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Toshiba Qosmio F15 Series User Manual (328 pages)
Toshiba PC PMAD00016010 09/04 F15 User'sGuide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.12 MB
Table of Contents
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
37
This Guide
38
Safety Icons
39
Other Icons Used
40
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Other Precautions
46
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
48
Setting up Your Computer
49
Setting up Your Software
49
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
51
Adding External Devices
51
Connecting to a Power Source
52
Charging the Main Battery
55
Using the Computer for the First Time
56
Opening the Display Panel
56
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
57
Turning on the Power
57
Using the Touchpad
59
Scrolling with the Touchpad
59
Using the Scroll Button
60
Using the Control Buttons
60
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
60
Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
62
Removing a Memory Module
66
Using an External Keyboard
68
Using a Mouse
68
Connecting a Local Printer
69
Setting up Your Printer
70
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
73
Connecting External Display Devices
74
Connecting the Display Device
75
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
78
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
79
Connecting External AV Input Devices
79
Turning off the Computer
81
Caring for Your Computer
82
Cleaning the Computer
82
Closing the Display Panel
82
Moving the Computer
83
Using a Computer Lock
83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
85
Computing Tips
85
Using the Keyboard
87
Character Keys
87
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size
87
Keyboard
87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
88
Function Keys
88
Windows ® Special Keys
89
Overlay Keys
89
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
90
Starting a Program
91
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
91
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
92
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
93
Saving Your Work
94
File Names
95
Printing Your Work
96
Backing up Your Files
97
Restoring Your Work
97
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
98
Drive Components and Control Buttons
99
DVD-ROM Drive Components
99
Media Control Buttons
100
Inserting a Disc
101
Playing an Audio CD
103
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
105
Creating a CD or DVD
105
Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
106
Playing a DVD
106
Configuring Your Computer's Component Port to Display on a Digital TV
106
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
108
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
108
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
109
Powering down the Computer
109
Using the Turn off Command
110
Using Hibernation Mode
112
Using Standby Mode
114
Toshiba's Online Resources
117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
118
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
118
Running the Computer on Battery Power
119
Battery Notice
119
Power Management
120
Using Additional Batteries
121
Charging the Batteries
121
Charging the Main Battery
122
Charging the RTC Battery
122
Monitoring Battery Power
124
Determining Remaining Battery Power
124
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
126
Setting Battery Alarms
126
Conserving Battery Power
127
Power Profiles in Windows XP
128
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
128
Changing the Main Battery
129
Removing the Battery from the Computer
130
Inserting the Battery into the Computer
131
Taking Care of Your Battery
133
Safety Precautions
133
Maximizing Battery Life
134
Disposing of Used Batteries
135
Traveling Tips
136
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options
137
Exploring the Desktop
137
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
138
Setting up for Communications
141
Determining the COM Port
142
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
143
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
144
An Overview of Using the Internet
147
The Internet
148
The World Wide Web
148
Internet Service Providers
148
Connecting to the Internet
149
Surfing the Internet
149
Internet Features
150
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
150
Exploring Audio Features
151
Recording Sounds
151
Using a Microphone
152
Using External Speakers or Headphones
153
Using the I.link® Port
154
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
154
Inserting a PC Card
155
Removing a PC Card
156
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
156
Using the Bridge Media Slot
157
Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
157
Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
158
Inserting an SD Card
158
Removing an SD™ Card
159
Inserting an XD-Picture Card
159
Removing an XD-Picture Card
160
Using Qosmioplayer
160
Using the Media Control Buttons
161
Playing an Audio CD
162
Playing a DVD
163
Watching Television
165
Connecting an External Device
166
Remote Control for Qosmioplayer
167
Remote Control Buttons Overview
168
Removing Qosmioplayer
172
Installing the Qosmioplayer Recovery Media
173
On Systems with Qosmioplayer Currently Installed
173
On Systems with Qosmioplayer Previously Uninstalled Using the Windows "Add/Remove Programs
174
Edition 2005
176
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows
177
XP Media Center
177
Media Center Setup
177
Connecting to a Television
177
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
179
Starting the Media Center
181
Using Media Center
188
Remote Control for Media Center
190
Watching Television Programs
196
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide
198
Watching a Recorded TV Program
199
Changing a Scheduled Recording
200
Searching for a TV Program to Watch
201
Recording TV
202
Recording TV Tips
203
Recording from the Guide
204
Recording from Search
205
Recording Manually
205
Changing Your Settings
206
Changing Recording Priorities
207
Watching and Recording Movies
208
Listening to Music
208
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player
209
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library
210
Playing Digital Music Files
211
Finding Music Files in My Music
212
Playing a Song
213
Setting up an Automatic Disc Jockey
214
Finding and Playing an Album
214
Creating a Playlist
215
Displaying Your Pictures
216
Viewing a Slide Show
218
Sorting Your Pictures
218
Watching Your Digital Movies
219
Organizing Your Videos
219
Playing Digital Videos
220
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode
221
Sorting Videos
221
Watching a DVD
222
Stopping a DVD Movie
223
Playing a DVD Movie Already in Your Drive
223
Changing the Media Center Settings
224
More Programs
233
Online Spotlight
234
Getting Help for Media Center
235
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
236
Fn-Esse
237
Starting Fn-Esse
237
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
239
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
240
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
240
TOSHIBA Console
241
Customizing Your Computer
242
Network
242
Security
242
Power Saver
243
Mouse Utility
245
Hotkey Utility
245
Toshiba Hardware Settings
246
Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility
247
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
248
Setting Passwords
249
Using an Instant Password
250
Using a Supervisor or User Password
250
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
254
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
254
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
256
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
257
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
258
Internet Problems
259
The Windows
259
XP Operating System Can Help You
259
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
260
A Plan of Action
261
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
261
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
262
Memory Problems
264
Power and the Batteries
265
Keyboard Problems
266
Display Problems
267
Disk Drive Problems
269
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
271
Sound System Problems
272
PC Card Problems
273
Pc Card
275
Printer Problems
276
Modem Problems
277
Develop Good Computing Habits
277
If You Need Further Assistance
279
Before You Call
279
Contacting Toshiba
280
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
281
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
281
Appendix A: Hot Keys
283
Volume Mute
283
Instant Password Security
284
Power Usage Profile
284
Stand by Mode
285
Hibernation Mode
286
Display Modes
287
Enabling a Wireless Device
288
Display Brightness
288
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
289
Keyboard Hot Keys
289
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
290
Toshiba Computer
291
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
291
Getting Started
292
Starting Configfree
292
Configfree Utilities
293
Connectivity Doctor
293
Search for Wireless Devices
296
Profile Settings
298
Quick Connect
300
Using the Automatic Switch
303
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
304
Glossary
305
Index
320
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