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Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA760 ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
TEAC DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW DW-224EB ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
DVD Super Multi UJ-830 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Qosmio E10 Table of Contents Preface Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical media drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Using the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Connecting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Qosmio Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAN cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnecting LAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-up modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panel power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Display Controller and Modes Wireless LAN AC Power Cord and Connectors If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User’s Manual xvi
Qosmio E10 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio E10 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This computer family includes a model with a built-in TV tuner. When you wish to display a TV picture or play CD/DVD with this model before Windows starts, press the TV button or the CD/DVD button respectively during Windows startup.
Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: Touch Pad, USB floppy disk drive, optical media drives, TV tuner, button functions, remote controller, sound system, Osmio Engine, Qosmio Player, modem, wireless communication features and network. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.
Preface Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
Qosmio E10 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Stress injury Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual.
General Precautions PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use.
General Precautions Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer ■ CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions: ■ use of certain external peripheral products ■ use of battery power instead of AC power ■ use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications ■ use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections ■ use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications ■ use of
General Precautions The following environments are not approved instead: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. environments with a main voltage 380V~) In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted: ■ Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC. ■ Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator’s manual of the vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use.
General Precautions Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
General Precautions Usage Restrictions Do not use the wireless products for controlling the following equipment: ■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following. ■ Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in operations, etc. ■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust systems for smoke. ■ Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.
General Precautions Turn OFF the wireless communication switch of wireless products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles. Turn OFF the wireless communication switch inside a medical facility or near medical electric equipment. Do not bring medical electric equipment close to the product.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and accessories. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use.
Introduction Software Windows XP Media Center Edition ■ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition ■ Modem driver ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ Wireless LAN driver ■ Bluetooth driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ DVD Video Player ■ LAN Drivers ■ ALPS Pointing device Driver ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA Console ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool ■ TOSHIBA Touch and Launch ■ TOSHIBA TouchPad O
Introduction Features The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight, low power usage, and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits: Processor Built-in The computer is equipped with an Intel® processor. Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor, which incorporates a 512 KB level 2 cache memory. Mobile Intel® Celeron® M processor 330 (1.
Introduction Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar. AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts; however, the output current varies among different models.
Introduction User’s Manual DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVDROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 24 speed.
Introduction Display The computer’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability. Built-in 15.0" TFT screen 16 M colours, with a resolution of 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels XGA. Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B for more information.
Introduction Multimedia User’s Manual Sound system Windows sound system compatible sound system provides internal speakers and microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones. Monitor-in port Used for displaying video from your digital camcorder or video recorder on the internal LCD. This port can be used also as line-in port and enables connection of a stereo device for audio input. Refer to the Monitor-in section, Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Introduction Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets. Both of V.90 and V.92 are supported only in USA, Canada and Australia. Only V.90 is available in other regions.
Introduction Software Operating System Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk. Refer to the Software section at the front of this chapter. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter.
Introduction Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for instructions on using the keypad overlay. Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security.
Introduction ■ Performance Uses a combination of fan and lowering the CPU processing speed. ■ Battery optimized Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary turns on the fan. Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
Introduction TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility This utility lets you change image quality for DVD playback in full-screen mode according to your viewing environment. To start Picture Enhancement Utility, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Picture Enhancement Utility. ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections.
Introduction TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to perform various tasks easily using Touch Pad. TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is useful in the following conditions. ■ To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window. ■ To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu. ■ To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window.
Introduction User’s Manual USB floppy disk kit A 3 1/2" floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disk. It connects to a USB port although you should note that you cannot format 720-kilobyte floppy disks on Windows XP, although you are able to use previously formatted disks. Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer. Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features.
The Grand Tour Left side The figure below shows the computer’s left side. Security lock Cooling vents Wireless Communication Switch USB port Bridge media slot indicator Bridge media slot Wireless Communication Switch indicator PC Card slot i.LINK(IEEE1394)port The left side of the computer Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot. The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft.
The Grand Tour Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors, a pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. Some functions might not execute properly. Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert SD card, Memory Stick(Pro) or xD picture card. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Keep foreign objects out of the bridge media slot, a pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry.
The Grand Tour Right side The figure below shows the computer’s right side. Headphone jack Microphone jack Volume control Optical media drive USB port The right side of the computer Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers or the stereo headphones. Headphone (S/PDIF) jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or stereo headphones (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.
The Grand Tour Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input. Optical media drive The computer is configured with a DVDROM&CD-R/RW drive or a DVD Super Multi drive. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port The Universal Serial Bus port is on the right side. Refer to Left side section, for details. Backside The figure below shows the computer’s backside.
The Grand Tour Monitor-in port Used for displaying video from your digital camcorder or video recorder on the internal LCD. This port can also be used as line-in port to enable the connection of a stereo device for audio input. Refer to the Monitor-in section in Chapter 8, Optical Devices. TV antenna port Connect the antenna adaptor cable to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them.
The Grand Tour ■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction. ■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply. It could cause damage or malfunction. Link indicator (green) This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly. LAN active indicator (orange) This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN.
The Grand Tour Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal. For detailed information on removing the battery packs, refer to Chapter 6, Power. Front with the display open This section shows the front of the computer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustration for details.
The Grand Tour User’s Manual Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy-to-view angles. Display screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics. The computer’s XGA screen consists of 1024 × 768 pixels. Refer to Display Controller and Modes in Appendix B. When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power. The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power.
The Grand Tour Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off features is disabled. AV Buttons Ten buttons are available for use: TV, CD/DVD, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next, Rec, Brightness, Monitorin, TV-out. These buttons allow you to manage Audio/Video, run applications and access utilities.
The Grand Tour User’s Manual Brightness button Use this button to adjust the brightness of the built-in LCD. Monitor-in button Pressing this button while Windows is running will toggle mode between Windows and AV Input. In Monitor-in mode, the Audio buttons are disabled. Pressing this button in the power-off condition will do nothing. The Monitor-in button is a programmable button under Windows. Refer to the Monitor-in section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
The Grand Tour Indicators The following indicators on the front of the computer can be monitored to provide feedback on the operation and status, even when the display panel is closed. DCIN power Battery HDD Indicators (1) User’s Manual DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange.
The Grand Tour The following indicators are within the keyboard. Caps Lock indicator Indicators (2) Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase. The following indicators show the status of the display overlay. Arrow Mode indicator Numeric Mode indicator Keypad overlay indicators User’s Manual Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys.
The Grand Tour USB floppy disk drive (optional) A 3 1/2” floppy disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to the USB port. Disk-In-Use Indicator Floppy disk slot Eject button USB floppy disk drive Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being accessed. Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot. Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive, the eject button pops out.
The Grand Tour Optical media drives One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi drives. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical media drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
The Grand Tour Formats The drives support the following formats: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DVD-ROM CD-DA Photo CDTM (single/multi-session) CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) DVD -Video ■ ■ ■ ■ CD-Text CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) Addressing Method 2 DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
The Grand Tour Remote Controller Refer to the Toshiba Windows® XP Media Center User’s Manual for functionality of the Remote Controller. AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: ■ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety Be sure also to read Safety Instruction Manual. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
Getting Started General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. ■ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. ■ Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible. ■ The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent.
Getting Started Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure below. Below eye level 90°angles Foot rest Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed.
Getting Started Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your workday. If you must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ■ Sit in a relaxed posture. Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain. ■ Vary your posture frequently.
Getting Started 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V input port on the backside of the computer. DC IN 15V Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow. Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1.
Getting Started Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer. Display latch Opening the display Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power. The power button LED indicates the status. Blue means the Windows mode, green the Qosmio Player mode, and Orange the Monitor-in mode. After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system.
Getting Started Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully. Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully.
Getting Started Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode provides the following benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery. For the computer to shut down in Hibernation Mode, the feature must be enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby Mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby Mode will be lost.
Getting Started Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Disk indicator will light. After you turn off the computer, and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices. Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.
Getting Started Executing Standby Mode You can also enable Standby Mode by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways: 1. Click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Standby. 2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver. 3. Press the power button.
Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them. Restoring the complete system To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost. 1. Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer’s power. 2.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad, the USB floppy disk drive (optional in some models), optical media drives, TV tuner, sound system, Qosmio Engine, Qosmio Player, modem, wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, floppy disks and CD/DVDs.
Operating Basics You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button. Click: Tap the Touch Pad once Double-click: Tap twice Drag and drop: Tap to select the material you want to move. Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material. Using the USB floppy disk drive A 3 1/2" floppy disk drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks.
Operating Basics Disconnecting 3 1/2" floppy disk drive When you have finished using the floppy disk drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1. Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped. If you disconnect the floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive. 2. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 3. Click floppy disk drive. 4.
Operating Basics b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the media drive’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. 15 mm Diameter 1.0mm Eject hole Manual release with the eject hole 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened. Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer.
Operating Basics When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure above. ■ Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment. ■ Do not allow any foreign matter or debris to enter the drive. Check the drive tray to ensure that it is clean before you close it.
Operating Basics Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure below. Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive. Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer, wait for it to stop before you remove it. 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened.
Operating Basics This howling occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud, high-pitched noise. It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker (throughput) and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone. You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function.
Operating Basics TOSHIBA Audio Effect TOSHIBA Audio Effect includes TOSHIBA Virtual Sound. The purpose of TOSHIBA Virtual Sound is to provide enhancements and more realism to the music and sound that you play on the computer. It uses the WOW XT technology which is provided by SRS Labs, Inc. For more information on using the TOSHIBA Virtual Sound, refer to its help.
Operating Basics 3. Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the antenna adaptor cable. TV antenna port Antenna adaptor cable Antenna cable Connecting the antenna adaptor cable and the antenna cable Qosmio Engine You are able to enjoy vivid and striking video playback through the fullscreen capability of WinDVD and the Qosmio Engine feature of the Qosmio Player. Users can select from three video quality modes depending on their preferences for watching videos.
Operating Basics The Qosmio Engine is available only for the LCD and has the following restrictions. ■ Qosmio does not support LCD/CRT, CRT, TV, LCD/TV and MultiMonitor. ■ Depending on the video being played, noise may be present: ■ When DVD is played with WinDVD. ■ When DVD is played with Qosmio Player. ■ When AV Input is performed while Windows is running (The Monitor Mode control button allows for toggling between Windows and AV Input modes).
Operating Basics TV Mode selected Key Function F1 Guide Shows the functions, which are available in TV mode. F2 Setup Menu In the Setup Menu you can control the following: ■ Channel Settings ■ Picture Settings ■ Other Settings Use the Arrow Keys and Enter or ESC key for navigation. 0~9 Channel Select Select the channel that relates to the TV programme you wish view.
Operating Basics Key F2 Setup Menu In the Setup Menu you can control the following: ■ Display Setting ■ Language Settings Use the Arrow Keys and Enter or ESC key for navigation.
Operating Basics Monitor-in How to set up Monitor-in mode To set up the the Monitor-in mode, you can use the the Picture Enhancement Utility To start Picture Enhancement Utility, click the Windows Start button, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Utilities and click Picture Enhancement Utility. After confirming Picture Enhancement Feature is ON click Monitor Input Settings button to setup the monitor. Then Monitor Input Settings window will appear.
Operating Basics ■ Windows sounds are still heard even when the mode has been switched to Monitor-in. ■ With the Monitor-in mode, the screens of other applications will be invisible.This condition may cause you to operate an application incorrectly by pressing a mouse button or any key on the keyboard. To prevent operational errors, it is recommended to perform the following: ■ Close any applications running on your system. ■ Do not touch the mouse or keyboard.
Operating Basics Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drive section. CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.
Operating Basics ■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed. When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW. ■ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
Operating Basics Disclaimer(DVD Super Multi drive) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.
Operating Basics This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed (DVD-R, DVD+R), 4 speed (DVD-RW, DVD+RW), 3 speed (DVD-RAM) ■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVDRAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There are two types of DVD-R discs: authoring and general use discs.
Operating Basics ■ Ultra Speed + CD-RW media is not available. If used, data may be lost or damaged. ■ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum are not recommended. When writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.
Operating Basics ■ You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/ +RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!. ■ You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/ +RW to CD-R/RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!. ■ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format. ■ You might not be able to use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to back up a DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW recorder.
Operating Basics DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA: ■ This software supports only rewritable discs (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-RW). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R discs that are not rewritable. ■ DLA does not support formatting a DVD-RAM disc and writing to it. They are performed by DVD-RAM Driver Software.
Operating Basics Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator To install InterVideo WinDVD Creator, you must logon with administrator rights.Before you install InterVideo WinDVD Creator, close all programs. 1. Insert the Additional Software CD-ROM that contains WinDVD Creator Software into your optical disk drive. 2. Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen. 3. When the installation is complete, restart your computer when prompted for the changes to take effect.
Operating Basics ■ Do not enter Standby/Hibernation Mode while using WinDVD Creator. ■ Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer. Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ When recording to a DV-Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data. ■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version.
Operating Basics ■ Using the Disc Manager, you can edit DVD-VR format on DVD-RAM, DVD+VR format on DVD+RW, and DVD-Video format on DVD-RW. 4. About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs. ■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the WinDVD software application. ■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be locked. Please use a brand new disc.
Operating Basics 5. Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your floppy disks. Foreign particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface. 6. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magnetic fields. Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. The internal modem does not support voice functions.
Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen. Setting You can enable or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region. The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region. Location list for region selection.
Operating Basics Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected. If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or HDD connected to a 16-bit PC Card, you might experience the following modem problems: ■ Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted. ■ Skips may occur in sound. Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1.
Operating Basics Supported features. It supports the following features: ■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbit/s. (Revision A and G, Revision A/B, B/G, A/B/G combo type) ■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s. (Revision B) ■ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108, 96.72, 48, 36, 24, 18 and 12 Mbit/s.
Operating Basics Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones. You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth PC card simultaneously. Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.
Operating Basics Start, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Network adapters, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection or Atheros AR5004X/AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter and enable. LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.
Operating Basics Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below. Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN. 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull out the connector. 2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.
Operating Basics Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout your computer is configured with. Keyboards for numerous languages are available. There are five types of keys: typewriter keys, keypad overlay, function keys, soft keys and cursor control keys.
The Keyboard F1 … F12 function keys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Refer to the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter.
The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys (Fn + F11) or cursor control keys (Fn + F10). Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off. Press Fn + F12 (ScrLock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off.
The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers. The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows and are not supported under Qosmio Player. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data.
The Keyboard Hibernation Mode: When you press Fn + F4, the computer enters Hibernation Mode. To avoid entering Hibernation Mode unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future. Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. Only selectable devices will be displayed. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device.
The Keyboard Wireless setting: Fn + F8 are not used. Touch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Display resolution selection: Press Fn + space keys to change the display resolution.
The Keyboard Monitor-in: Pressing Fn + 4 while Qosmio Player/Windows is running will toggle mode between Qosmio Player/Windows and AV Input. In Monitor mode, both DVD/CD and Digital Audio indictors are on and the Audio button is disabled. Pressing this button in the power-off condition will do nothing. Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky, that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an “F number” key.
The Keyboard Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10. The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in following figure. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the overlay. Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11. The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in following figure. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay.
The Keyboard Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn. 2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator lights, you can use the overlay for numeric entry. If the Arrow mode indicator lights, you can use the overlay for cursor and page control. 3. Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 6 Power The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions The computer’s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions: whether an AC adaptor is connected, whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery.
Power Power conditions continued Power on AC adaptor not connected User’s Manual Battery charge is above low battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery off DC IN off Battery charge is below low battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery flashes orange DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer goes into resume mode shuts down No battery installed • Cannot operate • LED: Battery off DC IN off Power off (no operation) 6-2
Power Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery, DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The following indicator lights indicate the battery status: Flashing orange The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery.
Power Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on. Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby Mode. The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds. No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
Power Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following message appears when you turn on the power: S **** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent **** Press [F1] key to set Date/Time.
Power 3. Never short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury. To avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack. 4. Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object. Never strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it. 5.
Power Caution 1. Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired, or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack’s power is exhausted. Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data. 2. Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash. Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage.
Power Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation Mode (so you don’t lose data) and automatically turns off. The computer enters Hibernate Mode only if Hibernation Mode is enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Power The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. ■ A cool battery is installed in a warm computer. In such case, follow the steps below. 1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off. 2.
Power Maximizing battery operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save mode, which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver, to conserve battery power.
Power Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the computer’s power. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it does not turn on go to step 4. 3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes.
Power Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below. ■ When handling battery packs, do not short-circuit the terminals. Also do not drop, hit or otherwise apply impact; do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack. ■ Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
Power Installing the battery pack To install a battery, follow the steps below. ■ The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ Do not touch the latch while holding the computer. Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch. 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2.
Power Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The following message appears: S Password = At this point, the hotkeys Fn + F1 to F9 do not work. They will function after you enter the password. 2. Enter the password. 3. Press Enter. If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer shuts off.
Power Panel power on/off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel. When you open the panel, power turns on in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode. If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows, do not close the display until the shut down function is completed. System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer. TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Password, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, Device Config, USB and Button Setting. Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup, click start, click Control Panel, select TOSHIBA HW Setup.
HW Setup Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. Not Registered Change or remove the password (Default). Registered Set the password. A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password. To enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to display the following prompt: S Enter Password: 2. Enter a password of up to 10 characters (You cannot use the following characters: - ^ @ [ ] ; : , . / space).
HW Setup 3. Click the OK button. If the character string you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: S The password was deleted If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat step 1. S Incorrect Password If you enter the password incorrectly three times, the screen will display: Sorry, access denied!!! Powering off your machine then powering it back on again are required to regain access.
HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings: HDD −> FDD −> CDROM −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: HDD, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM and LAN. (Default) FDD −> HDD −> CDROM −> LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: floppy disk drive, HDD, CD-ROM and LAN.
HW Setup 2. The following menu will be displayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, Network (LAN), PC (ATA) card boot. A bar will appear only under the selected device. 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter. Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network. [PXE] Sets PXE as the protocol (Default). [RPL] Sets RPL as the protocol.
HW Setup Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled. The CPU always runs at its fastest speed. Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled. The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed. LAN Built-in LAN This feature enables or disables the built-in LAN. Enabled Enables Built-in LAN functions (Default). Disabled Disables Built-in LAN functions.
HW Setup Button Setting Power Button Lamp This drop-down menu enables you to specify how the Power button lamp glows depending on the status of your computer. off Always off Mode 1 Enables Mode1 operation: blue indicates Power on, yellow indicates Standby Mode, orange indicates Power off/Hibernation Mode (Default). Mode 2 Enables Mode2 operation: blue indicates Power on, flashing green and orange indicates Standby Mode, flashing green and blue indicates Power off/Hibernation Mode.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility.
Optional Devices PC card The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC Cards, including PC Card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC Cards. CardBus supports the new standard of 32-bit PC Cards. The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission.
Optional Devices 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly. 5. Grasp the PC Card and draw it out. Eject button PC Card Removing the PC Card Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert either a SD card, Memory Stick (Pro) or xD picture card. SD card The computer is equipped with the bridge media slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities.
Optional Devices Inserting an SD card To insert an SD card, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the SD card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Bridge media indicator SD card Inserting an SD card Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it. Removing an SD card To remove an SD card, follow the steps below. 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Point to SD card and click. The system will prompt you when it is safe to remove the card. 3.
Optional Devices ■ Make sure the indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card. ■ Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost. SD card care Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. 1.
Optional Devices Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the Memory Stick into the slot. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Bridge media indicator Memory Stick Bridge media slot Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick, follow the steps below. 1. Right click (right button of the Touch Pad) on the Memory Stick driver’s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu. 2.
Optional Devices Bridge media indicator xD picture card Bridge media slot Inserting an xD picture card Removing an xD picture card To remove an xD picture card, follow the steps below. 1. Right click (right button of the Touch Pad) on the xD picture card driver’s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu. 2. Push in the xD picture card and release it to pop the xD picture card out slightly. 3. Grasp the xD picture card and pull it out.
Optional Devices Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module socket to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. ■ Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. Also, data will be lost. a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shut down using the Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode. c.
Optional Devices 5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Screw Memory module cover Removing the memory module cover 6. Fit the memory module’s connectors into the socket at about a 45 degree angle and push the module down until latches on either side snap into place. Slot A Slot B Seating the memory module ■ Be careful not to drop the screw inside the computer. ■ Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.
Optional Devices 3. Loosen one screw securing the memory module cover and lift off the cover. Refer to figures above. 4. Push the latches to the outside to release the module. A spring will force one end of the module up. 5. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out. ■ If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits located close to the memory modules will become hot. In this case, let them cool to room temperature before you replace them.
Optional Devices Battery charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer. The battery charger holds up to two lithium ion battery packs. USB Floppy disk drive The 3 1/2" external Floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on connecting the 3 1/2" external floppy disk drive module, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Optional Devices Installation Connection via the S-Video out port 1. Plug one end of the S-Video out cable into the S-Video out port of your computer. Connecting the S-Video out port 2. Insert the other end of the S-Video out cable into the S1-/S2 video input of the TV set. (Use your computer’s speakers or headphones to get sound. Connect the headphones to the headphone jack.) Connection via the D-Video out port 1. Plug one end of the D-Video out cable into the D-Video out port of your computer.
Optional Devices Settings for display video on TV To view video on the TV set, be sure to configure the following settings. If not, nothing is displayed on the TV screen. ■ Be sure to select the display unit on which video is displayed before starting to play video including DVD-Video. ■ Do not change the display device while playing video. ■ Do not change the display device under the following conditions.
Optional Devices 1. Insert the plug of the Monitor-in cable into the Monitor-in port of your computer. Connecting the Monitor-in port 2. Insert the corresponding plugs of the output cable of the device you wish to use into the sound input terminals (red: sound, right channel, white: sound, left channel) and the video input (yellow: composite) of the Monitor-in cable. Sound left input (white) Sound right input (red) white red Video input (yellow) yellow Connecting the Monitor-in cable 3.
Optional Devices Audio device The Monitor-in port allows you to connect audio devices other than the devices described above. This port also functions as a line in port. Connecting an audio device Use the Monitor-in cable shipped with this product and a commercially available audio cable to connect an audio device. The audio cable must be a one with a 3.5mm stereo mini jack. 1. Insert the plug of the Monitor-in cable into the Monitor-in port of your computer.
Optional Devices S-Video-in This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device. Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disk. 1. Insert one end of the S-Video-in cable into the S-Video-in port of your computer. S-Video-in port Connecting the S-Video-in port 2. Insert the other end of the S-Video-in cable into the output port of the analog device you wish to connect.
Optional Devices ■ If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer. There is a likelihood that data will be damaged. Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer’s power. ■ You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment. ■ If you connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.
Optional Devices Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer. Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer.
Qosmio E10 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines: ■ Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists.
Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer. This includes your printer and any other external device you are using. ■ Before you attach an external device, turn the computer off. When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device.
Troubleshooting Software Hardware The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted. Try loading another copy of the software. If an error message appears while you are using a software package, check the software documentation. These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages. Next, check any error messages in the operation system documentation.
Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the following will be displayed: S This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program.
Troubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN indicator. Refer to Chapter 6, Power for more information. Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn’t power the computer (DC IN indicator does not glow green) Check the connections. Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet. Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it.
Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery. Make sure it is securely seated. Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes.
Troubleshooting Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. Press Fn + F10 and try typing again. Output to screen is garbled Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key. See your software’s documentation.
Troubleshooting Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive or a CD-ROM is in the optical media drive. Remove any floppy disk and/or CD-ROM and check Boot priority. Refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup. There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your operation system documentation. Slow performance Your files may be fragmented.
Troubleshooting DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object.
Troubleshooting Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning.
Troubleshooting PC Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure PC Card error occurs Reseat the PC Card to make sure it is firmly connected. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm. Check the card’s documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure SD card error occurs Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation.
Troubleshooting xD picture card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Problem Procedure xD picture card error occurs Reseat the xD picture card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation. You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the xD picture card inserted in the slot. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation.
Troubleshooting USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy. If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port. Double-clicking does not work Try changing the double-click speed setting in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. Click the Buttons tab. 3.
Troubleshooting Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for information on installing memory modules. Problem Procedure Beeps sound in the pattern of one, three, three, one. Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer. If an incompatible module has been installed, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the power. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices. 3. Remove the battery pack. 4. Remove the memory module. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Modem User’s Manual Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel.
Troubleshooting LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub. Wake-up on LAN does not work Make sure the AC adaptor is connected. The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. If problems persist, consult your LAN administrator. Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator.
Troubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure i.LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. Follow the on-screen directions. Restart Windows. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Qosmio E10 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight (typical) 3.7 kilograms, configured with: 15.0” XGA, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD Super Multi drive, modem, LAN, Wireless LAN, 6 cell battery, Size 338 (w) × 285 (d) × 43.
Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 V DC 6.0 amperes Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line (analog only) Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer’s speaker Communication specifications User’s Manual Communication system Data: Fax: Full duplex Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU-T-Rec (Former CCITT) V.
Specifications User’s Manual Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200/9600/12000/14400/ 16800/19200/21600/24000/26400/28800/31200/ 33600 bps Data reception only with V.
Qosmio E10 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and External monitors. A high-resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at 16 M colours.
Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix (pels) LCD colours CRT colours Scanning frequency Vertical (Hz) 0, 1 VGA Text 40 × 25 Characters 8×8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2, 3 VGA Text 80 × 25 Characters 8×8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0*, 1* VGA Text 40 × 25 Characters 8 × 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2*, 3* VGA Text 80 × 25 Characters 8 × 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0+, 1+ VGA Text 40 × 25 Characters 9 × 16 16 of 256K
Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video mode Type LCD colours CRT colours Scanning frequency Vertical (Hz) D VGA Grph 320 × 200 Pels 8×8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 × 200 Pels 8×8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 × 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 × 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 × 480 Pels 8 × 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 × 480 Pels 8 × 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K
Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution LCD colours CRT colours Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 (Virtual) 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1600 × 1200 (Virtual) 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 × 1440 (Virtual) 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 2048 × 1536 (Virtual) 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 Some video modes do not support multimon
Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution LCD colours CRT colours Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 (Virtual) 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1600 × 1200 (Virtual) 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1920 × 1440 (Virtual) 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 2048 × 1536 (Virtual) 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 Some video modes do not support multimonitor
Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution LCD colours CRT colours Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 × 1024 (Virtual) 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 × 1200 (Virtual) 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 × 1440 (Virtual) 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 2048 × 1536 (Virtual) 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 Some video modes do not support multimonitor di
Qosmio E10 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card Specifications Form Factor Mini PCI TypeIII Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate ■ IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi CERTIFIED’ logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wireless LAN Refer to the sheet “Information to the User” for regulatory information that may apply in your country/region. R-F Frequency Modulation Technique ■ Band 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision A, 11a, Turbo Mode) ■ Band 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (Revision B, G,11g, Turbo Mode) ■ DSSS-CCK, DSSS-DQPSK, DSSS-DBPSK (Revision B) ■ OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM-16QAM, OFDM-64QAM (Revision A, G, Turbo Mode) The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication.
Wireless LAN 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457*1 11 2462 12 2467*2 13 2472*2 Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (11G Turbo Mode) Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 6 2437 US only*4 When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point.
Wireless LAN 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 149 5745*3 US only *4 153 5765*3 US only *4 157 5785*3 US only *4 161 5805*3 US only *4 Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Note 42 5210*3 US only *4 50 5250*3 US only *4 58 5290*3 US only *4 152 5760*3 US only *4 160 5800*3 US only *4 *1 Factory set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/ regions, in which these channels can be use
Qosmio E10 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm2 Current rating: Minimum 2.5 amperes Voltage rating: 125 or 250 VAC (depending on country/region’s power standards) Certification agencies U.S.
AC Power Cord and Connectors France: UTE Switzerland: SEV Germany: VDE United Kingdom: BSI In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two conductor. For the United States and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe.
Qosmio E10 Appendix E If your computer is stolen Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen. You are the owner of a valuable technical device, which may be highly attractive to thieves, so please do not leave it unattended in a public place. To further help protect against theft, security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office.
If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr. 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. Satellite A50) Model number: (e.g. PSA50 YXT) Serial number: (e.g.
Qosmio E10 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.
Glossary FIR: fast infrared HDD: hard disk drive IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component interconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC: real time clock SCSI: small computer system interface SIO
Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. Voice communications are analog signals. ANSI: American National Standards Institute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements. antistatic: A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity.
Glossary bus: An interface for transmission of signals, data or electric power. byte: The representation of a single character. A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory, it stores a copy of this data in cache memory.
Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system). computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result.
Glossary delete: To remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information.
Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), signaling the computer that what follows are commands; used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. execute: To interpret and execute an instruction.
Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically, the computer itself, external disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F. host computer: The computer that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer.
Glossary K K: Taken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer. For each key, the transmitted code is, in turn, representative of the (ASCII) character marked on the key.
Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See also CRT. motherboard: A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor’s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions. Sometimes called a main board.
Glossary peripheral component interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus. peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer or a mouse. pixel: A picture element. The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer. Also called a pel. plug and play: A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer.
Glossary S SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD cards: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. serial communications: A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another.
Glossary U Universal Serial Bus: This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer. V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer. W warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off.
Qosmio E10 Index A D AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-13, 8-10 connecting 3-4 DC IN 15V port 2-6 ASCII characters 5-9 DC IN indicator 2-12, 6-3 Display 1-6, 2-8 automatic power off 1-9 brightness decreases 5-5 controller 1-6, B-1 hinge 2-9 opening 3-5 DLA for TOSHIBA 1-12, 4-21 Documentation list 1-2 DVD Super Multi drive 1-5 location 2-4 using 4-3 writing 4-16 DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive 1-5 location 2-4 using 4-3 writing 4-15 B Battery charging 6-8 extending battery life 6-11 indicator 2-12, 6-3 location 2-8 Mo
Index F I Floppy disk 1-4 additional 8-11 using 4-2 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard’s simulation) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-4 Fn + F1 (instant security) 5-4 Fn + F2 (power save mode) 5-4 Fn + F3 (standby) 5-4 Fn + F4 (hibernation) 5-5 Fn + F5 (display selection) 5-5 Fn + F6 (Display Brightness decreases) 5-5 Fn + F7 (Display Brightness increases) 5-5 Fn + F8 (Wireless setting) 5-6 Fn + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-6 Fn Sticky key 5-7 Function keys 5-2 i.
Index Modem 1-8, 4-25 connecting 4-26 disconnecting 4-27 jack 2-5 properties menu 4-26 region selection 4-25 Monitor, external 1-6, 2-6, 8-11 Monitor-in button 2-11 mode 4-13 port 1-7, 2-6 Moving the computer 4-31 P Password power on 1-10 problems 9-6 starting the computer by 6-14 PC card 1-6, 8-2 inserting 8-2 location of slot 2-2 removing 8-2 Ports 1-6 external monitor 1-6 i.
Index Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5-2 Enter 5-3 right Ctrl key 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound System 1-7 headphone jack 1-7, 2-4 microphone 4-6 microphone jack 1-7, 2-5 mute hot keys 5-4 speakers 2-9 Standby 1-11 setting 3-9 System automatic 1-9 Stolen computer E-1 T TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool 1-12 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-11 TOSHIBA Theft Registration E-2 User’s Manual TOSHIBA Utilities 1-9 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1-12 Touch Pad 1-6 location 2-8 using 4-1 TV 8-11 U USB 1-6 location 2-2, 2-4, 2-5
