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G35 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 2
drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 3
" means life support systems, medical Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference following measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | 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 Web site - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 6
fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 7
network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 8
and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20 cm. The antenna(s) used 's instructions as described in the user - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 9
technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 10
the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 11
Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations). 1. Before using this equipment, PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 12
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 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 13
13 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only. Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 15
outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 16
operation of this device. The Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 17
17 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland ) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 18
USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 19
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 20
20 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 21
210 of Industry Canada. Taiwan Article 14 Article 17 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations). 1. Before using problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 22
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 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 23
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 24
, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 25
25 Trademarks Qosmio is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, Windows Media, and DirectShow are registered - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 26
36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your software 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba 47 Adding external devices 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Using the main battery - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 27
Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Your computer's features and specifications ....53 Turning on the power 54 Adding memory (optional 55 Installing a memory module 56 Removing a memory module 61 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 28
Starting a program from Windows Explorer .....93 Starting DVD-ROM or multi-function drive...........99 Drive components and control buttons...........100 Inserting a disc 101 Playing an audio CD 102 Playing CDs using Auto-Run 104 Creating a CD or DVD 104 Removing a disc 105 Caring for CD or DVD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 29
battery 119 Removing the battery from the computer .......119 Inserting a charged battery 121 Taking care of your battery 122 Safety precautions 122 Maximizing battery life 123 Disposing of used batteries 136 The World Wide Web 136 Internet Service Providers 136 Connecting to the Internet 137 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 30
147 Removing memory media 147 Using QosmioPlayer 149 Using the Media Control Buttons 150 Playing an audio CD 150 Playing a DVD 151 Watching television 153 Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control 154 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media ........159 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 31
from Search 189 Recording Manually 190 Changing Your Settings 191 Changing recording priorities 192 Watching and Recording Movies 192 Listening to Music 193 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player 193 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library 194 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 32
32 Memory Card Format 230 PC Diagnostic Tool 231 Power Management 231 Power Usage Profiles 232 Quickly creating a new power mode 233 Customizing a power mode 233 Mouse Utility 233 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup 234 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 235 TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility 236 CD/DVD Drive - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 33
status of a hard disk drive ...........272 Performing a disk in a RAID-1 array 278 Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array 280 Error message examples 281 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 282 Problems that are easy to fix 282 Problems when you turn on the computer............284 The Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 34
291 Memory problems 293 Power and the batteries 294 Keyboard problems 296 Display problems 297 Disk drive problems 299 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...302 Sound system problems 303 PC Card problems 303 Printer problems 307 Modem problems 308 Wireless networking problems 309 DVD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 35
35 Contents Power usage mode 329 Standby mode 330 Hibernation mode 331 Display modes 332 Display brightness 332 Enabling a wireless device 333 Zooming applications in/out 333 Keyboard hot keys 334 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 335 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 36
your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 37
information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability are all software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 39
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's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 40
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 the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 41
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 42
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 for - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 43
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 on the power again, until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 44
. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 45
, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 48 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 46
setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Select the appropriate - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 47
devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 48
. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 49
other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 50
heat source; never run a 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 in - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 51
when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 52
for the first time 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 53
display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 54
Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. The first all disc drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 55
If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 56
memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory , the memory module will become hot. If this happens, let the module cool to room temperature before you replace it. To - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 57
to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 58
memory module, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 59
(optional) 59 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the computer. Memory slots Front of computer Sample inserting the memory module into the slot 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, at a slight angle to the socket. clip - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 60
into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 119. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 61
while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 62
out of the slot. Front of computer Sample removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 63
external keyboard 63 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot cover, and check that the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 64
printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed by for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 65
to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 66
for installing software on the hard disk, exchanging information with other systems, and making backup copies of the files stored on your hard disk. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 67
LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A plasma or digital television or VCR/DVD to the documentation for your operating system and the device. Coaxial Antenna In port RGB (Monitor) Out port Component Out port S- - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 68
, video noise, or loss of video. Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have digital TV service to watch digital TV on your computer. See your TV service provider for more information. You can watch digital television by connecting to the Component Out - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 69
other end of the cable to your digital television. Refer to the manual that came with the television for more information. 3 Turn on your lets you connect directly to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headphone output. You need a cable (not shipped with your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 70
purchase an S-video cable. To connect a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device display port, the desktop shown on your TV may be larger than the screen can show. As a result, you may have to adjust the Display Properties - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 71
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 72
72 Getting Started Connecting external display devices 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 73
Start, then Control Panel, and Display. Choose support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Connecting External AV Input Devices Your computer provides ports for connecting the following AV input devices: ❖ A Set-top box or standard television antenna via the coaxial Antenna In port ❖ VCR/DVD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 74
to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on the back of your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Connecting to the S-video In port You can connect an external input device such as a VCR/ DVD player or game console to the S-video In port on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 75
Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 76
discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 77
system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your hard disk. You - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 78
commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows® XP MCE when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 79
activate it using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon . 3 Click on the Setup Action tab. Sample setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 80
, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Hibernate. Sample Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 81
mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 82
button and the on/off light glow blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 83
computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 84
For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 122. Cleaning the computer Keep disk activity has ended (the drive in-use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 85
information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Sample 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 86
❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 87
-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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 88
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 89
. NOTE The emulation Fn key and 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 90
, see "Fn-esse®" on page 222 or "Hot Keys" on page 326. Windows® special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows® special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has the same function as the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 91
Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control To turn the cursor control - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 92
and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 93
Start, then point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left pane of the window, click My Computer to expand the window. 5 In the left pane of the window, click Local Disk (C:). 6 In the left pane of the window, click the folder containing the program, in this case - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 94
Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If the program is in the Windows® NT folder, type just the program name. ❖ If you know the program's location, by returning to the Start menu and clicking Search. Follow the instructions on the Search screen. HINT: To run the same program again, click the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 95
Saving your work 95 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 computer can be configured to warn you when the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Saving your work Sample Save As dialog box File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 97
to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 Open the File menu of your Windows® program and click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 98
. Also see "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 318. 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. Small files can be backed up on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 99
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 100
buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on the front of the computer. The Media control buttons are located above the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open. Media control buttons The control buttons above the computer keyboard let you play audio CDs when the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 101
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The CD/DVD button: ❖ Launches Windows Media Center and plays the CD or DVD, if one is inserted into the drive, when the computer is powered on and Windows the screen drive: 1 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle DVDs and CDs - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 102
label facing up, carefully place the disc partially into the slot until the disc stops or the drive starts pulling the disc in. Sample positioning the disc in the drive Use only standard (12 cm) CD or DVD Discs. Any other size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 103
Standby or Hibernation modes. To prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/pause button Sample Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 104
it is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disk. Creating a CD or DVD Depending on your computer's configuration, your computer may come with a multi-function drive that allows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 105
. For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Removing a disc Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. NOTE The computer must be powered on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 106
resources Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 107
at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. 107 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 108
through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 109
to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 110
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. NOTE Battery by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 111
The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 112
Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 113
information on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light ( ), and the power button light (above the keyboard). When the on/off light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 114
The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 115
the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. Setting battery Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. 2 Click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 116
Monitoring main battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 117
117 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile. By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 118
Profile. The Power Profile options are: Full Power, High Power, Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "Power Management" on page 231. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 119
remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 120
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 121
cannot install it with reverse polarity. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. Sample inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. 4 Turn the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 122
the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 123
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 blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 124
for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 125
cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 126
Computer's Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. You use its features to start programs, find - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 127
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 operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 128
® XP Help and Support Center for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 129
on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button. DEFINITION: URL stands for - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 130
.toshiba.com. NOTE To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 131
cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows 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 Close the Control Panel. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 132
132 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer's built-in modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 133
133 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see "Setting up for communications" on page 130. Connecting to a network You can connect your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 134
. 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 336. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the System icon, then - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 135
some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may wireless communication, slide the wireless antenna on/off switch to the On position. NOTE When the Wi-Fi antenna switch is on, the wireless indicator - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 136
sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features. ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 137
telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 138
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 in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 139
❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. NOTE Dolby Digital audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operating system - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 140
microphone. 4 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder screen displays. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen 5 Click the Record button. 6 Speak normally into the microphone. Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 141
When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform. NOTE Sound Recorder can digital stereo receiver port. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume down. To turn the volume down, use the Volume - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 142
jack on the left side of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 143
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 -You can install one of these cards. The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. Inserting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 144
up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Computer's Features Inserting an ExpressCard™ Inserting an ExpressCard™ The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard™ Before - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 146
Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing an ExpressCard™ Prepare the card slide it out of the slot. Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot supports the use of Memory StickTM or Memory StickTM PRO media, Secure DigitalTM (SDTM) Card, MMC - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 147
Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all media devices. 1 Turn the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 148
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 1 Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. Sample removing memory media Do not remove media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows message "copying..." disappears - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 149
QosmioPlayer software, allowing you to watch television (if the computer is connected to a television or video source), play audio CDs, button on the system control panel: ❖ To watch television, press the TV button. ❖ To play audio CDs or watch DVD-video, press the CD/DVD button. To shut down - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 150
Sample Media Control buttons NOTE The Record button only works when using the Windows Media Center Edition, and is not operational when using QosmioPlayer. Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your DVD-ROM/multifunction drive. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 151
the CD. F1 Press this key to hide the audio CD option guide. Press again to re-display the guide. CTRL + S Press the CTRL+S keys to shuffle the CD currently . Playing a DVD Insert a supported DVD into your DVD-ROM/multi-function drive. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 152
or pause the movie, or stop the DVD. NOTE The following options must be supported by the DVD you are playing or they will not be available for use. When playing a DVD, you have the following options: F1 Press this key once to display the basic DVD guide options. Press the key twice to display - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 153
of a region error, be sure to change the region code in the Windows® operating system. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be "locked in." That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 154
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 access the Setup menu. Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control You can use your Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control to play CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 155
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 Numeric Keypad Clear Enter Sample Remote Control * This function not - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 156
Plays the current DVD Plays the current CD None Pauses the current DVD Pauses the current CD None Stops the DVD currently Stops the CD currently playing playing Displays the message, None None "This function is not supported" None Moves the DVD forward Moves the CD forward Pressing FWD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 157
"This function is not supported" Guide Displays the QosmioPlayer menu Press Guide one time to display a limited QosmioPlayer menu. Press again to display the full QosmioPlayer menu Displays the QosmioPlayer menu (Only available when a DVD is inserted into the computer's drive) Live TV None - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 158
Qosmio . ❖ To play a DVD/CD, press the Media button to start QosmioPlayer in Media mode. NOTE Once QosmioPlayer starts, you can use the TV and Media buttons to switch between TV and Media modes. 4 To access the inputs to the TV tuner (S-video, Composite In, and Antenna - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 159
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 160
Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play pictures, or play them as a slide show ❖ Browse, select, and play music CDs and DVD movies ❖ Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet 160 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 161
the Microsoft 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 offers - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 162
the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup NOTE Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not strong enough. If you do not have a Set-top box, you may need to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. Contact your service provider - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 163
with your computer or system). 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. 3 Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR/DVD player input, and the other end to the coaxial adapter cable (included with your computer). Connect the adapter cable to the Antenna In port on the back of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 164
/ satellite Out Coaxial cable VCR/DVD Player In Add the notebook with a splitter Wall Cable Set-top box/ satellite In IR transceiver Set-top box/ satellite Out Splitter In Splitter (not included) Splitter Out Coaxial cable USB IR receiver USB IR receiver control cable Coaxial antenna in on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 165
the Windows® XP IR transceiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV Set-top box or VCR/DVD player. 4 Peel off the adhesive backing transceiver within 5 inches of the Set-top box or VCR/DVD player. 5 Install batteries in the remote control. Starting the Media Center To start the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 166
to download your television service provider's program guide. Know your ZIP Code. Provide the name of your television service provider, if you information, see the Microsoft XP Media Center Edition Help file on your computer: 1 Click the help icon located at the top of each screen. 2 Click Help - - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 167
167 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 168
Windows® XP 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 Signal Configuration screen. 14 Make sure that your computer is connected to a TV (for instructions, see " - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 169
169 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center the Guide Privacy screen. 16 Click View the Guide privacy statement, read the statement, click Yes, then click Next. The wizard displays the Guide Terms of Service screen. 17 Read the Guide Terms of Service ( - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 170
170 Getting to Know the 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. The Media Center connects to the internet and begins to download - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 171
displays the Choose number of Speakers screen. 32 Select the number of speakers on your system (the system has two internal speakers), then click Next. The wizard displays the Test Your Speakers screen. 33 Click Test, and follow the instructions on the screen. Click Next. The wizard displays the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 172
172 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Using Media Center NOTE You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It is possible to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 173
173 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 174
watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode, use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK. Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 175
175 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 Numeric Keypad - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 176
- Records the selected television program and stores it on your hard disk. Rewind - Moves the media (video, DVD, music, and so on) backwards. Replay - Moves media (video, DVD, Music, and so on) backwards. Back - Displays the previous window. Arrows - Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 177
to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center OK - Selects the desired action or window option. It 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 178
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 to play back picture slide shows, music files, playlists, music CDs, DVD movies, home videos, and live TV (so long as a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 179
179 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Use Forward to move selected video or picture media forward. Press Forward up to three times to increase - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 180
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 to the previous track. ❖ For DVDs, Previous moves to the previous chapter open the Media Center main window. Use the arrow keys - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 181
181 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Television Program Guide ❖ Watch your favorite television programs in full screen mode or in an inset window ❖ Pause, stop, rewind, and fast forward live TV, similar to the way you would control a DVD from a DVD player - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 182
182 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs ❖ Record a 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 183
have Media Center automatically connect to the Internet and update your Guide. NOTE Not all Internet Service Providers support this feature. Check with your service provider for more information. ❖ You can manually update the TV Guide in the Media Center Settings window at any time, even if you have - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 184
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs Watching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV window window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Recorded TV. All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded TV screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 185
185 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Television Programs 4 Select Scheduled 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 186
186 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV ❖ Select Keyword. Use the keys 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 187
187 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Record Icon Sample My TV screen with recorded notation If a show is currently being recorded, the Record icon also appears in the taskbar on the desktop. If you move your mouse - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 188
188 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording TV tips ❖ network's programming. This may cause recording options to be unavailable. You may need to manually update the Guide before scheduling a recording. NOTE If you turn off your computer, the Media Center - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 189
189 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 190
Back on the remote control to return to the previous window. If there is a recording conflict, the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record. Recording Manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date, channel, and recording time - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 191
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 192
192 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Changing recording 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 193
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 194
mouse, and then select Delete. Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard drive, however, you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 195
Add to Library by Searching Computer screen 3 Select an option from the Search on drop-down menu. 4 Select Search to search all drives or select Browse to search through a specific drive. 5 Click Search. Windows Media Player searches the selected drives for all supported audio files and adds them to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 196
Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Your music files can now be found and played in the My Music window in the player, Windows opens this program and begins playing the CD. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. 3 Insert a CD into the CD drive - the CD plays - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 197
197 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Media Center asks you if you want to play the CD. Select Yes to begin playing the CD. NOTE Media Center cannot be used to record music files. Use Windows Media Player to record music files. Finding Music Files in My - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 198
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 4 Use the arrow keys to select a music file, press OK on the remote, and then press Play on the remote control to begin playing that music file. NOTE If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 199
199 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music Setting on the remote control. Media Center begins to play the album and displays the Now Playing screen. Use the options on this screen to perform the following tasks: ❖ View Cover (this is the default option) ❖ View - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 200
200 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music ❖ Repeat (play 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 201
201 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures 3 Left click the Now Playing list menu on the right side of the screen. 4 Select New List, then Playlist. 5 Drag the music files to the right side of the Media Player window. You can also select the music file and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 202
202 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures In My 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 203
to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder files and select a picture. 4 Press OK to select a picture or folder to view. The selected picture opens in full screen mode. Viewing - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 204
name or date ❖ View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center Organizing Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your computer, Windows asks you how you want to capture your video. You can choose from various software programs to capture and then edit your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 205
the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Your Digital Movies If not, move your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 206
206 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching Your Digital Movies 4 Press the OK button on the remote control. The selected video plays in full screen mode, or the folder opens displaying a list of video files. Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 207
Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching a DVD Watching a DVD Watching DVDs in the Media Center allows you to control the playback with your remote control. If you select to play your DVD in another program, the use of some of the remote control buttons is not supported. Sample Media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 208
208 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching a DVD Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop the movie. 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 209
the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window, you sound and the display of all the Media Center windows. Sample Media Center Settings screen The following section describes some of the more common - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 210
❖ Select Automatic Download Options to change your download settings (Download when connected, or Manual download). ❖ Select About Media Center to view information about the Media Center's software version, terms of service, and data provider credits. ❖ Select Privacy to change settings for how the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 211
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, use - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 212
, drive size, and default recording quality selections. Your computer requires a certain amount of space to run your Windows operating system, run software programs, and store data files. If your hard disk becomes full, it may affect your computer's speed and performance. You may need to free up - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 213
Select Get Latest Guide Listings to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Internet. Media Center connects to the Internet. This may take a few minutes to update. ❖ Select Guide Terms of Service to view the Guide's terms of service statement. ❖ Select About Guide Listings to find out - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 214
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings 5 Use the arrow buttons to select an option, and then press OK on the remote control. Make required changes, if any. 6 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV Settings window Center main window. 2 Select - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 215
215 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, select DVD Language. 5 Use the arrow buttons to select the + or - - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 216
216 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Center Settings Selecting Close Captioning The audio settings window allows you to select closed captioning. Close captioning displays the TV's spoken audio in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 217
. 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 218
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 the following tasks: ❖ Select Create CD/DVD to create a CD or DVD. ❖ Select InterVideo to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 219
219 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 220
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 221
❖ Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool ❖ Power Management ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ Setting passwords ❖ Fingerprint Authentication Utility 221 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 222
access your programs and files. With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows® operating system program ❖ Open a file in its associated program ❖ Display a customized folder of programs and/or , then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Sample Fn-esse screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 223
-and-drop. Using drag-and-drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows® Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 224
the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key in the Fn-esse window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. Sample Fn-esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions in the "Making a direct key assignment" on page 225 or "Making a popup assignment - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 225
select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box, then complete these steps: 1 Select the desired folder. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 226
combination for Standby [Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4]. To activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 3 Click OK. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 227
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, Connect tab The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 228
category are: ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Start Bluetooth® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure The options in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, Secure tab - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 229
Tool Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, Protect & Fix tab Optimize The options in this category are: ❖ Hotkey Utility ❖ Power Management ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 230
230 Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format Sample TOSHIBA Assist window, Optimize tab SD Memory Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot. Sample SD Memory Card Format screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 231
Diagnostic Tool PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online Toshiba, Utilities, and click PC Diagnostic Tool. Sample PC Diagnostic Tool screen Power Management NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Toshiba Power Management - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 232
232 Toshiba Utilities 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 of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 233
you require. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery power and using then click OK. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the profile on the Profiles window. 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic Setup page and the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 234
Toshiba, Utilities, then click Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist screen appears. 2 Click Optimize and double-click on the General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their change various default settings for the built-in LCD display ❖ CPU-Allows you to change the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 235
These are the options available to you: ❖ All applications ❖ All applications with icons on the desktop ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows® Media Player, and Adobe® Reader (you can select one or more of these programs) To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 236
icon in the taskbar and click on Help. TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility The TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility allows you to adjust your computer screen to maximize the ambient surrounding light. To access the TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility, click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba, then - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 237
237 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Sample TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external input settings for devices such as video cameras and games. Sample Monitor Input Settings screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 238
When you change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows session. If you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. The setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 239
run more slowly and quietly, for listening to Music CDs or Audio files on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 240
2 Select Toshiba, Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 4 Put a enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 241
has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball. To unlock your system, press any key or the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 242
242 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Sample TOSHIBA Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Set. 5 Type your password in the Input box. 6 Retype your password in the Input again box. 7 Click Set. 8 Click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 243
you can remember easily. If you forget the User and Supervisor passwords, you will not be able to use the computer. Contact a TOSHIBA Authorized Service Provider for assistance. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop. 2 On the left - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 244
Utility The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples. NOTE It is recommended that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 245
Windows password, you will be prompted to define a new (non-empty) one. This is not necessary, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports . Wait for the sensor to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation. The sensor could not read your fingerprint. Swipe - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 246
compared with the user's enrolled fingerprints; if the fingerprint is recognized, user logon is completed. The Fast User Switching feature of Windows® XP is also supported. If user A is logged on and the fingerprint utility verifies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 247
is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader. Power on automatically without having to enter the Windows® logon password. NOTE Your hardware must support Power-on security to use the single - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 248
The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints. The number of slots remaining is displayed in the enrollment wizard. Control Center The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software. Available options depend - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 249
(typical capacity is 21 fingerprints). You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer startup, or create new fingerprints to be used guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 250
Utility does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility. Password Bank The Password Bank stores registration and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 251
251 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility registered page in your default web browser, click it in the list. ❖ Register-Registers a new window (dialog or web page). ❖ Lock/unlock My Safe-Opens or closes My Safe folder. ❖ Control Center-Displays Control Center. ❖ Help-Displays this - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 252
. Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an existing registration. For example, your company's address may have changed and you want to update your registrations. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 253
of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 254
touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects. Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor. ❖ Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger. Minute foreign during dry seasons such as winter. ❖ Clean the sensor with a lint-free cloth. Do not use detergent to clean the sensor. ❖ Avoid the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 255
within a fixed duration. ❖ The recognition success rate may differ from user to user. ❖ Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error-free. ❖ Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 256
256 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 257
computer comes ready to be configured for RAID-1; however, RAID-1 can be disabled or you can choose to install RAID-0. NOTE Toshiba RAID is only supported on Toshiba-certified hard disk drives. 257 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 258
Using RAID RAID-0 RAID-0 provides improved performance in writing data to or reading data from your computer's internal hard disks. RAID-0 is configured by creating an array which specifies the hard disks which striped data will be written to or read from. For your computer, you will create an array - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 259
from your computer's primary internal hard disk to your computer's secondary internal hard disk. If your computer's primary hard disk fails, you can replace the failed primary hard disk with the secondary hard disk that contains the mirrored data. See "Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array" on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 260
Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on the hard disk. NOTE Your computer can only be configured for one type of RAID at a time. It cannot be configured to use both RAID-0 and RAID-1 simultaneously. 6 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer. (The computer must be running from - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 261
array, click Enable RAID. The Confirm disk mirroring window appears. Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 8 Click OK. The computer begins creating the array by copying data from the primary internal hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk. NOTE RAID-1 configuration takes approximately one - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 262
. To create a RAID-0 array: 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer. (The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps.) 2 Insert the Recovery DVD shipped with your computer into the computer's CD/DVD drive. 3 Press F12 to display the boot menu - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 263
configure computer to support striping function - data is broken into blocks and written to both hard disks simultaneously to increase the hard disk performance. WARNING: IF ONE HARD DISK FAILS, ALL DATA IS LOST. Enter selection:" Sample Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu Before configuring - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 264
to view and manage the RAID configuration on your computer and to check the status of the RAID array and physical drives. It also allows you to: ❖ Create or break a mirror, see "Breaking a RAID-1 array (mirror)" . Then select TOSHIBA, RAID, RAID Console. The TOSHIBA RAID Console window appears. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 265
-0 (striping) is configured, a single array icon and two physical drive icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array. The plus sign indicates that data is simultaneously written (striped) to both the primary internal hard disk and to the secondary internal - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 266
RAID-1 When RAID-1 (mirroring) is configured, a single array icon and two physical drive icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array. The equal sign indicates that the data is mirrored (copied) from the internal hard disk to the secondary internal - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 267
-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Sample TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility with RAID-1 configured Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1 The Options window allows you to define options for media checking, rebuilding an array, and notification of RAID errors. It also allows you to enable or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 268
RAID Console Utility Sample Options window ❖ Check media-Allows you to screen. ❖ Array configuration-Allows you to enable or disable a write cache, MBR protection, and S.M.A.R.T. ❖ Enable write cache-During mirroring, data is copied from the computer's hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 269
boot record of the primary internal hard disk is lost or damaged, the operating system is unable to start. This would result in data loss and your hard drive would need to be rebuilt. Contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider or Toshiba Global Support Centre for assistance. Within the United - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 270
To avoid loss of data, it is recommended that the hard drive be replaced immediately after receipt of a S.M.A.R.T. warning. NOTE You can view the status of a hard disk drive on the TOSHIBA RAID Console. See "Viewing the status of a hard disk drive" on page 272 for more information. 3 Make the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 271
the process of rebuilding data. ❖ Critical-One of the physical drives has been disabled from use as part of the array. ❖ RAID level-Displays the RAID level for the array. ❖ Stripe size-Displays the size of the segment written onto each hard disk in the RAID-0 array. ❖ Created date-Shows the date and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 272
to the array. Viewing the status of a hard disk drive To view the status of a hard disk drive: 1 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start, All Programs. Then select TOSHIBA, RAID, RAID Console. 2 Double-click the hard disk icon. The Hard disk drive information window appears. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 273
TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Sample hard disk drive information window ❖ Status-Displays the status of the physical drive. ❖ Online-The drives are working in a normal state. ❖ Offline-The drive is not used, as it is not configured as the logical drive. ❖ Fail-The drive is disabled, as a failure has - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 274
adapter and power on the computer. (The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps.) 2 Start the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility by clicking Start, All Programs. Then select TOSHIBA, RAID, RAID Console. 3 Click Media Check. The Confirm media check window appears - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 275
usual. Breaking a RAID-0 array (striping) If you want to permanently stop using the secondary internal hard disk drive for RAID-0, you must reinstall the Windows operating system from the Toshiba Recovery DVD that shipped with your system. Before breaking the RAID-0 array, make sure you back up all - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 276
the Recovery DVD that shipped with your system into the computer's CD/DVD drive. 3 Press F12 to display the boot menu. 4 Press the right arrow key until the CD icon is highlighted; then, press Enter. The following menu is displayed: Your machine supports Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 277
is permanently erased from both of your computer's internal hard disk drives and the computer is restored to its default settings. NOTE disk mirroring window appears. Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 3 Click OK. The mirror between the primary internal hard disk and secondary internal hard disk - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 278
enabled on the Options window of the TOSHIBA RAID Console, rebuilding will start when the secondary hard disk drive is reinserted into the computer. If Auto Rebuild has not previously been enabled: 1 Insert the secondary hard disk drive into the computer. 2 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 279
array The Confirm disk mirroring window appears. Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 6 Click OK. 7 The Confirm disk mirroring window appears. Sample Confirm disk mirroring window 8 Click OK. The computer begins copying data from the internal hard disk to the secondary hard disk drive. It may take - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 280
-1 array Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array If your computer's primary hard disk fails the failed hard disk can be removed and replaced with the secondary hard disk that contains the mirrored data. Contact Toshiba Global Support Centre or a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider for assistance - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 281
Not enough memory available. Increase the available memory by shutting Currently it will not connect to the RAID service as another user is using it. Only one time. Unable to setup RAID, as the disk is in use. Shut down the application currently on the disk appears to be abnormal. Check the status of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 282
administrator or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 283
Problems that are easy to fix The Windows Task Manager window Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The computer turns off. 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down window and continue working. If it happens - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 284
to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 285
the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 286
press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the computer. For more information see "The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the optional external diskette drive." on page 285. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 287
known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows® documentation for further explanation. NOTE If your computer is - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 288
you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 289
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 Start, then click Help and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 290
processor does not know which device is asking for attention. This causes a hardware conflict. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 291
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 292
. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 293
one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 294
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 295
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 long the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 296
Resolving a hardware conflict current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on page 110. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 297
297 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 298
, and then the Settings tab. 3 Change the Colors option and click OK. For more information see Windows® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 299
x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 300
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 tests and repairs the disk. Your hard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 301
computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 302
a hardware conflict DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. If the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is an external drive, make sure that the drive's cable is properly connected to the computer. Make sure the tray which holds the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is closed - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 303
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 configuration - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 304
be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not have built-in drivers - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 305
. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 291 for more information. Since all PC Cards share - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 306
Hardware screen. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported Card documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 307
the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 65 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 308
software are referring to the same COM port. See "Determining the COM port" on page 130. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 309
networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba models may have a Wi-Fi antenna switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi adapter - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 310
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 .xxx.xxx assigned by Windows. ❖ Click Start, then each active network adapter will be - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 311
(WEP), etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 312
Windows XP wireless management facility, in which case you must use the adapter's management utility. If the documentation that accompanies the adapter does not provide enough information to determine if this is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. DVD operating problems - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 313
If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 292 for instructions on using Device Manager - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 314
saver runs while you are watching a movie or 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 Appearance and Themes, and double-click the Display icon - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 315
tips" on page 86 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 hard disk to a tape. ❖ Connect your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 316
with Restore Points The System Restore feature of Windows XP quickly creates Restore Points-'snapshots' of your Windows configuration-and saves them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select a previously established Control - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 317
time, you 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 a Task, Restore Points labeled System Checkpoint were automatically created by Windows XP. Other Restore Points may have been created automatically by - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 318
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 inaccessible or even - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 319
other important data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings the vendors' Web sites for detailed instructions. ❖ Other data files. If you CD window, click File, Write these files to CD. 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear, prompting for a name for the CD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 320
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 321
external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, or utility software such data (see "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 318). ❖ Have your factory Restore/Reconfiguration CD(s) on hand in case you need any files - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 322
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 323
problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 324
324 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 325
325 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba's worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 326
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 327
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 feature: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Appearances and Themes. 2 Click one of the following: ❖ Choose a screen saver in the "Pick a task - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 328
on AC power) your display may reappear automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you must set up a screen saver with a password before activating the password feature. To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start, Help and Support - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 329
329 Hot Keys Power usage 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 "Power Management" - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 330
330 Hot Keys Standby mode 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 331
331 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the 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. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 332
external video device) simultaneously ❖ 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 333
enables only the Wi-Fi module. Enable all devices-This enables all devices. Disable all devices-This disables all devices. Sample wireless modes window Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zoom- ing Utility - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 334
turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key switches screen or video modes between SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), and SXGA+ (1400 x 1050). - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 335
Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia BS approved Europe AS approved VDA - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 336
utilities include the following: ❖ Connectivity Doctor-The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see "Connectivity Doctor" on page 339. ❖ Search for Wireless Devices-The Search for Wireless - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 337
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 338
active (set the ConfigFree Launcher to Auto-hide mode), you can re-display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen. Sample ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 339
back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 340
❖ 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 displays information about the device, such as its IP address - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 341
. For example, if the connection to a wireless network cannot be established because the wireless communication switch is turned off, the problem description screen will normally display automatically when you start the Connectivity Doctor, and an exclamation point will appear next to the wireless - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 342
light" shows detailed information about the wireless device. NOTE The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless device located a distance away also has a strong signal, it appears near the center of the map as well. The Search - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 343
your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample viewing Wi-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for Wireless Devices option from ConfigFree - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 344
344 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 set up and added to the connection list, the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 345
345 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth® devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 346
346 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or, you can - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 347
347 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically. Disconnecting from a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 348
network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth antennas. ❖ TCP/IP settings - includes DHCP, IP address, subnet pointer to Profile. 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 349
ConfigFree Utilities 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items, select switching to this profile. For example, to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles, type: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE 12 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 350
350 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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 351
351 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work. This utility is faster and more dependable than sending the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 352
352 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users attending the meeting. ❖ To share a file with one user, drag and drop the file on the user's icon. NOTE - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 353
353 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Sample of sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. NOTE If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 354
by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT To the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. 3 Select the appropriate - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 355
355 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 1 Drag and drop the file to the Wireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher. 2 Right click on the file and choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. An Access Point may not always be available. To find out how to use Quick Connect - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 356
356 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities To review the current Toshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 Move the mouse pointer to Toshiba Wireless - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 357
357 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The wireless LAN configuration returns to the settings that 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 358
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 designated SSID, a notification window appears. You can then click this window to connect using the settings specified in the profile. To use - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 359
is now configured to use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature. When the 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 the switch be automatic without the need for - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 360
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 361
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 KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LSI large - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 362
information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller. alternating current (AC)-The type of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 363
, the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette 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, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 364
CD-An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory)-A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD. Compare DVD In the Windows® operating the screen at parts of the system are set up (that is, - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 365
'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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 366
to drag a selected object. In Windows®, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 367
disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk. file name-A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 368
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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 369
device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network-See LAN. logical drive-A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 370
computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard-The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS® prompt-See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia-A combination of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 371
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. peripheral-Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 372
-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 G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 373
(in MS-DOS®, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display-See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB)-A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 374
374 Glossary World Wide Web (www)-The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 375
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 88 A AC adapter 48 AC power cable connectors 335 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 Alt keys 89 antenna connecting 73 audio .wav files 139 features 139 Auto-Run 104 B backing up files 87 battery changing 119 charge indicator light 50, 112 charge not lasting 295 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 376
299 latch 52 screen is blank 297 display device connecting 67 display panel opening 52 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 124 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 290 DVD player general problems 312 DVD-ROM drive problems 302 troubleshooting 302 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 377
driver conflict 289 general hardware problem 289 non-system disk or disk error 286, 301 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 298 program has performed an illegal operation 283 warning resume failure 285 Error-checking 300 Ethernet LAN port 134 expansion memory - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 378
requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 102 installation memory module 56 installing memory modules 55 mouse 63 troubleshooting 296 Windows special keys 90 keyboard, external 63 keyboard, full-size 88 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 63 M main battery removing 119 memory adding 55 expansion slots 57 problem - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 379
power computer will not start 284 connecting cable to AC Adapter 49 energy-saving features 107 problem solving 294 turning on 54 universal power supply 335 64 problem solving 307 printing a file 97 problem solving AC power 294 accessing disk drives 285 battery charge does not last 295 battery not - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 380
285 Windows XP not working 286 program, starting 92 programs not running correctly 301 projector connecting 71 protection of stored data 2 Q QosmioPlayer CD Player Media Control Buttons 150 duplicated DVD discs 152 DVD operation 151 installing the recovery CD 159 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 109 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 381
Setup 234 Toshiba online resources 106 Toshiba utilities 221 traveling tips 125 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 312 DVD-ROM drive 302 external keyboard 296 keyboard 296 keypad overlay 296 turning on the power 54 TV antenna port 73 U user password, disabling 244 using a file extension 96 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV600 | User Guide - Page 382
warranty 40 Web sites 323 Toshiba 324 Wi-Fi wireless networking 133 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Media Player 102 Windows Start menu 92 Windows XP Help and Support 288 problem solving 286 Windows XP Media Center Edition desktop 126 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 133 Wizards Dial
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PMAD00060010
11/05
G35
Series User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
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 282
in this guide.