Specification GuideTable of ContentsQosmio™1System Characteristics1Toshiba Software and Utilities2Third-party Software2Limited Warranty2Accessories2Size: 166 KBPages: 10Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio F25 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used40Other documentation40Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Creating a computer-friendly environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan46Setting up your computer46Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Adding external devices48Connecting to a power source49Using the main battery53Using the computer for the first time54Opening the display panel54Your computer’s features and specifications55Turning on the power55Using the TouchPad™57Scrolling with the TouchPad™57Using the Control buttons58Disabling or enabling the TouchPad58Adding memory59Installing a memory module59Removing a memory module64Using an external keyboard66Using a mouse66Connecting a local printer67Setting up a printer68Using the optional external USB diskette drive69Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Connecting external display devices70Connecting the display device70Directing the display output when you turn on the computer73Adjusting the quality of the external display74Connecting External AV Input Devices74Powering off the computer77Caring for your computer78Cleaning the computer78Moving the computer78Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics80Computing tips80Using the keyboard82Character keys82Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard82Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys83Function keys83Windows ® special keys84Overlay keys84Using the overlay to type numeric data85Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu86Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work89Printing your work91Backing up your work92Restoring your work93Drive components and control buttons94Inserting a disc95Playing an audio CD96Playing CDs using Auto-Run97Creating a CD or DVD98Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD98Removing a disc99Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Powering down the computer100Using the Turn off command100Using Hibernation Mode102Using Standby Mode105Toshiba’s online resources108Chapter 3: Mobile Computing109Toshiba’s energy-saver design109Running the computer on battery power110Battery Notice110Power management111Using additional batteries111Charging the batteries112Charging the main battery112Charging the RTC battery113Monitoring battery power114Displaying remaining battery power115What to do when the battery alarm sounds117Conserving battery power118Power profiles118Using a hot key to set the power profile119Changing the main battery120Removing the battery from the computer120Inserting a charged battery122Taking care of your battery123Safety precautions123Maximizing battery life124Disposing of used batteries125Traveling tips126Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features127Exploring the desktop127Finding your way around the desktop128Setting up for communications131Determining the COM port131Connecting the modem to a telephone line133Connecting to a network134An overview of using the Internet137The Internet137The World Wide Web137Internet Service Providers138Connecting to the Internet138Surfing the Internet139Internet features139Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet140Exploring audio features140Recording sounds141Using external speakers or headphones143Using the i.LINK® port144Inserting and removing PC Cards144Inserting a PC Card144Removing a PC Card145Setting up a PC Card for your computer146Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot146Inserting media146Removing media147Using QosmioPlayer148Using the Media Control Buttons149Playing an audio CD149Playing a DVD151Watching television153Connecting an External Device154Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control157Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media162Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005163Media Center Setup164Connecting to a Television164Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup166Starting the Media Center168Using Media Center175Using the Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center177Watching Television Programs184Selecting a Program from the TV Guide185Watching a Recorded TV Program187Changing a scheduled recording187Searching for a TV Program to Watch188Recording TV189Recording TV tips190Recording from the Guide191Recording from Search192Recording Manually192Changing Your Settings193Changing recording priorities194Watching and Recording Movies195Listening to Music195Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player196Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library197Playing Digital Music Files198Finding Music Files in My Music199Playing a Song200Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey201Finding and Playing an Album201Creating a Playlist202Displaying Your Pictures203Viewing a Slide Show205Sorting your Pictures205Watching Your Digital Movies206Organizing Your Videos206Playing Digital Videos207Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode208Sorting Videos208Watching a DVD209Stopping a DVD Movie210Playing a DVD movie already in your drive210Changing the Media Center Settings211More Programs220Online Spotlight221Getting Help for Media Center222Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities223TOSHIBA Assist224Secure225Protect & Fix225Optimize225Using a supervisor password226Setting a supervisor password226Deleting a supervisor password226Setting user passwords227Using an instant password228Setting a user password228Disabling a user password228PC Diagnostic Tool229TOSHIBA Power Management230Profiles231Quickly creating a new power mode232Customizing a power mode232TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format233Mouse utility234TOSHIBA Accessibility235TOSHIBA Zooming utility236TOSHIBA Button Controls238CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer239Fn-esse®240Starting Fn-esse®240Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys242Viewing existing key assignments243Changing or removing existing key assignments244TOSHIBA HW Setup244TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement utility245TOSHIBA Hotkey utility247Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong248Problems that are easy to fix248Problems when you turn on the computer250The Windows ® operating system is not working252Using Startup options to fix problems253Internet problems254The Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system can help you254Resolving a hardware conflict255A plan of action256Resolving hardware conflicts on your own256Fixing a problem with Device Manager258Memory problems260Power and the batteries260Keyboard problems262Display problems263Disk drive problems265DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems268Sound system problems269PC Card problems270Printer problems273Modem problems274Wireless device problems275DVD operating problems278Develop good computing habits281Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP282If you need further assistance288Before you contact Toshiba288Contacting Toshiba289Other Toshiba Internet Web sites290Toshiba’s worldwide offices290Appendix A: Hot Keys292Volume Mute292Password security293Without a password293With a password293Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged294Power usage mode295Standby mode296Hibernation mode297Display modes298Display brightness298Disabling or enabling the TouchPad299Zooming applications in/out299Keyboard hot keys300Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors301Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer302Getting Started303Starting ConfigFree303ConfigFree Utilities305Connectivity Doctor305Search for Wireless Devices308Profile Settings311ConfigFree SUMMIT313Quick Connect317Using the Automatic Switch320Semi-Automatic Switch Feature321Glossary323Index338Size: 3.83 MBPages: 345Language: EnglishOpen manual
