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236 Index primary button 70 printer connecting 75 problem solving 187, 188 printing a file 100 problem solving AC power 178 accessing disk drives 171 battery charge does not last 179 battery not charging 178 cannot insert diskette in drive 183 cannot read a diskette 183 changing display properties 181 checking device properties 176 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 186 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 198, 199 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 180 ExpressCard® 185 checklist 186 error occurs 187 hot swapping fails 186 not recognized 187 slot appears dead 186 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 182 modem not receiving or transmitting 188 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 172 power and batteries 178 printer 187, 188 program not responding 169 program not working properly 183 screen does not look right/flickers 181 Startup options 173 URL address not found 174 warning resume failure 171 Windows® operating system not working 173 program, starting 95 programs not running correctly 183 projector 71 connecting 73 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 110 recording sounds 134 recording sounds 134 recycle bin icon 127 registering computer 45 removing main battery 119 RJ-11 jack 131 running the computer on battery power 109 S safety computer 125 disposing of batteries 124 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 97 screen blank 180 does not look normal/flickers 181 secondary button 71 set up communications 129

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

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

187

188

printing a file

100

problem solving

AC power

178

accessing disk drives

171

battery charge does not last

179

battery not charging

178

cannot insert diskette in drive

183

cannot read a diskette

183

changing display properties

181

checking device properties

176

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

186

computer will not power up

170

contacting Toshiba

198

199

corrupted/damaged data files

183

Device Manager

176

disk drive is slow

183

display is blank

180

ExpressCard®

185

checklist

186

error occurs

187

hot swapping fails

186

not recognized

187

slot appears dead

186

external display not working

181

external monitor

180

faulty memory

177

hardware conflict

175

high-pitched noise

185

Internet bookmarked site not

found

174

Internet connection is slow

174

keyboard

not responding

171

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

182

modem not receiving or

transmitting

188

no sound

185

non-system disk or disk error

172

power and batteries

178

printer

187

188

program not responding

169

program not working properly

183

screen does not look right/flickers

181

Startup options

173

URL address not found

174

warning resume failure

171

Windows® operating system not

working

173

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

183

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

110

recording

sounds

134

recording sounds

134

recycle bin icon

127

registering computer

removing

main battery

119

RJ-11 jack

131

running the computer on battery power

109

safety

computer

125

disposing of batteries

124

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

180

does not look normal/flickers

181

secondary button

set up communications

129