Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria, India | Toshiba F50

		Troubleshooting

	Outside of Europe	In Europe

	Australia	Germany & Austria
	TOSHIBA Australia Pty. Ltd.	TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH
	Information Systems Division 84-92	Geschäftsbereich,
	Talavera Road North Ryde N.S.W.	Deutschland-Österreich
	2113 Sydney	Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss,
		Germany

	Canada	France
	TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd.	TOSHIBA Systèms France S.A.
	191 McNabb Street, Markham,	7, Rue Ampère B.P. 131, 92804
	Ontario L3R 8H2	Puteaux Cedex

	China	Netherlands
	TOSHIBA Personal Computer &	TOSHIBA Information Systems,
	Network (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.	Benelux B.V.
	43F, Hong Kong New World Tower,	Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK
	No. 300 Huaihai Zhong Road,	Capelle a/d IJssel
	Shanghai, P. R. China 200021

	Singapore	Spain
	TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd.	TOSHIBA Information Systems,
	438B Alexandra Road #06-01	ESPAÑA
	Alexandra Technopark Singapore	Parque Empresarial San Fernando
119968		Edificio Europa, la Planta, Escalera A
		28830 Madrid

	United States of America	United Kingdom
	TOSHIBA America Information	TOSHIBA Information Systems
	Systems, Inc.	(U.K.) Ltd.
	9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine,	TOSHIBA Court Weybridge
	California 92618 USA	Business Park Addlestone Road
		Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL

India

Toshiba India Pvt Ltd. PC Division

6th Floor, DR Gopal Das Bhawan

Barakhamba Road,

Delhi-110001, India

The Rest of Europe

TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland- Österreich Hammfelddamm 8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany

User’s Manual

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Toshiba F50 Outside of Europe Australia Germany & Austria, Canada France, China Netherlands, Singapore Spain, India

Contents

User’s Manual Table of Contents Grand Tour Utilities and Applications -16 Optinal accessories Accessing HW Setup HW Setup Window Keypad overlay Generating Ascii charactersLink IEEE1394 Security lock Glossary Index Disclaimer Copyright Macrovision License Trademarks Contact FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC conditions EU Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Modem warning noticeJapan regulations Conformity Statement NTC Redial Disconnection Type of serviceTelephone company procedures If problems arise Fax branding Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for Australia Qosmio F50 General conditions Disposing of computer and computer batteries Following information is only for EU-member states Optical disc drive safety instructions PanasonicDVD Super Multi UJ870 Super Multi DVD DVR-TD08TBA/ DVR-TD08TBC Pioneer Super Multi DVD GSA-T50N/ GSA-T50F Hitach-LG Data Storage Vorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautions Xxii Conventions Preface Key operation AbbreviationsIcons Keys Start HDD or Hard disk drive Terminology Provide adequate ventilation General Precautions Stress injury Heat injury Creating a computer-friendly environment Mobile phones Pressure or impact damage Cooling vents Equipment checklist IntroductionHardware Software Documentation Built-in HardwareProcessor Legal Footnote CPU*1 Legal Footnote Memory Main System*2 PowerLegal Footnote Battery Life*3 Memory RTC battery DisksAC adaptor Optical disc drive Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 Keyboard DisplayLegal Footnote LCD*5 Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Slots Ports Multimedia Window TV TunerFM Tuner Infrared receiver Modem BluetoothTMWireless LAN Communications Special features Legal Footnote Wireless LAN*7Security Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode *1 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1Power on password Intelligent power supply *1 Toshiba Value Added Package Cards HW SetupAccessibility Toshiba Flash Console Utilities and ApplicationsToshiba Face Recognition Toshiba Gesture Toshiba Gesture Controller is software which Programs -TOSHIBA -CD&DVD Toshiba DiscCreator Toshiba -CD&DVD Applications -Disc Acoustic Silencer CD/DVD Drive Adaptor Optinal accessoriesMemory expansion Universal AC Grand Tour Front with the display closedLegal Footnote Non-applicable Icons*9 Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless Left side Optical disc driveUSB 2.0 ports Right side of the computer Right side Following figure shows the computer’s back Back Port DC in 19V jackCooling vents ESATA/USB combo Yellow Link indicatorLAN active indicator Green Memory module Battery safety lockBattery release latch Underside Front with the display open Speaker subwooferDisplay hinge Panel nine panels Power buttonDisplay screen Front operation Such as Windows Live Messenger . Camera System indicators Caps Lock Keyboard indicators Region codes for DVD drives and media Arrow ModeNumeric Mode Optical disc drives DVD Super-Multi ROM drive CDsDVDs Formats AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptor 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 Turning off the power Shut Down ModeStarting up for the first time Sleep Mode Executing Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Hibernation ModeSleep Mode limitations Benefits of Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Data save in Hibernation ModeRestarting the computer System Recovery Options System RecoverySystem Recovery Options Creating Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started Select Enter Setup Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Front operation panel Using the Fingerprint SensorRemote controller AV Controller Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor How to Swipe your Finger Operating Basics Fingerprint Registration Setup Procedure Click Delete All Fingerprints How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility software Windows Logon via Fingerprint AuthenticationFingerprint Pre-OS Authentication Fingerprint Authentication Procedure How to Enable Fingerprint Pre-OS Authentication Settings Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-on Feature How to Enable Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-on Feature Web CameraFingerprint utility limitations Web Camera Disclaimer Using Toshiba Face Recognition How to register the Face Recognition Data Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition How to Delete the Face Recognition DataHow to launch the help file Auto Mode Login screen Mode Login screen Using optical disk drives Pressing the eject button Loading discs Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Removing a CD/DVD Removing discs Writng CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open Important message DVD+R Double Layer DVD+R for Labelflash Before writing or rewritingCD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-Speed DVD-R Dual Layer DVD-R for Labelflash DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Data Verification How to make a DVD-Video When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for ToshibaHow to learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator How to make a Labelflash DVD Important information for use How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Operating Basics Toshiba DVD Player Starting Toshiba DVD Player Display Devices & Audio Open Toshiba DVD Player Help Media careCD/DVDs Operating Toshiba DVD Player USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option Floppy diskettes TV Tuner Using the TV TunerConnecting the Cable Connecting the antenna cable Sound system Adjusting System Volume Information Speaker ConfigurationChanging System Sounds Realtek HD Audio Manager Sound Effects Default FormatModem Dolby Sound Room To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below Dialing Properties SettingProperties menu Modem Selection Connecting the modular cable Disconnecting the modular cableFM tuner Wireless communications Wireless LANUsing the FM tuner Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyClick Set up a connection or network Security Wireless communication switch BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Indicator status Indication Wireless communication indicator LAN cable types Connecting the LAN cable Disconnecting the LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the cleaning cloth Operating Basics Typewriter keys Keyboard Function keys F1 … F12 Soft keys FN key combinationsEmulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard FN Sticky key Windows special keys Turning on the overlays Arrow modeNumeric mode Keypad overlay Temporarily changing modes Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay onTemporarily using overlay overlay off Generating Ascii characters DC in white PowerPower conditions Power on Power off No operation Battery indicator Power indicators Battery pack Battery typesDC in indicator Power indicator Error Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack ProceduresCharging the batteries Battery charging notice Battery type Power on Power offTime Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off Extending battery lifeBattery type State and Retention Time Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Turn your computer over Starting the computer by password Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password Supervisor password Power-up modes Windows utilitiesHot keys System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Panel power on/off HW Setup Accessing HW SetupHW Setup Window Boot Priority Password USB HW Setup Enables USB Sleep and Charge function Disables USB Sleep and Charge functionWake-up on LAN Media Center AV functions Front operation panel Front operation panel Camera DVD CD/DVD Remote Controller Remote Controller Full Size Remote controller Remote Controller Record Maintenance -Power Options. WhenAccess indicator Select Control panel -System Down Volume +Volume Start Slim Size Remote Controller Play/Pause Power Starts or terminates the operating systemMaintenance -Power Options. The following Brightness up Angle Using the Remote ControllerOperational range of the Remote Controller Distance Installing/Removing batteries Installing the batteries Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller Replacing the batteries Installing the battery Placing Slim size remote controller Replacing the battery Removing a Slim size remote controller Connecting the set-top box Activating Media Center for the first time Media Center Environment Settings Listen to radio Setting FM softwareChanging of presets Changing settings QosmioEngine ModesRestrictions of the QosmioEngine Peripheral devices Power devicesOptional Devices Cards/memory ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardOther Removing an ExpressCard Bridge media slot Examples of memory media Card Type Capacities Memory mediaPoints to note about the SD/SDHC memory card Memory media format Media care About the write-protect Inserting a memory media Inserting a memory media Removing a memory media Press gently until the cover into place Additional memory module Installing a memory module Point to note about memory module error Removing the memory module cover Seating the memory module cover Removing a memory module Battery Packs Battery ChargerUniversal AC Adaptor Eject button USB floppy diskette drive Using the USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette driveDisconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the eSATA device Disconnecting an eSATA deviceESATA External Serial ATA External monitor 11 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port Hdmi Connecting the Hdmi out port Regza Link PC Control Settings for display video on HdmiDisplay mode at List All Modes HD Format Select HD Format Precautions Using Regza Link PC ControlLink IEEE1394 Disconnecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable Connecting the i.LINK IEEE1394 cable Security lock Connecting the security lock Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist Hardware and system checklist Power System start-upSelf test ProblemProcedure Overheating power downAC power Problem Procedure Power plan in the Power Options Battery Real Time Clock PasswordProblem Keyboard Hard disk drive Internal display panel DVD Super Multi drive USB floppy diskette drive SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card ExpressCard XD picture card Touch Pad MultiMediaCardInfrared receiver window Pointing device Click Start -Control Panel -Hardware Device Settings tabPanel -Hardware and Sound -Mouse Pointer Options tab USB mouse Instructions on how to clean it Fingerprint Sensor USB deviceKB/Mouse Emulation option within Turned OFF Battery depletesUSB Sleep and Charge function Quickly even when USB WakeUp function does not work ESATA device Sound system Additional memory module External monitor Volume control dial Modem LAN Hdmi monitor output function Bluetooth Panel, Hardware and Sound and then clicking Video Playback Where to write Toshiba supportBefore you call Singapore Spain Outside of Europe Australia Germany & AustriaCanada France China Netherlands CPU*1 Legal Footnotes Bit Computing Memory Main System*2 Graphics Processor Unit GPU*6 Battery Life*3Wireless LAN*7 Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity*4 TV Tuner*10 Safety Use for TV Tuner*13Non-applicable Icons*8 Copy Protection*9 Specifications Physical DimensionsEnvironmental Requirements Power Requirements Transmitting level Impedance Error correctingPower supply Speed Display Controller and Video modes Display controllerVideo modes Card Specifications Wireless LAN Frequency Radio CharacteristicsSupported Frequency Sub-bands Radio 2472 Channel ID2457 2467 Frequency Range 5150-5850 MHz Wireless LAN Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability European Union EU and Efta Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthRegulatory statements General USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada IC Taiwan Using Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment in Japan Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Device Authorization Europe AC Power Cord and Connectors Sweden DenmarkNorway Finland Usage Restrictions Appendix F Abbreviations Glossary 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