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setting up adding memory 51 computer 43, 53 work environment 40 setting up a connection 130 Sleep mode 79 hot key 209 starting again from 87 solid state drive (SSD) 103 sound problem solving 185 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 135 start button 128 Start Search field 97 starting a program 95 Start Search field 97 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® Start menu 95 starting up the computer from Shut down 82 from Sleep 87 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 128 telephone line connecting to modem 130 television adjusting display 75 connecting 71 Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 154 Toshiba online resources 108 traveling tips 125 Index 237 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 184 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user password, disabling 151 user password, setting 150 using 134 using a file extension 99 Utilities 141 V video cables 71 video display device connecting 71 video projector adjusting display 75 W warranty standard limited warranty 39 Web 132 Web Camera 136 Web sites 199 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 129 Windows® Explorer 96 Windows® operating system Help and Support 175 problem solving 173 Windows® operating system desktop 126 Windows® Start menu 95 wireless networking 129 Wizards Connect to the Internet 130 World Wide Web 132 www 132

Section	Page
Qosmio® F50 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
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
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	93
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Overlay keys	94
Using the overlay to type numeric data	94
Starting a program	95
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	96
Starting a program using the Start Search field	97
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Media control buttons	103
Inserting an optical disc	104
Playing an audio CD	106
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	111
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	118
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	129
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	130
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
FM tuner	136
Web Camera	136
Using an ExpressCard®	137
Inserting an ExpressCard®	137
Removing an ExpressCard®	137
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	138
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	139
Using the i.LINK® port	140
Chapter 5: Utilities	141
TOSHIBA Assist	142
Connect	143
Secure	144
Protect & Fix	145
Optimize	146
TOSHIBA Application Installer	147
Setting passwords	148
Using an instant password	148
Using a supervisor password	149
Using a user password	150
Deleting a user password	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	158
TOSHIBA Button Support	159
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	160
TOSHIBA Accessibility	161
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	162
Fingerprint utility limitations	162
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	162
Fingerprint Logon	163
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	163
Fingerprint reader limitations	164
ConfigFree®	165
Getting Started	165
ConfigFree® Utilities	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	180
Disk or internal storage drive problems	182
Optical drive problems	184
Sound system problems	185
ExpressCard® problems	185
Printer problems	187
Modem problems	188
Wireless networking problems	189
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	193
If you need further assistance	198
Before you contact Toshiba	198
Contacting Toshiba	199
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	199
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	200
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	202
Hot Key Cards	202
Using the Hot Key Cards	203
Application Cards	204
Using the Application Cards	205
Card Case	205
Hot key functions	206
Volume Mute	206
Lock (Instant security)	207
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Output (Display switch)	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	214
Zoom (Display resolution)	215
Keyboard hot key functions	216
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	217
Glossary	218

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Index

setting up

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

130

Sleep mode

hot key

209

starting again from

solid state drive (SSD)

103

sound

problem solving

185

sounds

recording

134

speakers

using external

135

start button

128

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

173

supervisor password, deleting

150

supervisor password, set up

149

Taskbar

128

telephone line

connecting to modem

130

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

200

TOSHIBA Assist

142

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

154

Toshiba online resources

108

traveling tips

125

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

191

external keyboard

179

keyboard

179

keypad overlay

179

optical drive

184

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

151

user password, setting

150

using

134

using a file extension

Utilities

141

video cables

video display device

connecting

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web

132

Web Camera

136

Web sites

199

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

129

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

175

problem solving

173

Windows® operating system desktop

126

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

129

Wizards

Connect to the Internet

130

World Wide Web

132

www

132