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92 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 5 To send the display signal to the TV, press the TV Out button, which is the furthest right button of the Media control buttons above the keyboard (or press Fn+F5, and then toggle to the TV icon). Starting the Media Center To start the Media Center: ❖ Click Start, and then click Media Center. Media Center opens in full screen mode. NOTE The first time you open Media Center, the program displays a setup wizard. You will use the wizard to configure your Internet connection and speakers. To complete the setup procedure you need to: Log on as an administrator. For more information, refer to your Microsoft Help. If you have questions on using the setup wizard, click Help. Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up the Media Center. Using the optical drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For these reasons, your computer may come with an optical drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be "locked in." That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. Please note: Region code is not applicable to HD DVD.

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