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x User’s ManualQosmio G50Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulati

4-30 User’s ManualQosmio G50Connecting the Cable This section describes how to connect the coaxial cable to your computer.Connecting the coaxial cable

User’s Manual 4-31Qosmio G50Sound systemThis section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System VolumeYou can control the overall

4-32 User’s ManualQosmio G50 HDMI Output should be selected when connecting the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack for playing digital sound on digital audi

User’s Manual 4-33Qosmio G50Dolby Sound Room®Dolby Sound Room provides stunning personal surround sound from any pair of speakers or headphones. Ideal

4-34 User’s ManualQosmio G50Region selectionTelecommunication regulations vary from one region to another, so you will need to make sure the internal

User’s Manual 4-35Qosmio G50SettingWithin the Properties menu you are able to either enable or disable the following settings:AutoRun ModeAllows you t

4-36 User’s ManualQosmio G50Connecting the modular cableTo connect the modem’s modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Plug the end of th

User’s Manual 4-37Qosmio G50Wireless communicationsThe computer’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices.All

4-38 User’s ManualQosmio G50Security TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality, otherwise your computer will be open to ill

User’s Manual 4-39Qosmio G50Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA1. Fax application software:Please be aware that there

User’s Manual xiQosmio G50Optical disc drive standardsTOSHIBA Qosmio G50 computer is shipped with the following drive preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (+

4-40 User’s ManualQosmio G50Wireless communication indicatorThe wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer’s wireless communica

User’s Manual 4-41Qosmio G50Connecting the LAN cableTo connect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Turn off the power to the computer

4-42 User’s ManualQosmio G50Disconnecting the LAN cableTo disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Pinch the lever on the conne

User’s Manual 4-43Qosmio G50Using the cleaning clothSome models include 1 cleaning cloth.The cleaning cloth can be used to wipe away dust and fingerpr

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User’s Manual 5-1Qosmio G50Chapter 5The KeyboardThe computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some

5-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Function keys: F1 … F9 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of you

User’s Manual 5-3Qosmio G50Sleep: Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode.Hibernate: Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mo

5-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Zoom: Pressing FN + Space changes the display resolution.TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon

User’s Manual 5-5Qosmio G50Desktop-style KeyboardThe Qosmio G50 comes with a “desktop-style” keyboard built into it. This means it is full-sized and f

xii User’s ManualQosmio G50Important noticeCopyrighted works including, but not limited to music, video, computer program, databases are protected by

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User’s Manual 6-1Qosmio G50Chapter 6PowerThe computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor, battery pack and any internal batteries. This chapter

6-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50 Table 6-1 Power conditions continuedMonitoring of power conditionAs shown in the below table, the Battery, DC IN and Power

User’s Manual 6-3Qosmio G50DC IN indicatorCheck the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected - the following indica

6-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50BatteryThis section explains battery types, use, recharging methods and handling.Battery typesThe computer has two differen

User’s Manual 6-5Qosmio G50Care and use of the battery packThis section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack

6-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50Charging the batteriesWhen the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate t

User’s Manual 6-7Qosmio G50Monitoring battery capacityRemaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. Clicking the battery icon

6-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Retaining data with power offRefer to User’s Manual about Retention time.Extending battery lifeTo maximize the life of your

User’s Manual 6-9Qosmio G50Removing the battery packTo remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:1. Save your work.2. Turn the c

User’s Manual xiiiQosmio G50PrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G50 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent exp

6-10 User’s ManualQosmio G506. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2).Fig

User’s Manual 6-11Qosmio G50TOSHIBA Password UtilityThe TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor.User Pa

6-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50Supervisor PasswordIf you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User

User’s Manual 6-13Qosmio G50Power-up modesThe computer has three different power-up modes as follows: Shut Down Mode: The computer will shut down wit

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User’s Manual 7-1Qosmio G50Chapter 7HW SetupThis chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer, and provides inf

7-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50GeneralThis window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About.SetupThis field displays the insta

User’s Manual 7-3Qosmio G50Boot PriorityBoot Priority OptionsThis tab allows you to select the priority for booting the computer - the following setti

7-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50To change the boot drive, follow the steps below.1. Hold down F12 and turn the computer on.2. The following menu will be di

User’s Manual 7-5Qosmio G50USB Memory BIOS Support TypeThis option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device.Keyboar

xiv User’s ManualQosmio G50ConventionsThis manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.Abbre

7-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50CPUThis function allows you to set the processor’s operating mode.Dynamic CPU Frequency ModeThis option allows you to confi

User’s Manual 7-7Qosmio G50Built-in LANThis feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN.Device ConfigDevice ConfigurationThis option allows you to se

7-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50USB Sleep and ChargeYour computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the computer is tu

User’s Manual 7-9Qosmio G50The default setting is [Disabled]. Changing the setting to [Enabled] enables the use of this function. There are two modes,

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User’s Manual 8-1Qosmio G50Chapter 8AV functionsThis chapter explains how to use the AV functions.Media CenterThis section describes the Media Center.

8-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Front operation panelThis section describes the panels of the front operation panel in Windows mode.Nine panels are availab

User’s Manual 8-3Qosmio G50Illumination On/Off panelTouch this panel to switch the lighting of indicators (e.g. Front operation panel, power button, v

8-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Remote controllerA remote controller, which is provided with some models, enables you to perform some functions of your com

User’s Manual 8-5Qosmio G50Full size remote controllerFigure 8-2 Full size remote controllerRedGreenBlueYellowTel et extPlayPowerAccess indicatorPause

User’s Manual xvQosmio G50MessagesMessages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identifie

8-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50Power Starts or terminates the operating system.This button functions like the Power button of your computer. By default, t

User’s Manual 8-7Qosmio G50OK Selects the desired action or window option. It acts like the ENTER Key. If watching TV in full screen mode, pressing OK

8-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Using the remote controllerSome computers include a remote control unit, which allows you to control some of your computer’

User’s Manual 8-9Qosmio G50Installing/Removing batteriesBe sure to install the provided AA type batteries before using the remote controller.Even if w

8-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50Full size remote controllerType of battery that can be used for the Full size remote controllerWhen the batteries shipped

User’s Manual 8-11Qosmio G50Replacing the batteriesWhen the batteries in the Full size remote controller reach the end of their life, the Full size re

8-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50Figure 8-8 Connecting the infrared transmitter cable2. Connect the other end of the infrared transmitter cable to a set-to

User’s Manual 8-13Qosmio G50Media Center Environment SettingsActivating Media Center for the first time1. Activate Media Center.The setup screen appea

8-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50Starting FM software1. Activate Media Center.2. To launch the FM software, scroll to Music and then click radio -> FM R

User’s Manual 8-15Qosmio G50 It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing DVD-Video. Power saving features may interfere with smooth pl

xvi User’s ManualQosmio G50General PrecautionsTOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portabili

8-16 User’s ManualQosmio G50 Do not change Windows Users while “TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER” is running. For some DVD Video discs, using the control window t

User’s Manual 8-17Qosmio G50Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELPTOSHIBA DVD PLAYER features and instructions are also explained in detail in “TOSHIBA DVD PLAY

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User’s Manual 9-1Qosmio G50Chapter 9Optional DevicesOptional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describe

9-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50ExpressCardThe computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industry st

User’s Manual 9-3Qosmio G50Removing an ExpressCardTo remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below.1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon

9-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Figure 9-3 Examples of memory mediaMemory mediaThis section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle yo

User’s Manual 9-5Qosmio G50 The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16GB.Memory media formatNew

9-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50Memory card care Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to record data. Memory cards have

User’s Manual 9-7Qosmio G50Removing a memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To remove a memory media,

User’s Manual xviiQosmio G50To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. Eq

9-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Additional memory moduleYou can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memor

User’s Manual 9-9Qosmio G50Point to note about memory module errorIf you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer, the Power i

9-10 User’s ManualQosmio G507. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory module slot and gently insert the module into the slot at

User’s Manual 9-11Qosmio G508. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one screw.Figure 9-8 Seating the memory module cover9. Install

9-12 User’s ManualQosmio G508. Grasp the memory module by its edges and remove it from the computer.Figure 9-9 Removing the memory module9. Seat the m

User’s Manual 9-13Qosmio G50Battery ChargerThe battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up to two Lithium Ion battery packs without requiri

9-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50Connecting the USB floppy diskette driveTo connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector into a comput

User’s Manual 9-15Qosmio G50Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette driveWhen you have finished using the USB floppy diskette drive, you can follow the

9-16 User’s ManualQosmio G50Disconnecting an eSATA deviceWhen you have finished using an eSATA device, you can follow the procedures below in order to

User’s Manual 9-17Qosmio G503. Turn the external monitor’s power on.4. Turn the computer’s power on. When you turn on the power, the computer will aut

xviii User’s ManualQosmio G50Instruction Manual for Safety and ComfortAll important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is describ

9-18 User’s ManualQosmio G50Settings for display video on HDMITo view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure the following settings otherwise

User’s Manual 9-19Qosmio G50REGZA Link (PC Control)HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable.One HDMI cable can send and receive vide

9-20 User’s ManualQosmio G50 If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during dat

User’s Manual 9-21Qosmio G50Disconnecting the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cableTo disconnect the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable, follow the steps as detailed below:1.

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User’s Manual 10-1Qosmio G50Chapter 10TroubleshootingTOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability, however, should problems occur you are able t

10-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Preliminary checklistYou should always consider the simplest solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are eas

User’s Manual 10-3Qosmio G50Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller, dealer or service provider.Hardware and syst

10-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: Self Test Power Sources Power-on

User’s Manual 10-5Qosmio G50Overheating power downIf the processor’s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer

User’s Manual xixQosmio G50To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan’s air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by

10-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50BatteryIf you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Batter

User’s Manual 10-7Qosmio G50Real Time ClockPasswordKeyboardKeyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer - please ref

10-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Internal display panelApparent computer’s display panel problems may be related to the computer’s setup and configuration.

User’s Manual 10-9Qosmio G50DVD Super Multi driveFor more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.Slow performance The files on the hard dis

10-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is available only as an option.For further information, please re

User’s Manual 10-11Qosmio G50ExpressCardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD CardF

10-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50Memory Stick/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO DuoFor further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Op

User’s Manual 10-13Qosmio G50MultiMediaCardFor further information, please refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices.Infrared receiver windowIf you are usi

10-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50Double-tapping does not workIn this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the

User’s Manual 10-15Qosmio G50USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operationIn this instance the system might be busy

ii User’s ManualQosmio G50Table of ContentsPrefaceGeneral PrecautionsChapter 1 IntroductionEquipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10-16 User’s ManualQosmio G50Fingerprint SensorUSB deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation suppli

User’s Manual 10-17Qosmio G50USB Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the USB Sleep and Charge section in Chapt

10-18 User’s ManualQosmio G50eSATA deviceIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA

User’s Manual 10-19Qosmio G50Additional memory modulePlease also refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices, for further information on installing and remov

10-20 User’s ManualQosmio G50Sound systemIn addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your aud

User’s Manual 10-21Qosmio G50External monitorPlease also refer to Chapter 9, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for

10-22 User’s ManualQosmio G50Modem This information is applicable to the models equipped with a built-in modem. Some models are equipped with a mode

User’s Manual 10-23Qosmio G50LANWireless LANIf the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator. For more informatio

10-24 User’s ManualQosmio G50HDMI monitor output functioni.LINK (IEEE1394) deviceProblem ProcedureNo display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness

User’s Manual 10-25Qosmio G50Video PlaybackRecovery DiscsProblem ProcedureDVD does not play smoothly when using the Windows Media Center of the DVD pl

User’s Manual 1-1Qosmio G50Chapter 1IntroductionThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’s features, options and a

10-26 User’s ManualQosmio G50TOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute

User’s Manual 11-1Qosmio G50Chapter 11Legal FootnotesThis chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text

11-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to

User’s Manual 11-3Qosmio G50Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*41 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating

11-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Copy Protection*9Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing

User’s Manual A-1Qosmio G50Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Environmental RequirementsPower Re

A-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Built-in ModemThis information is applicable to the models equipped with a built-in modem.Network control unit (NCU)Type of

User’s Manual B-1Qosmio G50Appendix BDisplay Controller and Video modeDisplay controllerThe display controller interprets software commands into hardw

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User’s Manual C-1Qosmio G50Appendix CWireless LANThis appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of

1-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50SoftwareThe following Windows operating system and utility software are pre-installed. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ TOSHIBA

C-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Radio CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics of Wireless LAN modules may vary according to: Country/region where the product

User’s Manual C-3Qosmio G502.4GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision b, g and n draft 2.0)*1Factory-set default channels*2The approved

C-4 User’s ManualQosmio G505GHz Band Channels Sets (Wireless IEEE 802.11 Revision a and n draft 2.0)Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz 34 5170*3

User’s Manual C-5Qosmio G50* The approved channels on using are different at each country or region. The channel configuration is managed as follows:

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User’s Manual D-1Qosmio G50Appendix DBluetooth wireless technology InteroperabilityBluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable wit

D-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Bluetooth wireless technology and your HealthThe products with Bluetooth wireless technology, like other radio devices, emi

User’s Manual E-1Qosmio G50Appendix EAC Power Cord and ConnectorsThe power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC p

E-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug conf

User’s Manual F-1Qosmio G50Appendix FUsage RestrictionsThis appendix describes the Usage Restrictions. This configuration is designed to work with a

User’s Manual 1-3Qosmio G50HardwareThis section describes the hardware of your computer.The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you

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User’s Manual G-1Qosmio G50Appendix GIf your computer is stolenShould your computer be stolen, however, we’ll help you try to find it. Before contacti

G-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50TOSHIBA Theft RegistrationSend to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbHTechnical Service and SupportLeibnizstr. 293055 RegensburgGermanyFax

User’s Manual Glossary-1Qosmio G50GlossaryThe terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.A

Glossary-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50IrDA: Infrared Data AssociationIRQ: interrupt requestKB: kilobyteLAN: local area networkLCD: liquid crystal displayL

User’s Manual Glossary-3Qosmio G50application: A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting, financial planning,

Glossary-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Ccache memory: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Ac

User’s Manual Glossary-5Qosmio G50components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole (system).Composite Video (YUV): A standard video

Glossary-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50disable: To turn a computer option off. See also enable.Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that enables hi

User’s Manual Glossary-7Qosmio G50Eecho: To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. You can display the information on t

1-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50If your computer is configured with two 2 GB memory modules or more, the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB on

Glossary-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Ggigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte.graphics: Drawings, pictures, or o

User’s Manual Glossary-9Qosmio G50interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to a

Glossary-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50Mmain board: See motherboard.megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte.megah

User’s Manual Glossary-11Qosmio G50OOCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify ch

Glossary-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other com

User’s Manual Glossary-13Qosmio G50SS/P DIF: A standard of digital interface for audio.SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard i

Glossary-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50VVGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software.volatile me

User’s Manual Index-1Qosmio G50IndexAAC adaptor, 1-5additional, 1-18connecting, 3-2DC IN 19V jack, 2-5ASCII characters, 5-5BBatterycharging, 6-6extend

Index-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50GGraphics controller, 1-7HHard disk drive, 1-5automatic power off, 1-11Heat dispersal, 1-12Hibernation Mode, 1-12Hot ke

User’s Manual Index-3Qosmio G50Modem, 1-10, 4-33connecting, 4-36disconnecting, 4-36jack, 2-4problems, 10-22properties menu, 4-34region selection, 4-34

User’s Manual 1-5Qosmio G50Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.Battery type (depending on the mode

Index-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50SSD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Cardcare, 9-5formatting, 9-5inserting, 9-6note, 9-4problems, 10-11removing, 9-7Sec

1-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50DisksHard disk drive or Solid state driveThis computer is equipped with the following types of hard disk drive (HDD). The c

User’s Manual 1-7Qosmio G50Optical disc driveDisplayThe computer’s internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a

1-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50KeyboardPointing DevicePortsLegal Footnote (LCD)*5For more information regarding the LCD, please refer to the Legal Footnot

User’s Manual 1-9Qosmio G50SlotsMultimediai.LINK (IEEE1394) This port allows high-speed data transfer to take place between the computer and external

User’s Manual iiiQosmio G50Chapter 4Operating BasicsUsing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable.HDMI cable can send video and audio signals. In a

User’s Manual 1-11Qosmio G50CommunicationsModem Provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.90 (V.92). The speed of data transfe

1-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50Security Special featuresThe following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make

User’s Manual 1-13Qosmio G50Intelligent power supply *1A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge, autom

1-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50TOSHIBA Value Added PackageThis section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer.USB Sleep a

User’s Manual 1-15Qosmio G50Utilities and ApplicationsThis section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with the computer and details how t

1-16 User’s ManualQosmio G50Fingerprint security cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed.TOSHIBA HD Console *The TOSH

User’s Manual 1-17Qosmio G50TOSHIBA Graphical Video Library *This software allows you to display a list of all the files and subfolders within a speci

1-18 User’s ManualQosmio G50TOSHIBA Disc CreatorYou can create CD’s and DVD’s in a number of formats including audio CD’s that can be played on a stan

User’s Manual 1-19Qosmio G50Optional accessoriesYou are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more power

iv User’s ManualQosmio G50Set-top box Connection Method and Watching TV on the Media Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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User’s Manual 2-1Qosmio G50Chapter 2The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become f

2-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Left sideThe following figure shows the computer’s left side.Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Turn Wi-Fi and Bluet

User’s Manual 2-3Qosmio G50Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal objects ca

2-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Right sideThe following figure shows the computer’s right side.Figure 2-3 The right side of the computerModem jackHeadphone

User’s Manual 2-5Qosmio G50BackThe following figure shows the computer’s back.Figure 2-4 The back of the computerSecurity lock slot A security cable c

2-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50eSATA/USB combo portOne eSATA/USB combo port, which complies to the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the back of the comput

User’s Manual 2-7Qosmio G50UndersideThe following figure shows the underside of the computer. You should ensure that the display is closed before the

2-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Front with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display, lift

User’s Manual 2-9Qosmio G50Display screen Please be aware that, when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on the internal

User’s Manual vQosmio G50Copyright© 2008 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in an

2-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. You can use it f

User’s Manual 2-11Qosmio G50System indicatorsThe LED system indicators for specific computer operations glow when those operations are in progress.Fig

2-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50Keyboard indicatorsThe following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUMLOCK indicators which sh

User’s Manual 2-13Qosmio G50Optical disc drivesThe computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used

2-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50FormatsThe DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive supports the following formats CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo

User’s Manual 2-15Qosmio G50AC adaptorThe AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of eithe

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User’s Manual 3-1Qosmio G50Chapter 3Getting StartedThis chapter provides basic information to start using your computer. It covers the following topic

3-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50Connecting the AC adaptorAttach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It

User’s Manual 3-3Qosmio G501. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)Figure 3-2 C

vi User’s ManualQosmio G50Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolb

3-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Opening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.While holding down the pal

User’s Manual 3-5Qosmio G50Turning on the powerThis section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Pl

3-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50Turning off the powerThe power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mo

User’s Manual 3-7Qosmio G50Benefits of Sleep ModeThe Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits: Restores the previous working environment mo

3-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50 Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options (to access it, click Star

User’s Manual 3-9Qosmio G50Starting Hibernation ModeTo enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.1. Click Start.2. Click the arrow button ( ) in

3-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50Restarting the computerCertain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if: You change certain compute

User’s Manual 3-11Qosmio G50Restoring the pre-installed SoftwareDepending on the model you purchased, different ways for restoring the pre-installed s

3-12 User’s ManualQosmio G506. After Recovery Disc Creator starts, select the type of media and the title you wish to copy, and then click the Create

User’s Manual 3-13Qosmio G50In addition, if you use a third-party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your hard disk drive, you may

User’s Manual viiQosmio G50 Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer. Use of another type of battery or AC

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User’s Manual 4-1Qosmio G50Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlights the precautions that shou

4-2 User’s ManualQosmio G50AV ControllerThe following functions are available in this computer for operating the Media Center.This section describes a

User’s Manual 4-3Qosmio G50How to Swipe your FingerUsing the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will

4-4 User’s ManualQosmio G50Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recogni

User’s Manual 4-5Qosmio G50Setup ProcedurePlease use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication.Fingerprint RegistrationYou s

4-6 User’s ManualQosmio G50How to Delete the Fingerprint DataSaved fingerprint data is stored in special non-volatile memory inside the fingerprint se

User’s Manual 4-7Qosmio G50Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility softwareThe Encrypting File System (EFS) is a Windows Vista feature.If a file

4-8 User’s ManualQosmio G50Fingerprint Pre-OS AuthenticationGeneralThe fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based pas

User’s Manual 4-9Qosmio G503. Swipe a registered finger on the fingerprint sensor.4. Click the Setting menu at the TrueSuiteAccessManager screen.5. Ad

viii User’s ManualQosmio G50GOSTImportant Safety Information for Computers with TV tunerIEC60950-1/EN60950-1 Information technology equipment - Safety

4-10 User’s ManualQosmio G50Web CameraWeb Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer. You can use it fo

User’s Manual 4-11Qosmio G50Using the TOSHIBA Face RecognitionTOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to verify the face data of use

4-12 User’s ManualQosmio G50TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAM

User’s Manual 4-13Qosmio G5010. If verification is successful, click the Next button and register an account.11. Register the account.Fill in the acco

4-14 User’s ManualQosmio G50AUTO Mode Login screen1. Turn on the computer.2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed.Figure 4-4 Select Tiles screen3

User’s Manual 4-15Qosmio G50Using optical disc drivesThe full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run

4-16 User’s ManualQosmio G503. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray. Figure 4-8 Inserting a CD/DVD4. Press gently at the center of the CD/D

User’s Manual 4-17Qosmio G50Removing discsTo remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps as detailed below:1. To pop the disc tray partially open, press the e

4-18 User’s ManualQosmio G50How to remove CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openPressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the comput

User’s Manual 4-19Qosmio G50Important messageBefore you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive, please read and f

User’s Manual ixQosmio G50Network Compatibility StatementThis product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has

4-20 User’s ManualQosmio G50Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of C

User’s Manual 4-21Qosmio G50 If the disc is poor in quality, or is dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check

4-22 User’s ManualQosmio G50 Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1

User’s Manual 4-23Qosmio G50When writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R

4-24 User’s ManualQosmio G50 DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. You cannot back up CD-ROM,

User’s Manual 4-25Qosmio G50Data VerificationTo verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps

4-26 User’s ManualQosmio G504. Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu.5. After choose the menu template, press Next button to go t

User’s Manual 4-27Qosmio G502. Before recording the video to DVD When you record DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacture

4-28 User’s ManualQosmio G504. Hold the CD or DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole - any fingerprints on the surface of the disc can

User’s Manual 4-29Qosmio G50TV Tuner (optional)Use the My TV feature of Windows Media Center to watch TV programs or record them.The dimensions and sh