Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player | Toshiba a210

OPERATING BASICS

Operating Basics

Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player

Videos played using "TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER" included with the com- puter can be displayed on a television equipped with an HDMI input port.

HD DVD-Video can only be displayed on the computer's display panel or on a television connected to the HDMI out port. HD DVD-Video cannot be displayed on televisions connected to the S-Video out port or external displays connected to the RGB connector.

Before Connecting

Please refer to the television's user manual as well as this chapter when connect- ing the computer to a television.

❑Televisions Which Can Be Connected to the Computer

Televisions which are equipped with an HDMI input port can be connected to the computer.

Please use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the television and computer.

Not all televisions equipped with an HDMI input port have been tested for compatibility with this product. As such, Toshiba cannot guarantee that HD DVD-Video content can be displayed on all televisions equipped with an HDMI input port. HD DVD Video content may not display properly on some televisions.

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Toshiba a210 user manual Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player, Before Connecting

Contents

Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerMacrovision License of Notice FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa- tion FCC conditions Contact Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Modem warning notice Conformity StatementNetwork Compatibility Statement Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Type of serviceJapan regulations Region selection Disconnection Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Xii User’s Manual General conditions Following information is only for EU-member states Optical disc drive standards Important Notice CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions Toshiba Samsung TS-L462D Teac DW-224E HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD-R drive safety instructions Toshiba TS-L802A Toshiba SD-L902A DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive safety instructions Matsushita UJ-850U Teac DV-W28E Pioneer DVR-K17T Toshiba Samsung TS-L632D User’s Manual Xxiii Xxiv User’s Manual Table of Contents Grand Tour Getting Started Using Toshiba HD DVD Player Operating Basics LAN Power and Power-Up Modes Keyboard HW Setup and Passwords Optional Devices Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist Glossary DisclaimersAppendixes Index Manual contents Preface Icons ConventionsAbbreviations Keys Messages Key operationDisplay Terminology Preface Xxxvi User’s Manual General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly environmentStress injury Express Card overheating Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Mobile phone Chapter Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Software Windows Vista Features ProcessorMemory Disks DVD-ROM DVD-R Keyboard Power Pointing DevicePorts Slots MultimediaCommunications Security Software Special Features Close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in Toshiba Toshiba Value Added Package Toshiba Utilities and Application Start → All Programs → Toshiba → Network- ing → ConfigFree Windows Mobility Center Options Dimm Introduction Grand Tour Front with the display closed Grand Tour Left side Link Ieee 1394 Port Grand Tour Grand Tour Right side 19V Back side Shows the computer’s back side Underside Underside of the computer Front with the display open EFT Touch Pad Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad/ Dual Mode PadPower Button Control Buttons AV Button System indicators Power source/system indicators Keyboard indicators Optical disc drive About the HD DVDSummary Region codes for DVD drives and media DVDs Writable discsCDs Formats HD DVDs Media Structures and Capacity CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive HD DVD ROM drive CD readHVD read HD DVD-R write HD DVD-R driveHD DVD read Write DVD-R write Remote Controller 10Remote Controller Start , select Control panel → System and Main PowerTenance → Power Options → System Settings Record Start Volume +Volume Channel/Page up Using the Remote Controller Operational range of the Remote Controlle Installing/Removing batteries Installing the batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Control- ler 12 Opening the battery cover Replacing the batteries 15 Removing the batteries AC adaptor 16 The AC adaptor2-pin plug Grand Tour Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor DC-IN Turning on the power Opening the display Turning off the power Shut Down mode Boot modeStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation Automatic Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeStarting Hibernation Select Hibernate Sleep mode Benefits of sleepExecuting sleep Restarting the computer Sleep limitationsRestart from the Shut down options System Recovery Options System Recovery Options For HDD Recovery model Create Optical Recovery DiscsRestoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD For HDD Recovery model For HDD Recovery model Getting Started Using the Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad Operating Basics Dual Mode Pad Button Volume phone Using the Fingerprint Sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Fingerprint Sensor Limitations Set Up Procedure Points to note about the Fingerprint UtilityFingerprint Registration Operating Basics Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Fingerprint Authentication Procedure Fingerprint System Boot Authentication General Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-On FeatureClick settings and click system settings How to Swipe the Finger Fingerprint utility limitations Using optical disc drives Loading discs Pressing the eject button Pulling the drawer open Removing discs Closing the drawer AV Button function CD/DVD Using Toshiba HD DVD Player to enjoy HD DVDs HD DVD Playback RestrictionsHD DVD Playback When Using HD DVD Video discs Display Devices & Audio Using Toshiba HD DVD Player Starting Toshiba HD DVD Player Operating Toshiba HD DVD Player 10 Application selection screen 11 Toshiba HD DVD Player windows Open Toshiba HD DVD Player Help Toshiba HD DVD Player Control windowExit Toshiba HD DVD Player Control window 13TOSHIBA HD DVD Player Control window Operating Basics Using the Computer in place of an HD DVD Player Before Connecting Connecting to the Computer Switching between Computer and Television Display Display Compatibility Player Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveBefore writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Disclaimer CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveImportant message DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive DVD+R DVD-RW Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-R drives Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Important message Legal Footnotes Before writing or rewriting Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Operating Basics How to make a Labelflash DVD When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory forHow to learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator Data Verification How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactoryClick Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality Important information for use Operating Basics Media care CD/DVD/HD DVD 16 Web Camera Using the software Software → Camera Assistant Software Using the microphone Modem Region selection Properties menu SettingAutoRun Mode Modem Selection Connecting DisconnectingDialing Properties Wireless communications Wireless LAN Bluetooth wireless technology Worldwide operationRadio links Wireless communication switch Wireless communication IndicatorIndicator status Indication Connecting LAN cable LAN Disconnecting LAN cable LAN Jack Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Heat dispersal Operating Basics Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys FN key combinationsEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Keyboard FN Sticky key Keypad overlay Arrow modeWindows special keys Turning on the overlays Numeric mode Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Hold ALT + FN Keyboard Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power and Power-Up Modes Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Battery types Power indicatorBattery Real time clock battery Check system. Then press F1 key Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Power and Power-Up Modes Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries ProceduresCharging time hours Battery type System on System off Time Battery charging notice Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position Starting the computer by password Installing the battery pack Power-up modes Windows utilities Panel power on/off System Auto Off Accessing HW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup HW Setup window Password User Password Enter Password Display Boot Priority CPU Enter USB Cards/memory Power devicesOptional Devices Peripheral devices Installing an Express Card Express Card Removing an Express Card Removing the Express Card Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Multiple Digital Media Card SlotSee below for the card capacities SD/SDHC MS/MS PRO MMC/XD Card Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Installing memory module Memory expansion Removing the cover Removing memory module Additional battery pack 6 Cell and 9 Cell Additional AC adaptorUSB FDD Kit External monitor Connecting a television Television Setting for display video on Hdmi Hdmi Precautions Settings for audio on HdmiLink IEEE1394 Connecting Disconnecting Security lockPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist System start-up Power Overheating power downSelf test AC power ProblemProcedure Battery Password Problem Procedure LCD panel Hard disk drive For more information, refer to , Operating Basics HD DVD ROM drive HD DVD-R drive DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive ProblemProcedure Diskette drive Infrared portPointing device Touch Pad/Dual Mode Pad Click the Pointer Option tab ProblemProcedure USB mouse Click the Pointer Options tab Fingerprint Sensor Express Card SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Monitor TV output signal Sound system USB Modem No Carrier Sleep/Hibernation LAN Bluetooth Link IEEE1394 Recovery Discs Where to write Toshiba supportBefore you call Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Disclaimers CPU Battery Life Memory Main System HDD Drive Capacity Graphics Processor Unit GPU Copy Protection Wireless LANNon-applicable Icons Images Appendixes Appendixes-2 User’s Manual Power Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Appendix a Built-in Modem Network control unit NCU Display Controller and Modes Display controllerAppendix B Video Modes Appendix C 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Function Transmission speed Table Result codes for a V.90 connection AT Command User’s Manual Radio characteristics Wireless LANCard specifications Appendix D Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Supported frequency sub-bands Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision a User’s Manual AC Power Cord Connectors Appendix E United Kingdom Glossary Abbreviations Scsi Byte Cache memory Definition Delete Hertz Hexadecimal Modem Monitor RAM Restart Write protection Glossary-14 User’s Manual Index Modem 1-10 USB 1-8, 2-3 Index-4 User’s Manual