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G35-AV650 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 2
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Qosmio™ G35-AV650 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 3
YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 4
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 the number of devices - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 5
as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 6
6 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If your home has specially - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 7
of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 8
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 9
term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 10
with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is Toshiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B Information operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 11
or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of low power radio off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 12
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 provided on the computer JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 13
NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 16
in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 17
New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 18
Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless Network Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the Australia New Zealand Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 19
networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) Toshiba portable computers using these cards. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. When you use - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 20
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba has to be operated while maintaining - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 21
or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of low power radio off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 22
MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. Toshiba Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-13- of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 23
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, an HD DVD, CD-RW drive, a Multi-drive, or any other optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 24
guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2006 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 25
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. HD DVD Application Logo (HD DVD-ROM) represents the optical drives Card Computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 26
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 39 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment........41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 27
for the first time 53 Opening the display panel 53 Your computer's features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power 55 Adding memory (optional 56 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 63 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using the Virtual Buttons 65 Enabling Dual Mode - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 28
Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Windows® special keys 96 Overlay keys 96 Using the overlay to type numeric data 97 Starting a program 98 Starting a program - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 29
126 Removing the battery from the computer .......126 Inserting a charged battery 128 Taking care of your battery 129 Safety precautions 129 Maximizing battery life 130 Disposing of used batteries 131 Traveling tips 132 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 133 Exploring the desktop - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 30
downloading files from, the Internet 146 Exploring audio features 146 Recording sounds 146 Using external speakers or headphones..........148 Using the i.LINK® port 149 Inserting and removing PC Cards 150 Inserting a PC Card 150 Removing a PC Card 151 Setting up a PC Card for your computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 31
Guide 197 Recording from Search 198 Recording Manually 199 Changing Your Settings 199 Changing recording priorities 200 Watching and Recording Movies 201 Listening to Music 201 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player 202 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 32
231 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 233 Viewing existing key assignments 234 Changing or removing existing key assignments 235 Hotkey Utility 235 Toshiba Assist 236 Connect 237 Secure 237 Protect & Fix 238 Optimize 238 SD Memory Card Format 239 PC Diagnostic Tool 240 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 33
When you first start your computer 269 Creating a new RAID-0 array 271 Toshiba RAID Console Utility drive in a RAID-1 array 291 Error message examples 292 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 293 Problems that are easy to fix 293 Problems when you turn on the computer............295 The Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 34
the batteries 305 Keyboard problems 307 Display problems 308 Disk drive problems 310 Optical drive problems 313 Sound system problems 314 PC Card problems 315 Printer problems 318 Modem problems 319 Wireless networking problems 320 DVD operating problems 323 Develop good computing habits - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 35
Enabling a wireless device 343 Zooming applications in/out 343 Keyboard hot keys 344 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 345 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 346 Getting Started 347 Starting ConfigFree 347 ConfigFree Utilities 349 Connectivity Doctor 349 Search - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 36
, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. NOTE ❖ Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 37
software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ General optical media references to CD and DVD may include HD DVD references where applicable. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 38
38 Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 39
: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 40
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 sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 41
Chapter 1 Getting Started This 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 42
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 working comfortably - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 44
cool. You could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the computer or cause system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 45
include, 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 46
and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer will connect to the Internet and click Next. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection. If an Internet connection could not be found, a window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 47
desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com. Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet via your computer's modem and a voice-grade telephone - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 48
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 56) ❖ Connect a mouse (see projector, or VCR/DVD player" on page 74) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 150) - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 49
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 50
Started Connecting to a power source AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 51
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 52
Getting Started Using the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 53
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 54
of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 55
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Turning on the power 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. The first time you turn on the computer you should not have any - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 56
system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 57
. One or both of the slots are populated with memory modules during the manufacturing process. To increase the computer's memory capacity, add a new memory module, or replace a current memory module: If you use the computer for a long time, the memory module will become hot. If this happens, let the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 58
3. 1 If the computer is on, click Start, and then click Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 59
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 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 (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 60
its connectors. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer. NOTE If no memory slot is available, you must remove a module by - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 61
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, avoiding any contact with socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Aligning the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 62
when secured in place. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 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 126 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 63
steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 57 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 64
angle and slide it out of the slot. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) 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 128. 6 Turn the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 65
change. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 66
: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Sends the item in the active window to the printer The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must configure these - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 67
Dual Mode Pad 67 Enabling Dual Mode To enable Dual Mode: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, then Settings. The Properties for Synaptics LuxPad window appears. 4 In the left side of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 68
then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 69
printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer will automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 70
Using the optional external USB diskette drive 1 Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 2 Click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Using the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 71
(Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A plasma or digital television - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 72
72 Getting Started Connecting external display devices Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display device, configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for your operating system and the device. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 73
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 to the manual that came with the television for more information. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 While - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 74
speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headphone output. You need a cable (not shipped with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo VCR/ DVD player NOTE S-video cables are not included with your computer. To connect a device to the S-video Out port, you will need to purchase an - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 75
+ F5 hot key combination. (The TV Out button is located above and to the right of the keyboard.) NOTE If you do not see the image transfer from your computer screen to the external video device, modify the Display Properties as described in "Adjusting the Display Properties" on page 75. Adjusting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 76
Getting Started Connecting use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution. 4 Click Apply, and then click OK to close the Display Properties window. The to your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 77
Getting Started Connecting external display devices 77 information. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you connect an external display device, you can choose (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only 3 Release the Fn key. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 78
the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, and Display. Choose the Settings external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Connecting External AV Input Devices Your computer provides ports for connecting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 79
this: 1 Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the coaxial Antenna In port on the back of your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Connecting to the S-video In port You can connect an external input device such as a VCR/ DVD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 80
. 4 Turn on the external device. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 81
Started Turning off the computer 81 Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows® XP Home, or either Windows® XP Professional or Windows Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 82
is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 83
Turning off the computer 83 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 84
domain server, follow these steps to turn off the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down. The Shut Down Windows® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer shuts down completely. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 85
Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 86
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 Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files, turns off the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 87
it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the power button and the on/off light glow blue. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 88
Using and configuring Standby mode To turn off the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By. (Sample Image) Turn off computer Windows® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and enters into - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 89
, you can place it into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Standby options set. Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the power button and the on/off light glow blue. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 90
gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 129. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 91
way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 92
information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 93
for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 94
over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 95
95 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 96
-esse®" on page 231 or "Hot Keys" on page 337. Windows® special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 97
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. Using the overlay to type - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 98
. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 99
is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the file name - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 100
. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the program's window. Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad.exe: 1 Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Run dialog box 2 In the Run - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 101
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 battery is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 122. Many programs offer a feature that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 102
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 characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 103
® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online help. Printing your work Verify that the Windows® operating system is set up for your printer as described in "Connecting a printer" on page 68. TECHNICAL NOTE: You only - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 104
the computer's hard disk. Also see "Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP" on page 329. HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 105
storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For these reasons, your computer may come with a optical drive. TECHNICAL NOTE - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 106
layer) (optical drive) NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. You use CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music. A special feature allows you - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 107
or DVD, if one is inserted into the drive, when the computer is powered on and Windows is running. For more information, see "Listening to Music" on page 201. ❖ Launches the QosmioPlayer if the computer is not powered on. The Play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 108
button directs the display to an external display device. This button does not function when QosmioPlayer is running. Inserting a disc To insert a disc into the drive: 1 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 109
" on page 156) for more information. If the computer is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar. NOTE - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 110
Multi-drive (double layer) (optical drive) Stop button Play/pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, then My Computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 111
Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your optical drive may not playback or operate properly on other PCs or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba PC or optical drive. Please refer to your PC's product specification for listing of specific format - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 112
drive (double layer) (optical drive) 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 most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 113
113 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 114
energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Toshiba recommends you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 115
optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. In addition, your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting for DVD playback. The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application. Battery life will be less than - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 116
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.com. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 117
AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The battery may not start - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 118
SYSTEM NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 119
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 may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 120
120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ 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 during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 121
to monitor the remaining battery power. 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 122
have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. For more information on using Hibernation, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 86. Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms. Each - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 123
Computing 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 124
Computing Monitoring main battery power Power Profiles You can choose a predefined Power Profile or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 125
125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Using a hot key to set the Power Profile You may use a hot key to set the Power Profile. To set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-up window. (Sample Image) Power Profile mode pop-up window 2 While - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 126
in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either completely shut down your computer, or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 127
the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Sliding the battery lock to the unlocked position 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery while lifting up on the battery to remove it from the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 128
release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. 4 Turn the computer right side up. 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 129
. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 130
at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 131
going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 132
space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer. NOTE Before - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 133
Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your notebook computer. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. You use its features to start programs - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 134
the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray (Sample Image) Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 135
135 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop The icons initially displayed on your system See Windows® XP Help and Support Center for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 136
136 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons to quickly - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 137
Computer's Features Setting Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 138
138 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click Windows cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 139
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 connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 140
dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the network. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 141
141 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 142
142 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN Connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 143
Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers , images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 144
❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 146
146 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 147
147 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you can only on the left side of the computer. 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack on your computer. 3 Turn on the microphone. 4 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 148
Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 7 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). Do not set - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 149
will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters , such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i.LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 150
Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards-You can install one of these cards. ❖ Type II cards-You can install one of these cards. The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one PC Card - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 151
Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 152
152 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 153
Exploring Your Computer's Features Inserting an ExpressCard™ Removing an ExpressCard™ Prepare the card for removal by right-clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the card for safe - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 154
154 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter 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 (MultiMedia CardTM), or xD-Picture CardTM media. These media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 155
Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Removing memory card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 156
MCE Remote Control options will not function. ❖ Qosmio Player does not Support HD DVD playback function. NOTE The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application. When using the QosmioPlayer, the Audio / Video recording feature will not function. To start the QosmioPlayer: 1 If the computer is on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 157
157 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to reverse to the previous song button only works when using the Windows Media Center Edition, and is not operational when using QosmioPlayer. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 158
Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your optical drive. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays supported CDs. When playing a supported audio CD, you also have the following keyboard options: 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 159
159 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Playing a DVD Insert a supported DVD into your optical drive. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported DVDs. The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to move to the previous chapter or next - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 160
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 discs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 161
computer or the Set Up button on the QosmioPlayer remote control. (Sample Image) Setup menu When viewing television programs, you have the following options: 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard : S-video, Composite In, and Antenna In. F1 Press the F1 key to view the television guide. F2 Press - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 162
Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control You can use your Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control to play CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch television programs through QosmioPlayer. The remote control helps you navigate the QosmioPlayer windows on your computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 163
163 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Remote Control Buttons Overview Stop Record* Rewind Replay Back Arrows Volume Control Recorded TV* Guide Power Pause Play Forward Skip More OK Button Start* Channel/ Page Control Mute DVD Menu Live TV Numeric Keypad Clear Enter * This - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 164
Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer The remote control has the following buttons/functions depending on which mode you are using: Button Power Play Pause Stop Record Fwd Rew Skip Replay More Back Up arrow Down arrow Function TV Mode DVD Mode Audio Mode Turns the computer's power - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 165
"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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 166
166 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using QosmioPlayer Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control To begin using your remote control: 1 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor. The remote control sensor is located on the front of your computer. Make sure there is nothing blocking the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 167
167 Exploring Your Computer's Features Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media To recover or repair QosmioPlayer on a computer that has the application installed: 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive, close the drive tray, and restart - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 168
Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio, video, and picture media on your computer, using either your computer's keyboard, mouse, or the remote control. With the Media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 169
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 170
service provider for the proper hardware recommendations. There are two different ways you can connect your computer to a TV: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If your TV accepts component video inputs: ❖ Connect the component video adapter cable (included with your computer) to the TV's component video - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 171
a coaxial cable from the VCR/DVD player or Set-top box to the coaxial adapter cable (included with your computer). Connect the adapter cable to the Antenna In port on the back of the computer. ❖ For those VCR/DVD players or Set-top boxes that support S-video out, connect an S-video cable from the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 172
the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup VCR/DVD player or Set-top box to the S-video In port on the right side of the computer. Existing setup Wall Cable Set-top box/ satellite In Coaxial cable Set-top box/ satellite Out Coaxial cable VCR/DVD Player In Add the notebook - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 173
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the External IR Transceiver The external IR transceiver is a small device that connects to the computer an available USB port on your computer. 2 Connect the IR transceiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV Set - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 174
. For more information, refer to your Microsoft Help. Have an Internet connection to download your television service provider's program guide. Know your ZIP Code. Provide the name of your television service provider, if you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV. Provide the brand of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 175
175 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center (Sample Image) Media Center Setup Wizard: Welcome screen 1 Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen. 2 Click Next. The wizard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 176
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 9 Click Test to verify that your computer is connected to the signal, and Guide, then click Next. The wizard displays the Confirm Your Region screen. 12 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services, then click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 177
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 14 Make sure that your computer is connected to a TV (for instructions change the channels, you use the numbers on your keyboard. When the remote control set up Guide Privacy screen. 16 Click View the Guide privacy statement, read the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 178
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 17 Read the Guide Terms of Service (use the down arrow to view the entire document), click I agree, then click Next. NOTE If you click I do not agree, the electronic TV Guide will not be accessible on your computer. You can download - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 179
to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 24 Click Next. The system displays the Identify Your Display Type screen. 25 Select Traditional TV/Monitor, and click Next. The wizard displays the Connection Type screen. 26 Select Composite or S-Video (whichever one you - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 180
, the program displays Media Center's main window. It is not necessary to restart your computer. 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 181
® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center The Media Center main window is the central point for controlling all Media Center features. With a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control, you can: ❖ Watch or record TV programs ❖ Listen to music ❖ Display your digital photos ❖ - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 182
, Rewind (Previous) Record Skip, Fast Forward (Next) Mute Volume up and down (Sample Image) Playback controls Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows, a selected item, such as a folder, file, or menu item is outlined with a green border. To select items, use the arrow buttons on the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 183
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs, DVDs, and videos control all Media Center windows ❖ Control the video or live TV display ❖ Place the computer in and out of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 184
184 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 185
control has the following buttons/functions: Power - Turns the computer on and starts Windows if the computer is off or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is running Windows or Media Center, pressing Power turns off the computer. Stop - Stops the media currently playing. Record - Records the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 186
controls. Start - Opens Media Center to the main window. window options. much like a mouse does. The other direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center such as recorded TV programs, the Television Program Guide, a DVD main menu, and live TV. ❖ Audio and Video - The audio and video - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 187
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded TV, live TV, TV program guide, or the DVD menu mode. ❖ Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV mode when the computer is powered off - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 188
to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center Use Forward to move selected video or picture media forward In the Guide, you can press Record twice to record a TV series. ❖ In the Guide, press Record three times to cancel recording. Use Rewind to rewind selected video or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 189
❖ For DVDs, Previous moves to the previous chapter. ❖ For videos and live TV and videos, Previous moves back seven seconds. Using the Remote Control To begin and the IR transceiver. 2 Press the Start button to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. Use the arrow keys on the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 190
your TV signal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wizard. NOTE The TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased. (Sample Image) Media Center main window, My TV In My TV you can: ❖ Search for TV shows to watch or record using the Television - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 191
the numeric keys on your keyboard. The channel number displays in the window. 3 Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode and view the Media Center main menu. Selecting a Program from the TV Guide To select a program from the TV Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 192
Guide. NOTE Not all Internet Service Providers support this feature. Check with your service provider for more information. ❖ You can manually update the TV Guide in the Media Center Settings window at any time, even if you have automatic updates set up. ❖ If the TV Guide has not been downloaded - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 193
of programs and check for any recording errors. To watch a previously recorded TV program: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Recorded TV. All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 194
the TV Guide to find start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Search. 4 Select Category, Title, or Keyword. ❖ Select Category. Select a category, for example, News, and drill down the programs listing. ❖ Select Title. Use the keys on your keyboard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 195
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV ❖ Select Keyword. Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a descriptive 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 196
stops. ❖ If you go to another area in the Media Center, the TV channel you last selected will be displayed in the inset window at the bottom of the window. ❖ When scheduling a recording in the TV Guide, you can press the Record button once to record a show, twice to record a series, or three times - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 197
. This may cause recording options to be unavailable. You may need to manually update the Guide before scheduling a recording. NOTE If you turn off your computer, the Media Center will not record a scheduled program. Your computer must be turned on or in Standby mode to record a TV program - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 198
using Search: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 series appears next to the show in the Guide. 7 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window. If there is a recording conflict, the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 199
the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program. To manually record a show or series: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My TV. 3 Select Recorded TV. 4 Select Add Recording. 5 Select the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 200
, click Settings. This window allows you to change several settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV programs, as well as how it plays DVDs. In particular, you can change settings for: ❖ Recording a TV program, including manually recording ❖ The TV Guide ❖ The TV Signal ❖ Adjust - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 201
record a movie: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window 2 Select the movie that you folder or in other folders on your hard drive, however, you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 202
them. To add music files: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Player. 2 Click the Library tab at the top of the window. The first time you select the media Library, a message tells you that Windows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files. 3 Click Yes - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 203
use the Windows Media Player Help menu. Deleting Music Files To delete a file from the Windows Media Player on your hard drive, however, you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for files on your hard drive. If so, you need to add them to the Windows Media Player Library to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 204
) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 205
Windows Media Player and your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD information is copied and displayed in Media Center and in the Windows Media player, 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 - - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 206
, View Songs, or Genres to display a list of all items in that category. In these windows, you will have other options, depending on the category you select. or Select Search. Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a descriptive word, song title, or artist name. Media Center displays a list of all - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 207
, Artist, and Genre lists. You can also play a single song from a playlist as follows: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My Music. 3 Select Songs. The program displays all the songs in your media library. 4 Use - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 208
order of the music tracks on the album) ❖ 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 CDs) To go back to Media Center, press - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 209
the name of the Playlist in the Save as window, and click Save. 7 Select your playlist to view the music files that you have added. 8 Close Media Center, if open, and then press the Start button on the remote control. Your playlist will not appear in My Music unless you close and open - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 210
210 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures You can now play your playlist in Media Center. Displaying Your Pictures (Sample Image) Media Center main - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 211
by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse (Sample Image) My Pictures screen After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 212
Edition 2005 Displaying Your Pictures Viewing a Slide Show To view pictures as a slide show: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My Pictures. 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the folder of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 213
Videos window in the Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you downloaded from the Internet. (Sample Image) Media Center main screen In My Videos you can: ❖ Browse through and play back all of your digital video files using the remote control or the keyboard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 214
can now be played in Media Center. Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer, open Media Center to watch your videos. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 215
to close the file and return to the My Videos window. Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select My Videos. 3 Select My Videos or Shared Video. 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 216
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Watching a DVD 4 If your videos are organized within other the remote control buttons is not supported. (Sample Image) Media Center main menu To play a DVD movie in Media Center: 1 Insert the DVD into the drive. If you have other media - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 217
have a DVD movie in your drive, but you have been doing other things in Media Center or in other programs from your desktop, you can play the DVD by: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Play DVD. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 218
. For specific information about settings not covered in this section, please see Windows Media Center Help, available at the top of any Media Center screen. the administrator of the computer. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 219
to change your download settings (Download when connected, or Manual download). ❖ Select About Media Center to view information about the Media Center's software version, terms of service, and data provider credits. ❖ Select Privacy to change settings for how the computer retrieves and stores - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 220
allow you to control your recording priorities and options in Media Center. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Recorder. ❖ Select History to check a list of scheduled recordings - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 221
your computer's performance. To increase disk space, you can: ❖ Delete recorded shows from the Recorded TV window. drive. Media Center does not support removable drives, network drives, or drives with less than 5 MB of disk space. ❖ Archive TV programs to a DVD if your computer has a DVD writer drive - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 222
manually update your Guide from the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each user and can be changed only by the administrator of the computer. To change the TV Guide settings: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 223
to return to the TV Settings window. Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of the computer can change the Parental Control setting. This feature may not be available on your computer. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 224
settings for subtitles, closed captioning, and viewing the DVD: 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 DVD. 4 In the DVD Settings window, select DVD Language. 5 Use the arrow buttons to select the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 225
text format for those who are unable to hear the audio. To select close captioning: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select TV. 4 Select Close Captioning. 5 Use the arrow buttons to select the + or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 226
Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her own picture settings. 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 Image) Picture Settings screen 4 Use the arrows and OK button - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 227
227 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 More Programs More Programs ( Create CD/DVD to create a CD or DVD. ❖ Select InterVideo to view and adjust the InterVideo Video & Audio Settings screen. ❖ Select Messenger to sign into Media Center's Messenger program. ❖ Select Sync to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 228
228 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight For more 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 Media Center are - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 229
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 230
Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 231
Windows® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse® 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba, then Utilities, then click Fn-esse. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 232
-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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 233
key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press window and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Fn-esse assignment type dialog box Follow the instructions - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 234
Toshiba side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that will appear in the popup list. 2 To create a popup list with items from any Windows® program. Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 235
235 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey Utility Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the activate: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click the Hotkey utility. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Put a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 236
and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. To access this utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Assist. The Toshiba Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Toshiba Assist window, Connect tab The Toshiba Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 237
237 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Assist Connect The options available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Start Bluetooth® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure The options in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) Toshiba Assist window, Secure tab - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 238
is the PC Diagnostic Tool. (Sample Image) 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 Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 239
239 Toshiba Utilities SD Memory Card Format (Sample Image) 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 Image) SD Memory Card Format screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 240
240 Toshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool PC Diagnostic Tool This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online help documentation within the application for any additional help. To start the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and click PC - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 241
, click the Power Management icon. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears. (Sample Image) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 242
Toshiba does not recommend it. If you need a customized profile, create a new profile with the properties you require. The DVD Playback profile applies only when a DVD program is playing while running the computer on battery profile on the Profiles window. 2 Make the desired changes to settings on the Basic - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 243
and double-click on the HW Setup icon to open the HW Setup dialog box. (Sample Image) Toshiba HW Setup tab options Toshiba HW Setup has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 244
Toshiba Zooming Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display ❖ CPU-Allows you to change the dynamic CPU frequency mode ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Keyboard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 245
screen For more information about how to use the Toshiba Zooming Utility, right click on the 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 246
246 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility (Sample Image) 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 Image) Monitor Input Settings screen - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 247
if you want to use the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer. NOTE When you change the CD/DVD drive to "Quiet" mode, the setting is only valid for the current Windows session. If you shut down, restart, log off, or resume from hibernation, the setting will revert back to Normal speed. The setting can - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 248
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 (Sample Image) The Toshiba Accessibility window The Toshiba Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 249
, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 250
250 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke. Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. An instant - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 251
Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, select Secure. (Sample Image) 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 252
a user password Make sure you use a password you can remember easily. If you forget the User and Supervisor passwords, you will not be able to use the computer. Contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider for assistance. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 253
Utility The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. The fingerprint fingerprint samples. NOTE Toshiba recommends that you complete the Fingerprint tutorial before starting fingerprint enrollment. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 254
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 reader to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation. The reader could not read your fingerprint. Swipe - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 255
. The Fast User Switching feature of Windows® XP is also supported. If user A is feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer when it is turned off by requiring the user to pass fingerprint authentication. If fingerprint authentication fails, the user will not be able to start the computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 256
up to two more times. If authentication fails after the third attempt, the system shuts down. Enabling Power-on Security Options for power-on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature. In most configurations, power-on security is enabled automatically after the first user - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 257
finger will be used for power-on security. If you do not want to use a finger for power-on security but only for logon, click the Boot button to delete the fingerprint from the fingerprint device memory. The fingerprint device memory can typically hold up to 21 fingerprints. The number of - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 258
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 about product features. ❖ Tutorial-Runs the fingerprint tutorial which learns you how to enroll your fingerprints. Toshiba highly recommends this - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 259
will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba dialog registration. When the window is displayed again, all the provides access to the utility's features and settings. It is available - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 260
260 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility The Biomenu contains the following menu options: ❖ Lock computer-Locks your computer. Use the reader to unlock the computer again. ❖ Registered can be turned off in the Settings dialog. A wizard will assist you through your first registration. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 261
261 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered web page. To replay a registration: 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu. 2 Select Registered Sites. 3 Select a page you - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 262
262 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 2 Use the reader. 3 Optional-If the or not work properly with automatic submittal. Deleting a registration You are logged on to the computer and want to delete an existing registration. To delete an existing registration: 1 Click the Settings - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 263
263 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility 5 Click Delete. Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follow these guidelines and/or procedures might result in (1) damage to the reader or cause reader failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 264
264 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Injured finger ❖ Wet finger ❖ Soiled or oily finger ❖ Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 265
. ❖ 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 reader will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 266
type of RAID at a time. It cannot be configured to use both RAID-0 and RAID-1 simultaneously. Your computer comes ready to be configured for RAID-1; however, RAID-1 can be disabled or you can choose to install RAID-0. NOTE Toshiba RAID is only supported on Toshiba-certified hard disk drives. 266 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 267
. 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 consisting of the computer's primary internal hard disk and secondary internal hard disk. When a RAID-0 array is configured, data - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 268
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 is configured, the operating system will display the smaller of the two hard disk drives defined in the array as the computer's total hard disk capacity. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 269
permanently erased and will not be recoverable. Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on the hard disk. NOTE Your computer can only be configured for one type of RAID at a time. It cannot be configured to use both RAID-0 and RAID-1 simultaneously. 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 270
Utility Using RAID The New HDD detected window appears. (Sample Image) New HDD detected window 2 To create a RAID-1 array, click Enable RAID. The Confirm disk mirroring window appears. (Sample Image) Confirm disk mirroring window 3 Click OK. The computer begins creating the array by copying data - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 271
system for RAID-0, make sure you back up all data on your computer's hard drives onto another storage media. When a RAID-0 array is created, all data on both your primary and secondary hard disks is erased and cannot be recovered. Toshiba is not responsible for any loss of data on your hard disks. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 272
. 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 273
the RAID level. 1. Factory Default Setup the computer ready to support mirroring function. You can use RAID Utility to (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu Before configuring your system for RAID-0, make sure you back up all data on your computer's hard drives onto another storage - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 274
RAID-0 configuration takes approximately one hour to complete. Toshiba RAID Console Utility The Toshiba RAID Console utility provides a way to view and manage the RAID configuration on your computer and to check the status of the RAID array and physical drives. It also allows you to: ❖ Create or - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 275
Then select Toshiba, RAID, RAID Console. The Toshiba RAID Console window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility with no RAID configured An icon is shown for each RAID-1 array configured on the computer. On each array icon, an icon is displayed for each physical drive belonging to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 276
276 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Toshiba RAID Console Utility RAID-0 When RAID-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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 277
Toshiba RAID Console Utility 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 ) Toshiba RAID Console Utility with RAID-1 configured Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1 The Options window allows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 278
-0 or RAID-1 Utility Toshiba RAID Console Utility 2 Click Options. The Options dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Options window ❖ Check media-Allows you are written to an event log (within the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility) or displayed on your computer's screen. ❖ Array configuration-Allows you to - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 279
is a special data area on the computer's hard disk which is read whenever the operating system is started. It is recommended that you enable MBR 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 280
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 282 for more information. 3 Make the appropriate - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 281
appears. (Sample Image) Array information window ❖ Array No. Identification number of array. ❖ Status-Indicates the status of the array. The contents which will be displayed are as follows: ❖ Optimal-The physical drives in the array are connected with the computer, are online, are in optimal status - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 282
appear to the operating system as the smaller of the two hard disk drives used. For example, when RAID-1 is configured with one 40GB hard disk drive and one 80GB hard disk drive, the computer's total hard disk capacity will appear as only 40GB to the operating system. ❖ Date of last media check - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 283
Rebuilding-The drive is being rebuilt using data from the good drive. ❖ Absent-The drive may have been removed from the computer. ❖ Capacity-Displays the drive capacity in gigabytes. ❖ Model number-Displays the drive model number. ❖ Serial number-Displays the drive serial number. ❖ Firmware revision - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 284
, the media check will resume when the computer is restarted. NOTE By default the TOSHIBA RAID Utility is set up to perform a media check on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon. To perform a media check: 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer. (The computer must be running - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 285
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 data on your computer's hard drives onto another storage media. When - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 286
-1 Utility Toshiba RAID Console Utility To break the RAID-0 array: 1 Plug in the AC adapter and power on the computer. (The computer must be running on power provided by the AC adapter to perform these steps.) 2 Insert the Recovery DVD that shipped with your system into the computer's CD/DVD drive - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 287
, ALL DATA IS LOST. Enter selection:" (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu 5 Press 1 and then press Enter to break the RAID-0 array. All data is permanently erased from both of your computer's internal hard disk drives and the computer is restored to its default settings. NOTE This - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 288
hard disk. To break the RAID-1 array: 1 Click Start, All Programs. Then, select TOSHIBA, RAID, RAID Console. The TOSHIBA RAID Console is displayed. 2 Click Disable RAID. The Confirm disk mirroring window appears. (Sample Image) Confirm disk mirroring window 3 Click OK. The mirror between the primary - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 289
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 290
. The computer begins copying data from the internal hard disk to the secondary hard disk drive. It may take several minutes or up to one hour to rebuild the array depending on the amount of data to be copied. The progress of the rebuilding process can be viewed on the TOSHIBA RAID Console window. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 291
-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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 292
computer at one time. The number of connectable units has been exceeded. Currently it will not connect to the RAID service as another user is using it. Only one instance of the TOSHIBA RAID Console utility can be opened on your computer at one time. Unable to setup RAID, as the disk is in use. Shut - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 293
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 294
are not connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The computer turns off. If you are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 295
it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power switch - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 296
normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 297
that has not been saved will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see "What to do when the main battery runs low" on page 121. If you are running on battery power, Toshiba recommends that you do not leave the computer in Standby mode for long - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 298
problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. The Windows Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 299
letter or missed character will make it impossible for started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 300
telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window's left pane. A list of category - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 301
, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 302
drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See "Fixing a problem documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 303
on the front. This is the disable feature. 6 Click the icon. You are 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 Computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 304
Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system shuts down and turns off - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 305
or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 306
AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power. Try turning off the computer. The battery device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 307
lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 308
You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start, Shut Down or Turn off computer, and Restart the computer using the pointing device on the internal keyboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 309
To change the number of colors displayed: 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 color palette to one that is supported by the computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 310
of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 311
File Allocation Table (FAT) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. 3 On the pop-up menu, click Properties. The drive's Properties box appears. NOTE This feature is not available for CD/DVD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 312
to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 313
need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the optical drive eject button on the face of the optical - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 314
optical 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 button, but the drive tray does not slide out." on page 313. Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 315
that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 316
again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 317
I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 302 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to have its own address. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 318
will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 319
problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set up properly and still will - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 320
networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically keyboard will be lit.) NOTE To determine if your computer has an internal Wi-Fi adapter, check the device list in Device Manager (part of the Windows Control Panel). Some Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 321
❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by Windows®, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 322
routers). ❖ Click Start, then click Run the problem is upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. Special considerations for Windows Windows XP checks whether WEP encryption is enabled on the device. If it is not enabled, Windows Windows Taskbar - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 323
management facility does not work. If you are using an external Wi-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter, or other variety), check if the adapter comes with its own management utility. If it does, the utility may be disabling the Windows XP wireless management facility, in which case you must use the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 324
" on page 303 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 325
Disable Display Stretch Feature. 5 Click OK. The screen 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 326
can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 92 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 327
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 328
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, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next. 5 A calendar will be presented - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 329
the computer's CD or DVD drive. 2 A menu of options will appear. Select Open writable CD folder using Windows Explorer, and click OK. 3 A Windows Explorer window will open for the blank CD. This window will be referred to as "the CD window." 4 Open a second Windows Explorer window, by clicking Start - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 330
drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail apps. Visit the vendors' Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for example) for detailed instructions files to the CD window, click File, Write these files to CD. 8 A CD Writing Wizard will appear, prompting for a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 331
same set of steps any number of times to back up any number of files to as many 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, or start the Backup utility by clicking - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 332
you will then be able to easily restore Windows to computer. If the device is connected first, it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 333
help. Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 334
, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 335
the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 336
92800 Puteaux Cédex France 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) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 337
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 volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 337 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 338
the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 339
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 340
Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. (Sample Image) Power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see "Power Management" on page 240. Standby - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 341
into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. (Sample Image) Hibernation confirmation box ❖ If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 342
and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only (Sample Image) Display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 343
This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices on your computer (for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® only). The wireless Wireless modes window Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. For more information, see "Toshiba Zooming Utility - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 344
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 345
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia BS approved - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 346
Toshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see " - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 347
included in the application. Starting ConfigFree To start ConfigFree, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ (Microsoft® Windows® XP or 2000) Click the Start button, and select All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 348
icon on the taskbar is displayed with an "X." When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. You can then click the appropriate icon on the Launcher to start the desired ConfigFree utilities. SUMMIT Bluetooth Wireless LAN Connectivity Doctor - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 349
your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting (Sample Image) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 350
350 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ Wired connection line (link speed) ❖ Wireless connection line (signal strength - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 351
351 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 352
352 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities The following checkboxes and buttons are provided on the Connectivity Doctor screen: Stay of the wireless devices that have been detected. NOTE Search for Wireless Devices can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 353
Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities For Wi-Fi networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in five levels or "bands." The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC the map is not necessarily near your notebook computer. If a wireless device located a - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 354
354 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 355
355 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 356
356 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection shown on the Bluetooth map: 1 Drag and drop the device you want to connect to the PC icon at the center of the map. 2 Configured devices are automatically connected. Devices not yet - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 357
357 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Transferring files using Bluetooth® There are several ways to use Bluetooth to send files to other devices. To select the device using the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 358
Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Or, you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices. (Sample Image) 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 359
359 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Profile Settings The Profile handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. The following settings can be saved - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 360
360 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears file, or Web site URL that is to start after switching to this profile. For example, to have Internet Explorer start in Windows XP after switching profiles, type: C:\Program Files\ - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 361
361 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Expanded Add necessary. Profiles can also be imported and exported. This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers. For more information about modifying, importing, and exporting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 362
362 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 363
363 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities When a user joins the SUMMIT, their icon appears on the SUMMIT table. (Sample Image) Users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 364
364 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Image) Sharing a file with one user ❖ the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT users who can then accept or decline the file as desired. ( - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 365
365 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be the system tray. 2 Click SUMMIT. Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window. NOTE SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher. 3 Select the appropriate users and invite them to the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 366
366 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 1 Drag and drop the file to the Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖ Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT Toshiba Wireless Projector The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a Toshiba - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 367
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 setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 368
device. ❖ If you close ConfigFree. Direct Link Toshiba Device When Access Point is not available, use the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 369
Image) Using the Direct Link Toshiba Device feature Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on. This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from the network - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 370
used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notification window appears. You can then click this window to connect using the settings - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 371
ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The computer 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 372
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. 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 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 373
Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 374
memory real-time clock small computer system interface double data random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user's guide - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 375
BIOS (basic input/output system)-Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 376
. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you can use on the computer. Some characters are non-printing characters, such as - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 377
. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU-See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache-A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 378
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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 379
computer option. See also disable. executable file-A computer computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter consists of two parts: the actual name for use with the computer's operating system. Formatting - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 380
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 your work, including all open - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 381
of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 382
to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard-The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS® prompt-See system prompt. multi-function drive-A DVD drive that can read and write to CD - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 383
computer or the network. PC Card-A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 384
that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select-To highlight or otherwise specify text - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 385
-A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. system disk-A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 386
386 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-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 387
keyboard 94 A AC adapter 49 AC power cable connectors 345 accessories memory 56 adding memory 56 Alt keys 95 antenna connecting 78 audio .wav files 146 features 146 Auto-Run 110 B backing up files 92 battery 126 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 154 button power 55 start 135 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 388
device connecting 72 display panel opening 53 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 131 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 301 DVD player general problems 323 E environment computer-friendly 41 error messages device driver conflict 300 general hardware problem 300 non-system disk or disk error - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 389
300 resolving 302 headphones using 148 Help and Support Windows XP 299 Hibernation mode 81 configuring 86 starting again from 87 hot key display brightness 342 display modes 342 Hibernation mode 341 instant password security 338 keyboard 343 keyboard overlays 343, 344 password security 338 power - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 390
keys 95 hot keys 343, 344 not working 296 overlay keys 96 troubleshooting 307 Windows special keys 96 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, full-size 94 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 M main battery removing 126 memory adding 56 expansion slots 58 problem solving 304 removing expansion slot cover 59 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 391
removing 151 setting up 151 Plug and Play 301 port COM 137 Ethernet LAN 141 S-video In, connecting to 79 power computer will not start 295 connecting cable to AC adapter 50 energy-saving features 114 problem solving 305 turning on 55 universal power supply 345 power button 55 Power Management 240 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 392
303 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 317 computer will not power up 295 contacting Toshiba 333, 334 corrupted/damaged data files 312 Device Manager 302 disabling a device 303 disk drive is slow 311 display is blank 308 external display not working 310 external monitor 308 faulty memory 304 - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 393
Web sites 335 registering computer 47 worldwide offices 335 Toshiba Assist 236 Toshiba Hardware Setup 243 Toshiba online resources 113 Toshiba utilities 230 traveling tips 132 troubleshooting external keyboard 307 keyboard 307 keypad overlay 307 optical drive 313 general problems 323 turning on the - Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 | Toshiba Online User's Guide for Qosmio G35-AV650 - Page 394
wireless networking 140 Windows Explorer 99 Windows Media Player 109 Windows Start menu 98 Windows XP Help and Support 299 problem solving 297 Windows XP Media Center Edition desktop 133 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 140 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 X xD-Picture Card 154
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If you need assistance:
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
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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 293
in this guide.