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Toshiba G15 AV501 - Qosmio - Pentium M 1.8 GHz User Manual (320 pages)
G15-AV501 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.91 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
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
68
Setting up Your Printer
69
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
73
Connecting External Display Devices
74
Connecting the Display Device
74
Selecting Video Cables
75
DVD Player
75
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
77
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
78
Connecting External AV Input Devices
79
Turning off the Computer
80
Caring for Your Computer
81
Cleaning the Computer
81
Closing the Display Panel
82
Moving the Computer
82
Using a Computer Lock
83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
84
Computing Tips
84
Using the Keyboard
86
Character Keys
86
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
87
Function Keys
87
Windows® Special Keys
88
Overlay Keys
88
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
89
Starting a Program
90
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
90
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
91
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
92
Saving Your Work
93
File Names
94
Printing Your Work
95
Backing up Your Files
96
Restoring Your Work
96
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
97
Drive Components and Control Buttons
98
DVD-ROM Drive Components
98
Media Control Buttons
99
Inserting a Disc
100
Playing an Audio CD
102
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
104
Creating a CD or DVD
104
Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
105
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
105
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
106
Caring for CD or DVD Discs
106
Powering down the Computer
107
Using the Turn off Command
107
Using Hibernation Mode
109
Using Standby Mode
111
Toshiba's Online Resources
114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
115
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
115
Running the Computer on Battery Power
115
Battery Notice
116
Power Management
117
Using Additional Batteries
117
Charging the Batteries
118
Charging the Main Battery
118
Charging the RTC Battery
119
Monitoring Battery Power
120
Determining Remaining Battery Power
121
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
122
Setting Battery Alarms
123
Conserving Battery Power
123
Power Profiles in Windows XP
124
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
124
Changing the Main Battery
125
Removing the Battery from the Computer
126
Inserting the Battery into the Computer
128
Taking Care of Your Battery
129
Safety Precautions
129
Maximizing Battery Life
130
Disposing of Used Batteries
131
Traveling Tips
132
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options
133
Exploring the Desktop
133
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
134
System Tray
136
Setting up for Communications
137
Determining the COM Port
137
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
139
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
140
Using Wireless Lan Connectivity
142
An Overview of Using the Internet
144
The Internet
144
The World Wide Web
144
Internet Service Providers
145
Connecting to the Internet
145
Surfing the Internet
146
Internet Features
146
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
147
Exploring Audio Features
147
Recording Sounds
147
Using a Microphone
148
Adjusting Recording Quality
149
Using External Speakers or Headphones
150
Using the I.link ® Port
150
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
151
Inserting a PC Card
151
Removing a PC Card
152
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
153
Using the Bridge Media Slot
153
Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
153
Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
154
Inserting an SD Card
154
Removing an SD™ Card
155
Inserting an XD-Picture Card
155
Removing an XD-Picture Card
156
Using Qosmioplayer
157
Using the Media Control Buttons
158
Playing an Audio CD
158
Playing a DVD
159
Watching Television
161
Connecting an External Device
162
Remote Control for Qosmioplayer
163
Installing the Qosmioplayer Recovery Media
168
Chapter 5 : Getting to Know the Windowsxp Media Center
169
Edition 2005
169
Media Center Setup
170
Connecting to a Television
170
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
172
Connecting the External Remote Sensor
173
Starting the Media Center
174
Using Media Center
181
Remote Control for Media Center
183
Watching Television Programs
189
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide
191
Watching a Recorded TV Program
192
Changing a Scheduled Recording
193
Searching for a TV Program to Watch
194
Recording TV
195
Recording TV Tips
196
Recording from the Guide
197
Recording from Search
198
Recording Manually
198
Changing Your Settings
199
Changing Recording Priorities
200
Watching and Recording Movies
201
Listening to Music
201
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media ® Player
202
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library
203
Playing Digital Music Files
204
Finding Music Files in My Music
205
Playing a Song
206
Setting up an Automatic Disc Jockey
207
Finding and Playing an Album
207
Creating a Playlist
208
Displaying Your Pictures
209
Viewing a Slide Show
211
Sorting Your Pictures
211
Watching Your Digital Movies
212
Organizing Your Videos
212
Playing Digital Videos
213
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode
214
Sorting Videos
214
Watching a DVD
215
Stopping a DVD Movie
216
Playing a DVD Movie Already in Your Drive
216
Changing the Media Center Settings
217
More Programs
226
Online Spotlight
227
Getting Help for Media Center
228
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
229
Fn-Esse
230
Starting Fn-Esse
230
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
232
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
233
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
233
TOSHIBA Console
234
Customizing Your Computer
235
Network
235
Security
235
Power Saver
236
Mouse Utility
238
Hotkey Utility
238
Toshiba Hardware Settings
239
Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility
240
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
241
Setting Passwords
242
Using an Instant Password
243
Using a Supervisor or User Password
243
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
247
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
247
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
249
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
250
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
251
Internet Problems
252
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
252
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
253
A Plan of Action
253
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
254
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
255
Memory Problems
257
Power and the Batteries
257
Keyboard Problems
259
Display Problems
259
Disk Drive Problems
262
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
264
Sound System Problems
265
PC Card Problems
265
Printer Problems
268
Modem Problems
269
Develop Good Computing Habits
270
If You Need Further Assistance
271
Before You Call
271
Contacting Toshiba
272
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
273
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
273
Appendix A: Hot Keys
275
Volume Mute
275
Instant Password Security
276
Power Usage Profile
276
Stand by Mode
277
Hibernation Mode
278
Display Modes
279
Enabling a Wireless Device
280
Display Brightness
280
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
281
Keyboard Hot Keys
281
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
282
Toshiba Computer
283
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
283
Getting Started
284
Starting Configfree
284
Configfree Utilities
285
Connectivity Doctor
285
Search for Wireless Devices
288
Profile Settings
290
Quick Connect
292
Using the Automatic Switch
295
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
296
Glossary
297
Index
312
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