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Toshiba Qosmio G20-114 User Manual

Toshiba Qosmio G20-114 User Manual (264 pages)

Portable Personal Computer

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.66 MB

Table of Contents

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
9
Manual Contents
17
Conventions
18
- Abbreviations
  18
- Icons
  18
- Keys
  18
- Key Operation
  19
- Display
  19
- Messages
  19
General Precautions
21
- Stress Injury
  21
- Heat Injury
  21
- Pressure or Impact Damage
  21
- PC Card Overheating
  21
- Mobile Phone
  22
- Disclaimers
  22
  - Copy Protection
    23
  - Hdd Drive Capacity
    23
  - Lcd Brightness and Eye Stain
    24
  - Safety Use for Tv Tuner
    24
The Cautions on Use of a Qosmio G20 Series Computer
25
Chapter 1 Introduction

27
- Features
  30
- Pointing Device
  31
- Special Features
  35
- Utilities
  39
- Options
  42
- Equipment Checklist
  27
  - Hardware
    27
  - Software
    28
  - Documentation
    29
Chapter 2 : the Grand Tour

43
- Front with the Display Closed
  43
- Left Side
  44
- Right Side
  45
- Back Side
  46
  - Cooling Vents
    46
  - Link Indicator
    47
- Underside
  48
- Front with the Display Open
  50
- Indicators
  53
  - System Indicators
    53
  - Wireless Communication
    54
  - Keyboard Indicators
    55
  - Volume Indicator
    56
- USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  56
- Optical Media Drive
  57
  - Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media
    57
  - Writable Discs
    57
  - Cds
    58
  - Dvds
    58
  - Formats
    58
  - DVD Super Multi Drive Double Layer (UJ845)
    58
- AC Adaptor
  59
Chapter 3 Getting Started

61
- Setting up Your Work Space
  61
  - General Conditions
    62
  - Placement of the Computer
    62
  - Seating and Posture
    63
  - Lighting
    63
  - Work Habits
    64
- Connecting the AC Adaptor
  64
- Opening the Display
  66
- Turning on the Power
  66
- Starting up for the First Time
  67
- Turning off the Power
  67
  - Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)
    67
  - Hibernation Mode
    68
  - Standby Mode
    69
- Restarting the Computer
  71
- Restoring the Preinstalled Software
  71
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

73
- Using the Touch Pad
  73
- Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
  74
  - Connecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
    74
  - Disconnecting USB Floppy Disk Drive
    74
- TV Tuner (Optional)
  75
  - Using the TV Tuner
    75
  - Connecting the Cable
    75
  - Precautions When Using Windvr
    77
- Sound System
  78
  - Using the Microphone
    78
  - Soundmax Control Panel
    79
  - Virtual Sound
    79
- Writing Cds/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive
  80
  - Important Message
    80
  - Disclaimer
    80
  - Before Writing or Rewriting
    80
  - When Writing or Rewriting
    83
  - Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA
    84
  - Data Verification
    85
  - DLA for TOSHIBA
    85
  - When Using Windvd Creator Platinum
    86
  - How to Make a DVD-Video
    86
  - How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator
    86
  - Important Information for Use
    87
- Media Care
  89
  - CD/Dvds
    89
  - Floppy Disks
    89
- Modem
  90
  - Region Selection
    90
  - Properties Menu
    90
  - Setting
    91
  - Modem Selection
    91
  - Dialing Properties
    91
  - Connecting
    92
  - Disconnecting
    92
- Wireless Communications
  93
  - Wireless LAN
    93
  - Security
    94
  - Bluetooth Wireless Technology
    94
  - Bluetooth™ Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA
    94
  - Wireless Communication Switch
    95
  - Wireless Communication Indicator
    95
- Lan
  96
  - LAN Cable Types
    96
  - Connecting LAN Cable
    96
  - Disconnecting LAN Cable
    97
- Cleaning the Computer
  97
- Moving the Computer
  98
- Heat Dispersal
  98
Chapter 5 : the Keyboard

99
- Typewriter Keys
  99
- Function Keys: F1
  100
- Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations
  100
  - Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard
    100
- Hot Keys
  101
  - Fn Sticky Key
    105
- Windows Special Keys
  105
- Keypad Overlay
  105
- Generating ASCII Characters
  107
Chapter 6 Power

109
- Power Conditions
  109
- Power Indicators
  111
  - Battery Indicator
    111
  - DC in Indicator
    111
  - Power Indicator
    112
- Battery Types
  112
  - Battery Pack
    112
  - Real Time Clock Battery
    113
- Care and Use of the Battery Pack
  113
  - Safety Precautions
    113
  - Charging the Batteries
    116
  - Monitoring Battery Capacity
    117
  - Maximizing Battery Operating Time
    118
  - Retaining Data with Power off
    118
  - Extending Battery Life
    119
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  119
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    120
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    121
- TOSHIBA Password Utility
  122
  - User Password
    122
  - Supervisor Password
    123
- Starting the Computer by Password
  123
- Power-Up Modes
  124
  - Windows Utilities
    124
  - Hot Keys
    124
- Panel Power On/Off
  124
- System Auto off
  124
Chapter 7 : HW Setup

125
- Accessing HW Setup
  125
- HW Setup Window
  125
  - Boot Priority
    126
  - Device Config
    130
  - Device Configuration
    130
- Configuring the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and Front Operation Panel
  131
Chapter 8 : Using the Remote Controller, Front Operation Panel and Qosmioplayer

135
- Windows XP Media Center Edition and Qosmioplayer
  135
  - Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE)
    144
- Front Operation Panel Function
  148
  - Windows Mode
    148
  - Qosmioplayer Mode
    152
- Using the Remote Controller
  154
- Installing/Removing Batteries
  158
- Switching Video Input
  161
Chapter 9 Optional Devices

165
- PC Card
  166
  - Inserting a PC Card
    166
  - Removing a PC Card
    167
- Expresscard
  167
  - Inserting an Expresscard
    167
  - Removing an Expresscard
    168
- Bridge Media Slot
  169
  - SD Card
    169
    
    Inserting an Sd Card
    170
    
    Removing an Sd Card
    170
  - Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro
    171
  - XD Picture Card
    172
    
    Removing an XD Picture Card
    173
    
    Memory Card Care
    173
  - Multimediacard
    174
- Memory Expansion
  176
  - Installing Memory Module
    177
  - Removing Memory Module
    178
- Battery Packs
  179
- AC Adaptor
  179
- Battery Charger
  180
- Hard Disk Drive Pack
  180
  - Removing the Hard Disk Drive Pack
    180
  - Installing the Hard Disk Drive Pack
    181
- USB Floppy Disk Drive
  182
- External Monitor
  182
  - Installation
    183
  - Settings for Display Video on TV
    184
  - Changing the Resolution
    184
- Monitor-In
  185
  - Models with TV Tuner
    185
  - Switching between Devices
    185
  - Exiting the Qosmioplayer Mode
    186
  - Models Without TV Tuner
    187
- S-Video-In
  188
  - Model Without the TV Tuner
    188
- I.link (IEEE1394)
  189
  - Precautions
    189
  - Connecting
    190
  - Disconnecting
    190
- Security Lock
  191
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

193
- Problem Solving Process
  193
  - Preliminary Checklist
    194
  - Analyzing the Problem
    194
- Hardware and System Checklist
  195
  - System Start-Up
    195
  - Self Test
    196
  - Power
    196
  - Ac Power
    197
  - Password
    198
  - Real Time Clock
    198
  - Keyboard
    199
  - Internal LCD Display Panel
    199
  - Hard Disk Drive
    200
  - DVD Super Multi Drive
    200
  - USB Floppy Disk Drive
    201
  - PC Card
    201
  - Expresscard
    202
  - SD Card
    202
  - Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro
    202
  - XD Picture Card
    203
  - Multimediacard
    203
  - Infrared Receiver Window
    203
  - Pointing Device
    204
  - Touch Pad
    204
  - Usb
    205
  - Usb Mouse
    205
  - Memory Expansion
    206
  - Sound System
    206
  - External Monitor
    207
  - Modem
    207
  - Lan
    208
  - Wireless LAN
    208
  - Bluetooth
    208
  - TV Output Signal
    209
  - I.link (IEEE1394)
    209
- TOSHIBA Support
  210
  - Before You Call
    210
  - Where to Write
    210
- Specifications
  211
Appendix A : Specifications

211
- Physical Dimensions
  211
  - Environmental Requirements
    211
  - Power Requirements
    211
  - Built-In Modem
    212
- Display Controller and Modes
  213
Appendix B : Display Controller and Modes

213
- Display Controller
  213
- Video Modes
  213
- Powermizer
  219
- Wireless LAN
  221
Appendix C : Wireless LAN

221
Appendix D : Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

229
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
  229
- Regulatory Statements
  229
  - General
    229
  - European Union (EU) and EFTA
    229
  - Canada - Industry Canada (IC
    230
  - Caution: FCC Interference Statement
    230
  - Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
    230
  - Taiwan
    232
- Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA Equipment in Japan
  232
  - Device Authorization
    233
- Approved Countries/Regions for Use (Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
  234
Appendix E : TOSHIBA RAID

235
- Setting up Windows Manually
  236
- Starting, Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program
  238
  - Starting the BIOS Setup Program
    238
  - Modifying the BIOS
    238
  - Ending the BIOS Setup Program
    239
- Ac Power Cord and Connectors
  241
Appendix F : AC Power Cord and Connectors

241
- Certification Agencies
  241
- Usage Restrictions
  243
Appendix G : Usage Restrictions

245
- If Your Computer Is Stolen
  245
- Toshiba Theft Registration
  246

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