Toshiba F15 manual

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.

Contents

Main Models: Qosmio F15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Page USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Caution: FCC Interference Statement Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Taiw an Using this equipment in Japan Device Authorization 2.4FH1 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer disposal information Contents Introduction................................................................................ 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................ 42 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................ 85 Page Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................ 118 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options........................................ 137 Page Page Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 236 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong.................................. 254 Page Introduction 38 This guide Safety icons 40 Other icons used Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Arms and wrists Work habits Other precautions Page Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Page Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding external devices Connecting to a power source Page Page Charging the main battery Page Your computers features and specifications Turning on the power Page Using the TouchPad Scrolling with the TouchPad Using the Scroll button Using the Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Page Installing additional memory (optional) Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a local printer Setting up your printer Page Page Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting external display devices Connecting the display device Selecting video cables Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/ DVD player Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Connecting External AV Input Devices Connecting a Set-top box or standard TV antenna Connecting to the S-video In port Connecting to the Composite In port Turning off the computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Closing the display panel Moving the computer Using a computer lock Page Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Page Using the keyboard Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Windows special keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data Using the overlay for cursor control Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows Explorer Starting a program from the Run dialog box Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your files Restoring your work Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Drive components and control buttons DVD-ROM drive components Media control buttons Inserting a disc Page Playing an audio CD Page Playing CDs using Auto-Run Creating a CD or DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Playing a DVD Configuring your computers Component port to display on a digital TV Page Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for CD or DVD Discs Powering down the computer Using the Turn off command Turning off more quickly Starting again after Turn off Using Hibernation Mode Configuring your computer for Hibernation Starting again from Hibernation mode Using Standby Mode Going into Standby mode more quickly Starting again from Standby mode Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging the batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Page Page Page What to do when the battery runs low Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power Power profiles in Windows XP Using a hot key to set the power profile Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting the battery into the computer Page Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Setting up for communications Determining the COM port Connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Using the Ethernet LAN Port Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Using the optional Bluetooth module An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Page Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Adjusting recording quality Using external speakers or headphones Page Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using the Bridge Media slot Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media Inserting an SD Card Removing an SD Card Inserting an xD-Picture Card Page Using the Media Control Buttons Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD Page Watching television Connecting an External Device Remote Control for QosmioPlayer Using QosmioPlayer Remote Control Buttons Overview Control Sample Remote Control Volume Page Remote Control Button Groups Direct Access Buttons Media Playback Buttons Using the Remote Control Removing QosmioPlayer Page On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using the Windows Add/Remove Programs On systems with QosmioPlayer currently uninstalled using the QosmioPlayer media Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting to a Television Page Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup Connecting a VCR/DVD player or Set-Top Box to the Computer Connecting the External Remote Sensor Starting the Media Center Page Page Page Page Page Page Using Media Center Page Navigating Media Center Remote Control For Media Center Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center MCE Remote Control Buttons Overview Control Volume Page Remote Control Button Groups Direct Access Buttons Media Playback Buttons Page Using the Media Center Remote Control Watching Television Programs Page Selecting a Program from the TV Guide Watching a Recorded TV Program 200 Changing a scheduled recording Searching for a TV Program to Watch Recording TV Recording TV tips Recording from the Guide Recording from Search Recording Manually Changing Your Settings Changing recording priorities Watching and Recording Movies Listening to Music Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player Deleting Music Files Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library Playing Digital Music Files Finding Music Files in My Music Playing a Song Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Finding and Playing an Album Creating a Playlist Displaying Your Pictures Page Viewing a Slide Show Sorting your Pictures Watching Your Digital Movies Organizing Your Videos Playing Digital Videos Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode Sorting Videos Watching a DVD Stopping a DVD Movie Playing a DVD movie already in your drive Changing the Media Center Settings Changing General Settings Page Changing TV Recorder Settings About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Change TV Guide Settings Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Changing DVD Movie Language Selecting Close Captioning Changing Picture Settings Page More Programs Online Spotlight Getting Help for Media Center Chapter 6 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Using drag-and-drop to assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys Making a direct key assignment Making a popup assignment Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Console Customizing Your Computer Network Security Power Saver Profiles Quickly creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode Mouse utility Hotkey utility Toshiba Hardware Settings Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Page Using an instant password Using a supervisor or user password Setting a supervisor password Page Deleting a supervisor password Setting a user password Disabling a user password Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Your program performs an illegal operation. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but, when you press a key or move the mouse, nothing happens. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device Checking device properties Memory problems Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems The display is blank. The screen does not look right. The built-in screen flickers. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Small bright dots appear on your TFT dis play when you turn on your computer. Disk drive problems You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive. The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. PC Card problems Card Information Structure PC Card checklist Resolving PC Card problems The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Page Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. Page If you need further assistance Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Instant password security Power usage profile Stand By mode Hibernation mode Display modes Enabling a wireless device Display brightness Page Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Starting ConfigFree ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Page Page Search for Wireless Devices Page Profile Settings Page Quick Connect Page Page Using the Automatic Switch Semi-Automatic Switch Feature Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms These terms may appear in this users guide. A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index Numerics A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X