User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio F15 Series User's Guide1Contents28Introduction37This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used40Other documentation40Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Creating a computer-friendly environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Other precautions46Important information on your computer’s cooling fan48Setting up your computer49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding external devices51Connecting to a power source52Charging the main battery55Using the computer for the first time56Opening the display panel56Your computer’s features and specifications57Turning on the power57Using the TouchPad™59Scrolling with the TouchPad™59Using the Scroll button60Using the Control buttons60Disabling or enabling the TouchPad60Installing additional memory (optional)62Removing a memory module66Using an external keyboard68Using a mouse68Connecting a local printer69Setting up your printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive73Connecting external display devices74Connecting the display device75Directing the display output when you turn on the computer78Adjusting the quality of the external display79Connecting External AV Input Devices79Turning off the computer81Caring for your computer82Cleaning the computer82Closing the display panel82Moving the computer83Using a computer lock83Chapter 2: Learning the Basics85Computing tips85Using the keyboard87Character keys87Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard87Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys88Function keys88Windows ® special keys89Overlay keys89Using the overlay to type numeric data90Starting a program91Starting a program from the Start menu91Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer92Starting a program from the Run dialog box93Saving your work94Printing your work96Backing up your files97Restoring your work97Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive98Drive components and control buttons99DVD-ROM drive components99Media control buttons100Inserting a disc101Playing an audio CD103Playing CDs using Auto-Run105Creating a CD or DVD105Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD106Playing a DVD106Configuring your computer’s Component port to display on a digital TV106Removing a disc with the computer on108Removing a disc with the computer off108Caring for CD or DVD Discs109Powering down the computer109Using the Turn off command110Using Hibernation Mode112Using Standby Mode114Toshiba’s online resources117Chapter 3: Mobile Computing118Toshiba’s energy-saver design118Running the computer on battery power119Battery Notice119Power management120Using additional batteries121Charging the batteries121Charging the main battery122Charging the RTC battery122Monitoring battery power124Determining remaining battery power124What to do when the battery runs low126Setting battery alarms126Conserving battery power127Power profiles in Windows XP128Using a hot key to set the power profile128Changing the main battery129Removing the battery from the computer130Inserting the battery into the computer131Taking care of your battery133Safety precautions133Maximizing battery life134Disposing of used batteries135Traveling tips136Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options137Exploring the desktop137Finding your way around the desktop138Setting up for communications141Determining the COM port142Connecting the modem to a telephone line143Connecting your computer to a network144An overview of using the Internet147The Internet148The World Wide Web148Internet Service Providers148Connecting to the Internet149Surfing the Internet149Internet features150Uploading and downloading files from the Internet150Exploring audio features151Recording sounds151Using external speakers or headphones153Using the i.LINK® port154Inserting and removing PC Cards154Inserting a PC Card155Removing a PC Card156Setting up a PC Card for your computer156Using the Bridge Media slot157Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media157Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media158Inserting an SD™ Card158Removing an SD™ Card159Inserting an xD-Picture Card™159Removing an xD-Picture Card™160Using QosmioPlayer160Using the Media Control Buttons161Playing an audio CD162Playing a DVD163Watching television165Connecting an External Device166Remote Control for QosmioPlayer167Removing QosmioPlayer172Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media173On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed173On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using the Windows® “Add/Remove Programs”174Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005176Media Center Setup177Connecting to a Television177Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup179Starting the Media Center181Using Media Center188Remote Control For Media Center190Watching Television Programs196Selecting a Program from the TV Guide198Watching a Recorded TV Program199Changing a scheduled recording200Searching for a TV Program to Watch201Recording TV202Recording TV tips203Recording from the Guide204Recording from Search205Recording Manually205Changing Your Settings206Changing recording priorities207Watching and Recording Movies208Listening to Music208Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player209Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library210Playing Digital Music Files211Finding Music Files in My Music212Playing a Song213Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey214Finding and Playing an Album214Creating a Playlist215Displaying Your Pictures216Viewing a Slide Show218Sorting your Pictures218Watching Your Digital Movies219Organizing Your Videos219Playing Digital Videos220Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode221Sorting Videos221Watching a DVD222Stopping a DVD Movie223Playing a DVD movie already in your drive223Changing the Media Center Settings224More Programs233Online Spotlight234Getting Help for Media Center235Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities236Fn-esse®237Starting Fn-esse®237Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys239Viewing existing key assignments240Changing or removing existing key assignments240TOSHIBA Console241Customizing Your Computer242Network242Security242Power Saver243Mouse utility245Hotkey utility245Toshiba Hardware Settings246Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility247CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer248Setting passwords249Using an instant password250Using a supervisor or user password250Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong254Problems that are easy to fix254Problems when you turn on the computer256The Windows ® operating system is not working257Using Startup options to fix problems258Internet problems259The Windows® XP operating system can help you259Resolving a hardware conflict260A plan of action261Resolving hardware conflicts on your own261Fixing a problem with Device Manager262Memory problems264Power and the batteries265Keyboard problems266Display problems267Disk drive problems269DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems271Sound system problems272PC Card problems273Printer problems276Modem problems277Develop good computing habits277If you need further assistance279Before you call279Contacting Toshiba280Other Toshiba Internet Web sites281Toshiba’s worldwide offices281Appendix A: Hot Keys283Instant password security284Power usage profile284Volume Mute283Stand By mode285Hibernation mode286Display modes287Enabling a wireless device288Display brightness288Disabling or enabling the TouchPad289Keyboard hot keys289Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors290Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer291Getting Started292Starting ConfigFree292ConfigFree Utilities293Connectivity Doctor293Search for Wireless Devices296Profile Settings298Quick Connect300Using the Automatic Switch303Semi-Automatic Switch Feature304Glossary305Index320Size: 3.92 MBPages: 328Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsQosmio®1System Characteristics1CPU1Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology featuring1Memory1Mass Storage1TV Tuner1Display1QosmioEngine1Graphics1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Ports and Slots1Physical Description1Sound1Power Supply2Battery2Security2BIOS2Software2TOSHIBA Software and Utilities2Third-party Software2Environmental Specifications2Limited Warranty2Extended Warranty2Accessories2Size: 147 KBPages: 10Language: EnglishOpen manual