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Toshiba Qosmio E15 Series User Manual (314 pages)
E15-AV101 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.58 MB
Table of Contents
Fcc Requirements
4
Industry Canada Requirement
4
Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Wireless Interoperability
7
Regulatory Information
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Device Authorization
13
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
14
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
19
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
20
Regulatory Statements
21
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
37
This Guide
38
Safety Icons
39
Other Icons Used
40
Other Documentation
40
Service Options
41
Chapter 1: Getting Started
42
Selecting a Place to Work
42
Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
42
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
43
Precautions
46
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
48
Setting up Your Computer
49
Setting up Your Software
49
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
50
Adding External Devices
51
Connecting to a Power Source
52
Charging the Main Battery
55
Using the Computer for the First Time
56
Opening the Display Panel
56
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
57
Turning on the Power
57
Using the Touchpad
58
Scrolling with the Touchpad
59
Using the Scroll Button
59
Using the Control Buttons
59
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
60
Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
61
Removing a Memory Module
65
Using an External Keyboard
67
Using a Mouse
67
Connecting a Local Printer
67
Setting up Your Printer
68
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
72
Connecting External Display Devices
73
Connecting the Display Device
73
DVD Player
74
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
76
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
77
Connecting External AV Input Devices
77
Turning off the Computer
79
Caring for Your Computer
80
Cleaning the Computer
80
Closing the Display Panel
81
Moving the Computer
81
Using a Computer Lock
82
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
83
Computing Tips
83
Using the Keyboard
85
Character Keys
85
Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size
85
Keyboard
85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
86
Function Keys
86
Windows ® Special Keys
87
Overlay Keys
87
Using the Overlay to Type Numeric Data
88
Starting a Program
89
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
89
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
90
Starting a Program from the Run Dialog Box
91
Saving Your Work
92
File Names
93
Printing Your Work
94
Backing up Your Files
95
Restoring Your Work
95
Using the DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive
96
Drive Components and Control Buttons
97
DVD-ROM Drive Components
97
Media Control Buttons
98
Inserting a Disc
99
Viewing the Contents of a CD or DVD
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
102
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
103
Caring for Cds or Dvds Discs
103
Setting up for Communications
104
Connecting the Modem to a Phone Line
104
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
105
Powering down the Computer
105
Using the Turn off Computer or Shut down Command
106
Using Hibernation Mode
108
Using Standby Mode
110
Toshiba's Online Resources
113
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
114
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
114
Running the Computer on Battery Power
115
Battery Notice
115
Power Management
116
Using Additional Batteries
117
Charging the Batteries
117
Charging the Main Battery
118
Charging the RTC Battery
118
Monitoring Battery Power
120
Determining Remaining Battery Power
120
What to Do When the Battery Runs Low
122
Setting Battery Alarms
122
Conserving Battery Power
123
Power Profiles in Windows XP
124
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Profile
124
Changing the Main Battery
125
Removing the Battery from the Computer
126
Inserting the Battery into the Computer
127
Taking Care of Your Battery
128
Safety Precautions
128
Maximizing Battery Life
129
Disposing of Used Batteries
130
Traveling Tips
131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options
132
Exploring the Desktop
132
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
133
System Tray
135
Setting up for Communications
136
Determining the COM Port
136
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
137
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
137
An Overview of Using the Internet
141
The Internet
141
The World Wide Web
142
Internet Service Providers
142
Connecting to the Internet
142
Surfing the Internet
143
Internet Features
143
Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
144
Exploring Audio Features
145
Playing an Audio CD
145
Playing Cds Using Auto-Run
146
Creating a CD or DVD
147
Recording Sounds
148
Adjusting Recording Quality
149
Using External Speakers or Headphones
150
Using the I.link ® Port
151
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
151
Inserting a PC Card
151
Removing a PC Card
152
Setting up a PC Card for Your Computer
153
Using the Bridge Media Slot
153
Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
154
Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Media
154
Inserting an SD™ Card
155
Removing an SD™ Card
155
Inserting an XD-Picture Card
156
Removing an XD-Picture Card
156
Using Qosmioplayer
157
Using the Media Control Buttons
158
Playing an Audio CD
158
Playing a DVD
159
Watching Television
161
Connecting an External Device
162
Remote Control for Qosmioplayer
163
Removing Qosmioplayer
170
Installing the Qosmioplayer Recovery Media
171
On Systems with Qosmioplayer Currently Installed
171
On Systems with Qosmioplayer Previously Uninstalled
171
Connecting Your Modem to a Telephone Line
172
Connecting to a Phone Line
173
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition
175
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition
176
Media Center Setup
176
Connecting to a Television
176
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
177
Connecting the External Remote Sensor
179
Starting the Media Center
180
Remote Control for Media Center
184
Watching Television Programs
190
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide
192
Watching a Recorded TV Program
193
Searching for a TV Program
194
Recording TV
195
Recording TV Tips
196
Recording from the Guide
197
Recording from Search
198
Recording Manually
198
Changing Your Settings
199
Changing Recording Priorities
200
Listening to Music
201
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player
202
Media Player Library
203
Playing Digital Music Files
204
Finding Music Files in My Music
205
Playing a Song
206
Setting up an Automatic Disc Jockey
206
Finding and Playing an Album
207
Creating a Playlist
208
Displaying Your Pictures
209
Viewing a Slide Show
210
Sorting Your Pictures
210
Watching Your Digital Movies
211
Organizing Your Videos
212
Playing Digital Videos
212
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode
213
Sorting Videos
213
Watching a DVD
214
Stopping a DVD Movie
215
Playing a DVD Movie Already in Your Drive
215
Changing the Media Center Settings
216
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities
224
Fn-Esse
225
Starting Fn-Esse
225
Using the Keyboard or Pointing Device to Assign Keys
227
Viewing Existing Key Assignments
228
Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments
228
TOSHIBA Console
229
Customizing Your Computer
230
Network
230
Security
230
Power Saver
230
Mouse Utility
232
Hotkey Utility
233
Toshiba Hardware Settings
233
Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility
235
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
236
Enabling Hibernation
237
Setting Passwords
238
Using an Instant Password
238
Using a Supervisor Password
238
Setting a Supervisor Password
238
Deleting a Supervisor Password
240
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
241
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
241
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
243
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
244
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
245
Internet Problems
246
The Windows XP Operating System Can Help You
246
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
247
A Plan of Action
247
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
248
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
249
Memory Problems
251
Power and the Batteries
251
Keyboard Problems
253
Display Problems
253
Disk Drive Problems
256
DVD-ROM or Multi-Function Drive Problems
258
Sound System Problems
259
PC Card Problems
259
Printer Problems
262
Modem Problems
263
Develop Good Computing Habits
264
If You Need Further Assistance
265
Before You Call
265
Contacting Toshiba
266
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
267
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
267
Appendix A: Hot Keys
269
Volume Mute
269
Instant Password Security
270
Power Usage Profile
270
Stand by Mode
271
Hibernation Mode
272
Display Modes
273
Enabling a Wireless Device
274
Display Brightness
274
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
275
Keyboard Hot Keys
275
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
276
Toshiba Computer
277
Appendix C: Using Configfree™ with Your Toshiba Computer
277
Getting Started
278
Starting Configfree
278
Configfree Utilities
279
Connectivity Doctor
279
Search for Wireless Devices
282
Profile Settings
284
Quick Connect
286
Using the Automatic Switch
289
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
290
Glossary
291
Index
306
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