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Operating Basics ■ CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged. ■ You should always write from the computer's hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator and InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed. When writing or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is a write error. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system. ■ Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the LCD display panel. ■ Start a communication application such as a modem. ■ Apply impact or vibration to the computer. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a PC Card, SD Card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optical disc drive. ■ Do not use shut down, log off, Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting. ■ Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive). ■ If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. ■ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand. ■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer. 4-8 User's Manual

Section	Page
User’s Manual	1
Table of Contents	3
Preface	15
General Precautions	19
Chapter 1 - Introduction	23
Equipment checklist	23
Features	25
Special features	34
Utilities	36
Options	39
Chapter 2 - The Grand Tour	41
Front with the display closed	41
Left side	43
Right side	45
Back side	46
Underside	48
Front with the display open	50
System indicators	53
Optical disc drives	55
AC adaptor	58
Chapter 3 - Getting Started	61
Setting up your work space	62
Connecting the AC adaptor	67
Opening the display	70
Turning on the power	71
Starting up for the first time	72
Turning off the power	72
Restarting the computer	76
Restoring the pre-installed software	77
Chapter 4 - Operating Basics	79
Using the Touch Pad	79
Using optical disc drives	80
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives	82
Using HD DVD-ROM drives	92
HD DVD	95
Media care	96
TV Tuner	97
Sound system	99
Modem	101
Wireless communications	104
LAN	108
Cleaning the computer	110
Moving the computer	110
Chapter 5 - The Keyboard	111
Typewriter keys	111
Function keys: F1 … F12	112
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	112
Hot keys	113
Windows special keys	117
Keypad overlay	117
Generating ASCII characters	119
Chapter 6 - Power	121
Power conditions	121
Power indicators	122
Battery types	123
Care and use of the battery pack	126
Replacing the battery pack	133
TOSHIBA Password Utility	135
Starting the computer by password	137
Power-up modes	137
Panel power on/off	138
System Auto Off	138
Chapter 7 - HW Setup	139
Accessing HW Setup	139
HW Setup window	139
Other settings	147
Chapter 8 - Using the Remote Controller, Front operation panel and QosmioPlayer	151
Windows XP Media Center Edition	151
Front operation panel	152
Remote Controller	155
Using the Remote Controller	159
Installing/Removing batteries	161
Watching TV	163
QosmioPlayer	166
QosmioEngine	180
TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility on nVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 model (Is pre-installed with some models)	181
Chapter 9 - Optional Devices	183
PC Card	184
ExpressCard	185
Bridge media slot	187
Memory expansion	195
Battery Packs	199
Universal AC Adaptor	199
Battery Charger	199
Hard disk drive pack	199
USB floppy disk drive	202
External monitor	204
TV	205
HDMI	207
S-Video-in	209
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	209
Bluetooth USB Adaptor	211
Bluetooth Wireless Mouse	211
Bluetooth Wireless Stereo	211
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Kit	212
Security lock	212
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting	213
Problem solving process	213
Hardware and system checklist	215
TOSHIBA support	237
Chapter 11 - Legal Footnotes	239
Appendix A - Specifications	245
Physical Dimensions	245
Appendix B - Display Controller and Video modes	249
Display controller	249
Video modes	249
PowerMizer	258
Appendix C - Wireless LAN	259
Card Specifications	259
Radio Characteristics	260
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	261
Appendix D - TOSHIBA RAID	263
Setting up Windows Manually	264
Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program	266
Appendix E - Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	269
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	271
Regulatory statements	271
Using Bluetooth® Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	274
Appendix F - AC Power Cord and Connectors	277
Certification agencies	277
Appendix G - Usage Restrictions	279
Appendix H - If your computer is stolen	281
Glossary	283

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4-8

User’s Manual

Operating Basics

■

CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost

or damaged.

■

You should always write from the computer’s hard disk drive onto the

CD/DVD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or

any other network device.

■

Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator and InterVideo

WinDVD Creator Platinum has not been confirmed, therefore operation

with other software applications cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R,

CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double

Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media:

■

Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not

use the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if there is

a write error.

■

Do not perform any of the following actions:

■

Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■

Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as

using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the LCD display

panel.

■

Start a communication application such as a modem.

■

Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■

Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as

a PC Card, SD Card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick

Pro, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor,

i.LINK device, or an optical digital device.

■

Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.

■

Open the optical disc drive.

■

Do not use shut down, log off, Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode

functions while writing or rewriting.

■

Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going

into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if

you can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive).

■

If the media is of poor quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

■

Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to

vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. In addition, do not use the

computer on an unstable surface such as a stand.

■

Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away

from the computer.