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234 Index printer connecting 75 problem solving 186 printing a file 98 problem solving AC power 177 accessing disk drives 170 battery charge does not last 178 battery not charging 177 cannot insert diskette in drive 182 cannot read a diskette 182 changing display properties 180 checking device properties 175 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 185 computer will not power up 169 contacting Toshiba 196, 197 corrupted/damaged data files 182 Device Manager 175 disk drive is slow 181 display is blank 179 ExpressCard® 184 checklist 184 error occurs 186 hot swapping fails 185 not recognized 185 slot appears dead 184 external display not working 180 external monitor 179 faulty memory 176 hardware conflict 174 high-pitched noise 184 Internet bookmarked site not found 173 Internet connection is slow 173 keyboard not responding 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 181 modem not receiving or transmitting 187 no sound 183 non-system disk or disk error 171 power and batteries 177 printer 186 program not responding 168 program not working properly 182 screen does not look right/flickers 179 Startup options 172 URL address not found 173 warning resume failure 170 Windows® operating system not working 172 program, starting 93 programs not running correctly 182 projector 71 connecting 73 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 107 recording sounds 131 recording sounds 131 recycle bin icon 124 registering computer 45 removing main battery 116 RJ-11 jack 128 running the computer on battery power 106 S safety computer 122 disposing of batteries 121 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 96 screen blank 179 does not look normal/flickers 179 secondary button 71 set up communications 126 setting up

Section	Page
Qosmio® G50 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Checking the HDD operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the TouchPad™	70
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	70
Control buttons	70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	71
Using external display devices	71
Connecting the display device	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	80
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Start Search field	95
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	100
Media control buttons	101
Inserting an optical disc	102
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	129
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	130
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
FM tuner	133
Web Camera	133
Using an ExpressCard®	134
Inserting an ExpressCard®	134
Removing an ExpressCard®	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor	137
Chapter 5: Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Assist	140
Connect	141
Secure	142
Protect & Fix	143
Optimize	144
TOSHIBA Application Installer	145
Setting passwords	146
Using an instant password	146
Using a supervisor password	147
Using a user password	148
Deleting a user password	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	151
Mouse Utility	152
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	157
TOSHIBA Button Support	158
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	159
TOSHIBA Accessibility	160
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	161
Fingerprint utility limitations	161
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	161
Fingerprint Logon	162
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	162
Fingerprint reader limitations	163
ConfigFree®	164
Getting Started	164
ConfigFree® Utilities	165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	168
Problems that are easy to fix	168
Problems when you turn on the computer	169
The Windows® operating system is not working	172
Using Startup options to fix problems	172
Internet problems	173
The Windows® operating system can help you	174
Resolving a hardware conflict	174
A plan of action	174
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	175
Memory problems	176
Power and the batteries	177
Keyboard problems	178
Display problems	179
Disk or internal storage drive problems	181
Optical drive problems	182
Sound system problems	183
ExpressCard® problems	184
Printer problems	186
Modem problems	187
Wireless networking problems	187
DVD operating problems	190
Develop good computing habits	191
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	192
If you need further assistance	196
Before you contact Toshiba	196
Contacting Toshiba	197
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	198
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	200
Hot Key Cards	200
Using the Hot Key Cards	201
Application Cards	202
Using the Application Cards	203
Card Case	203
Hot key functions	204
Volume Mute	204
Lock (Instant security)	205
Power plan	206
Sleep mode	207
Hibernation mode	208
Output (Display switch)	209
Display brightness	210
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	211
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	212
Zoom (Display resolution)	213
Keyboard hot key functions	214
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	215
Glossary	216

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Index

printer

connecting

problem solving

186

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

177

accessing disk drives

170

battery charge does not last

178

battery not charging

177

cannot insert diskette in drive

182

cannot read a diskette

182

changing display properties

180

checking device properties

175

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

185

computer will not power up

169

contacting Toshiba

196

197

corrupted/damaged data files

182

Device Manager

175

disk drive is slow

181

display is blank

179

ExpressCard®

184

checklist

184

error occurs

186

hot swapping fails

185

not recognized

185

slot appears dead

184

external display not working

180

external monitor

179

faulty memory

176

hardware conflict

174

high-pitched noise

184

Internet bookmarked site not

found

173

Internet connection is slow

173

keyboard

not responding

170

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

181

modem not receiving or

transmitting

187

no sound

183

non-system disk or disk error

171

power and batteries

177

printer

186

program not responding

168

program not working properly

182

screen does not look right/flickers

179

Startup options

172

URL address not found

173

warning resume failure

170

Windows® operating system not

working

172

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

182

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

107

recording

sounds

131

recording sounds

131

recycle bin icon

124

registering computer

removing

main battery

116

RJ-11 jack

128

running the computer on battery power

106

safety

computer

122

disposing of batteries

121

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

179

does not look normal/flickers

179

secondary button

set up communications

126

setting up