AV functions, Media Center | Toshiba F50 specification

Chapter 8

AV functions

This chapter explains how to use the AV functions.

■ The state where Windows Vista® is active is referred to as Windows mode.

Media Center

This section describes the Media Center.

■You can record TV programs and pictures/movies from external input devices using the TV tuner. To do this, please use the recommended software below:

To record pictures/movies from external input devices: ■ Windows Media Center

You cannot use Windows Movie Maker or any other software for this purpose.

User’s Manual

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Toshiba F50 user manual AV functions, Media Center

Contents

User’s Manual Table of Contents Utilities and Applications -16 Optinal accessories Grand Tour Link IEEE1394 Security lock Accessing HW Setup HW Setup WindowKeypad overlay Generating Ascii characters Glossary Index Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity InformationFCC conditions Contact EU Conformity Statement Modem warning notice Japan regulationsConformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Redial NTC Type of service Telephone company proceduresIf problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Fax branding Modem warning notice for Australia AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Qosmio F50 General conditions Following information is only for EU-member states Disposing of computer and computer batteries DVD Super Multi UJ870 Optical disc drive safety instructionsPanasonic Pioneer Super Multi DVD DVR-TD08TBA/ DVR-TD08TBC Hitach-LG Data Storage Super Multi DVD GSA-T50N/ GSA-T50F International precautions Vorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als Xxii Preface Conventions Abbreviations IconsKeys Key operation Terminology Start HDD or Hard disk drive General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation Creating a computer-friendly environment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Mobile phones Cooling vents Hardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Documentation Software Hardware ProcessorLegal Footnote CPU*1 Built-in Power Legal Footnote Battery Life*3Memory Legal Footnote Memory Main System*2 AC adaptor RTC batteryDisks Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Optical disc drive Display Legal Footnote LCD*5Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Keyboard Ports Slots Multimedia TV Tuner FM TunerInfrared receiver Window BluetoothTM Wireless LANCommunications Modem Security Special featuresLegal Footnote Wireless LAN*7 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 Power on passwordIntelligent power supply *1 Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode *1 Toshiba Value Added Package HW Setup AccessibilityToshiba Flash Cards Utilities and Applications Toshiba FaceRecognition Console Toshiba Gesture Toshiba Gesture Controller is software which Toshiba Disc CreatorToshiba -CD&DVD Applications -Disc Programs -TOSHIBA -CD&DVD CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Optinal accessories Memory expansionUniversal AC Adaptor Legal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*9 Grand TourFront with the display closed Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless USB 2.0 ports Left sideOptical disc drive Right side Right side of the computer Back Following figure shows the computer’s back DC in 19V jack Cooling ventsESATA/USB combo Port Link indicator LAN active indicatorGreen Yellow Battery safety lock Battery release latchUnderside Memory module Display hinge Front with the display openSpeaker subwoofer Power button Display screenFront operation Panel nine panels Such as Windows Live Messenger . Camera System indicators Keyboard indicators Caps Lock Arrow Mode Numeric ModeOptical disc drives Region codes for DVD drives and media CDs DVDsFormats DVD Super-Multi ROM drive AC adaptor AC adaptor 2-pin plug Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Getting Started Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the powerShut Down Mode Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Executing Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode limitationsBenefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Restarting the computer Automatic Hibernation ModeData save in Hibernation Mode System Recovery Options System Recovery OptionsSystem Recovery Creating Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started Select Enter Setup Using the Touch Pad Operating Basics Using the Fingerprint Sensor Remote controllerAV Controller Front operation panel How to Swipe your Finger Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Operating Basics Setup Procedure Fingerprint Registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Click Delete All Fingerprints Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Fingerprint Pre-OS AuthenticationFingerprint Authentication Procedure Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-on Feature How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OS Authentication Settings Fingerprint utility limitations How to Enable Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-on FeatureWeb Camera Web Camera Using Toshiba Face Recognition Disclaimer How to register the Face Recognition Data How to Delete the Face Recognition Data How to launch the help fileAuto Mode Login screen Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition Using optical disk drives Mode Login screen Loading discs Pressing the eject button Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Removing discs Removing a CD/DVD How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Writng CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives Important message Before writing or rewriting CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-SpeedDVD-R Dual Layer DVD-R for Labelflash DVD+R Double Layer DVD+R for Labelflash DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Data Verification When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for Toshiba How to learn more about Toshiba Disc CreatorHow to make a Labelflash DVD How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Important information for use Operating Basics Toshiba DVD Player Display Devices & Audio Starting Toshiba DVD Player Media care CD/DVDsOperating Toshiba DVD Player Open Toshiba DVD Player Help Floppy diskettes USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option Using the TV Tuner Connecting the CableConnecting the antenna cable TV Tuner Adjusting System Volume Sound system Speaker Configuration Changing System SoundsRealtek HD Audio Manager Information Default Format ModemDolby Sound Room Sound Effects To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below Setting Properties menuModem Selection Dialing Properties FM tuner Connecting the modular cableDisconnecting the modular cable Using the FM tuner Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Bluetooth wireless technology Click Set up a connection or networkSecurity Worldwide operation BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Wireless communication switch Wireless communication indicator Indicator status Indication Connecting the LAN cable LAN cable types Cleaning the computer Disconnecting the LAN cable Using the cleaning cloth Moving the computer Operating Basics Keyboard Typewriter keys Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys FN key combinations Hot keys Keyboard Windows special keys FN Sticky key Arrow mode Numeric modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlays Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modes Power Power conditionsPower on Power off No operation DC in white Power indicators Battery indicator Battery types DC in indicatorPower indicator Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Error Charging the batteries Care and use of the battery packProcedures Time Battery charging noticeBattery type Power on Power off Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Battery type State and Retention Time Retaining data with power offExtending battery life Replacing the battery pack Releasing the battery pack Turn your computer over Toshiba Password Utility User PasswordSupervisor password Starting the computer by password Hot keys Power-up modesWindows utilities Panel power on/off System automatic Sleep/Hibernation HW Setup Window HW SetupAccessing HW Setup Password Boot Priority USB HW Setup Wake-up on LAN Enables USB Sleep and Charge functionDisables USB Sleep and Charge function AV functions Media Center Front operation panel Front operation panel Camera DVD CD/DVD Remote Controller Full Size Remote controller Remote Controller Remote Controller Maintenance -Power Options. When Access indicatorSelect Control panel -System Record Volume + VolumeStart Down Slim Size Remote Controller Power Starts or terminates the operating system Maintenance -Power Options. The followingBrightness up Play/Pause Using the Remote Controller Operational range of the Remote ControllerDistance Angle Installing/Removing batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller Installing the batteries Installing the battery Replacing the batteries Replacing the battery Placing Slim size remote controller Connecting the set-top box Removing a Slim size remote controller Media Center Environment Settings Activating Media Center for the first time Setting FM software Changing of presetsChanging settings Listen to radio Restrictions of the QosmioEngine QosmioEngineModes Power devices Optional DevicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Other ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Bridge media slot Removing an ExpressCard Examples of memory media Memory media Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory cardMemory media format Card Type Capacities Media care Inserting a memory media About the write-protect Removing a memory media Inserting a memory media Additional memory module Press gently until the cover into place Point to note about memory module error Installing a memory module Removing the memory module cover Removing a memory module Seating the memory module cover Universal AC Adaptor Battery PacksBattery Charger USB floppy diskette drive Eject button Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive Using the USB floppy diskette driveConnecting the USB floppy diskette drive ESATA External Serial ATA Connecting the eSATA deviceDisconnecting an eSATA device 11 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port External monitor Connecting the Hdmi out port Hdmi Settings for display video on Hdmi Display mode at List All Modes HD FormatSelect HD Format Regza Link PC Control Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsUsing Regza Link PC Control Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable Disconnecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable Connecting the security lock Security lock Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist Self test PowerSystem start-up Overheating power down AC powerProblem Procedure ProblemProcedure Battery Power plan in the Power Options Password ProblemKeyboard Real Time Clock Internal display panel Hard disk drive DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy diskette drive ExpressCard SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card XD picture card MultiMediaCard Infrared receiver windowPointing device Touch Pad Device Settings tab Panel -Hardware and Sound -MousePointer Options tab Click Start -Control Panel -Hardware Instructions on how to clean it USB mouse KB/Mouse Emulation option within Fingerprint SensorUSB device Battery depletes USB Sleep and Charge functionQuickly even when Turned OFF ESATA device USB WakeUp function does not work Additional memory module Sound system Volume control dial External monitor Modem LAN Bluetooth Hdmi monitor output function Video Playback Panel, Hardware and Sound and then clicking Before you call Where to writeToshiba support Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria Canada FranceChina Netherlands Singapore Spain Legal Footnotes CPU*1 Memory Main System*2 Bit Computing Battery Life*3 Wireless LAN*7Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Safety Use for TV Tuner*13 Non-applicable Icons*8Copy Protection*9 TV Tuner*10 Environmental Requirements SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power Requirements Impedance Error correcting Power supplySpeed Transmitting level Video modes Display Controller and Video modesDisplay controller Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bandsRadio Frequency Channel ID 24572467 2472 Frequency Range 5150-5850 MHz Wireless LAN Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statementsGeneral European Union EU and Efta Canada Industry Canada IC USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Taiwan Using Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Device Authorization Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment AC Power Cord and Connectors Europe Denmark NorwayFinland Sweden Appendix F Usage Restrictions Glossary Abbreviations Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Glossary-8 Glossary-9 Glossary-10 Glossary-11 Glossary-12 Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4