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92 Learning the Basics Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™ Connecting the External IR Blaster The external IR Blaster is a small device that connects from the computer to a device that provides the input signal to your TV, such as a cable TV Set-top box, satellite Set-top box, VCR/DVD player, etc. This allows the Toshiba Remote Control to control the device using the Media Center. To connect the IR Blaster: 1 Connect the IR Blaster cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to one of the IR Blaster ports on the back of the computer. 2 Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR Blaster and mount the sensor above the remote IR receiver on your TV Set-top box or VCR/DVD player, or within 5 inches of it, making sure that the side with the adhesive is facing the IR receiver on the TV Settop box or VCR/DVD player for it to properly function. 3 Install batteries in the remote control. 4 Run the Media Center Setup wizard (see "Starting the Media Center" on page 92). The wizard will walk you through the setup process to configure your TV signal. Starting the Media Center To start the Media Center: ❖ Point the remote at the computer's infrared sensor and press the remote control's Start button. You can also click Start, and then click Media Center. Media Center opens in full screen mode.

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