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PMAD00016010

09/04

F15

Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖Toshiba Global Support Centre

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777

Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 254 in this guide.

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Models: Qosmio™ F15 Series

ReWritable CD/DVD Drives

The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD

drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with

any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in

the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this

product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS

AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT

OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR

ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND

SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO

OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR

REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data

stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible

failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR

LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF

THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE

DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR

TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM

WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR

TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE

FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”

“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,

connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear

facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to

injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS

DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE

OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL

APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A

CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME

FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to

this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not

recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV

reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and

the computer's parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port ®, i.LINK®

port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment

not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

❖This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Contact:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd.

Irvine, CA 92618-1697

(949) 583-3000

Industry Canada requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

FCC requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to

internal modems.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this

equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration

number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,

the information must be provided to the telephone company.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the

USOC RJ11C.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and

telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC part 68 rules and

requirements adopted by the ACTA. It is designed to be connected to a

compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a

telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not

ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of

RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that

may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local

telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this

product is part of the product identifier that has the format

US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by the ## are the REN without a

decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is

separately shown on the label.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public

utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for

information.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can.

In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in

their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your

service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you

notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain

uninterrupted service.

If Problems Arise

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company

will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be

required. But if advanced notice is not practical, the telephone company will

notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to

file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty

information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information

Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support

Centre within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at

(949) 859-4273. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the

telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the

problem is resolved.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its

present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any

person to use a computer or other electronic device, including Fax machines, to

send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or

bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date

and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other

individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending

machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number

provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges

exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax

software instructions installed on this computer.

Alarm Equipment

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone

line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm

equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,

consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment

1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain

telecommunications network protective, operational and safety

requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment

Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to

be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The

equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions

may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative

designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to

this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the

telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the

equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water

pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be

particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,

but should contact the spection authority, or appropriate electric in

electrician, as appropriate.

2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar

to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the

label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each

terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of

terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination

on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to

the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the

devices does not exceed 5.

3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be

interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence

Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio

frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth™

and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience

a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network

connection.

If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your

Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN device.

Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-

europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or

http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more

information.

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

5.25 GHz frequency range.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices

however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless

devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio

frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless

LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect

the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels

and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive

research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted

by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the

organization. These situations may for example include:

❖Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or

❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a

specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for

authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user

documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the

following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located

or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada

limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from

Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be

co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this

device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1)

il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à

accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est

susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be

operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to

licensing.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet

d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres

afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne

d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used

indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for

harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35

GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause

interference with and/or damage this device.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

❖This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE

Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:

EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment

ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment

ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.

English: Hereby, TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company, declares

that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Finnish: Valmistaja TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company

vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin

1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden

ehtojen mukainen.

Dutch: Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company dat

het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële

eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Bij deze TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company dat deze

Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige

relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

French: Par la présente TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company

déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences

essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/

CE.

Par la présente, TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company

déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences

essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui

sont applicables.

Swedish: Härmed intygar TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company att

denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga

egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av

direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Danish: Undertegnede TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company

erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de

væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

German: Hiermit erklärt TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company, dass

sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den

grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften

der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklärt TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company die

Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den

grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten

Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

Greek:

Italian: Con la presente TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company

dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali

ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a

Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:

❖This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by

unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless

LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and

equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,

substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far

below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA

Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential

for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating

configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna

and the user should not be less than 20 cm. The antenna(s) used for this

transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency band

must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes

with those products for additional information.

Spanish: Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network

Company declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos

esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la

Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Portuguese: TOSHIBA Corp. Digital Media Network Company declara que este

Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras

disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for

frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful

interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz

and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference

with and/or damage to this device.

The above Caution information applies to products that operate with an

802.11a device.

Taiwan

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio

communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and

regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference

from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio

emission electric machinery.

Using this Equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second

generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment

overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and

specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker

Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency

electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the

frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the

original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect

the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that

any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be

stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until

no interference occurs after improvement.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

2. Indication

The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

2DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.

OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.

3The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.

4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from

2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.

It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC

Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100

Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916

Fax: 03-5444-9450

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the

Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of

radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station

stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: refer to the equipment label provided on the

computer

JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

2.4DSOF4

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

Approval Number: D01-1128JP

TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018,

03GZDA0017

The following restrictions apply:

❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.

❖Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

❖5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only

Radio approvals for wireless devices

The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in

your computer.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros

AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the

following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following

table.

This device works on passive scan only.

A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz)

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

NOTE

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in

European Community Countries

België/

Belgique:

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than

300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to

IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public

grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please

contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand

kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik

over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig.

Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-

dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour

une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un

enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et

licences, veuillez contacter I’IBPT.

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow.

Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise

abstimmen.

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact

A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz

respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous

pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations

(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

allowed.

E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

procedure to follow.

Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op

met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

802.11a (5 GHz)

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in

European Community Countries

O: allowed ×: forbidden

❖To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless

LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.

The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of

operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as

listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that

location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the

wireless network.

❖The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any

European Community country.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Canada USA

European Community

Countries

5150-5250 MHz

Channels: 36, 40, 44,

Indoor Only

5250-5350 MHz

Channels: 52, 56, 60,

Indoor Only

5470-5725 MHz

Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112,

116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

Indoor/Outdoor

Austria O x x

Belgium, France,

Switzerland/Lichtenstein

O O x

Denmark, Finland,

Germany, Greece,

Ireland, Italy,

Luxembourg,

Netherlands, Norway,

Portugal, Sweden, UK

O O O

Iceland, Spain O O O

❖This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the

5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct

communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access

Point.

❖This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and

activated a radar detection feature required for European Community

operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of

the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any

radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result

in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The Access Point’s

radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free

of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible

for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly

configured for European Community operation.

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X

Mini PCI Wireless network adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the

following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following

table.

This device works on passive scan only.

A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode.

802.11b (2.4 GHz)

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

NOTE

NOTENOTE

802.11a (5 GHz)

Turbo Mode (5 GHz)

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/

Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the

following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following

table.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Ireland Italy Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Portugal Sweden

Switzerland UK USA

Canada USA

Argentina Australia Austria

Belgium Brazil Canada

Chile Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Iceland Ireland Italy

Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg

Mexico Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Peru Portugal

Singapore Spain Sweden

Switzerland UK Uruguay

USA Venezuela

Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI

Wireless LAN Card

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the

following table.

Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following

table.

Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability

Bluetooth™ Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any

product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping

Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special

Interest Group.

❖Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The

Bluetooth Special interest Group.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Hong Kong Iceland Ireland

Italy Japan Liechtenstein

Luxembourg Malaysia Netherlands

New Zealand Norway Philippines

Portugal Singapore Spain

Sweden Switzerland Thailand

UK USA

Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology, and TOSHIBA

has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth™ products with all PCs and/

or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA

portable computers.

Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless

networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable

computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support

on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in

Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for

more information.

When you use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless

LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If

you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth™ cards from

TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your PC to the area outside of

the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/

43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your PC. Please contact

TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/

computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://

www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more

information.

Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio

frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth™

and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience

a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network

connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off

either one of your Bluetooth™ or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC

product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/

bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the

United States for more information.

Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health

The products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit

radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices

with Bluetooth wireless technology is however, far less than the electromagnetic

energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the

guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,

TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers.

These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific

community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists

who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology

may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives

of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board

airplanes, or

❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a

specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for

authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to

turning on the equipment.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/

region where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the

following:

European Union (EU) and EFTA

This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and has been

provided with the CE mark accordingly.

Canada — Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.”

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1)

il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à

accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est

susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the

Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Caution: FCC Interference Statement

This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

❖This device may not cause harmful interference, and

❖This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved

by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA is far below

the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth™ Card

from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human

contact during normal operation is minimized.

In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for

an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA has to be

operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes

with those products for additional information.

The Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency

exposure limits.

Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA in such a

manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by

TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Taiwan

The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio

communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and

regulations.

Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference

from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio

emission electric machinery.

Using this equipment in Japan

In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second

generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment

overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and

specified low-power radio station).

1. Sticker

Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.

Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency

electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the

frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the

original design.

Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect

the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that

any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be

stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until

no interference occurs after improvement.

2. Indication

The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

2FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.

3The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.

4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to

2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object

identification systems.

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC

Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100

Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916

Fax: 03-5444-9450

Device Authorization

This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification, and it

belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication

system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.

The Name of the radio equipment: EYXF2CS

TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER

Approval Number: 01NYDA1305

The following restrictions apply:

❖Do not disassemble or modify the device.

❖Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.

2.4FH1

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions

The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. To ensure

proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain

for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an

authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those

specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may

vary.)

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the user’s guide carefully and keep it

for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your

nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser

beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all

rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any

form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is

assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.

Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the

U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly,

in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any

product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO

WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO

ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY

FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY

FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR

OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES

BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT

SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,

WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR

ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE

THEREOF.

Trademarks

Noteworthy is a registered trademark, and SelectServ, FreedomWare,

SmartMedia, and Qosmio are trademarks, of Toshiba America Information

Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and

Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.

ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks.

xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji.

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Computer disposal information

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to

environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information,

please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at

www.eiae.org.

Contents

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

Contents

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

Contents

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

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

Contents

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

Contents

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 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

Removing QosmioPlayer ......................................172

Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media........173

Contents

On systems with QosmioPlayer currently

installed ....................................................173

On systems with QosmioPlayer previously

uninstalled using the Windows® “Add/Remove

Programs” ................................................174

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center

Edition 2005.......................................................... 176

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

Contents

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

Contents

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® 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

Printer problems.............................................276

Modem problems............................................277

Develop good computing habits ...........................277

If you need further assistance...............................279

Before you call ................................................279

Contents

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

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

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable multimedia

computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your

work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you

go.

Qosmio™ F15 Series computers provide considerable

computing power, enabling you to perform the most

demanding computing tasks from any location.

You will find your operating system, Microsoft® Windows®

XP Media Center Edition (MCE), already installed on your

computer. Your operating system offers exciting features,

multimedia enjoyment, and easy Internet access.

Introduction

This guide

The product specifications and configuration information are

designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not

have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For

more detailed information about the features and

specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's

Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication

to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein,

product specifications, configurations, prices, system/

component/options availability are all subject to change

without notice. For the most up-to-date product information

about your computer, or to stay current with the various

computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web

site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

❖Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

❖If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook

computer before, read through the first couple of chapters

to familiarize yourself with the components of the

computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out

whatever interests you most.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Introduction

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be

observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in

personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.

These safety cautions have been classified according to the

seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these

instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

NOTE

NOTENOTE

Introduction

Other documentation

Your computer comes with the following documentation:

❖This electronic user’s guide.

❖Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on

your computer or that are available for installation on

your Recovery media (If applicable to your system).

❖For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

❖The Microsoft® Windows® operating system

documentation, which explains the features of the

operating system.

Introduction

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to

complement its limited warranty. To stay current on the most

recent software and hardware options for your computer, and

for other product information, be sure to regularly check the

Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 254.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes

how to connect components, and explains what to do the first

time you use your computer.

Selecting a place to work

Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations

and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up

your computing environment.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for

the computer and any other items you need to use, such as a

printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other

equipment to give adequate ventilation, otherwise, they may

overheat.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect

your work area from:

❖Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

❖Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,

such as stereo speakers (other than the speakers that are

connected to the computer) or speakerphones.

❖Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of

temperature change such as air conditioner vents or

heaters.

❖Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from

the AC power source and let it dry out completely before

turning it on again.

If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back

on, contact your network administrator. If your computer still

does not operate, refer to “If you need further assistance” on

page 279 for additional technical assistance.

Keeping yourself comfortable

Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as

people spend more time using their computers. However,

with a little care and the proper use of the equipment, you can

work comfortably throughout the day.

Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in

discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or

arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and

rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress

injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics,

repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome.

Placement of the computer

Proper placement of the computer and external devices is

important to avoid stress-related injuries. Consider the

following when placing your computer.

❖Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable

height and distance. You should be able to type without

twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without

slouching.

❖If you use an external monitor, the top of the screen

should be no higher than eye level.

❖If you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and

distance as the screen.

Seating and posture

When using your computer, maintain good posture with your

body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper

seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some

people find a backless chair more comfortable than a

conventional chair.

Correct posture and positioning of the computer

Below eye level

Footrest

Approximately

90° angles

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

❖Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly

lower than the level of your elbow. You should be able to

type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your

forearms parallel to the floor.

If you are using a conventional chair:

❖Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If

necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees

and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.

❖Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower

curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide

extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are

available at many office supply stores.

❖Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and

elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you

work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.

Lighting

Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and

reduce eyestrain.

❖Position the display panel or external monitor so that

sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the

screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare.

❖Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that

shines directly into your eyes.

❖If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer

work area.

Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV

device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your

LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your

eyes.

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Selecting a place to work

Arms and wrists

❖Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep

them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing.

❖Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to improve

circulation.

Work habits

The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to

vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks

into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine

can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.

❖Take frequent, short breaks to change position, stretch

your muscles, and relieve your eyes. A break of two or

three minutes every half hour is more effective than a

long break after several hours.

❖Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods.

Intersperse such activities with other tasks.

❖Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long

periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the

computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant

object for at least 30 seconds.

Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV

device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your

LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your

eyes.

Other precautions

Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum

safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel.

You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the

risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

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Selecting a place to work

❖Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of

the computer.

If the computer is used for long periods, its case can become

very warm. While the temperature may not feel too hot to the

touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for

a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, for

example), your skin might suffer low-heat injury.

Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two

cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is

being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or

instability in its operation.

Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for

a long period.

Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to

sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can damage

computer components or otherwise cause your computer to

malfunction.

❖Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.

If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the

computer immediately. Leave the computer turned off

overnight to let it dry out before you use it again.

❖Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a

drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to

a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

❖Keep the computer and disks away from objects that

generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo

speakers.

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Selecting a place to work

Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet

too close to a disk can erase important files.

❖Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive

via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even

new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a

computer virus. You will need a special program to check for

viruses. Ask your dealer to help you.

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the

CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. The cooling

fan may be located on the bottom of the computer.

To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the air

intake on the cooling fan is not blocked. The fan draws in air

by creating a vacuum. If the fan is blocked, it could cause the

CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer

to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper,

plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air

intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the

computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the

cooling fan.

The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.

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Setting up your computer

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to

“Setting up your software” on page 49 before adding external

or internal components to your computer. These components

include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer,

memory, and PC Cards.

Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that

must be charged before you can use it.

To use external power or to charge the battery, you must

attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting to a power source”

on page 52.

Setting up your software

The names of windows displayed, and the order in which

windows appear, may vary according to your software setup

choices.

The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard

guides you through steps to set up your software.

1From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup

Wizard.

2Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License

Agreement and click Next.

3Help protect your computer with Windows Automatic

Updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest

important updates for your computer, and install them

automatically. These updates can include security

updates, critical updates, and service packs.

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Setting up your computer

To activate Automatic Updates, click Help protect my PC

turning on Automatic Updates now (recommended).

If you do not want to turn on the Automatic Update service,

click Not right now.

If you do not turn on Automatic Updates, your computer is

more vulnerable to viruses and other security threats.

4Enter the computer name and description and click Next

or Skip.

The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an

Internet connection, and you will see the screen “Checking

your Internet connectivity.”

Based on your computer’s configuration, different messages

will display; follow the prompts as they are displayed.

5Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue.

To register online, your computer must be connected to the

Internet via a voice-grade telephone line or a local area

network (LAN).

A window displays, asking if you wish to register with

Toshiba and Microsoft.

6Click Yes to register, or No to exit the process.

If you click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the

7If you selected Yes in step 6, enter your personal

information in the registration window.

A window displays the message, “Who will use this

computer?”

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Setting up your computer

8Enter your name and click Next to complete the process.

A window displays the message, “Thank you.”

9Click Finish to continue.

Your computer restarts automatically.

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Product registration is strongly recommended and allows

Toshiba to send Customer periodic updates, announcements,

and special offers applicable to the product. Product

registration can be completed during the initial start up

process of your computer. If you opt not to register at that

time, you can either double-click the icon on your desktop or

go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com.

Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not

diminish Customer rights under this limited Warranty.

Adding external devices

Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting

up your software. See “Setting up your software” on page 49.

Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:

❖Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory

(optional)” on page 62)

❖Connect a mouse (see “Using a mouse” on page 68)

❖Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a local printer”

on page 69)

❖Connect an external diskette drive (see “Connecting an

optional external diskette drive” on page 73)

❖Connect external speakers or headphones (see “Using

external speakers or headphones” on page 153)

❖Connect a microphone (there is also an internal

microphone) (see “Using a microphone” on page 152)

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❖Connect a digital or plasma TV (see “Connecting a

digital or plasma television or VCR/DVD player” on

page 76)

❖Connecting a standard TV antenna (see “Connecting a

standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player” on

page 77).

❖Install PC Cards (see “Inserting and removing PC Cards”

on page 154)

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power

cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live

electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery.

Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter

Hold the power cord/cable by its plug when you connect/

disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cord/cable itself. Doing so may

damage the power cord/cable and result in a short circuit or

electric shock.

AC adapter

Power cord/cable

AC adapter cord

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Connecting to a power source

When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always

follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User’s

Manual. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical

outlet should be the last step; otherwise, the adapter DC output

plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical

shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general

safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an

equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible

adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no

liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible

adapter.

To connect AC power to the computer:

1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter.

Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter

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Connecting to a power source

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of

the computer.

Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer

3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

Damaged power cord/cables can cause fire or electric shock.

Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or

apply heat to the power cord/cable.

If the power cord/cable becomes damaged or the plug

overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric

shock.

Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands.

Doing so may cause an electric shock.

If the electrical outlet is live, the system indicator panel’s AC

power light ( ) glows green. Additionally, an indicator light

on the front of your computer lets you know the AC power

status when the display is closed.

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Charging the main battery

If the main battery is present, the battery light glows:

❖Amber while the battery is charging

❖Green when the battery is fully charged

If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the

battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input

from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and

remove the battery pack. See “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 254 for troubleshooting information.

Charging the main battery

To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall

outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the

computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while

the computer is on. For more information on battery use, see

“Running the computer on battery power” on page 119.

Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the

computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours

at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can

damage the battery.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the

power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications,

features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot

occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to

select a power level setting that reduces the power required for

system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

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Using the computer for the first time

Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the

applications, power management settings, and features used.

Using the computer for the first time

Opening the display panel

Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.

Sample opening the display panel

To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond

the point where it moves easily.

Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.

Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you

turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely

large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is

manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small

bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic

characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.

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Using the computer for the first time

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the

computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.

This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC

power mode. Screen will dim when the computer is operated

on battery power and you will not be able to increase the

brightness of the screen.

Your computer’s features and specifications

Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all

possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your

selected model may not have all the features and

specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches

shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all

those features.

Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that

may come on your computer:

Sample system icons

This information applies to all the features and icons

described in this guide.

Turning on the power

1Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if

you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are

properly connected and ready.

2Check to ensure that all disc drives are empty.

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Using the computer for the first time

3Press and hold the power button until the on/off light on

the system indicator panel glows green—approximately

one second.

An indicator light on the front of your computer lets you

know the system indicator status when the display is closed.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn

off the power again until the operating system has loaded

completely.

Sample turning on the power

The preinstalled operating system loads automatically.

Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.

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Using the TouchPad™

The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in

front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to

move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move

your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like

to move the cursor:

❖To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your

finger forward on the TouchPad.

❖To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your

finger toward you.

❖To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide

your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.

❖To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to

left.

Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display

screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means

having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad

in the preferred direction.

Once you have positioned your cursor, you can perform

clicking functions by either double-tapping the TouchPad or

clicking the control buttons.

Scrolling with the TouchPad™

There are two active regions on the TouchPad that allow you

to scroll as you would with any wheel device on a mouse or

trackball.

To scroll vertically, run your finger up or down along the right

edge of the TouchPad. To scroll horizontally, run your finger

along the bottom edge of the TouchPad.

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Using the TouchPad™

Using the Scroll button

For applicable systems, the scroll button, located between the

primary and secondary control buttons on the TouchPad, is

used for rapid viewing of pages on the screen.

Using the Control buttons

When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move

the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary

(left-hand) button. To double-click, press the primary button

twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually

corresponds to the left mouse button.

The function of the secondary (right-hand) button depends on

the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right

mouse button. Check your program’s documentation to find

whether it uses the right mouse button.

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/

disable TouchPad setting:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3Click the Mouse icon.

4Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.

The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears.

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Using the TouchPad™

5Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate.

6Click Apply.

7Click OK.

The Mouse Properties window closes.

8Close the Printers and Other Hardware window.

9Close the Control Panel window.

The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the

TouchPad (see “Disabling or enabling the TouchPad” on

page 289).

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Installing additional memory (optional)

Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the

computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a

memory module while the computer is in Stand by or

Hibernation mode, data will be lost.

Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of

today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the

computer’s memory if you use complex software or process

large amounts of data.

Additional memory comes in various capacities (to stay

current on the most recent software and hardware options for

your computer, and for other product information, be sure to

regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com). There are two memory slots. Your

system may have both slots occupied.

If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules

become hot. If this happens, let the memory modules cool to

room temperature before you replace them.

You need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdriver for this

procedure.

To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard

Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition.

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Installing additional memory (optional)

The computer has two memory module slots—Slot A and

Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules.

If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to

step 3.

If you are replacing memory and need to remove a memory

module, refer to “Removing a memory module” on page 66 for

procedures.

1If the computer is on, click Start, then click Turn off

computer. See “Using the Turn off command” on

page 110 for more information.

The Turn off computer window appears.

2Click Turn Off.

The operating system turns off the computer.

Make sure that the computer’s power light is off before

proceeding.

3Unplug and remove any cables connected to the

computer.

4Close the display panel and turn the computer upside

down to locate the memory module slot cover.

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Installing additional memory (optional)

Sample locating the memory module slot cover

5Remove the battery (see “Changing the main battery” on

page 129).

6Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the

captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover,

then remove the memory module slot cover.

Sample removing the memory module slot cover

7Place the memory module slot cover in a safe place so

that you can retrieve it later.

Memory module

slot cover

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Installing additional memory (optional)

Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you

handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to

discharge any static electricity you may have built up.

To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to

touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the

computer).

8Remove the new memory module from its antistatic

packaging.

9Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold

connector bar faces the slot, fit the memory module into

the socket by matching the alignment notches.

10 Gently press down on the memory module connector

until the clips snap into place.

Do not force the memory module into position. The memory

module should be level when secured in place.

Sample inserting the memory module into the slot

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Installing additional memory (optional)

The clips on either side of the memory module click to secure

the memory module.

Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on

the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause

memory access problems.

11 Replace the memory module slot cover and tighten the

screw.

12 Turn the computer over and restart it.

You can now continue setting up the computer. When the

operating system has loaded, you can verify that the

computer has recognized the additional memory.

If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer,

verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as

described in “Checking total memory” on page 68.

Removing a memory module

1Complete steps 1 7– in “’Installing additional memory

(optional)’” to shut down the computer and open the memory

module cover.

Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer

turned on. You can damage the computer and the device.

Do not remove the memory module while the computer

is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up the

next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost.

In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration

will not be saved.

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Installing additional memory (optional)

The following message appears when you turn on the

power:

Warning: Resume Failure

Press Any Key To Continue

If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the

following: Press the power button and hold it down for five

seconds, then turn the power on again.

2Pull the clips away from the memory module.

The memory module pops partially out of the slot.

3Carefully remove the memory module from the slot.

Sample removing the memory module

4Replace the memory module slot cover and fasten the

screw.

5Turn the computer over and restart it.

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Using an external keyboard

Checking total memory

When you add or remove memory, you can check that the

computer has recognized the change. To do this:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4The General tab view automatically appears and shows

total memory.

If the computer does not recognize the memory

configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot

cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly,

as described in step 10 of “Installing additional memory

(optional)” on page 62.

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to

your computer. The computer’s USB port supports any USB-

compatible keyboard.

Using a mouse

You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built-

in TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.

After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move

to the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, push the

Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position.

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Connecting a local printer

Before you can connect a printer, you need a suitable USB

printer cable, which may have been provided with your

printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or

electronics store.

Your printer documentation may require you to install the

printer software before physically connecting the printer to

your computer. If you do not install the software as instructed

by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function

correctly.

Never connect the printer cable while the computer’s power is

on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both.

Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow

the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a local

printer.

You must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come

with your printer, you may purchase one from an electronics or

computer store.

These instructions assume you have a USB printer, consult

the document that came with your printer to verify the

connection type.

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Connecting a local printer

To connect the printer:

1If the computer is on, turn it off.

2Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect

the other end to one of the computer’s USB ports.

3Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.

4See your printer documentation for additional

configuration steps.

For more information on getting your printer to print, see

“Printing your work” on page 96.

Setting up your printer

Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver. This

special program acts as a translator that turns your document

into a form the printer can understand.

If you are using any non-Windows® programs, set up a printer

driver for each of those programs. Refer to your program’s

documentation for more information.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you have the manufacturer’s disc that

came with your printer, you can use it to install the printer on

your computer. The manufacturer’s disc may include additional

drivers and fonts.

To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard:

1Click Start and then Printers and Faxes.

The operating system opens the Printers and Faxes window.

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Connecting a local printer

Sample Printers and Faxes window

2Click Add Printer.

The Add Printer Wizard appears.

Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box

3Click Next.

The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the

Windows

® XP operating system recognizes it automatically.

You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer

manual for more information.

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Connecting a local printer

4If the printer you are setting up:

❖Is not connected to a network, select Local printer

attached to this computer.

❖Is connected to a network, select Network printer, or a

printer attached to another computer.

5Click Next.

The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer. If it

does not locate one, click Next.

The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port.

6Select the port settings according to the instructions in

your printer’s documentation and the port to which your

printer is connected, then click Next.

The wizard prompts you to select your printer.

7From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your

printer, then click Next.

The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a “friendly”

printer name.

8Enter a name for your printer.

HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the

name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference.

9If you want this printer to be:

❖The default printer, click Ye s .

❖Available when specifically requested, click No.

10 Click Next.

11 Click Finish.

The Windows® XP operating system prints a test page.

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Connecting an optional external diskette drive

12 To complete the setup, click OK.

You are now ready to print.

Depending on your program, you may see various messages

indicating the status of your print job.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific

installation process. In this case, the Windows®XP operating

system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message. If

this happens, refer to your printer installation guide for further

instructions.

Connecting an optional external diskette drive

Some operations, such as creating a password service

diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-

inch diskettes.

Sample optional external USB diskette drive

To connect an optional external USB diskette drive, connect

the cable to one of the USB ports.

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Connecting external display devices

Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive

Connecting external display devices

Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you

can also connect the following types of external display

devices to the video ports described below:

❖A plasma or digital television or VCR/DVD player via

the Component Video Out port.

❖A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via

the S-video Out port.

❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor)

Out port.

Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or

other external display device, configure your computer for

the type of device you are connecting. To do this, refer to the

documentation for your operating system and the device.

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Connecting external display devices

Sample back of system

Connecting the display device

If you are connecting a television or other video display

device to the computer’s Component Video Out port, first

refer to “Selecting video cables” below for guidelines on

choosing a video cable, then refer to ’Connecting a standard

television, projector, or VCR/DVD player’ below.

If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to “Connecting

an external monitor or projector” on page 78.

Selecting video cables

To connect a device to the S-video port, you will need to

purchase an S-video cable. For the best video quality, always

use a properly shielded cable.

HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than

20 feet (approximately 6 meters).

Using a poor-quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy

picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of video.

Composite In

Coaxial antenna In

(Monitor In)

S-video In

Component Out

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Connecting external display devices

Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/

DVD player

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have digital TV service to watch

digital TV on your computer. See your TV service provider for

more information.

You can watch digital television by connecting to the

Component Video Out port on your computer.

You cannot view digital TV on the display device if you are

using it as a monitor.

To do this:

1Connect the digital television video cable to the Component

Video Out port on the back of your computer.

2Connect the three RCA jacks on the other end of the

cable to your digital television. Refer to the manual that

came with the television for more information.

3Turn on your computer.

4Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the

Display Properties settings. For more information, see

“Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer” on page 78.

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Getting Started

Connecting external display devices

Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/

DVD player

S-video cables are not included with your computer. To

connect a device to the S-video Out port, you will need to

purchase an S-video cable.

To connect a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD

player:

1Connect one end of the video cable to the external video

device.

Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the

location of its Video In port.

2Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video

Out port on the back of the computer.

3Turn on the external video device.

4Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the

Display Properties settings. For more information, see

“Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer” on page 78.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, yo

may need to change the display properties. Most televisions

use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution.

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Connecting external display devices

Connecting an external monitor or projector

You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your

computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on

your computer screen. To do this:

1Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port

on the back of the computer.

2Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical

outlet.

3Turn on the external device.

4Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the

Display Properties settings. See the immediately

following section on directing the display output for

more information.

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

Once you connect an external display device, you can choose

to use the internal display only, the external device only, or

both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display

output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn F5 + ):

1Press Fn F5 and simultaneously.

2While holding down Fn F5, press repeatedly until the

setting you want takes effect.

This hot key cycles through the settings in the following

order:

❖Built-in display only

❖Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously

❖External monitor only

❖Built-in display and TV (or other external video device)

simultaneously

❖TV (or other external video device) only

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3Release the Fn key.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also ttings usingchange these se

the Display Properties Box.

Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then

Control Panel, and Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the

Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable

Monitor type, and click Apply or OK.

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or

other video display device), you may need to adjust the video

settings. See the video device documentation for additional

configuration steps.

TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes,

you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to

match the resolution of the external display device. The

external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480

or higher.

Connecting External AV Input Devices

Your computer provides ports for connecting the following

AV input devices:

❖A Set-top box or standard television antenna via the

coaxial Antenna In port.

❖VCR/DVD player and game console devices via the S-

video In port or the Composite In port.

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Connecting External AV Input Devices

Connecting a Set-top box or standard TV antenna

You can watch standard television by connecting a Set-top

box or antenna to the Antenna In port on your computer. To

do this:

1Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial

adapter cable.

2Connect the coaxial adapter cable to the coaxial Antenna

In port on the back of your computer.

3Turn on your computer.

Connecting to the S-video In port

You can connect an external input device such as a VCR/

DVD player or game console to the S-video In port on the

back of your computer.

Video cables are not included with your computer. To connect

a device to the S-video In port, you will need to purchase an S-

video cable.

To connect the device:

1Connect one end of the video cable to the external video

device.

Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the

location of its Video Out port.

2Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video In

port on the back of the computer.

3Turn on the external video device.

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Turning off the computer

Connecting to the Composite In port

The Composite In port provides another way to connect a

VCR/DVD player or game console to your computer. To do

this:

1Connect the external device’s video cable to the Composite

In port on the back of the computer.

2Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical

outlet.

3Turn on your computer.

4Turn on the external device.

Turning off the computer

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not

using it for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the

computer plugged into a power source (even though the

computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the

computer off, it may take several hours to recharge the main

battery.

When you power down the computer, you have three options

to choose from: Turn Off, Hibernate, and Standby. Each

option has its advantages.

❖Use the Turn Off command if you are using the

Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system.

❖If you have work in progress and are not connected to a

network, use the Windows Standby or Hibernate

commands to save your system settings to memory so

that, when you turn on the computer again, you will

automatically return to where you left off.

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Caring for your computer

Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so

may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For

more information, see “Powering down the computer” on

page 109.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your

computer. For information about taking care of your

computer’s battery, see “Running the computer on battery

power” on page 119.

Cleaning the computer

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s

keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner

directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic

chemical products to clean the computer.

To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel

and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your

Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning

products.

Closing the display panel

When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the

display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.

If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will

occur:

❖If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD

panel will automatically turn off until you open it again.

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Caring for your computer

❖If you have the audible warning set, the computer will

beep to notify you that it is still on.

❖If you have an action feature set, the computer will

perform one of the following: Nothing, Standby, or

Hibernate.

Moving the computer

Before moving your computer, even across the room, make

sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops

glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the

back (where the ports are located).

Although your notebook computer is built to withstand

reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case

for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your

Toshiba dealer, through the accessories information packaged

with your system, or visit accessories.toshiba.com.

Using a computer lock

For your own peace of mind, you may want to secure your

computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest

way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy®

Computer Lock Cable.

Sample PORT-Noteworthy

® Computer Lock Cable

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Caring for your computer

To secure the computer:

1Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.

Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable

off the object.

2Pass the locking end through the loop.

3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot

on the computer, then give the key a quarter turn and

remove it.

The computer is now securely locked.

Sample locking the computer

Chapter 2

Learning the Basics

This chapter gives some computing tips and provides

important information about basic features.

Computing tips

❖Save your work frequently.

Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until

you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down

and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your

battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will

lose all work since you last saved.

See “Saving your work” on page 94 for further information.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can

be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at

preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.

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Computing tips

❖Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on

a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store

them in a safe place.

If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it

unless you have a separate backup copy.

❖Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to

conserve disk space and improve performance.

❖Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive

via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.

❖Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries

and eyestrain.

❖Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light

indicates a drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to

a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

❖Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off

computer command or Standby command. See

“Powering down the computer” on page 109 to learn

more about Standby.

The operating system records information, such as your

desktop setup, during its shut down procedure. If you do not

let the operating system shut down normally, details such as

new icon positions may be lost.

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Using the keyboard

Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control

keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all

the functionality of a full-size keyboard.

Sample keyboard

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a

typewriter, except that:

❖The space bar creates a space character instead of just

passing over an area of the page.

❖The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not

interchangeable.

❖The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not

interchangeable.

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard

Although your computer’s keyboard layout is compatible

with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys.

A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys;

editing keys; cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad.

Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one

of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size

keyboard.

Your computer’s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key.

Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some

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Using the keyboard

programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl

and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on

the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate

these separate keys, as follows:

❖Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on

the right side of the enhanced keyboard.

❖Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key

on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard.

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the

program you are using. For more information, see your

program documentation.

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the

12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

Sample function keys

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute

programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination

with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute

specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns

off the TouchPad. For more information, see “Fn-esse®” on

page 237 or “Hot Keys” on page 283.

AltCtrl Fn

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Windows® special keys

Sample Windows

® special keys

Your computer’s keyboard has two keys that have special

functions in Windows:

❖Start key—Opens the Start menu

❖Application key—Has the same function as the

secondary mouse button

Overlay keys

Sample numeric and cursor control overlay

The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of

them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets

you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would

using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.

Application key

Start key

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Using the keyboard

Using the overlay to type numeric data

To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11

simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard

indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.

You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic

characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:

❖For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the

letters.

❖For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while

you type the letters.

To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is

on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control

keys. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift.

To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the Fn key

and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard

indicator panel goes out.

Using the overlay for cursor control

To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10

simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the

keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control

overlay is on.

To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:

❖For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the

letters.

❖For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while

you type the letters.

❖To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor

control overlay is on, hold down Shift while you use the

numeric overlay keys. To return to the cursor control

overlay, release Shift.

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Starting a program

To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key

and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the

keyboard indicator panel goes out.

Starting a program

The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name

of the file that contains the information you want to work on.

To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer.

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options.

You can:

❖Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

❖Use the Start menu

❖Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file

❖Use the Run dialog box

The next three sections explain how to start a program from

the Start menu, Explorer, and the Run dialog box.

Starting a program from the Start menu

When you install a program, the operating system usually

puts an icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program

that has an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps,

which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example:

1Click Start, then point to All Programs.

The Windows® XP operating system displays the All

Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If

your program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with

step 2.

2Point to the program group, in this example, Accessories.

The Accessories menu displays.

3Click the program, in this example, WordPad.

WordPad opens.

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Starting a program

To close the program, click the Close button in the

upper-right corner of the program’s window.

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer

If a program is not listed in the Programs menu, you can start

it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a

view of your computer’s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.”

You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on

your computer. To use this method, you should know the file

name and location of the program’s executable file (this file

ends with .exe).

This example opens WordPad using its file name,

wordpad.exe.

1Click Start, then point to All Programs.

2Click Accessories.

3Click Windows Explorer.

4Click My Computer to expand the window.

5In the left part of the window, under the C: icon, click the

folder containing the program, in this case Program

Files.

Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files

folder on the right side of the window. The left side of the

window shows all the folders contained within the Program

Files folder.

6In the left part of the window, click Windows NT.

7Click Accessories.

Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories

folder on the right side of the window.

8In the right part of the window, double-click WordPad.

WordPad opens.

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Starting a program

To close the program, click the Close button in the

upper-right corner of the program’s window.

Starting a program from the Run dialog box

This example uses the Run command to start WordPad:

1Click Start, then click Run.

The Run dialog box appears.

Sample Run dialog box

2In the Run dialog box:

❖If you know the program’s location, type the command

line. For a program in the Windows® folder, type just the

program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. For

example, to access WordPad, type:

c:\Program Files\WindowsNT\Accessories\Wordpad, then click

OK.

❖If you do not know the location, click Browse....

In the Browse dialog box, enter the file name (for

example, wordpad.exe) and select the drive to search.

When the operating system has found the file, click

Open.

HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the

right of the text box and select the command line from the

drop-down list.

Learning the Basics

Saving your work

Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard

disk drive.

Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by. If

your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost.

Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery

is running low, see “Setting battery alarms” on page 126.

Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at

regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your

programs’ documentation to see whether they have an

automatic save feature.

Saving files

1On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save.

If you are working with a document that already has a file

name, this is all you need to do. If you created a new

document, your program displays a Save As dialog box.

Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document

and to give it a file name.

Sample Save As dialog box

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Saving your work

2Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to

be stored.

3Type a file name, then click Save.

HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently

working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the

new file a different name.

The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of

up to 255 characters; the names can include spaces. Some

applications still require MS-DOS® file names.

File names

If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre-

Windows®95 version of the Windows® operating system, the

file name must be no more than eight characters long.

Typically the file name also has an extension, consisting of a

period and up to three additional characters.

You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus

these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and ‘. MS-DOS®

file names are not case-sensitive and must not contain spaces.

Using a file extension

Most programs assign an extension to the file name that

identifies the file as being created in the program with a

particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files

with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of

“.doc” is assumed to be a Microsoft® Word file. Creating your

own extension is usually unwise, since the program is

unlikely to recognize an unusual extension and may refuse to

handle your file correctly.

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Printing your work

Verify that the Windows® XP operating system is set up for

your printer as described in “Connecting a local printer” on

page 69.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first

time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are

changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system

to run with the additional printer(s).

To print a file:

1If your printer is not on, turn it on now.

2Open the File menu of your Windows® program and click

Print.

The program displays a Print dialog box.

Sample Print dialog box

3Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of

pages and number of copies to print.

4Click .Print

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Backing up your files

Backing up your files means copying individual files to

media, such as CDs, or copying entire sections of your hard

disk to another device, such as a tape drive.

For those systems with a writable CD-ROM drive or DVD-

ROM multi-function drive, you may back up files to a

writable disc as follows:

1To back up to a CD or other media, insert the media into

the appropriate drive.

2Click Start, then click My Computer.

3Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy.

4Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click

the file you want to copy.

HINT: You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than

one file.

5Click File, then click Send To and select the drive from

the list.

Restoring your work

To restore information from your backup media to your hard

disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the

online Help or your operating system documentation for

information on restoring files.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program

prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on

the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you

want before overwriting the existing file.

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Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

Optical storage has become the preferred medium for

software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs)

provide a significant increase in data storage and support

features that are not available on any other video platform.

These features include wide-screen movies, multiple

language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera

angles, and interactive menus.

For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVD-

ROM drive or multi-function drive.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a

DVD disc from another region, the drive will automatically

change to play in the format of the other region. The drive will

allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change,

the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play

DVDs from the last region. Note that changing from region 1 to

region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.

For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended

that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on

AC power.

You use CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs to load and run

software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as

well as listen to music. A special feature allows you to play

audio CDs and movie DVDs even when the computer is

turned off. For more information, see “Using QosmioPlayer”

on page 160.

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Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

Drive components and control buttons

The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on the right

side of the computer. The Media control buttons are located

above the keyboard and can be accessed when the display

panel is open.

DVD-ROM drive components

Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this:

Sample DVD-ROM drive shown

Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the drive is in

use.

Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.

Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the

drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could

damage the disc or the drive.

Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray

when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other

narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside

the hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil

lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead,

use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip.

Drive in-use indicator light

Eject button

Manual eject hole

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Media control buttons

The control buttons above the computer keyboard let you

play audio CDs when the computer is on. You can also use

them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is off using

the QosmioPlayer application. For more information on

playing CDs and DVDs when the computer is powered off,

see “Using QosmioPlayer” on page 160.

Sample Media control buttons above the computer keyboard

The TV button launches Windows Media Center and

activates the TV interface. For more information, see

“Watching Television Programs” on page 196.

The CD/DVD button launches Windows Media Center and

plays the CD or DVD, if one is inserted into the drive. For

more information, see “Listening to Music” on page 208.

The Play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it

pause if currently playing.

The Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing.

The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on

the disc.

CD/

Play/ Stop/

track

Brightness

track

Monitor

DVD

Pause

Record

Eject

Out

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The Next track button skips to the following track on the

disc.

The Record button records television programs which are

currently being viewed.

The Record button only works when using the Windows Media

Center Edition, and is not operational when using

QosmioPlayer.

The Brightness button adjusts the screen brightness.

The Monitor In button is pressed to establish the connection

with the external device.

The TV Out button directs the display to an external display

device.

Inserting a disc

Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing

the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your

ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch

or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All

Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control).

1If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the

DVD-ROM or multi-function drive.

The disc tray partially opens.

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To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc

activity light is off before opening the disc tray.

HINT: The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.

2Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.

3Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and

free of dust.

Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc.

Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc

incorrectly, you could lose data.

If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in “Caring for CD or

DVD Discs” on page 109.

4Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label

facing up.

Sample positioning the disc in the drive

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5Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks

into place.

Sample positioning the disc on the spindle

Be careful not to touch the drive’s lens (located underneath the

drive’s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the

drive to malfunction.

If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this

happens, contact your Toshiba support for assistance.

6Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of

the tray until it clicks into place.

You are ready to use the disc.

Playing an audio CD

Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.

If the computer is turned on, Windows Media® Player opens

and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media

Player program to control the CD.

If the computer is off, you can press the CD/DVD button to

play the CD using QosmioPlayer (refer to “Using

QosmioPlayer” on page 160) for more information.

Disc

Spindle

Correct position

Incorrect position

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To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it

through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar.

When using Windows Media Player, your system may not be

able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. To prevent this

from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select

Standby or Hibernation mode.

Sample Windows Media® Player screen

The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary

compact disc player:

❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button

on the CD Player control panel.

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Play

Rewind

Stop

Previous track

Next track

Mute

Volume control

Fast forward

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❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button.

Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the

volume dial down. Playing the CD with the volume set too

high could damage your ears.

Playing CDs using Auto-Run

If you insert a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive

and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your

disk, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these

steps:

1Open the Start menu and select My Computer.

2Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon.

The drive runs the CD.

If your disk does not run using this method, try using an

application that is associated with the media on the disk. For

example, if it is a music CD, open Windows Media Player

and point it to play the CD. For other types of media, use the

associated software to open the files on the disk.

Creating a CD or DVD

Your computer may come with a multi-function drive that

allows you to:

❖Play pre-recorded DVDs

❖Play pre-recorded CDs

❖Read and write files (depending on your system

configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R)

and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and read and write

DVD-R/-RW, DVD RAM, and DVD+R/+RW discs.

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Copy protection technology included in certain media may

prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.

For details on how to use the software, please refer to the

respective Online Help menus.

Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD

CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are

often used to install software or store files that require lots of

space, such as photographs and large presentation files. You

can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any

CD or DVD.

Playing a DVD

If your DVD title came with InterActual DVD Player

installed on it, Toshiba recommends that you cancel the

installation and use the copy of Intervideo WinDVD that

shipped with your computer to play this type of DVD title.

Configuring your computer’s Component port to display on a

digital TV

Use the following steps to configure your Qosmio™

computer to display on a digital TV.

1Attach the component out cable to your computer and to the

TV.

2Right-click on the desktop and click Properties on the

menu.

The Display Properties dialog box appears.

3Click the Settings tab.

4On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button.

The NVIDIA GeForce Properties dialog box appears.

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5Click the GeForce FX tab.

6On the nView Display Mode pulldown menu, select Clone.

7On the Primary/Secondary pulldown menu, select Digital

flat panel/TV.

8In the display box, click the TV 1b icon.

9Click the Device Settings settings button.

The Device Settings menu appears.

10 Select TV format, then select 525i(480i,D1).

11 Click Apply.

12 When the message, “Your desktop has been

reconfigured” appears, click Yes.

13 Click OK.

The HDTV Overscan Configuration dialog box appears.

14 Click OK.

15 Click on the display 1b to send the display out to your

TV.

16 On the Display Settings dialog box, click OK.

You may now select single display out to TV and the output is

directed to Component Out.

If you wish to use the S-Video port for TV output, you must repeat

the procedure above, selecting M/NTSC for the TV Format in step 10.

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Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

Removing a disc with the computer on

Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the

drive-in-use light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk

or the drive.

1Locate and press the eject button.

The disc tray partially opens.

2Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open.

3Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its

protective cover.

If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the

disc to stop before removing it.

4Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the

tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked.

Removing a disc with the computer off

1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip,

into the manual eject button access hole.

Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil

lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

2Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc, and place it in

its protective cover.

3Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the

tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked.

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Caring for CD or DVD Discs

❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect

them from scratches and keep them clean.

❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.

❖Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a

disc.

❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the

surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multi-

function drive from reading the data properly.

❖Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or

cold.

❖To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry

cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start

from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward

edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with

water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing

alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in

the drive.

Powering down the computer

Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows

operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make

sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-in-

use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being

accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive.

When you power down the computer, you have three options

to choose from: Turn Off Computer, Standby, and

Hibernation.

You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time

you designate. This option is helpful for transferring files by

modem at night. You can use the Auto Power On option to set

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the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while

you are asleep.

TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to

power down your computer, save your files and make sure the

disk activity lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after

all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

Using the Turn off command

The following procedures describe how to turn off the

computer when it is running the Windows® XP Media Center

Edition operating system.

If your computer is not connected to a domain server:

1Click Start, select Turn off computer.

The Turn off computer dialog box appears.

Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box

2Click Turn Off.

The computer shuts down completely.

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Holding the Shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows

dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate.

For more information about setting up hibernation, refer to

“Using Hibernation Mode” on page 112.

Turning off more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power

button.

To use either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in

Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

3Click on the Setup Action tab.

4Select the following from the drop-down lists.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Turn Off to have the computer turn off

when you press the power button.

5Click Apply.

6Click OK.

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Sample system power mode settings

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Saver” on page 243.

Starting again after Turn off

To start the computer up again, press the power button until

the on/off light changes to green.

Using Hibernation Mode

Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it

first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk.

Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain

the saved information, the system settings are retained

indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes

longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up

again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating

system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it.

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Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:

❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery

power

❖Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk,

no data is lost if the main battery discharges

❖When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and

battery power than does Turn off computer

❖Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and

battery power to start up than restarting from Standby,

because information is being retrieved from the hard disk

rather than from memory

❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode

in which you left it, including all open programs and files

you were previously using

Configuring your computer for Hibernation

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

3Click the Setup Action tab.

4Select Hibernation for the options you want.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go

into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.

❖When I close the lid

Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go

into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.

5Click Apply.

6Click OK.

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The computer is now set to automatically enter into

Hibernation when your option settings occur.

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Saver” on page 243.

Once the computer is configured, place the computer into

Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or

closing the display panel, depending on the hibernation

options selected.

Starting again from Hibernation mode

To restart the computer from Hibernation mode, press the

power button until the on/off light turns green. The computer

returns to the screen you were previously using.

If you place the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the

display panel, you can start it again by opening the display

panel.

Using Standby Mode

Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving

mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in

memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can

continue working from where you left off.

Factors to consider when choosing Standby:

❖While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery

power. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by

mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if

you do not save your work before entering Standby

mode.

❖Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery

power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation

mode.

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❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode

in which you left it, including all open programs and files

you were using.

If you power down using Standby and the battery discharges

fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work

first.

To power down the computer using the Standby command,

click Start, Turn off computer, and select Stand By.

Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box

If you hold down the Shift key, Stand By becomes Hibernate in

the Turn off computer dialog box. To enter hibernation mode,

you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate.

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files,

turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The

on/off light blinks amber, indicating the machine is in

Standby mode.

Going into Standby mode more quickly

You can also configure the computer to enter into Standby

mode by either pressing the power button or closing the

display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after

which the computer automatically enters into Standby mode.

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To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in

Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

3Click the Setup Action tab.

4Select Stand by for the options you want.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Standby to put the computer into

Standby mode when you press the power button.

❖When I close the lid

Set this option to Standby to put the computer into

Standby mode when you close the display panel.

5Click Apply.

6Click OK.

For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Saver” on page 243.

Starting again from Standby mode

To restart the computer from Standby mode, press the power

button until the on/off light changes to green. The computer

returns to the screen you were previously using.

If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the

display panel, you can start it again by opening the display

panel.

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Toshiba’s online resources

Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can

connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba

products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up

to date with future upgrades. For more information, see

“Contacting Toshiba” on page 280.

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This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while

traveling.

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

Your computer enters a low-power, Standby mode when it is

not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money

in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance

its energy efficiency.

Many of these energy-saving features have been set by

Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active,

allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy

efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods of time

while traveling.

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The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away

from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.

Battery Notice

Battery life may vary, depending on applications, power

management settings, and features utilized. Recharge time varies

depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the

computer is consuming full power.

After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to

perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced.

This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery

pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your

computer, or to stay current on the most recent software and

hardware options for your computer, and for other product

information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,

operate the computer on battery power at least once a month

until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing

battery life” on page 134 for procedures. If the computer is

continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC

adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for

an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail

to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and

the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition.

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For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you

play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery

power.

The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application.

Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the

Windows Operating System.

Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the

computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.

This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.

Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery

power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of

the screen.

When playing DVDs using QosmioPlayer, the computer must

either be off or in Hibernation mode for QosmioPlayer to start.

If the computer is powered on or in Standby mode, turn off the

computer before trying to start QosmioPlayer.

Power management

Your computer ships with the power management options

preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable

operating environment and optimum system performance for

both AC power and battery modes.

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Changes to these settings may result in system performance

or stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with

the power management component of the system should use

the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes,

contact Toshiba’s Global Support Centre.

Using additional batteries

If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for

many hours without an AC power source, you may want to

carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then

replace a discharged battery and continue working.

Charging the batteries

Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications,

power management settings, and features used.

The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to

power the computer.

Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a

week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of

the battery.

Use only battery chargers designed to work with your

notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger

from Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.

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Charging the main battery

To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug

the computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges

whether the computer is on or off.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the

power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications,

features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot

occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to

select a power level setting that reduces the power required for

system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.

The main battery light ( ) glows amber while the battery is

being charged, and glows green when it is fully charged.

The battery may not start charging immediately under the

following conditions:

❖The battery is extremely hot or cold.

To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until

it reaches room temperature.

❖The battery is almost completely discharged.

Leave the power connected and the battery should begin

charging after a few minutes.

Charging the RTC battery

Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery.

The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS

memory used to store your computer’s configuration settings.

When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a

month when the computer is powered off.

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The RTC battery may have become completely discharged

while your computer was shipped, resulting in the following

error message during startup:

BAD RTC BATTERY

BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS)

CHECK SYSTEM

The above error message may vary by computer model.

The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned

off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer.

If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar

may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.

It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it

charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low, the

real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time

and date or stop working.

When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is

completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the

real-time clock.

The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being

charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery

cannot be monitored.

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The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of

the main battery’s current charge:

❖Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the

battery.

❖Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery.

❖Off indicates that the battery is not being charged.

❖Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using

battery power, and the battery’s charge is running low.

HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the

on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it

indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows

® XP

Standby command).

Determining remaining battery power

Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before

trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer

needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and

perform its calculations.

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

The current power source and battery power remaining

section displays the current charge state of the battery. The

value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge.

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Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box

The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top-left side

of the dialog box.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s

capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery

does not power the computer for as long as a new battery,

even when both are fully charged.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster a

low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if

you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based

on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the

age of the battery.

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What to do when the battery runs low

When the battery runs low you can:

❖Plug the computer into an external power source and

recharge the battery.

❖Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the

battery with a charged spare.

❖Save your work and turn off the computer.

If you do not set any of these options before the battery

completely runs out of power, the computer automatically

enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation

mode keeps track of where you were so, when you turn on the

power again, you can continue where you left off.

The computer stores the information on what you were doing

until the battery runs out of power. If you have Hibernation

mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of

your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting

down.

Setting battery alarms

Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low

battery charge condition, so you can take the necessary steps

to save your work.

Your Windows® operating system offers two alarms before

your system shuts down.

To change the default alarm settings:

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

3Click the Setup Action tab.

4Select the Alarm settings in the Setup Alarm section.

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Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your

data and take one of the following actions:

❖Suspend or turn off your computer.

❖Turn off your computer and replace the main battery with

a charged one.

❖Connect your computer to an AC power source.

Conserving battery power

How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the

computer depends on a number of factors, such as:

❖How the computer is configured

❖How much you use the display panel instead of an

external monitor

❖How much you use the hard disk and other drives

❖Whether you use any optional devices to which the

battery supplies power, such as a PC Card

❖Where you are working—since operating time decreases

at low temperatures

There are various ways in which you can conserve power and

extend the operating time of your battery:

❖Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when

you turn off the computer and turn it back on again.

❖Use Toshiba’s power-saving options.

These power-saving options control the way in which the

computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly

increase the length of time you can use the computer before

you need to recharge the battery.

Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage

modes or profiles.

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Power profiles in Windows XP

In Windows®

XP, you can choose from predefined power

profile or select your own combination of power management

options. The following steps describe this procedure.

If you try to use the power management feature in Windows, a

message tells you to close the Microsoft power options and

use the Toshiba Power Saver instead.

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

3Select an appropriate profile for your work environment,

or create your own custom profile.

4For more information, see “Power Saver” on page 243.

Using a hot key to set the power profile

You may use a hot key to set the power profile.

To set the power profile:

1Press Fn F2 and simultaneously to display the power profile

pop-up window.

Sample Power Profile mode pop-up window

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2While continuing to press until you select the Fn, press F2

desired power profile.

The power profile options are: Full Power, High Power,

Normal, DVD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life.

3Release the Fn key.

The pop-up window disappears. You are now in the selected

mode.

For more information on setting the battery power profile, see

“Power Saver” on page 243.

Changing the main battery

When your battery power is running low, you have two

options—connect the computer to an AC power source or

install a charged battery.

When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-

circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit, or otherwise impact

the battery. Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist

or bend the battery pack.

Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in

Standby mode. Data in memory will be lost.

If your battery discharges fully, your information will be lost.

Be sure to save your work often.

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Removing the battery from the computer

1Save your work.

2Turn off the computer.

3Remove all cables connected to the computer.

4Turn the computer over.

5If the battery lock is in the locked position, slide it toward

the unlocked position.

Sample sliding the battery lock to the unlocked position

6Slide and hold down the battery release latch.

Sample sliding the battery release latch

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7While holding the battery release latch, pull the

discharged battery out from the back of the computer.

Sample removing the discharged battery pack

If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective

gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the

advice in “Disposing of used batteries” on page 135.

Inserting the battery into the computer

Assuming you just removed the battery pack (see “Removing

the battery from the computer” on page 130):

1Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.

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Sample inserting a new battery pack

If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the

battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do

not force the battery into position.

2Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place.

3Slide the battery release lock to the locked position.

4Turn the computer right side up.

5Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer.

The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install

it with reverse polarity.

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The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your

battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

❖If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or

changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,

turn off the computer’s power immediately and

disconnect the power cord from the power socket.

Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.

❖Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.

❖Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.

Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging

could damage it.

❖Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with

another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can

cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery

or the computer.

❖Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to

explode and release toxic materials.

❖If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.

Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.

❖To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that

you can purchase through to Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

❖A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all

batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot

be installed in reverse polarity.

❖Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery

charger designated as an approved option.

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❖When you install the battery pack, you should hear a

click when it is seated properly.

❖Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack

could explode.

Maximizing battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack:

❖At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a

power source and operate it on battery power until the

battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the

steps below:

1Turn off the computer’s power.

2Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the

computer’s power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.

3Operate the computer on battery power for five

minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes

of operating time, continue operating until the battery

pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or

there is some other warning to indicate a low battery,

go to step 4.

4Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the

power cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC

power-light should glow green, and the battery

should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is

being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light

indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied.

Check the connections for the AC adapter and power

cord.

5Charge the battery pack until the battery glows green.

❖If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.

❖If you will not be using the system for an extended

period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.

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❖Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully

charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and

shortens life.

❖If you are not going to use the computer for more than

eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.

❖Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct

sunlight.

Disposing of used batteries

The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the

battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes

amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.

You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.

The computer’s main battery is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery,

which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or

disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only

irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as

required by local ordinances or regulations.

Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.

After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability

to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under

federal, state, and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of

old batteries by placing them in the trash.

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your

local government authority for details regarding where to

recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If

you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call

Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.

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Traveling tips

The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to

work” on page 42, also apply while traveling.

❖Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place

where it could get wet or covered in dust.

❖Always travel with the computer in a carrying case.

Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the

computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for

manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your

authorized Toshiba representative for more information.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required

to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The

X-ray equipment will not harm your computer.

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In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features

of your notebook computer.

Exploring the desktop

The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in

the Windows®XP Media Center Edition operating system.

You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up

system components, and perform most other computing

tasks.

HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear

slightly different from the screens displayed by your system.

The differences are not significant and do not indicate any

change in the functionality of your system.

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Finding your way around the desktop

Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features:

icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background

pattern.

Sample Windows

® XP Media Center Edition operating system

desktop

Icons

An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be

quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.

You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or

program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a

window to the desktop area.

Start button Taskbar

Icons

System tray

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The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:

Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted. You may be able

to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it do

not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the

Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help.

Internet Explorer—The Microsoft® browser that provides

access to the Internet.

If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the

file contents appears.

Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your

configuration. See Windows® XP online help for more

specific information on each icon and how to use it.

Start button

You use the Start button to:

❖Start programs

❖Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system

update information

❖Open documents

❖Adjust system settings

❖Find files

❖Access Windows® Help

❖Run programs

❖Suspend system activity and turn off the computer

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Taskbar

Each time you open a program, a button associated with that

program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a

button appears on the taskbar for each document or window

you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch

between the programs or windows.

To make a program or window the currently active one, click

the associated taskbar button.

You can personalize the taskbar to include not only shortcut

icons, but also your favorite Internet URL addresses.

DEFINITION: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which

is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any

other Internet facility. Generically, it is known as the Web site

address.

System tray

The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run

continuously in the background. To learn more about each

task, position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and

a short description of the task appears.

Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Power

usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume.

To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate

System tray icon.

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Setting up for communications

Your computer comes with a built-in modem that can be

connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.

The modem allows you to:

❖Access the Internet.

❖Communicate with your office’s local area network

(LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (WAN).

For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN,

consult your network administrator.

❖Send a fax directly from your computer.

To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or

communicate across telephone lines with another computer,

you need:

❖A modem (one comes with your computer)

❖A telephone line

❖A browser or communications program

❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if

you plan to use the Internet

To stay current on the most recent software and hardware

options for your computer, and for other product information,

be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

accessories.toshiba.com.

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Setting up for communications

Determining the COM port

Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM

(communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is

COM3.

The following procedure is intended to support you if you

need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the

default settings.

If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you

may need to determine the current COM port name and

possibly change it.

To find out which port your modem is connected to:

1Open the Start menu, and click Control Panel.

2Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3Click Phone and Modem Options.

The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box

displays.

4Fill in the Local Information text boxes and click OK.

5Click the Modems tab.

Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s

COM ports.

6Make a note of the COM port number.

7To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the

modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to

bring up the dialog box with information specific to that

modem.

8Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem.

Windows XP communicates with the modem and displays

identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows

XP cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error

message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your

modem and Windows XP documentation.

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9Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that

specific modem.

10 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box.

11 Close the Control Panel.

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to

connect it to a telephone line. Your computer’s built-in

modem port provides an RJ-11 jack, allowing you to connect

the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line.

1Plug one end of a telephone cable (purchased separately) into

the modem port on the back of the computer.

Sample connecting the telephone cable to the modem port

2Connect the other end to an RJ-11 wall jack.

Sample connecting to a wall jack

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The modem is designed for use with a standard analog

telephone line. Do not connect the modem to a digital

telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem.

Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect

to an online service or the Internet.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its

capabilities and functionality using one of its communication

ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network:

❖At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack

on your computer. For specific information about

connecting to the network, consult your network

administrator.

❖While you are at home or traveling, you may need a dial-

up connection. Ask your network administrator for the

telephone number of the network.

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network

administrator for network settings and additional

considerations.

To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection

Wizard:

1Click Start and point to All Programs.

2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and

click New Connection Wizard.

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3Enter the phone number of your network connection and

let the program dial the number.

The computer connects to the network.

Using the Ethernet LAN Port

When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the

computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few

minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can

reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use ConfigFree to

reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. For procedures,

see “Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer” on

page 291.

To disable the LAN port:

1Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and

Maintenance.

2Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and

then click the Device Manager button.

3Select the appropriate network adapter.

4Click Actions.

5Select the Properties icon.

6Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from

the Device usage drop-down.

7Click OK.

Your LAN port is now disabled.

To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through

four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click

OK.

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Using Wireless LAN Connectivity

The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the

distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary

depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment,

obstacles, access point design and configuration, and client

design and software/hardware configurations.

Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN

module. This is a technology that expands wireless

communication beyond networking equipment, and can

connect many different kinds of electronic devices without

the need for cables.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer

to your wireless networking device documentation or your

network administrator.

To use your wireless communication, flip the wireless

antenna on/off switch to the On position.

Using the Wi-Fi® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module

Your computer may have an integrated Wi-Fi Wireless LAN

Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you do not remove

the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a

Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner.

For systems equipped with Wi-Fi, flip the wireless on/off

switch to the On position.

You can use Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth devices at the same time.

To enable a wireless device, use the Fn F8 + hot key (refer to

“Enabling a wireless device” on page 288 for more

information).

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Using the optional Bluetooth™ module

Bluetooth™ is a technology that expands wireless

communication beyond networking equipment, and can

connect many different kinds of electronic devices without

the need for cables.

You can use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi® devices at the same time.

To enable a wireless device, use the Fn F8 + hot key (refer to

“Enabling a wireless device” on page 288 for more

information).

To use Bluetooth for your wireless communication, follow

these steps:

1Move the wireless antenna on/off switch to the On

position.

The antenna is enabled.

2While holding down the Function Key (Fn), press F8 until

the Bluetooth icon is highlighted.

3Release the keys.

Bluetooth is now enabled.

An overview of using the Internet

The following sections give a quick introduction to the

Internet and some of its exciting features.

❖’The Internet’

❖’The World Wide Web’

❖“Internet Service Providers”

❖’Connecting to the Internet’

❖’Surfing the Internet’

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❖’Internet features’

❖’Uploading and downloading files from the Internet’

The Internet

The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and

millions of computers around the world connected by

communications lines. They all work together to share

information.

The World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (or “Web”) is a subset of the Internet—

a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers

connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific

Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

The World Wide Web offers information as text, images,

audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world.

Special programs called Web browsers are specifically

designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect

to a particular network address and send and receive

information.

Internet Service Providers

To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people

and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP

is a company that has the equipment and the

telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet

connection.

You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and

modem or through other higher-speed communication

methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and

satellite links.

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Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need:

❖A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection

❖A Web browser

❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account

The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is

automatically configured on your system so that when you

first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP

account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work

with your existing ISP.

Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect

to the Internet.

1Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line. For

more information on connecting a modem, see “Using

QosmioPlayer” on page 160.

2Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s

telephone number, and establish a connection with the

ISP’s computer.

If you are using your computer at the office, then you

probably connect to the Internet through your company’s

network. See your network administrator about connecting to

the Internet.

Surfing the Internet

Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a

home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the

Internet or your company’s Web site home page.

To visit a desired Web site, type the Web address. The Web

address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique

identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web

addresses can also appear within a Web page’s text, and are

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known as links. Clicking a link automatically transfers your

Web browser to that site.

You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically

designed to help you look for information.

Internet features

The Internet offers many types of communication tools to

help you perform many tasks.

❖Internet email

To send and receive your own email, you need a mailbox on

the Web or an email address.

If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up

an email address at the same time you sign up for the service.

❖Internet chat rooms

A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people

with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time,

one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages which are

instantly viewed by others on their computer screens.

❖Internet news groups

A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a

dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with

others in real-time, it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where

all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board.

❖Online shopping

Many Web sites offer products and services for sale.

Uploading and downloading files from the Internet

Transferring files from one computer to another is termed

uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on

the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the

Web to your computer).

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There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be

as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you

can use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web

browser to transfer large amounts of data.

Exploring audio features

You can use your computer to record sounds using an

external microphone or the computer’s built-in microphone

which is located on the front of the computer. You can

play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in

speakers, headphones, or external speakers.

SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft

Windows operating system.

Recording sounds

You may record sounds as .wav files by using the internal

microphone, or by connecting an external microphone or

other sound source to the microphone jack. You may also

record sounds using the computer’s built-in microphone

located on the front of the computer.

DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows ®

format for storing sound.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be

able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files.

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Using a microphone

To record high-quality sounds, you can use the internal

microphone or attach an external microphone:

1Connect an external microphone to the computer, by locating

the microphone jack near the front of the right side of the

computer.

2Plug the microphone cord into the jack.

3Turn on the microphone.

You may use the built-in microphone located on the front of

your computer.

4Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories,

Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.

Sample Sound Recorder screen

5Click the Record button.

6Speak normally into the microphone.

7When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.

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Record

Stop

Play

Skip forward

Skip backward

Positioning

bar

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The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a

waveform.

Sound Recorder can only record 60 seconds at a time.

8To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.

9To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

Adjusting recording quality

The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space

the sound file requires. Experiment to find a balance that fits

your needs.

1Open Sound Recorder, if necessary. (Click Start, point to All

Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound

Recorder.)

2In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click

Audio Properties.

3In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound

Playback, Sound Recorder, and MIDI Music Playback.

4Click OK.

Your new settings take effect the next time you record.

Using external speakers or headphones

Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system

with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers,

you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo

speakers.

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TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an

external power source. Other types of speakers will be

inadequate to produce sound from the computer.

To play back sound files through external speakers or

headphones:

1Locate the headphone jack near the front of the right side of

the computer.

2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the

headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.

The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm, stereo mini-jack.

To adjust the volume:

❖For external speakers, use the volume controls for the

speakers.

❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial.

Using the i.LINK® port

The i.LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an

extremely fast data transfer rate.

Inserting and removing PC Cards

Your Qosmio F15 Series computer comes with one PC Card

slot and supports two types of PC Cards:

❖Type I cards—You can install one of these cards.

❖Type II cards—You can install one of these cards.

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Inserting a PC Card

Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure to

do so may result in damage to components, such as cables,

attached to your computer, or to the computer itself.

Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that

comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before

you insert it.

To insert a PC Card:

1Turn off the computer.

You may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by

clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System

tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove.

2Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer.

3Insert the PC Card.

Sample inserting a PC Card

4When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push

firmly, but gently, to ensure a firm connection with the

computer. Do not force the card into position.

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Removing a PC Card

Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware

icon on the System tray. After the PC Card is stopped, it is

safe to remove.

1Locate the PC Card eject button.

2Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push

it in to remove the PC Card.

Sample ejecting a PC card

The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot.

3Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the

slot.

Setting up a PC Card for your computer

Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them.

Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI

adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer.

To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came

with the card or refer to your operating system manual or

online help.

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Using the Bridge Media slot

Your computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Slot, which

supports the use of Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO

media, Secure DigitalTM

(SDTM ) Cards, or xD-Picture Cards.

This media can be used with a variety of digital products:

digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras,

digital video camcorders, etc.

Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To

copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop

feature of Windows.

Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media

1Turn the Memory Stick so that the notched corner faces the

back of the computer and the arrow is face up.

2Push the media into the slot until it locks in place.

Sample inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media

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Do not remove Memory Stick media while data is being written

or read. Even when the message “copying...” in the windows

disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress and

your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go

out.

Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media

1Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

System tray. After the media is stopped, it is safe to remove.

2Grasp the card and pull it straight out.

Inserting an SD™ Card

1Turn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down.

2Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.

Sample inserting an SD Card

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Do not touch the SD™ connector (metal area). You could

expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy

data.

Do not remove an SD™ Card while data is being written or read.

Even when the message “copying...” in the windows

disappears, writing to the card might still be in progress and

your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go

out.

Removing an SD™ Card

1Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

System tray. After the card is stopped, it is safe to remove.

2Grasp the card and pull it straight out.

Inserting an xD-Picture Card™

1Turn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down.

2Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.

Sample inserting an xD-Picture Card

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Do not touch the xD-Picture™ Card connector (metal area). You

could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can

destroy data.

Do not remove an xD-Picture™ Card while data is being written

or read. Even when the message “copying...” in the windows

disappears, writing to the card might still be in progress and

your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go

out.

Removing an xD-Picture Card™

1Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the

System tray. After the card is stopped, it is safe to remove.

2Grasp the card and pull it straight out.

Using QosmioPlayer

Your computer includes the QosmioPlayer software, allowing

you to watch television (if the computer is connected to a

television or video source), play audio CDs, or watch DVD-

video without having to launch the operating system.

When using QosmioPlayer, some MCE Remote Control

options will not function.

The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based application. When

using the QosmioPlayer, the Audio / Video recording feature

will not function.

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To start the QosmioPlayer:

1If the computer is on, turn it off or place it in Hibernation

mode.

The computer must either be off or in Hibernation mode for

QosmioPlayer to start. If the computer is powered on or in

Stand By mode, turn off the computer before trying to start

QosmioPlayer.

2Press the appropriate Media Control button on the system

control panel:

❖To watch television, press the TV button.

❖To play audio CDs or watch DVD-video, press the CD/

DVD button.

To shut down QosmioPlayer, press the Power button.

Using the Media Control Buttons

The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard

allow you to reverse to the previous song, skip to the next

song, play or pause the CD, or stop the CD.

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Sample CD Player Media Control buttons

The Record button only works when using the Windows Media

Center Edition, and is not operational when using

QosmioPlayer.

Playing an audio CD

Insert a supported audio CD into your DVD-ROM/multi-

function drive. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes

and plays supported CDs.

When playing a supported audio CD, you also have the

following keyboard options:

0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to play a specific track on the

CD.

F1 Press this key to hide the audio CD option guide. Press again to

re-display the guide.

CTRL + S Press the CTRL+S keys to shuffle the CD currently playing.

CD/

Play/ Stop/

track

Brightness

track

Monitor

DVD

Pause

Record

Eject

Out

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Playing a DVD

Insert a supported DVD into your DVD-ROM/multi-function

drive.

The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all

supported DVDs.

The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard

allow you to move to the previous chapter or next chapter,

play or pause the movie, or stop the DVD.

The following options must be supported by the DVD you are

playing or they will not be available for use.

CTRL+UP/

DOWN Arrow

keys

Press the CTRL+UP Arrow keys to increase the volume, press

the CTRL+DOWN Arrow keys to decrease the volume.

DPressing this key displays the CD status.

EPressing this key ejects the CD from the drive.

CTRL+R Press the CTRL+R keys to repeat the current song.

SPACE Press this key to pause the song currently playing. Press the key

again to start playing the song.

CTRL+SPACE Press the CTRL+Space keys to stop the CD.

MPress this key to mute the song currently playing.

< or O Press this key to reverse the song 10 seconds.

> or P Press this key to forward the song 10 seconds.

LPress this key to skip to the next song.

KPress this key to reverse to the previous song.

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TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is

set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you cannot

view the DVD because of a region error, be sure to change the

region code in the Windows® operating system.

The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On

the fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is,

the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note

that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to

region 1 is counted as two changes.

You must launch the Windows operating system to change the

DVD region, but once the region has been changed, you can

then play the DVD using QosmioPlayer.

Watching television

Pressing the TV Media Control button allows you to watch

television, if a TV source is connected to the computer.

The first time you watch television, use the Setup menu to

scan the available channels and select other settings. To

display the Setup menu, press the F2 key on the computer.

Sample Setup menu

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When viewing television programs, you have the following

options:

Connecting an External Device

You can connect any external device, such as a camcorder or

game box, that uses a video out/audio out composite

connection. This allows you to use your computer to watch

home movies, play video games, and so on. See the

documentation for the external device you are using for more

information.

1Connect the external device to the computer using the

composite cable plug on the back of the computer.

2Press the Monitor button to establish the connection with

the external device.

0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to watch a specific channel.

PAGE UP/

DOWN

Press the PAGE UP key to scroll backward through channels,

press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll forward through channels.

CTRL+UP/

DOWN Arrow

keys

Press the CTRL+UP Arrow keys to increase the volume, press

the CTRL+DOWN Arrow keys to decrease the volume.

i Press the i key to scroll through inputs to the TV tuner:

S-

video, Composite In, and Antenna In.

F1 Press the F1 key to view the television guide.

F2 Press the F2 key to access the Setup menu.

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Sample pressing the Monitor button

3Press the Monitor button to close and exit the external

device environment and return to Windows or the

QosmioPlayer.

Remote Control for QosmioPlayer

You can use your remote control with QosmioPlayer to play

CDs and DVDs, and to watch television programs through

QosmioPlayer.

The remote control helps you navigate the QosmioPlayer

windows on your computer’s screen, just as a cable TV

remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the

playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player.

Using the remote control, you can:

❖Navigate and control all QosmioPlayer windows.

❖Control the DVD or live TV display.

The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote

sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle

of about 45 degrees.

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Remote Control Buttons Overview

Sample Remote Control

DVD

RECORDED

TV LIVE TVGUIDE

MUTE

VOL CH

START

BACK

REPLAY SKIP

REW

STOP

FWD

Power

Replay

Volume

Recorded TV (Functional DVD Menu

Arrows

Channel/

Mute

Live TV

Play

Guide (Functional only

Control

OK Button

Record (Functional Pause

Rewind Forward

Skip

Back More (Functional

Stop

Start

Page Control

only with MCE)

with MCE)

only with MCE)

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The remote control has the following buttons/functions:

Power — Turns the computer on and starts Windows if the

computer is off or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is

running Windows or QosmioPlayer, pressing Power turns off

the computer.

Stop — Stops the media currently playing.

Record — Functional only with Media Center Edition.

Rewind — Moves the media (DVD or music) backwards.

Replay — Moves media (DVD or music) backwards.

Back — Displays the previous window.

Arrows — Moves the cursor to navigate within

QosmioPlayer windows.

Volume Control — Increases (up arrow) or decreases (down

arrow) the volume.

Recorded TV — Functional only with Media Center Edition.

Guide — Functional only with Media Center Edition.

Pause — Turns off QosmioPlayer’s DVD, CD, or TV

function.

Play — Plays the media.

Forward — Moves media (DVD or music) forward.

Skip — Moves media (DVD or music) forward.

More — Functional only with Media Center Edition.

OK — Selects the desired action or window option. It acts

like the Enter key. If watching TV, pressing OK switches back

to the previously viewed channel. Press again to toggle back.

It acts the same way as a Skip button on some TV remote

controls.

Start — Opens QosmioPlayer to the main window.

Channel/Page Control — Changes the TV channel or moves

a page up and down, depending on the available options.

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Mute — Disables your computer’s sound. Press again to

enable sound.

DVD Menu — Turns on QosmioPlayer’s CD/DVD function.

Live TV — When the computer is off, turns on

QosmioPlayer and displays a live TV program.

Remote Control Button Groups

Use your remote control to navigate all the QosmioPlayer

windows. Your remote control includes three major groups of

controls.

❖Media play — The media play buttons control the play

of DVDs and CDs.

❖Navigation and direct access — The navigation buttons

move the cursor around to select desired action or

window options. much like a mouse does.

❖Audio and Video — The audio and video buttons control

sound and channel selection.

Direct Access Buttons

The direct access buttons place QosmioPlayer in TV or CD/

DVD mode.

❖Recorded TV is functional only with Media Center

Edition.

❖Guide is functional only with Media Center Edition.

❖Live TV launches QosmioPlayer into TV mode when the

computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode. Use this

mode to watch television, so long as a TV source is

connected to the computer. When the computer is

powered on, use this button to launch QosmioPlayer.

❖DVD Menu launches QosmioPlayer’s CD/DVD

function.

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Media Playback Buttons

These buttons allow you to play back music files, playlists,

music CDs, and DVD movies from within QosmioPlayer.

Use Pause to turn off QosmioPlayer.

Press Play to play selected media.

Use Forward to move selected media forward. Press

Forward up to three times to increase the fast forwarding

speed.

Use Rewind to rewind selected media. Press Rewind again

to increase the rewinding speed.

Use Stop to stop the media currently playing.

Use Next to move forward in the selected media.

❖For music, Next moves to the next track.

❖For DVDs, Next moves to the next chapter.

Use Previous to move backward in the selected media.

❖For music, Previous moves to the previous track.

❖For DVDs, Previous moves to the previous chapter.

Using the Remote Control

To begin using your remote control:

1Point the remote control at the remote sensor. The remote

sensor is located on the front of your computer. Make

sure there is nothing blocking the path between your

remote control and the remote sensor.

2If your computer is powered on, turn it off or place it in

Hibernation mode.

3Perform one of the following steps:

❖To watch television, press the Live TV button to start

QosmioPlayer in TV mode.

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❖To play a DVD/CD, press the DVD Menu button to start

QosmioPlayer in DVD mode.

Once QosmioPlayer starts, you can use the Live TV and DVD

Menu buttons to switch between TV and DVD modes.

Removing QosmioPlayer

You can remove QosmioPlayer from your computer and

reclaim approximately 100 MB of hard disk drive space.

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2Click Add or Remove Programs.

3Click QosmioPlayer, then click the Change/Remove

button.

An Uninstall QosmioPlayer dialog box appears.

4Click OK.

5When an Uninstall QosmioPlayer warning dialog box

appears.

6Click OK.

A final window appears for the uninstall procedure.

7Click Uninstall to complete the process.

8Click OK when the reboot window appears, to restart

your computer.

After your computer has restarted, a dialog box appears to

confirm that it is okay to format the hard disk drive.

9Click OK.

You may also remove QosmioPlayer from your computer

using the QosmioPlayer Recovery Media. To do so, simply

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boot up the computer with the QosmioPlayer disc in the drive

and select option 3: Delete “QosmioPlayer.”

If you delete the QosmioPlayer using the Qosmio player

media, you will not retrieve the approximately 100MB of

storage space on your hard disk drive under Windows.

If you want to restore the QosmioPlayer after deleting it using

the QosmioPlayer media, see “Installing the QosmioPlayer

Recovery media” below.

Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media

You can install the QosmioPlayer program in one of two

ways (depending upon if QosmioPlayer was previously

removed from your computer).

On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed

To recover or repair QosmioPlayer on a computer that still

has the application installed:

1Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive, close

the drive tray, and restart your computer from the CD.

2Press the 1 key on the computer’s keyboard to recover to

the initial configuration.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

recovery.

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On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using

the Windows® “Add/Remove Programs”

If you have previously removed QosmioPlayer from your

computer, and wish to reinstall it, doing so will require you to

recover the entire system using the Recovery media that

shipped with your computer after the QosmioPlayer

installation has been completed.

After completing the QosmioPlayer recovery procedure, you

must use your system’s Recovery media to recover the

Windows operating system.

Performing the recovery procedure on your computer removes

all data files. Be sure to back up your files prior to using this

procedure.

1Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD into the drive, close

the drive tray, and restart your computer from the CD.

2Press the 1 key on the computer’s keyboard to recover to

the initial configuration.

A warning screen displays asking you if you want to install

QosmioPlayer.

3Press Y.

A final warning screen displays.

4Press Y to confirm.

Once the QosmioPlayer installation is completed, you must

restore your computer to its original configuration using the

provided Recovery media. For more information, see the

instructions that shipped with your Recovery media.

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On systems with QosmioPlayer currently uninstalled

using the QosmioPlayer media

To reinstall QosmioPlayer on a computer that the application

was removed from by using the QosmioPlayer Recovery

media:

1Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive, close

the drive tray, and restart your computer from the disc.

2Press the 1 key on the computer’s keyboard to recover to

the initial configuration.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the

recovery.

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Media Center Setup

Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not

strong enough. If you do not have a Set-top box, you may need

to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and

improve the cable signal. Contact your service provider for the

proper hardware recommendations.

There are two ways to connect your computer to a TV:

1Turn off the computer.

2If your TV accepts component video inputs:

❖Connect the component video adapter cable (included

with your computer) to the TV’s component video input.

Connect the adapter cable to the D-connector on the back

of your computer.

If your TV accepts S-video inputs:

❖Connect an S-video cable (not shipped with your

computer) from the TV’s S-video input connection to the

S-video Out connector on the back of your computer.

3Connect an audio cable (not shipped with your computer

or system) from the TV’s audio connection to the

headphone jack on the right side of your computer.

4Turn on the TV, then turn on the computer.

5To send the display signal to the TV, press the “Instant

TV Out” button, which is the furthest right button of the

Media control buttons above the keyboard (or press

FN+F5), and then toggle to the TV icon.

This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or

the InterVideo WinDVD™ Player.

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Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an

Existing Setup

This section describes how to connect the signal source from

the wall to a VCR/DVD player to a TV using two coaxial

cables (not shipped with your computer or system).

1Remove the coaxial cable from the VCR/DVD player input,

and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter

(not shipped with your computer or system).

2Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.

3Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR/DVD

player input, and the other end to coaxial adapter cable

(included with your computer). Connect the adapter cable

to the Antenna In port on the back of the computer.

To connect your computer to a TV, you need an S-video cable

(not included with your computer or system).

Connecting a VCR/DVD player or Set-Top Box to the

Computer

There are three different ways you can connect a VCR/DVD

player or Set-Top box to the computer:

❖Connect the AV Composite cable (not included) from the

VCR/DVD player or Set-top box to the Composite

Video/Audio adapter cable (included with your

computer). Connect the adapter cable to the RGB

(monitor) port on the back of the computer.

❖Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR/DVD player or

Set-top box to the coaxial adapter cable (included with

your computer). Connect the adapter cable to the

Antenna In port on the back of the computer.

❖For those VCR/DVD players or Set-top boxes that

support S-video out, connect an S-video cable from the

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VCR/DVD player or Set-top box to the S-video in port on

the back of the computer.

Sample wall-to-VCR/DVD player-to-TV setup

Connecting the External Remote Sensor

The external IR remote sensor is a small device that connects

to the computer and allows the remote control to work with

the Media Center programs.

If you have a cable TV Set-top box, satellite, or other Set-top

box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote sensor

control cable to the remote sensor and position the end of it

over the remote receiver on your cable box.

1Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to an available

USB port on your computer.

TV In TV In

Coaxial

cable

Remote

sensor

Remote sensor

control cable

IR receiver

Existing setup Add the notebook with a splitter

Wall

Cable

Wall

Cable

Set-top box/

satellite In

Set-top box/

satellite In

Set-top box/

satellite Out

Set-top box/

satellite Out

VCR/DVD

Player In

VCR/DVD

Player In

VCR/DVD

Player Out

VCR/DVD

Player Out

Splitter In

Splitter Out

Coaxial cable

Coaxial antenna

in on back of

computer

Coaxial

cable

Coaxial

cable

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2Connect the IR remote sensor cable (small 3.5 mm)

connector to one of the ports on the IR receiver.

Sample IR receiver with cables attached

3Position the end of the IR receiver cable over the remote

IR receiver window on your cable TV Set-top box or

VCR/DVD player.

4Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR remote sensor

and mount the sensor within 5 inches of the Set-top box

or VCR/DVD player.

5Install batteries in the Windows Media Center remote

control.

Starting the Media Center

To start the Media Center:

❖Point the remote control at the remote 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.

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Starting the Media Center

The first time you open Media Center, the program displays a

setup wizard. You will use the wizard to test your remote

control and configure your Internet connection, TV signal,

Television Program Guide, and speakers.

To complete the setup procedure you need to:

Log on as an administrator. For more information, refer to your

Microsoft Help.

Have an Internet connection to download your television ser-

vice provider’s program guide.

Know your ZIP Code.

Provide the name of your television service provider, if you

subscribe to either cable or satellite TV.

Provide the brand of your Set-top box, if you use one.

To complete the Media Center Setup, follow the wizard’s on-

screen prompts. For more information, see the Microsoft XP

Media Center Edition Help file on your computer:

1Click the help icon located at the top of each screen.

2Click Set up Media Center.

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Starting the Media Center

Sample Media Center Setup Wizard: Welcome screen

1Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Setup

screen.

2Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center

3Read the Media Center Privacy Policy, then click Next.

The wizard displays the Get the Most from Media Center

screen.

4Click About Privacy and read the privacy notice.

5Click Yes to allow Media Center to connect directly to

the internet.

6Click Next. The system displays the Always on Internet

Connection screen.

7Click Yes to verify that your internet connection is

always on.

8Click Next. The wizard displays the Test Your Internet

Connection screen.

9Click Test to verify that your computer is connected to

the Internet.

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❖If the connection is not working, the wizard displays an

error message. Recheck both ends of your connection

and click Test.

❖If the connection is working, the screen displays a

message to that effect and highlights the Next button.

When the connection is working correctly, click Next. The

wizard displays the Required components have been set up

screen.

10 Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup

screen.

11 Click Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide, then

click Next. The wizard displays the Confirm Your

Region screen.

12 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services,

then click Next. The wizard displays the Automatic TV

Signal Setup screen.

13 Click Configure my TV signal automatically

(Recommended), then click Next. The wizard displays

the Prepare for Automatic Signal Configuration screen.

14 Make sure that your computer is connected to a TV (for

instructions, see “Connecting to a Television” on

page 177). Then click Next. The wizard displays the

Examining your TV Signal Setup screen and begins to

scan your system. When the scan is complete, the wizard

displays the TV Signal Configuration Result screen, and

displays the following message: Signal is detected.

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Starting the Media Center

When you set up the TV Signal and identify the Set-top box

remote, you may receive a “Remote Not Recognized” message.

When this occurs, you must select the Have Media Cen-

ter Learn My Remote Again From Scratch option.

When you get to the Test Channel Changing option, the

set up program asks you to use the Media Center

remote. To change the channels, use the numbers on

your keyboard. The remote does not have numbers.

When the remote control set up is complete, you can

change TV stations through Media Center by using the

channel up or channel down buttons on the remote.

To skip from channel to channel, for example, from channel 4

to channel 52, you can select channels in Media Center’s TV

Guide by using the up and down arrow keys and OK button on

the remote. You can also use the cable Set-top box remote to

select channels.

15 Click Yes, then click Next. The wizard displays the

Guide Privacy screen.

16 Click View the Guide privacy statement, read the

statement, click Yes, then click Next. The wizard

displays the Guide Terms of Service screen.

17 Read the Guide Terms of Service (use the down arrow to

view the entire document), click I agree, then click Next.

If you click I do not agree, the electronic TV Guide will not be

accessible on your computer.

You can download the Guide at a later date. To do so, click

Settings on the main MCE window, then click TV and Guide.

Select Set Up Guide Listings to reactivate this portion of the

wizard.

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The wizard displays the Enter Your ZIP code screen.

18 Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to enter your ZIP

code, then click Next. The wizard displays the Download

Provider Information screen.

The Media Center connects to the internet and begins to

download information about your local TV provider.

The screen displays a message when the download is

complete.

19 Click Next. The wizard displays the Select TV Signal

Provider screen.

20 Select your TV signal provider from the list. If you have

digital (typically used with a Set-Top converter box)

select Digital. Otherwise, select the basic option.

21 Click Next. The wizard displays the Download TV

Program Guide Information screen and begins to

download TV guide information from your TV signal

provider.

22 Click Next when the download is complete. The wizard

displays the Optional Setup screen.

23 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your

display, then click Next. The wizard displays the Display

Configuration screen.

24 Click Next. The system displays the Identify Your

Display Type screen.

25 Select Traditional TV/Monitor, and click Next. The

wizard displays the Connection Type screen.

26 Select Composite or S-Video (whichever one you are

using), and then click Next. The wizard displays the

Optimize Media Center for Your Display screen.

27 Click Keep my current settings and continue, then

click Next. The wizard displays the Adjust Your Display

Settings screen.

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28 Click Finish this wizard, then click Next. The wizard

displays the You Are Done! screen.

29 Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup

screen.

30 Select Set up your speakers, and then click Next. The

wizard displays the Welcome to Speaker Setup screen.

31 Click Next. The wizard displays the Choose number of

Speakers screen.

32 Select the number of speakers on your system (the

system has two internal speakers), then click Next. The

wizard displays the Test Your Speakers screen.

33 Click Test, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Click Next. The wizard displays the You Are Done!

screen.

34 Click Finish. The wizard displays the Optional Setup

screen.

35 Click I am finished, then click Next.

36 Click Finish. The system displays the You are done

screen.

When the wizard runs to completion, the program displays

Media Center’s main window. It is not necessary to restart

your computer.

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Using Media Center

You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows

software programs. It is possible to browse through your

pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while

using other Windows programs. Simply resize the Media

Center window as you would any other window. For more

information, refer to the online Help.

Sample Media Center main window

The Media Center main window is the central point for

controlling all Media Center features. With a quick click of

the mouse or using your remote control, you can:

❖Watch or record TV programs

❖Listen to music

❖Display your digital photos

❖Watch your own digital movies

❖Watch a DVD movie

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❖Change your Media Center Settings

When enjoying the Media Center, use the icons on the Title

Bar to return to the Media Center main screen, go back to the

previous screen, or to display the Media Center’s online help.

Sample Title Bar Icons

Use the Media Playback controls at the bottom of the screen

to control your movies, music, and photo displays.

Media Playback controls

Home screen Back Help

Channel up and down

Play

Stop Replay, Rewind (Previous)

Record Skip, Fast Forward (Next)

Volume up and down

Mute

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Navigating Media Center

In the Media Center windows a selected item, such as a

folder, file, or menu item is outlined with a green border.

To select items, use the arrow buttons on the remote control,

and then the OK button to enter your selection.

If you have media playing, such as music or a television

program, it displays in an inset window in the lower left

corner. To switch from watching your media in the inset

window to watching it in full screen mode, use the arrows on

the remote control to select it and then press OK.

Remote Control For Media Center

You can use your remote control with Media Center to play

CDs, DVDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch and

record television programs.

The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center

windows on your screen, just as a cable TV remote control

navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a

movie in a VCR or DVD player.

Using the remote control, you can:

❖Navigate and control all Media Center windows.

❖Control the video or live TV display.

❖Place the computer in and out of Stand By mode. For for

information on Standby mode, see “Using Standby

Mode” on page 114.

The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote

sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle

of about 45 degrees.

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MCE Remote Control Buttons Overview

The MCE Remote Control

The remote control has the following buttons/functions:

Power — Turns the computer on and starts Windows if the

computer is off or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is

running Windows or Media Center, pressing turns off Power

the computer.

Power

DVD

RECORDED

TV LIVE TVGUIDE

MUTE

VOL

START

BACK

REPLAY SKIP

REW

STOP

FWD

Replay

Volume

Recorded DVD Menu

Arrows

Channel/

Mute

Live TV

Play

Guide

Control

OK Button

Record Pause

Rewind Forward

Skip

Back More

Stop

Start

Page Control

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Stop — Stops the media currently playing.

Record — Records the selected television program and

stores it on your hard disk.

Rewind — Moves the media (video, DVD, music, and so on)

backwards.

Replay — Moves media (video, DVD, Music, and so on)

backwards.

Back — Displays the previous window.

Arrows — Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center

windows.

Volume Control — Increases (up arrow) or decreases (down

arrow) the volume.

Recorded TV — View recorded TV.

Guide — Opens the Television Program guide to display

available TV channels and programs to watch and record.

Pause — Pauses an audio or video track, and live or recorded

TV programs.

Play — Plays the media.

Forward — Moves media (video, DVD, music, and so on)

forward. To stop forward progress of the media, press Play.

Skip — Moves media (video, DVD, music, and so on)

forward.

More — Provides more details on a TV program than is

listed in the Guide.

OK — Selects the desired action or window option. It acts

like the Enter key. If watching TV, pressing OK switches back

to the previously viewed channel. Press again to toggle back.

It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote

controls.

Start — Opens Media Center to the main window.

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Channel/Page Control — Changes the TV channel or moves

a page up and down, depending on the available options.

Mute — Disables your computer’s sound. Press again to

enable sound.

DVD Menu — Opens the main menu on a DVD movie, if

available.

Live TV — Takes you to the current point in a live TV

program after pausing live TV.

Remote Control Button Groups

Use your remote control to navigate all the Media Center

windows. Your remote control includes three major groups of

controls.

❖Media record and playback — The media record and

playback buttons control the recording and playback of

music, DVD movies, videos, live TV programs, and

picture slide shows.

❖Navigation and direct access — The navigation buttons

move the cursor around to select desired action or

window options, much as a mouse does.

The other direct access buttons open specific windows

within Media Center such as recorded TV programs, the

Television Program Guide, a DVD main menu, and live

TV.

❖Audio and Video — The audio and video buttons control

sound and channel selection.

Direct Access Buttons

The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded

TV, live TV, TV program guide, or the DVD menu mode.

❖Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV

mode when the computer is powered off or in

Hibernation mode. Use this mode to watch recorded TV.

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Using Media Center

When the computer is powered on, use this button to

launch Media Center.

❖Guide launches Media Center into the TV program guide

mode when the computer is powered off or in

Hibernation mode. Use this mode to display a list of TV

programs available for viewing. When the computer is

powered on, use this button to launch Media Center.

❖Live TV launches Media Center into TV mode when the

computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode. Use this

mode to watch television, so long as a TV source is

connected to the computer. When the computer is

powered on, use this button to launch Media Center.

❖DVD Menu launches Media Center in DVD Menu mode

when the computer is turned off or in Hibernation mode.

Use this mode to view the menu for the current DVD or

CD. When the computer is powered on, use this button to

launch Media Center.

Media Playback Buttons

These buttons allow you to play back picture slide shows,

music files, playlists, music CDs, DVD movies, home videos,

and live TV (so long as a TV source is connected to the

computer) from within Media Center.

Use Pause to pause selected media. Press Pause and then

Forward repeatedly to play media frame by frame in slow

motion. To continue slow motion, you must press the

Forward button more than once.

Press Play to play selected media.

Use Forward to move selected video or picture media

forward. Press up to three times to increase the fast Forward

forwarding speed. Pressing the Forward button:

❖Moves pictures forward to the next picture.

❖Moves a video forward.

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❖Moves a TV program (that has been paused or stopped)

forward to the current moment in live TV, and then

begins playing.

To stop forward progress of the media, press Play.

Use Record to record TV programs. This button is inactive

when other media is playing.

❖While watching live TV or in the Guide, you can press

the Record button once to record a TV show.

❖In the Guide, you can press Record twice to record a TV

series.

❖In the Guide, press Record three times to cancel

recording.

Use Rewind to rewind selected video or picture media. Press

Rewind again to increase the rewinding speed. Pressing the

Rewind button:

❖Moves the picture slide show backward to the previous

picture.

❖Moves the video backward.

❖Moves live TV program to the beginning of the 30-

minute pause buffer.

Use Stop to stop selected media from playing. When this is

pressed while you are watching TV, the Media Center pause

buffer continues to record in the background.

Use Next to move forward in the selected audio or video file.

❖For music, Next moves to the next track.

❖For DVDs, Next moves to the next chapter.

❖For videos and live TV and videos, Next moves ahead 30

seconds.

Use Previous to move backward in the selected audio or

video file.

❖For music, Previous moves to the previous track.

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❖For DVDs, Previous moves to the previous chapter.

❖For videos and live TV and videos, Previous moves back

seven seconds.

Using the Media Center Remote Control

To begin using your remote control:

1Point the remote control at the remote sensor. The remote

sensor should be located near your monitor or in a convenient

place. Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between

your remote control and the remote sensor.

2Press the Start button to start the Media Center and to

open the Media Center main window.

3Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an

item, and then press OK to select an option and begin

using the Media Center.

4Press Back to return to the previous screen.

Watching Television Programs

Before you can watch TV using Media Center, make sure your

computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source and that

you have completed the Media Center setup wizard.

The TV Tuner will function only in the country where the

computer was purchased.

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If your computer enters Standby mode while you are viewing

television, and you resume the computer, the live TV screen

will be blank. Press the OK button to return to live TV.

To watch a television program:

1Press Live TV on the remote control.

The last channel selected or the first channel available

begins to play in full screen mode.

2Select a channel by using the Channel/Page (+ or -)

buttons or by using the numeric keys on your keyboard.

The channel number displays in the window.

3Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode

and view the Media Center main menu.

Selecting a Program from the TV Guide

To select a program from the TV Guide:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Guide.

4Use the arrows on the remote to scroll through the list of

current television programs and channels available from

your television service provider. The TV Guide displays

the channel and network, as well as the show title and

scheduled time block. The number of days displayed

depends on your television service provider.

❖To view a program, double-click it, or select it with the

remote control and click OK.

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To watch a previously recorded TV program:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Recorded TV.

All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded

TV screen.

You can sort your programs by Date or Title by clicking the

desired sort option.

4Use the arrow buttons to select the recorded program you

want to watch. Click the program to view details and

additional options.

5Press OK on the remote control to begin watching the

program, or click Play on the Media Center screen.

Changing a scheduled recording

To change a scheduled recording:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV,

3Select Recorded TV.

4Select Scheduled to view a list of all programs scheduled

to be recorded. Use the Sort by Date and Title options to

sort the scheduled programs, if needed.

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Use the arrow buttons to move through the list, select a

program, and then press OK on the remote control. Select the

option, and make the required changes.

5Press OK.

You can resolve recording conflicts on the Scheduled screen.

To return to the previous menu, press Back on the remote, or

click the back arrow at the top of the screen.

Searching for a TV Program to Watch

You can search the TV Guide to find a TV program that you

want to watch by entering a title, keyword, or by selecting a

category using your remote control.

To search for a TV show:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Search.

4Select Category, Title, or Keyword.

❖Select Category. Select a category, for example,

News, and drill down the programs listing.

❖Select Title. Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a

program title word, and then press OK on the remote

control. Media Center displays the search results.

Select Keyword. Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a

descriptive word that would appear in a program title or

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program description, and then press OK on the remote

control. Media Center displays the search results.

5Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results,

select a show, and then press OK. If the show appears

multiple times, select a time and press OK.

If the show is not currently playing, select Record Show

or Record Series, and then press OK.

Recording TV

The Media Center allows you to record TV programs for later

viewing. You can record the show you are watching, or you

can record another or future show or series from the Guide,

the Search, or the Settings window in My TV.

To record a TV show you are currently watching, just press

the Record button on the remote control once. The Record

icon (a red dot) appears in the Guide next to the program

being recorded or to be recorded at a later time.

Sample My TV screen with recorded notation

Record Icon

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❖Some channels can be shared by two or more networks,

depending on the time of day. The Guide may display

only one network’s programming. This may cause

recording options to be unavailable. You may need to

manually update the Guide before scheduling a

recording.

If you turn off your computer, the Media Center will not record

a scheduled program. Your computer must be turned on or in

Stand By mode to record a TV program. The computer will not

automatically go into Stand By mode if the Media Center is

open.

Recording from the Guide

To record a current or future show or series from the Guide:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Guide.

4Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to find the

show you want to record.

5Select Record on your remote to record the show. The

Record icon appears next to the show in Guide.

To record the series, press record twice. The Record

Series icon is displayed to indicate a series.

6Press Back on the remote control to return to the

previous window.

If there is a recording conflict, Media Center displays a

message and allows you to select which show you want

to record.

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Recording from Search

To record a current or future show or series using Search:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Search.

4Select Title, Keyword, or Categories. For Title and

Keyword searches, enter your descriptive search words.

The Media Center starts searching from the first letter

you type into the text box.

For a Categories search, select the category you want and

press OK. Drill down to the programs listing.

5Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results

to select the show you want to record, select the show,

and then press OK.

6Select Record or Record Series in the window, and then

press OK. The recording icon for a single program or the

recording icon for a series appears next to the show in the

Guide.

7Press Back on the remote control to return to the

previous window.

If there is a recording conflict, the Media Center displays

a message and allows you to select which show you want

to record.

Recording Manually

Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific

date, channel, and recording time period. For some programs,

you may want to begin recording before the scheduled

beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program.

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To manually record a show or series:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Recorded TV.

4Select Add Recording.

5Select the channel using the Channel/Page button on the

remote.

6Under the Create a custom recording with area, select

Channel and Time. If the channel is incorrect, enter the

correct channel with the numeric keys on your keyboard.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote and +/- buttons on

the screen to select the correct settings.

7Select Change Title if you would like to name the

manual recording. Enter letters by using the keys on your

keyboard to name the recording, and then select Save.

8Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and

return to the Recorded TV menu.

Changing Your Settings

The Media Center Settings option allows you to:

❖Change settings for your television service provider.

❖Change settings for your Internet Service Provider.

❖Manually update the My TV Television Program Guide.

❖Check your remote control.

❖Change your ZIP Code to receive the correct Television

Program Guide for your area.

To change settings, on the My TV screen, click Settings.

This window allows you to change several settings that

control how Media Center plays and records TV programs, as

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Watching and Recording Movies

To watch or record a movie:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media

Center and to open the Media Center main window

2Select the movie that you want to watch or record.

3Click OK.

❖If the movie is playing now, click Watch or Record TV

movie on now.

❖If the movie is playing later, click Record.

Listening to Music

The My Music window in the Media Center works with

Windows Media®

Player to find and play your music files and

CDs. You can use Windows Media Player to create your

music library and then use Media Center to find and play

your music using your remote control.

You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in

other folders on your hard drive, however, you need to add

those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media

Center to be able to find and play them.

In My Music, you can:

❖Play music CDs. You can skip, shuffle, or repeat songs or

albums.

❖Play digital music files from a music library you create

and organize using Windows Media Player.

❖Search for music files by the following categories: album,

artist, playlist, song, or genre.

❖View music CD details such as artist name, song title,

length of song, and album cover art.

❖Play a music playlist with a slide show.

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Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player

Each time you add music files outside of Windows Media

Player, you must use the Tools menu to add music files to

your Windows Media Player Library. This will ensure that

Media Center can find them.

To add music files:

1Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Windows

Media Player.

2Click the Library tab at the top of the window. The first

time you select the media Library, a message tells you

that Windows Media Player needs to search your

computer for your music files.

3Click Yes. Windows Media Player searches for all

available audio media and places them in the Media

Library.

4To add files from a CD to your Media Library, insert the

CD, select Copy from CD, and then select Copy Music

in the toolbar. You can select to copy your music files as

MPEG Audio Layer 3 (.mp3) or Windows Media Audio

(.wma) files.

5Click the Library tab to see where your new audio files

have been placed. You can rename files by selecting the

file and typing a new name or genre over the old one. The

way you label your music files determines the category in

which they are placed.

Your added music files can now be found and played back

using My Music in Media Center.You may need to close and

open Media Center for the added music files to appear in My

Music.

For more information about adding music files to the Media

Library, use the Windows Media Player Help menu.

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Deleting Music Files

To delete a file from the Windows Media Player Library,

select the music file, right-click the mouse, and then select

Delete.

Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media

Player Library

You can place all your music files into the My Music folder

or into other folders on your hard drive, however, you need to

add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for

Media Center to be able to find and play them.

You may have already copied and organized your music files

on your hard drive. If so, you need to add them to the

Windows Media Player Library to access them with the

Media Center.

To add music files that are stored in your My Music or Shared

Music folder on your hard drive:

1Click Start on the taskbar, and then click Windows

Media Player.

2Select Search for Media Files from the Library tab’s

Tools menu.

Sample Add to Library by Searching Computer screen

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3Select an option from the Search on drop-down menu.

4Select Search to search all drives or select Browse to

search through a specific drive.

5Click Search. Windows Media Player searches the

selected drives for all supported audio files and adds

them to the Media Library.

If Windows Media Player does not recognize all of your

audio files, try copying the files directly into Windows

Media Player. Refer to Windows Media Player Help for

more information.

Your music files can now be found and played in the My

Music window in the Media Center. You may need to close

and open Media Center for the added music files to appear in

My Music.

Playing Digital Music Files

When you first open the Media Center and open the My

Music window, you may not find any music files listed unless

there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have

already added audio files to your Windows Media Player

Library.

If you do not have any music files listed, you need to add

music files to the Windows Media Player Library, and then

restart Media Center to play your music files in Media

Center.

When you copy music files using Windows Media Player and

your computer is connected to the Internet, the CD

information is copied and displayed in Media Center and in

the Windows Media Player Library.

To play a music CD using Media Center:

1If you insert a CD when Media Center is not open, a

message appears asking what you want to do. You can

select Windows Media Player as your default audio

player. If you have another program set as the default

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audio player, Windows opens this program and begins

playing the CD.

2Press the Start button on the remote control.

3Insert a CD into the CD drive — the CD plays

automatically in Media Center. If you have other media

such as live TV already playing when you insert the CD,

Media Center asks you if you want to play the CD. Select

Yes to begin playing the CD.

Media Center cannot be used to record music files. Use

Windows Media Player to record music files.

Finding Music Files in My Music

After you have added and organized files in Windows Media

Player Library, you can browse through your music files in

the My Music window. You can search for music files by

album title, artist, playlist, song title, or music genre. You can

also use the search feature to quickly find a specific song,

album, or artist.

To find a music file:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My Music.

3Select Albums, , , Artists Playlists View Songs, or

Genres to display a list of all items in that category. In

these windows, you will have other options, depending

on the category you select.

Select Search. Use the keys on your keyboard to enter a

descriptive word, song title, or artist name. Media Center

displays a list of all the titles that match your entry.

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4Use the arrow keys to select a music file, press OK on the

remote, and then press Play on the remote control to

begin playing that music file.

If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media

Player, you must log the files into the Media Player’s play list

before you can play them using the Media Center. To log the

files into the play list, open Windows Media Player, press F3

and log the files in the Add to Library by Searching Computer

dialog box. For more information, see “Adding Music from

Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library” on

page 210.

Playing a Song

You can play a song from anywhere in My Music. You can

select it from the View Song list, or from the Album, Artist,

and Genre lists.

You can also play a single song from a playlist as follows:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My Music.

3Select Songs. The program displays all the songs in your

media library.

4Use the arrow buttons to select a song, and then press OK

or Play on the remote control to play it.

5Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to stop or

pause the song, advance to another song, or increase or

decrease the volume.

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Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey

You can select to have Media Center randomly play all the

available songs in one genre:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window

2Select My Music.

3Select Genres.

The list displays all the genres available in your Media

Library.

4Use the arrow buttons to select a genre, and then press

OK on the remote control.

5Use the arrow buttons to select Shuffle, and then press

OK on the remote control.

All songs in that genre are randomly played.

Finding and Playing an Album

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My Music.

3Select Albums.

4Use the arrow buttons to select an album, and then press

OK on the remote control. Media Center begins to play

the album and displays the Now Playing screen.

Use the options on this screen to perform the following tasks:

❖View Cover (this is the default option)

❖View Queue (view a list of all tracks on the album)

❖Shuffle (rearrange the play order of the music tracks on

the album).

❖Repeat (play the album again)

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❖Play (play the selected album). When you select this

option, the Now Playing window opens, and the album

starts playing.

❖Buy Music (connect to the Internet, find CD

information, and buy music CDs). To go back to

Media Center, press Start on the remote control.

❖Visualize (view an image)

❖Edit Queue (edit the songs in the queue)

5Press Back on the remote control to return to the

previous window.

In the Albums window, select View by list or View by cover to

organize your albums.

Creating a Playlist

A playlist is a customized list of digital music files. Using

playlists, you can group various digital music files together

and determine the order in which you want the files to play.

You can create a playlist that includes several tracks from

various CDs or even a playlist that contains background

music for a slide show.

Use Windows Media Player to create playlists and then play

them back using Media Center.

To create a playlist:

1Click Start on the taskbar and select Windows Media

Player.

2Click the Library tab.

3Left click the Now Playing list menu on the right side of

the screen.

4Select New List, then Playlist.

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Displaying Your Pictures

❖Sort pictures by name or date.

❖View and scroll through pictures that are in the My

Pictures folder by using your remote control or your

keyboard and mouse.

Sample My Pictures screen

After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in

Windows Explorer, open Media Center to view your pictures:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My Pictures. The right side of the window shows

a small picture image (thumbnail) and, if you have

organized your pictures into folders, folder icons.

Your pictures are displayed just as you organized them in

the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer.

3Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move

through your picture files and folder files and select a

picture.

4Press OK to select a picture or folder to view. The

selected picture opens in full screen mode.

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mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your

video while doing something else on your desktop.

5When the video is finished, select Restart and then press

OK to replay the video. You can also select Done and

press OK to close the file and return to the My Videos

window.

Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

1Select My Videos.

2Select My Videos or Shared Video.

3Use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want, and

then press OK. Select the video file and press OK again.

Your video plays in full screen mode.

4Press Back on the remote control to exit full screen mode

and return to the previous window.

Sorting Videos

To organize your videos by date or by name:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select My .Videos

3Select My Videos or Shared Video.

4If your videos are organized within other folders, use the

arrow buttons to select the folder you want to sort, and

then press OK. If you do not select a folder, the Media

Center sorts all the files and folders.

5Select Sort by date or Sort by name.

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Changing the Media Center Settings

Changing TV Recorder Settings

The TV Recorder settings allow you to control your

recording priorities and options in Media Center.

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select Settings.

3Select TV.

4Select Recorder.

❖Select History to check a list of scheduled recordings,

delete scheduled recordings, resolve recording conflicts,

and to change recording priorities for the programs you

scheduled to record.

❖Select Recorder Storage to check the amount of

recording space on your hard disk. Also, you can change

the settings that affect the recording storage space.

❖Select Recording Defaults to change the general

recording default settings that affect how and when your

programs are recorded.

5To change the TV/DVD settings on Recorded Storage or

Recording Default screens, use the arrow buttons to

select an option, and then press OK on the remote

control. Use the arrows to select Save on the screen. Then

press OK on the remote control again to enter the

changes.

6Press the Back button on the remote control to return to

the main Settings menu.

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5Use the arrow buttons to select an option, and then press

OK on the remote control. Make required changes, if

any.

6Press the Back button on the remote control to return to

the TV Settings window.

Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing

Only the administrator of the computer can change the

Parental Control setting. This feature may not be available on

your computer.

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the

Media Center and to open the Media Center main

window.

2Select Settings.

3Select General.

4Select Parental control. The first time you select

Parental control, Media Center asks you to create a

password. Use the numeric keys on your keyboard to

enter your password.

5Select Movie/DVD Ratings.

Sample General Settings Parental Controls screen

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