format icon. The SD Memory Card Format screen appears. Sample SD Memory Card Format screen To format an SD memory card - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 234
TouchPad or mouse settings. To access the Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, click Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-click the Mouse icon. The Mouse Properties screen appears. Sample Mouse Properties screen The mouse settings that you can change are divided into the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 235
then press a function key to activate the hot key function. To access TOSHIBA Accessibility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Accessibility. You can also access the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 236
Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Zooming Utility. You can also access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-clicking the Zooming Utility icon. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 237
237 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming utility Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen Select the desired option(s), then click OK. The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected. To zoom - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 238
. You can access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-clicking the TOSHIBA Button Control icon. The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 1 Click the selected button. 2 Make the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 239
You can also access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-clicking the CD/DVD Drive icon. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Select the desired setting as follows: - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 240
to music or audio files on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows® program without using the Start menu - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 241
241 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse screen The keys are color-coded to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 242
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 243
the instructions in the "Making a direct key assignment" on page 243 or "Making a popup assignment" on page 243. Making a direct key assignment To make a direct key assignment, select Direct to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box, then complete these steps: 1 Enter the Description, Command Line - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 244
assignment, click Clear. TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool. You can access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-clicking the TOSHIBA Hardware icon. The TOSHIBA HWSetup dialog box - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 245
frequency mode ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement utility The Toshiba Picture Enhancement utility allows you to adjust your computer screen to maximize the ambient surrounding light. To access the Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 246
access the utility through the TOSHIBA Assist window, by clicking Optimize on the left side of the window, then double-clicking the Picture Enhancement icon. Sample Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external input settings - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 247
when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To start this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. The TOSHIBA Hotkey window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). Click OK. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 248
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 249
249 Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 250
it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 251
and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not be affected. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 252
battery is running low see "What to do when the battery alarm sounds" on page 117. If you are running on battery accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 251. The Windows® operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 message - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 253
or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 254
today or its server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later. The Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 255
the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 256
is not working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 257
a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For resources for the new device see "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 258. ❖ Reconfigure - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 258
hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager. 4 Select the specific device from the device category. To expand a device category, double-click device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 259
device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 260
least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 261
problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Make sure the AC adapter or other appliance. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 262
Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect how - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 263
and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off press Enter. If no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen, make - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 264
built-in screen. The screen does not screen. The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution. The built-in screen flickers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 265
window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust the screen resolution screen while on battery power. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 266
. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Click the Check now button. The Check Disk All Apps box appears. 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start. Error-checking - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 267
and click Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures. that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive. Carefully inspect the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 268
first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 265). DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 269
do not. Check the type of disc you are using. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVDROM, DVD-R (read-only), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (readonly), and CD-RW (read-only). If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software's documentation and check that the hardware - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 270
270 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 271
card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards PCMCIA adapter. 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card's - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 272
"Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 258 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not card. 3 Remove the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 273
to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 274
screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common modem problems and the modem manual for information - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 275
general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see Windows Help - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 276
❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 277
website for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for Windows XP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is not enabled on the wireless access point. When you install a wireless access point device - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 278
operating problems The Windows XP wireless management facility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 279
instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD-ROM drives and their operation. A blank screen Screen Saver tab. 4 Deselect Shut off Monitor. Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. To change the screen's - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 280
280 DVD operating problems 4 Next to the words Desktop Area, move the slider to a lower setting, title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching. To disable the screen saver: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 281
feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 80 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 282
sells a variety of selfhelp books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Windows Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems Support - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 283
enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understand in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 6 Windows can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 284
284 Develop good computing habits Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us, by far the most valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 285
data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files ' Web sites for detailed instructions. ❖ Other data files CD window, click File, Write these files to CD. 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear, prompting for a name for the CD. You may accept the default name, or enter - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 286
Favorites, Next. (To restore the Favorites to the hard disk drive later you would select Import Favorites from this list CDs as is required to hold them. Windows XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 287
, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, to CDs with Windows XP" on page 284). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows problems. For best results, follow this sequence: - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 288
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 289
you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Website For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 290
For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 291
20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 292
option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 292 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 293
the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 294
feature. To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 help for instructions: 1 Click Start, Help and Support. 2 In the Search field, type password screen saver. 3 Press Enter. 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 295
mode Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up win- dow and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Power Management" on page 230. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 296
Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample Standby confirmation box ❖ For more information about Standby mode, please see - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 297
computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernation confirmation box ❖ If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 298
❖ TV (or other external video device) only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 299
"Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 58. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement utility" on page 245. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 300
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + 8 This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna + [Spacebar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key switches screen or video modes. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 301
features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia BS approved Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 301 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 302
is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on page 305. ❖ Search for Wireless Devices-The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN devices used in the neighborhood, and displays - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 303
Doctor screen to access the screen saver option. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, and wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, TOSHIBA, - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 304
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. SUMMIT Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 305
with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Routers, hubs, and bridges ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ Wired connection line (link speed) ❖ Wireless connection line (signal strength and link speed) - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 306
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 307
by clicking its exclamation point. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off, the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor, and an exclamation point - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 308
for Wireless Devices. A virtual map appears with a graphical representation of the wireless devices that have been detected. NOTE Search for Wireless Devices wireless device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 309
only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map.The Wireless Settings screen appears - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 310
310 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is setup and added to the connection list, the system - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 311
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile Explorer starts. ❖ Devices - lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes DHCP, IP address to Profile. 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 312
. 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile. 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items, select the items you want to capture for this profile. 10 If connecting with a wireless network - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 313
313 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 314
314 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Wireless LAN via Access Point ❖ Wireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet) ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT, click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher, - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 315
315 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ To share a file with one user, drag and drop - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 316
users must be connected by LAN or wireless LAN. Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To host a ConfigFree SUMMIT: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 317
319. Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: ❖ Toshiba Wireless Projector. Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 318
from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc. If you are connected to an access point, the connection is broken and reestablished later. To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 319
were last used before the Quick Connect function was started: ❖ If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed ❖ If you select Toshiba Wireless Projector (DPJ) from the ConfigFree tray menu (this disconnects the wireless LAN connection) ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 320
Using the Automatic Switch To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer's wireless network setting to ad-hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT feature. Sample using the Direct Link - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 321
, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. To enable this feature, only one wireless LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 322
322 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 6 Select Automatically switch profiles computer connects to an SSID in a profile, a display notification window appears. You can then click Switch on the window to switch profiles. You can also set the option for having - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 323
Acronyms These 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 compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 324
-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 325
interface double data random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display-A liquid crystal - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 326
bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system)-Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing drive before checking the hard disk. bus-An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 327
memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD-An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory moving the TouchPad or mouse. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility-The extent to - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 328
's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box-An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 329
in digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive-The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 330
or network adapter. extension-See file extension. external device-See device. F file-A collection of related information, saved on disk with a directory. A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder can - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 331
but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware-The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 332
every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device-See device. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 333
(such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network-See LAN. logical drive-A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 334
entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card-A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 335
-See RAM. read-only memory-See ROM. reboot-See boot, restart. removable disk-A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution-A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 336
is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select-To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 337
serial bus (USB)-A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web ( - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 338
119 power usage mode 295 removing 120 battery power displaying remaining 115 monitoring 114 BIOS Setup, see TOSHIBA HW Setup 244 Bridge Media slot 146 button power 55 start 129 C CD playing an audio 96 playing using Auto-Run 97 CD and DVDs viewing contents 98 CD/DVD creating 98 CDs inserting 95 338 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 339
data files 267 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 266 running slow 267 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 267 cannot read a diskette 268 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 264 external monitor not working 265 latch 54 screen is blank 263 display - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 340
drive problems 268 troubleshooting 268 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 99 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems 268 E environment computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 255 general hardware problem 255 non-system disk or disk and Support Windows XP 254 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 341
requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 95 installation memory module 59 installing memory modules 59 mouse troubleshooting 262 Windows special keys 84 keyboard, external 66 keyboard, full-size 82 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 66 M main battery removing 120 memory adding 59 expansion slots 60 problem - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 342
mode 118 hot key 119 powering down using Stand By 106 precautions 43 primary button 58 printer local, connecting 67 problem solving 273, 274 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 261 accessing disk drives 251 battery charge does not last 261 battery not charging 261 cannot insert diskette in - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 343
transmitting 274 no sound 269 non-system disk or disk error 252, 267 PC Card 270 checklist 271 error occurs 273 hot swapping fails 272 not recognized 272 slot appears dead 271 power and batteries 260 printer 273, 274 program not responding 248 program not working properly 267 screen does not look - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 344
244, 245 Toshiba online resources 108 Toshiba utilities 223 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 278 DVD-ROM drive 268 external keyboard 263 keyboard 262 keypad overlay 262 turning off the computer 77 turning on the computer 59 turning on the power 55 TV antenna port 75 - Toshiba Qosmio F25 | User Guide - Page 345
sites 289 Toshiba 290 Wi-Fi wireless networking 134 Wi-Fi Mini PCI modules 136 Windows Explorer 87 Windows Media Player 96 Windows Start menu 86 Windows XP Help and Support 254, 255 problem solving 252 Windows XP Media Center Edition desktop 127 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 134
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PMAD00045010
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F25 Series
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Website
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 248
in this guide.