Toshiba Qosmio G60, Qosmio X500, Satellite P500, Satellite P500D, Satellite P505, Satellite P505D, Satellite P507, Satellite P507D Chapter 2

User’s Manual 2-1

The Grand Tour

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become

familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer's front with its display panel in the

closed position.

The front of the computer with the display closed

25 6 78 9

134

1. Infrared Receiver Window

2. Wireless Communication Switch

3. Wireless Activity LED

4. Multiple Digital Media Card Slot

5. DC in LED

6. Power LED

7. Battery LED

8. Disk LED

9. Multiple Digital Media Card Slot LED

Infrared Receiver

Window

An infrared receiver window is provided with

some models. This is a sensor window that

receives signals from the remote control provided

with your computer.

Contents

Main Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact FCC conditions EU Conformity Statement VCCI Class B Information Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner Modem warning notice Conformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Japan regulations Region selection N51 Redial A06-5003201 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: Type of service Telephone company procedures If problems arise Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Notes for use of this device in New Zealand General conditions Following information is only for EU-member states: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators ENERGY STAR Program Disposing of the computer and the computers batteries Page Hitach-LG Data Storage DVD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F with Labelflash TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DVD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ890AD/UJ890ED with Labelflash International Precautions Page General Precautions Provide adequate ventilation Creating a computer-friendly environment Stress injury Heat injury Pressure or impact damage Page Table of Contents Preface Page Page Page Page Page Preface Manual contents Conventions Abbreviations Icons Keys Key operation Display Messages Terminology Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist Hardware Software Documentation Features Processor Memory Disclaimer (CPU) Disclaimer (Memory (Main System)) Power Disclaimer (Battery Life) Disks Page Page Page Display Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Disclaimer (LCD) Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit) Slots Multimedia Communications Security Special features Disclaimer (Wireless LAN) Page TOSHIBA Value Added Package Page Utilities and Applications Page Page Options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed Page Left side Page Right side Page Backside Underside Page 2-10 Users Manual The Grand Tour Front with the display open * Provided with some models The front of the computer with the display open Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Page Page Optical Disc Drive Region codes for BD drive and media Writable discs CDs DVDs BD-R/RE drive BD Combo drive DVD Super Multi drive AC adaptor Remote controller Slim size remote controller Page Using the remote controller Operational range of the remote controller Page Installing/Removing batteries Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller Installing the batteries Replacing the batteries Slim size remote controller Placing the slim size remote controller Inserting a slim size remote controller Removing a slim size remote controller Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Page Opening the display Turning on the power Windows setup Turning off the power Shut Down mode (Boot mode) Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Entering Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Data saving in Hibernation Mode Restarting the computer System Recovery Options System Recovery Options Create Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad Touch Pad Gesture ChiralMotion Pinch Zoom (Pinch) Rotating (ChiralRotate) Momentum Using the fingerprint sensor How to swipe the finger Points to note about the fingerprint sensor How to delete the fingerprint data Fingerprint sensor limitations Points to note about the fingerprint utility Set up procedure Fingerprint registration Windows logon via fingerprint authentication Fingerprint authentication procedure Fingerprint system boot authentication How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature How to enable fingerprint Single Sign-On feature Fingerprint utility limitations USB Sleep and Charge function Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility Enabling USB Sleep and Charge Battery Settings Using the Web Camera Using the software Using the microphone Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition Disclaimer How to register the Face Recognition Data How to Delete the Face Recognition Data How to launch the help file Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition AUTO Mode Logon screen 1:1 Mode Logon screen Using the optical disc drive Loading discs Page Page Page Removing discs Writing CD/DVD/BDs Important message Before writing or rewriting with the BD-R/RE drive Page Before writing or rewriting with the BD Combo drive Before writing or rewriting with the DVD Super Multi drive Page Page When writing or rewriting Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or BD-R/RE drive) Data Verification How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator When using Corel DVD MovieFactory Video for TOSHIBA: How to make a DVD-Video How to learn more about Corel MovieFactory Important information for use Page TOSHIBA DVD Player Notes on use Display Devices & Audio TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELP Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Notes on use Starting WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Operating WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Open WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA HELP Media care CD/DVD/BD Modem Region selection Properties menu Settings AutoRun Mode Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting region. Modem Selection Dialing Properties Connecting Disconnecting Using the FM tuner Wireless communications Wireless LAN Security Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model you purchased) Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA Product Support: Wireless communication switch LAN LAN cable types Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection Taskbar icon TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties HDD Protection Detection Level 3D Viewer Details Detection Level Amplification TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys F1 ... F12 function keys Soft keys: Fn key combinations Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Page Windows special keys Generating ASCII characters Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions Power indicators Battery indicator Power indicator Battery types Battery pack Real Time Clock battery Page Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries Procedures Time Battery charging notice Charging time (hours) Monitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating time Retaining data with power off Extending battery life Replacing the battery pack Removing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by password Power-up modes Hot keys Panel power off/on System Auto Off Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup Window General Page Page Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Memory card care Memory expansion Installing a memory module Page Points to note about memory module error Removing a memory module Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor External monitor HDMI Setting for display video on HDMI Settings for audio on HDMI i.LINK (IEEE1394) Precautions Connecting Disconnecting Page eSATA (External Serial ATA) Connecting an eSATA device Disconnecting an eSATA device Security lock Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process Preliminary checklist Analyzing the problem Hardware and system checklist System start-up Self test Power Overheating power down AC power Battery Disposing of PC and PC batteries Real Time Clock Keyboard LCD panel Solid State drive Recovery Media Creator Hard disk drive BD drive Pointing device TouchPad USB mouse USB USB Sleep and Charge function Memory expansion Sound system Monitor Modem LAN Wireless LAN Fingerprint sensor ExpressCard Using Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 computer (available on certain models) TOSHIBA support Before you call Where to write Appendix A Specifications Built-in Modem Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Page Appendix B Display Controller Display controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Supported Frequency Sub-bands Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and draft N) Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Europe: Certification agencies Page Appendix E Disclaimers CPU 64-Bit Computing Memory (Main System) Battery Life HDD drive capacity LCD Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU") Wireless LAN USB Sleep & Charge External HDD Capacity Non-applicable Icons Copy Protection LCD Brightness and Eye Stain TV Tuner Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Glossary Page A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W Index A B C D K L M P R T U V W

Toshiba user manual Chapter 2

Models: Qosmio G60 Qosmio X500 Satellite P500 Satellite P500D Satellite P505 Satellite P505D Satellite P507 Satellite P507D

Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed