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Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. See "Setting battery alarms" on page 122. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can activate. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. 92

Section	Page
Qosmio G35-AV650 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	26
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 information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	46
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Using the main battery	52
Using the computer 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	67
Configuring virtual buttons	67
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	68
Setting up a printer	69
Using the optional external USB diskette drive	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	70
Connecting external display devices	71
Connecting the display device	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Connecting External AV Input Devices	78
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	80
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	86
Using and configuring Standby mode	88
Closing the display panel	89
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	90
Using a computer lock	91
Chapter 2: Learning the 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 from the Start menu	98
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	99
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	100
Saving your work	101
Printing your work	103
Backing up your work	104
Restoring your work	105
Using the HD DVD-ROM and DVD Super Multi- drive (double layer) (optical drive)	105
Drive components and control buttons	106
Inserting a disc	108
Playing an audio CD	109
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	110
Creating a CD or DVD	111
Removing a disc	112
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	112
Toshiba’s online resources	113
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	114
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	114
Running the computer on battery power	114
Battery Notice	115
Power management	116
Using additional batteries	116
Charging batteries	117
Charging the main battery	117
Charging the RTC battery	118
Monitoring main battery power	119
Determining remaining battery power	121
What to do when the main battery runs low	121
Setting battery alarms	122
Conserving battery power	123
Power Profiles	124
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	125
Changing the main battery	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	133
Finding your way around the desktop	134
Setting up for communications	136
Determining the COM port	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	139
Connecting to a network	140
An overview of using the Internet	143
The Internet	143
The World Wide Web	143
Internet Service Providers	144
Connecting to the Internet	144
Surfing the Internet	145
Internet features	145
Uploading to, and 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	151
Inserting an ExpressCard™	152
Inserting an ExpressCard™	152
Removing an ExpressCard™	153
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	154
Inserting memory media	154
Removing memory media	155
Using QosmioPlayer	156
Using the Media Control Buttons	157
Playing an audio CD	158
Playing a DVD	159
Watching television	161
Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control	162
Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media	167
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005	168
Media Center Setup	169
Connecting to a Television	169
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup	171
Starting the Media Center	174
Using Media Center	180
Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center	183
Watching Television Programs	190
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	191
Watching a Recorded TV Program	193
Changing a scheduled recording	193
Searching for a TV Program to Watch	194
Recording TV	195
Recording TV tips	196
Recording from the 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 Media Player Library	203
Playing Digital Music Files	205
Finding Music Files in My Music	206
Playing a Song	207
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	207
Finding and Playing an Album	208
Creating a Playlist	209
Displaying Your Pictures	210
Viewing a Slide Show	212
Sorting your Pictures	212
Watching Your Digital Movies	213
Organizing Your Videos	214
Playing Digital Videos	214
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	215
Sorting Videos	215
Watching a DVD	216
Stopping a DVD Movie	217
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	217
Changing the Media Center Settings	218
More Programs	227
Online Spotlight	228
Getting Help for Media Center	229
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	230
Fn-esse®	231
Starting Fn-esse®	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
Power Management	240
Power Usage Profiles	242
Quickly creating a new power mode	242
Customizing a power mode	242
Mouse Utility	243
Accessing Toshiba HW Setup	243
Toshiba Zooming Utility	244
Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility	245
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	247
Toshiba Accessibility	248
Setting passwords	249
Using an instant password	250
Using a supervisor or user password	250
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	253
Fingerprint Enrollment	253
Fingerprint Logon	255
Power-on Security	255
Control Center	257
Fingerprint utility limitations	259
Password Bank	259
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	263
Fingerprint reader limitations	264
Chapter 7: Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility	266
Using RAID	266
RAID-0	267
RAID-1	268
When you first start your computer	269
Creating a new RAID-0 array	271
Toshiba RAID Console Utility	274
Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1	277
Viewing the status of an array	280
Viewing the status of a hard disk drive	282
Performing a media check on a RAID-1 array	284
Breaking a RAID-0 array (striping)	285
Breaking a RAID-1 array (mirror)	288
Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array	289
Restoring a failed 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 ® operating system is not working	297
Using Startup options to fix problems	298
Internet problems	299
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	299
Resolving a hardware conflict	300
A plan of action	300
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	301
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	302
Memory problems	304
Power and 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	326
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	327
If you need further assistance	333
Before you contact Toshiba	333
Contacting Toshiba	334
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	335
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	335
Appendix A: Hot Keys	337
Volume Mute	337
Password security	338
Without a password	338
With a password	338
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	339
Power usage mode	340
Standby mode	340
Hibernation mode	341
Display modes	342
Display brightness	342
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 for Wireless Devices	352
Profile Settings	359
ConfigFree SUMMIT	362
Quick Connect	366
Using the Automatic Switch	369
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	370
Glossary	372