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Toshiba Qosmio G55 User Manual (235 pages)
G55-Q801 User's Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.31 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
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Regulatory Information
8
Device Authorization
12
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
13
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
20
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
21
Regulatory Statements
22
Table of Contents
28
Introduction
35
This Guide
37
Safety Icons
38
Other Icons Used
38
Other Documentation
39
Service Options
39
Chapter 1: Getting Started
40
Selecting a Place to Work
40
Setting up a Work Environment
40
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
41
Precautions
41
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
43
Setting up Your Computer
43
Setting up Your Software
44
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
45
Adding Optional External Devices
45
Connecting to a Power Source
46
Charging the Main Battery
48
Using the Computer for the First Time
49
Opening the Display Panel
49
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
50
Turning on the Power
50
Adding Memory (Optional)
51
Installing a Memory Module
52
Removing a Memory Module
57
Checking Total Memory
59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
60
Creating Recovery Dvds
60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options
61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery
62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Using the Recovery Media
67
Checking the HDD Operating Status
69
Installing Drivers and Applications
69
Using the Touchpad
70
Scrolling with the Touchpad
70
Control Buttons
70
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
71
Using External Display Devices
71
Connecting the Display Device
71
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
74
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
75
Using an External Keyboard
75
Using a Mouse
75
Connecting a Printer
75
Setting up a Printer
76
Connecting an Optional External Diskette Drive
77
Turning off the Computer
77
Options for Turning off the Computer
78
Using the Shut down Command
80
Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
82
Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
84
Closing the Display Panel
87
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
87
Caring for Your Computer
87
Cleaning the Computer
88
Moving the Computer
88
Using a Computer Lock
88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
90
Computing Tips
90
Using the Keyboard
92
Character Keys
92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
92
Function Keys
93
Special Windows ® Keys
93
Starting a Program
93
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
94
Starting a Program from Windows Explorer
94
Starting a Program Using the Start Search Field
95
Saving Your Work
96
Printing Your Work
97
Backing up Your Work
98
Restoring Your Work
99
Using the Optical Drive
99
Optical Drive Components
100
Media Control Buttons
101
Inserting an Optical Disc
102
Playing an Audio CD
103
Playing Optical Media
103
Recording Optical Media
104
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
104
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
105
Caring for Optical Discs
105
Toshiba's Online Resources
105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
106
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
106
Running the Computer on Battery Power
106
Battery Notice
107
Power Management
108
Using Additional Batteries
108
Charging Batteries
108
Charging the Main Battery
109
Charging the RTC Battery
109
Monitoring Main Battery Power
110
Determining Remaining Battery Power
111
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
112
Setting Battery Notifications
112
Conserving Battery Power
113
Power Plans
114
Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
115
Changing the Main Battery
116
Removing the Battery from the Computer
116
Inserting a Charged Battery
118
Taking Care of Your Battery
119
Safety Precautions
119
Maintaining Your Battery
120
Disposing of Used Batteries
121
Traveling Tips
122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
123
Exploring the Desktop
123
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
124
Setting up for Communications
126
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
126
Connecting a Modem to a Telephone Line
127
An Overview of Using the Internet
129
The Internet
129
The World Wide Web
129
Internet Service Providers
129
Connecting to the Internet
130
Surfing the Internet
130
Internet Features
130
Uploading To, and Downloading Files From, the Internet
131
Exploring Audio Features
131
Recording Sounds
131
Using External Speakers or Headphones
132
FM Tuner
133
Web Camera
133
Using an Expresscard
134
Inserting an Expresscard
134
Removing an Expresscard
134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
135
Inserting Memory Media
135
Removing Memory Media
136
Using the I.link ® Port
136
Toshiba Quad Core HD Processor
137
Chapter 5: Utilities
139
TOSHIBA Assist
140
Connect
141
Secure
142
Protect & Fix
143
Optimize
144
TOSHIBA Application Installer
145
Setting Passwords
146
Using an Instant Password
146
Using a Supervisor Password
147
Using a User Password
148
Deleting a User Password
149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
150
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
151
Mouse Utility
152
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
157
TOSHIBA Button Support
158
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
159
TOSHIBA Accessibility
160
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
161
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
161
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
161
Fingerprint Logon
162
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
162
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
163
Configfree
164
Getting Started
164
Configfree ® Utilities
165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
168
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
168
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
169
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
172
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
172
Internet Problems
173
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
174
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
174
A Plan of Action
174
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
175
Memory Problems
176
Power and the Batteries
177
Keyboard Problems
178
Display Problems
179
Disk or Internal Storage Drive Problems
181
Optical Drive Problems
182
Sound System Problems
183
Expresscard ® Problems
184
Printer Problems
186
Modem Problems
187
Wireless Networking Problems
187
DVD Operating Problems
190
Develop Good Computing Habits
191
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
192
If You Need Further Assistance
196
Before You Contact Toshiba
196
Contacting Toshiba
197
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
198
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards
200
Hot Key Cards
200
Using the Hot Key Cards
201
Application Cards
202
Using the Application Cards
203
Card Case
203
Hot Key Functions
204
Volume Mute
204
Lock (Instant Security)
205
Power Plan
206
Sleep Mode
207
Hibernation Mode
208
Output (Display Switch)
209
Display Brightness
210
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
211
Disabling or Enabling the Touchpad
212
Zoom (Display Resolution)
213
Keyboard Hot Key Functions
214
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
215
Glossary
216
Index
230
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