Toshiba Qosmio G30

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Default Chapter3
- Fcc Information3
- Fcc Conditions4
- Region Selection7
- If Problems Arise8
- Telephone Company Procedures8
- Type of Service8
- Fax Branding9
- General Conditions13
- Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions14
- Table of Contents17
Preface27
Manual Contents27
Conventions28
- Abbreviations28
- Icons28
- Keys28
- Key Operation29
- Display29
- Messages29
General Precautions31
Stress Injury31
Heat Injury31
Pressure or Impact Damage31
PC Card Overheating32
Mobile Phone32
The Cautions on Use of a Qosmio G30 Series Computer32
Introduction35
Equipment Checklist35
- Hardware35
- Software36
- Documentation36
Features37
Special Features44
Utilities46
Options50
The Grand Tour51
Front with the Display Closed51
Left Side53
Right Side55
Back Side56
Underside58
Front with the Display Open59
System Indicators62
- Keyboard Indicators63
Optical Disk Drives64
- Region Codes for DVD Drives and Media64
- Writable Discs64
- Cds65
- Dvds65
- Formats65
- DVD Super Multi Drive Double Layer65
AC Adaptor66
Getting Started67
Setting up Your Work Space67
- General Conditions68
- Placement of the Computer69
- Seating and Posture70
- Lighting71
- Work Habits71
- Strategic Rest Breaks72
- Other Things to Note72
Connecting the AC Adaptor72
Opening the Display75
Turning on the Power75
Starting up for the First Time76
Turning off the Power76
- Shut down Mode (Boot Mode)76
- Standby Mode77
- Hibernation Mode79
Restarting the Computer80
Creating the Optical Recovery Discs of Qosmioplayer81
Restoring the Preinstalled Software81
Operating Basics83
Using the Touch Pad83
- Pointing Mode Operation83
- Dual Mode Operation84
- Synaptics Touch Pad Properties86
Using the Fingerprint Sensor87
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Sensor88
- How to Delete the Fingerprint Data89
- Points to Note about the Fingerprint Utility90
- Set up Procedure90
- Window Logon Via Fingerprint Authentication91
- Fingerprint Power-On Security91
- Fingerprint Single Sign-On Feature92
- How to Swipe the Finger93
Using Optical Disk Drives94
- Loading Discs94
- Removing Discs95
Writing CD/Dvds on DVD Super Multi Drive96
- Important Message96
- Legal Footnotes96
- Before Writing or Rewriting96
- When Writing or Rewriting99
- Recordnow! Basic for TOSHIBA99
- Data Verification100
- DLA for TOSHIBA101
- Video101
- When Using Windvd Creator Platinum101
- How to Make a DVD-Video102
- How to Learn more about Intervideo Windvd Creator102
- Important Information for Use102
Media Care104
- CD/Dvds104
- Floppy Disks104
TV Tuner105
- Using the TV Tuner105
- Connecting the Cable105
Sound System107
- Volume Control107
- Microphone Level107
- Sigmatel Control Panel107
- Speaker Configuration108
Modem109
- Region Selection109
- Properties Menu110
- Setting110
- Modem Selection110
- Dialing Properties110
- Connecting110
- Disconnecting111
Wireless Communications112
- Wireless LAN112
- Security113
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology113
- Bluetooth TM Stack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA113
- Wireless Communication Switch114
- Wireless Communication Indicator115
Lan115
- LAN Cable Types115
- Connecting LAN Cable116
- Disconnecting LAN Cable116
Cleaning the Computer117
Moving the Computer117
The Keyboard119
Typewriter Keys119
Function Keys: F1120
Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations120
- Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard120
Hot Keys121
- Fn Sticky Key124
Windows Special Keys124
Keypad Overlay125
- Turning on the Overlays125
- Temporarily Using Normal Keyboard (Overlay On)126
- Temporarily Using Overlay (Overlay Off)126
- Temporarily Changing Modes126
Generating ASCII Characters126
Power127
Power Conditions127
Power Indicators128
- Battery Indicator128
- DC in Indicator129
- Power Indicator129
Battery Types129
- Battery Pack130
- High Capacity Battery Pack (Option)131
- Real Time Clock Battery131
Care and Use of the Battery Pack132
- Safety Precautions132
- Charging the Batteries134
- Battery Charging Notice135
- Monitoring Battery Capacity136
- Maximizing Battery Operating Time136
- Retaining Data with Power off137
- Extending Battery Life137
Replacing the Battery Pack138
TOSHIBA Password Utility140
- User Password140
- Supervisor Password141
Starting the Computer by Password141
Power-Up Modes142
- Windows Utilities142
- Hot Keys142
Panel Power On/Off142
System Auto off142
HW Setup143
Accessing HW Setup143
HW Setup Window143
- Power on Display144
- Boot Priority145
- Device Config148
- Device Configuration148
Other Settings150
- Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program150
- Enhanced C-States151
- Core Multi - Processing151
- Execute-Disable Bit Capability151
- Virtualization Technology152
Using the Remote Controller, Front Operation Button and Qosmioplayer153
Windows XP Media Center Edition153
Front Operation Button Function154
- Windows Mode154
Remote Controller157
- Part Names of Remote Controller157
- Windows XP Media Center Edition157
Using the Remote Controller161
- Connecting the Remote Control Receiver161
- Operational Range of the Remote Control163
Installing/Removing Batteries164
- Type of Battery that Can be Used for the Remote Controller165
- Installing the Batteries165
- Replacing the Batteries166
Watching the TV166
- Activating Media Center for the First Time166
- Changing Settings166
- Connecting the Set-Top Box167
- Starting for Watch the TV167
- Connecting the VIDEO-IN Port168
Qosmioplayer168
Front Operation Button Function168
- Qosmioplayer Mode169
List of Language Codes178
- Operational Range of the Remote Control181
Installing/Removing Batteries182
- Type of Battery that Can be Used for the Remote Controller183
- Installing the Batteries183
- Replacing the Batteries184
- Qosmioengine184
- Restrictions of the Qosmioengine185
- Nvidia Geforce Go 7300186
Optional Devices189
PC Card190
- Inserting a PC Card190
- Removing a PC Card191
Expresscard191
- Inserting an Expresscard191
- Removing an Expresscard192
Bridge Media Slot193
- SD Card193
  - Inserting an Sd Card194
  - Removing an Sd Card194
- Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro195
- XD Picture Card197
- Multimediacard198
Memory Expansion200
- Installing Memory Module201
- Removing Memory Module203
Hard Disk Drive Pack204
- Removing the Hard Disk Drive Pack204
- Installing the Hard Disk Drive Pack205
Battery Packs204
Universal AC Adaptor204
Battery Charger204
USB Floppy Disk Drive206
- Using the USB Floppy Disk Drive207
External Monitor208
Tv209
- Installation209
- Settings for Display Video on TV210
- Changing the Resolution211
Hdmi211
- Settings for Display Video on HDMI212
- Displaying Movies on a External Display Device212
- Video-In213
S-Video-In213
- Model Without the TV Tuner214
I.link (IEEE1394)214
- Precautions214
- Connecting215
- Disconnecting215
Bluetooth USB Adaptor215
Bluetooth Wireless Mouse216
Bluetooth Wireless Stereo216
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Module Kit216
Security Lock216
Troubleshooting217
Problem Solving Process217
- Preliminary Checklist218
- Analyzing the Problem218
Hardware and System Checklist219
- System Start-Up219
- Self Test220
- Power220
- Ac Power221
- Password222
- Real Time Clock222
- Keyboard223
- Internal LCD Display Panel223
- Hard Disk Drive224
- DVD Super Multi Drive224
- USB Floppy Disk Drive225
- PC Card225
- Expresscard226
- SD Card226
- Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro226
- Multimediacard227
- XD Picture Card227
- Infrared Receiver Window227
- Pointing Device228
- Touch Pad228
- Fingerprint Sensor229
- USB Device230
- Memory Expansion230
- Sound System230
- External Monitor231
- Modem231
- Lan232
- Wireless LAN232
- Bluetooth233
- TV Output Signal233
- I.link (IEEE1394) Device234
- Video Playback234
- Disposing of PC and PC Batteries234
TOSHIBA Support235
- Before You Call235
- Where to Write236
Legal Footnotes237
Cpu*1237
Memory (Main System)*2238
Battery Life*3238
Wireless LAN*7239
HDD Drive Capacity*4239
Lcd*5239
Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")*6239
Non-Applicable Icons*8239
Copy Protection*9240
TV Tuner*10240
Images*11240
Qosmio240
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain*13240
Safety Use for TV Tuner*14240
- Environmental Requirements241
- Physical Dimensions241
- Specifications241
- Power Requirements242
- Display Controller and Modes245
- Video Modes245

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