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236 Index communications network connection 124 set up 122 compact disc positioning 97 compact discs handling 95, 97 inserting 95, 96 removing 96, 100 compact disk drive using 92 computer caring for 77 cleaning 77 moving 78 non-system disk or disk error message 173 not accessing disk drives 172 running on battery power 102 setting up 42, 51 warning resume failure message 172 computer lock 78 computing tips 80 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 125 control buttons 59 Ctrl keys 83 D desktop creating new icon 120 major features 120 desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager 177 checking properties 177 devices keyboard 65 mouse 65 Disk Defragmenter 184 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 184 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 183 running slow 184 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 184 cannot read a diskette 184 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 182 screen is blank 181 display device connecting 60 external 59 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 116 double-click 59 DVD creating 99 DVD player general problems 195 DVD, using 92 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 95 removing 96 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 182 warning resume failure 172 Error-checking 183 Ethernet LAN port 125 expansion memory slot 52

Section	Page
Qosmio® F40/F45-AV Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	41
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Your computer’s features and specifications	48
Turning on the power	48
Adding memory (optional)	49
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	57
Using the TouchPad™	58
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	58
Control buttons	59
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	59
Using external display devices	59
Connecting the display device	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	63
Adjusting the quality of the external display	64
Using an external keyboard	65
Using a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	65
Setting up a printer	66
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	66
Turning off the computer	67
Options for turning off the computer	67
Using the Shut Down command	70
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	72
Using and configuring Sleep mode	74
Closing the display panel	77
Customizing your computer’s settings	77
Caring for your computer	77
Cleaning the computer	77
Moving the computer	78
Using a computer lock	78
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	80
Computing tips	80
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	82
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	82
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	83
Special Windows® keys	83
Overlay keys	84
Using the overlay to type numeric data	84
Starting a program	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	85
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	86
Starting a program using the Start Search field	87
Saving your work	87
Printing your work	89
Backing up your work	90
Restoring your work	90
Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista®	91
Media Center setup	91
Starting the Media Center	92
Using the optical drive	92
Optical drive components	93
Inserting a disc	95
Removing a disc	96
Inserting a disc	96
Playing an audio CD	98
Playing optical media	99
Creating a CD/DVD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for CD or DVD discs	100
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	102
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	104
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	108
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	109
Power Plans	110
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	111
Changing the main battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	112
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maintaining your battery	116
Disposing of used batteries	116
Traveling tips	118
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	119
Exploring the desktop	119
Finding your way around the desktop	120
Setting up for communications	122
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	123
Connecting your computer to a network	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	127
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	128
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	129
Recording sounds	129
Using external speakers or headphones	130
Web Cam	130
Using PC Cards	131
Inserting a PC Card	131
Removing a PC Card	132
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	132
Using an ExpressCard™	133
Inserting an ExpressCard™	133
Removing an ExpressCard™	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	135
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
Mouse Utility	149
Toshiba Hardware Setup	150
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	152
TOSHIBA Button Support	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	155
Fingerprint utility limitations	156
Fingerprint Enrollment	156
Fingerprint Logon	157
Power-on Security	158
Control Center	159
Password Bank	161
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	164
Fingerprint reader limitations	166
ConfigFree™	166
Getting Started	167
ConfigFree Utilities	167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	170
Problems that are easy to fix	170
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	174
Using Startup options to fix problems	174
Internet problems	175
The Windows® operating system can help you	176
Resolving a hardware conflict	176
A plan of action	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	177
Memory problems	178
Power and the batteries	179
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	183
Optical drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
PC Card problems	186
ExpressCard™ problems	188
Printer problems	190
Modem problems	191
Wireless networking problems	192
DVD operating problems	195
Develop good computing habits	196
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	197
If you need further assistance	200
Before you contact Toshiba	200
Contacting Toshiba	201
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	202
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	202
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	204
Hot Key Cards	204
Using the Hot Key Cards	205
Application Cards	206
Using the Application Cards	207
Card Case	207
Hot key functions	208
Volume Mute	209
Password security	210
Power plan	211
Sleep mode	212
Hibernation mode	213
Display modes	214
Display brightness	215
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	216
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	217
Changing screen resolution	218
Keyboard hot key functions	219
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	220
Glossary	221
A	223
B	223
C	224
D	225
E	227
F	227
G	228
H	228
I	229
K	229
L	229
M	230
N	230
O	231
P	231
R	232
S	233
T	233
U	233
W	234

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Index

communications

network connection

124

set up

122

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

100

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

173

not accessing disk drives

172

running on battery power

102

setting up

warning resume failure message

172

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

125

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

120

major features

120

desktop exploration

119

desktop icons

120

Device Manager

177

checking properties

177

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

184

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

184

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

183

running slow

184

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

184

cannot read a diskette

184

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

182

external monitor not working

182

screen is blank

181

display device

connecting

external

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

116

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

195

DVD, using

DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

inserting discs

removing

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

176

general hardware problem

176

non-system disk or disk error

173

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

182

warning resume failure

172

Error-checking

183

Ethernet LAN port

125

expansion memory slot