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240 Index set up 123 compact disc positioning 98 compact discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 101 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 76 cleaning 76 moving 77 non-system disk or disk error message 177 not accessing disk drives 176 running on battery power 103 setting up 42, 50 warning resume failure message 176 computer lock 77 computing tips 79 connecting to a power source 44 connection set up 126 control buttons 58 Ctrl keys 82 D desktop creating new icon 121 major features 121 desktop exploration 120 desktop icons 121 Device Manager 181 checking properties 181 devices keyboard 64 mouse 64 Disk Defragmenter 188 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 188 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 187 running slow 188 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 188 cannot read a diskette 188 connecting 66 external, connecting 66 display does not look normal/flickers 186 external monitor not working 186 screen is blank 185 display device connecting 59 external 58 disposal information 26 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 58 DVD creating 100 DVD player general problems 198 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 180 general hardware problem 180 non-system disk or disk error 177 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 186 warning resume failure 176 Error-checking 187 Ethernet LAN port 126 expansion memory slot 51 exploring the desktop 120 ExpressCard inserting 134 removing 134

Section	Page
Qosmio® G45-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	49
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	56
Using the TouchPad™	57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	57
Control buttons	58
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	58
Using external display devices	58
Connecting the display device	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	62
Adjusting the quality of the external display	64
Using an external keyboard	64
Using a mouse	64
Connecting a printer	64
Setting up a printer	65
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	66
Turning off the computer	66
Options for turning off the computer	67
Using the Shut Down command	69
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	71
Using and configuring Sleep mode	73
Closing the display panel	76
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	77
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	79
Computing tips	79
Using the keyboard	81
Character keys	81
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	81
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	82
Function keys	82
Special Windows® keys	82
Overlay keys	83
Using the overlay to type numeric data	83
Starting a program	84
Starting a program from the Start menu	84
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	85
Starting a program using the Start Search field	86
Saving your work	86
Printing your work	88
Backing up your work	89
Restoring your work	89
Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™	90
Media Center setup	90
Starting the Media Center	92
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	94
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	100
Creating a CD/DVD/HD DVD	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for CD or DVD discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	110
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	117
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
Connecting your computer to a network	125
An overview of using the Internet	127
The Internet	127
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	128
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Web Cam	131
Using PC Cards	132
Inserting a PC Card	132
Removing a PC Card	133
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	133
Using an ExpressCard™	134
Inserting an ExpressCard™	134
Removing an ExpressCard™	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	137
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
Setting passwords	144
Using an instant password	144
Using a supervisor password	145
Using a user password	146
Deleting a user password	147
TOSHIBA Security Assist	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	152
Mouse Utility	153
Toshiba Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	156
TOSHIBA Button Support	157
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	158
TOSHIBA Accessibility	159
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	160
Fingerprint utility limitations	160
Fingerprint Enrollment	160
Fingerprint Logon	162
Power-on Security	162
Control Center	163
Password Bank	165
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	168
Fingerprint reader limitations	170
ConfigFree™	170
Getting Started	171
ConfigFree Utilities	171
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	174
Problems that are easy to fix	174
Problems when you turn on the computer	175
The Windows® operating system is not working	178
Using Startup options to fix problems	178
Internet problems	179
The Windows® operating system can help you	180
Resolving a hardware conflict	180
A plan of action	180
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	181
Memory problems	182
Power and the batteries	183
Keyboard problems	184
Display problems	185
Disk drive problems	187
Optical drive problems	188
Sound system problems	190
PC Card problems	190
Express CardTM problems	192
Printer problems	194
Modem problems	195
Wireless networking problems	195
DVD operating problems	198
Develop good computing habits	199
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	200
If you need further assistance	204
Before you contact Toshiba	204
Contacting Toshiba	204
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	205
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	206
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	208
Hot Key Cards	208
Using the Hot Key Cards	209
Application Cards	210
Using the Application Cards	211
Card Case	211
Hot key functions	212
Volume Mute	213
Password security	214
Power plan	215
Sleep mode	216
Hibernation mode	217
Display modes	218
Display brightness	219
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	220
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	221
Changing screen resolution	222
Keyboard hot key functions	223
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	224
Glossary	225
A	227
B	227
C	228
D	229
E	231
F	231
G	232
H	232
I	233
K	233
L	233
M	234
N	234
O	235
P	235
R	236
S	237
T	237
U	237
W	238

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Index

set up

123

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

101

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

177

not accessing disk drives

176

running on battery power

103

setting up

warning resume failure message

176

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

126

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

121

major features

121

desktop exploration

120

desktop icons

121

Device Manager

181

checking properties

181

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

188

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

188

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

187

running slow

188

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

188

cannot read a diskette

188

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

186

external monitor not working

186

screen is blank

185

display device

connecting

external

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

117

double-click

DVD

creating

100

DVD player

general problems

198

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

180

general hardware problem

180

non-system disk or disk error

177

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

186

warning resume failure

176

Error-checking

187

Ethernet LAN port

126

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

120

ExpressCard

inserting

134

removing

134