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Toshiba Qosmio G15 User Manual

Toshiba Qosmio G15 User Manual (320 pages)

G15-AV501 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Critical Applications
3
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment
6
Wireless Interoperability
7
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
8
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Europe - Eu Declaration of Conformity
9
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
11
Using this Equipment in Japan
12
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Export Administration Regulation
25
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
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
- Saving Your Work
  93
  - Saving Files
    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
    
    Using the Wi-Fi
    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
- Starting the Media Center
  174
- Using Media Center
  181
  - Navigating Media Center
    183
  - Remote Control for Media Center
    183
  - Remote Control Buttons Overview
    184
- Watching Television Programs
  189
- 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
- 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
- Changing Picture Settings
  225
- More Programs
  226
- Online Spotlight
  227
- Getting Help for Media Center
  228
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities

229
- Fn-Esse
  230
- 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
  - Setting a Supervisor 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
- 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
  - Error-Checking
    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
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer

283
- 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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