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240 Using the TOSHIBA RAID Utility TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility ❖ Enable write cache-During mirroring, data is copied from the computer's hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk. ❖ If write caching is disabled, data is copied from the computer's hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk one piece at a time. ❖ If write caching is enabled, data is copied from the computer's hard disk to a temporary storage area (write cache). Then, the data is sorted and written to the secondary internal hard disk. ❖ The hard disk drive's performance improves when write cache is enabled. ❖ MBR Protection-Protects the master boot record on your computer's hard disk by prohibiting data from being written onto the master boot record data area. ❖ The master boot record 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 Protection. If the master boot record of the primary internal hard disk is lost or damaged, the operating system is unable to start. This would result in data loss and your hard drive would need to be rebuilt. NOTE MBR Protection can only be enabled if the RAID-1 array is designated as the boot drive.

Section	Page
Qosmio™ G35-AV660 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	37
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Creating a computer-friendly environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	46
Setting up your software	47
Registering your computer with Toshiba	48
Adding optional external devices	49
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Your computer’s features and specifications	55
Turning on the power	56
Adding memory (optional)	57
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	63
Checking total memory	65
Using the Dual Mode Pad	65
Using external display devices	68
Connecting the display device	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Connecting External AV Input Devices	75
Using an external keyboard	78
Using a mouse	78
Connecting a printer	78
Setting up a printer	79
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	80
Turning off the computer	81
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	84
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Standby mode	89
Closing the display panel	90
Caring for your computer	91
Cleaning the computer	91
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	92
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	93
Computing tips	93
Using the keyboard	95
Character keys	95
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	95
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	96
Function keys	96
Windows special keys	97
Overlay keys	97
Using the overlay to type numeric data	98
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	99
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 optical drive	105
Drive components and control buttons	106
Inserting a disc	108
Playing an audio CD	110
Playing optical media	111
Creating a CD/DVD	111
Removing a disc with the computer on	112
Removing a disc with the computer off	113
Caring for CD or DVD discs	113
Toshiba’s online resources	114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	115
Battery Notice	116
Power management	117
Using additional batteries	117
Charging batteries	118
Charging the main battery	118
Charging the RTC battery	119
Monitoring main battery power	120
Determining remaining battery power	122
What to do when the main battery runs low	123
Setting battery alarms	123
Conserving battery power	124
Power Profiles	125
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	126
Changing the main battery	127
Removing the battery from the computer	127
Inserting a charged battery	129
Taking care of your battery	130
Safety precautions	130
Maintaining your battery	131
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	135
Exploring the desktop	135
Finding your way around the desktop	136
Setting up for communications	138
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	140
Connecting your computer to a network	141
An overview of using the Internet	144
The Internet	144
The World Wide Web	144
Internet Service Providers	145
Connecting to the Internet	145
Surfing the Internet	146
Internet features	146
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	147
Exploring audio features	147
Recording sounds	147
Using external speakers or headphones	149
Using PC Cards	150
Inserting a PC Card	150
Removing a PC Card	151
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	152
Using an ExpressCard™	152
Inserting an ExpressCard™	152
Removing an ExpressCard™	153
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	153
Inserting memory media	154
Removing memory media	155
Using the i.LINK® port	156
Using QosmioPlayer	156
Using the Media Control Buttons	157
Playing an audio CD	158
Playing a DVD	159
Watching television	160
Toshiba 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	173
Using Media Center	179
Using the Toshiba Remote Control with Media Center	181
Watching Television Programs	188
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	189
Watching a Recorded TV Program	191
Changing a scheduled recording	191
Searching for a TV Program to Watch	192
Recording TV	193
Recording TV tips	194
Recording from the Guide	195
Recording from Search	196
Recording Manually	197
Changing Your Settings	197
Changing recording priorities	198
Listening to Music	199
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player	199
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	201
Playing Digital Music Files	202
Finding Music Files in My Music	203
Playing a Song	204
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	205
Finding and Playing an Album	205
Creating a Playlist	206
Displaying Your Pictures	208
Viewing a Slide Show	210
Sorting your Pictures	210
Watching Your Digital Movies	211
Organizing Your Videos	211
Playing Digital Videos	212
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	213
Sorting Videos	213
Watching a DVD/HD DVD	214
Stopping a DVD Movie	215
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	215
Changing the Media Center Settings	216
More Programs	225
Online Spotlight	226
Getting Help for Media Center	227
Chapter 6: Using the TOSHIBA RAID Utility	228
Using RAID	228
RAID-0	229
RAID-1	230
When you first start your computer	231
Creating a new RAID-0 array	233
TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility	236
Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1	238
Viewing the status of an array	241
Viewing the status of a hard disk drive	243
Performing a media check on a RAID-1 array	245
Breaking a RAID-0 array (striping)	246
Breaking a RAID-1 array (mirror)	248
Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array	249
Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array	251
Error message examples	252
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	253
TOSHIBA Assist	254
Connect	255
Secure	256
Protect & Fix	257
Optimize	258
Setting passwords	259
Using an instant password	259
Using a user password	260
Using a supervisor password	261
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	262
Fn-esse®	263
Starting Fn-esse®	264
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key	265
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key	265
Viewing existing key assignments	267
Changing or removing existing key assignments	267
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	268
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	269
TOSHIBA Power Saver	270
Preset Power Profiles	271
Quickly creating a new power profile	271
Customizing a power profile	271
Mouse Utility	272
Toshiba Hardware Setup	273
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	275
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	277
TOSHIBA Accessibility	278
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	279
Fingerprint utility limitations	279
Fingerprint Enrollment	280
Fingerprint Logon	281
Power-on Security	282
Control Center	284
Password Bank	285
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	290
Fingerprint reader limitations	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	298
Using Startup options to fix problems	299
Internet problems	300
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	301
Resolving a hardware conflict	301
A plan of action	302
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	302
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	304
Memory problems	306
Power and the batteries	307
Keyboard problems	308
Display problems	309
Disk drive problems	312
Optical drive problems	314
Sound system problems	315
PC Card problems	316
Printer problems	319
Modem problems	320
Wireless networking problems	321
DVD operating problems	324
Develop good computing habits	327
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	328
If you need further assistance	334
Before you contact Toshiba	334
Contacting Toshiba	335
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	336
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	336
Appendix A: Hot Keys	338
Volume Mute	338
Password security	339
Without a password	339
With a password	339
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	340
Power profile	341
Standby mode	341
Hibernation mode	342
Display modes	343
Display brightness	344
Enabling a wireless device	344
Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad	345
Zooming applications in/out	345
Keyboard hot keys	346
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	347
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	348
Getting Started	349
Starting ConfigFree	349
ConfigFree Utilities	351
Connectivity Doctor	351
Search for Wireless Devices	354
Profile Settings	360
ConfigFree SUMMIT	363
Quick Connect	367
Using the Automatic Switch	370
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	371
Glossary	372