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74 Getting Started Connecting the display device Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you connect an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you want takes effect. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display 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 ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window

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