User GuideTable of ContentsToshiba Qosmio G101Table of Contents17Preface24Manual contents24Conventions25Abbreviations25Icons25Keys25Key operation26Display26Messages26General Precautions27Chapter 1: Introduction34Equipment checklist34Hardware34Software35Features37Special features43Utilities45Options48Chapter 2: The Grand Tour49Front with the display closed49Left side50Right side52Backside53Underside56Front with the display open57Indicators59System indicators59Keyboard indicators60USB floppy disk drive (optional)61Optical media drives62Region codes for DVD drives and media62Writable discs62CDs62DVDs63Formats63DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive (UJDA760, DW-224-B)63DVD Super Multi drive (UJ830)63DVD Super Multi drive (UJ820)64DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer (UJ831, GSA-4080N)64AC adaptor65Chapter 3: Getting Started66Setting up your work space66General conditions67Placement of the computer67Seating and posture68Lighting68Work habits69Connecting the AC adaptor69Opening the display70Turning on the power71Starting up for the first time72Turning off the power72Shut Down mode (Boot mode)72Hibernation Mode72Standby Mode74Restarting the computer75Restoring the preinstalled software76Restoring the complete system76Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers77Chapter 4: Operating Basics78Using the Touch Pad78Using the USB floppy disk drive79Connecting the USB floppy disk drive79Disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive80Using optical media drives80Loading discs80Removing discs82TV Tuner83Using the TV Tuner83Connecting the antenna84Sound System85Using the microphone85SoundMAX control panel85TOSHIBA Audio Effect86Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive87Before writing or rewriting87When writing or rewriting88Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive89Important message89Disclaimer89Before writing or rewriting89When writing or rewriting91RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA92Data Verification93DLA for TOSHIBA93Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator94When WinDVD Creator Platinum is used94How to make a DVD-Video94How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator95Important information for use95Media care97CD/DVDs97Floppy disks97Modem98Region selection98Properties menu98Setting98Modem Selection99Dialing Properties99Connecting99Disconnecting100Wireless communications100Wireless LAN100Security101Bluetooth wireless technology101Wireless communication switch102Wireless communication indicator102LAN102LAN cable types102Connecting the LAN cable103Disconnecting the LAN cable103Cleaning the computer104Moving the computer104Heat dispersal105Chapter 5: The Keyboard106Typewriter keys106F1 … F12 function keys107Soft keys: Fn key combinations107Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard107Hot keys108Fn Sticky key112Windows special keys112Keypad overlay112Turning on the overlays112Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)113Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)114Temporarily changing modes114Generating ASCII characters114Chapter 6: Power115Power conditions115Power indicators117Battery indicator117DC IN indicator117Power indicator118Battery types118Battery pack118Real Time Clock battery119Care and use of the battery pack119Safety precautions119Charging the batteries122Monitoring battery capacity123Maximizing battery operating time124Retaining data with power off124Extending battery life125Replacing the battery pack125Removing the battery pack126Installing the battery pack127TOSHIBA Password Utility128User password128Supervisor password129Starting the computer by password129Power-up modes130Windows utilities130Hot keys130Panel power on/off130System Auto Off130Chapter 7: HW Setup131Accessing HW Setup131HW Setup window131Chapter 8: Using the Remote Controller, AV Buttons and QosmioPlayer138Remote Controller138QosmioPlayer138Windows XP Media Center Edition and QosmioPlayer139Functions via the Remote Controller and the keyboard in the QosmioPlayer mode143AV Buttons function146Windows mode146QosmioPlayer mode148QosmioPlayer149Qosmio Engine149Restrictions of the QosmioPlayer150Restrictions in the Monitor-in mode150Using the Remote Controller152Connecting the Remote control receiver152Operational range of the remote control154Installing/Removing batteries155Remote Controller156Switching video Input158Chapter 9: Optional Devices160PC Card161Inserting a PC Card161Removing a PC Card161Bridge media slot162SD card162Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro165xD picture card166MultiMediaCard167MultiMediaCard167Memory expansion169Installing memory modules169Removing memory modules170Battery packs171AC adaptor171Battery charger172USB floppy disk drive172External monitor172TV172Installation173Settings for display video on TV174Changing the resolution174Monitor-in175Model with the TV Tuner175Switching between devices175Exiting the QosmioPlayer mode176Model without the TV Tuner177S-Video-in177Model without the TV Tuner178i.LINK (IEEE1394)178Precautions178Connecting179Disconnecting180Security lock180Chapter 10: Troubleshooting181Problem solving process181Preliminary checklist182Analyzing the problem182Hardware and system checklist183System start-up183Self test184Power184Password186Keyboard187LCD panel187Hard disk drive (HDD)187DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive188DVD Super Multi drive189USB floppy disk drive190PC Card190SD card191Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro191xD picture card191MultiMediaCard192Infrared receiver window192Pointing device193USB194Memory expansion194Sound system195Monitor195Modem195LAN196Wireless LAN196TV output signal197i.LINK (IEEE1394)197TOSHIBA support198Before you call198Where to write198Appendix A: Specifications199Appendix B: Display Controller and Modes202Appendix C: Wireless LAN208Appendix D: AC Power Cord and Connectors213Appendix E: Usage Restrictions215Appendix F: If your computer is stolen216Glossary218Index232Size: 3.96 MBPages: 235Language: EnglishOpen manual
