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User’s Manual
Qosmio F30
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Copyright © 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Qosmio F30 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition March 2006 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs t
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Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license. Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i.LINK is a trademark of Son
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EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PQF30* conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary “The product complies with the requirements of Information: the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.” This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official
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Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/regions ATAAB AN003,004
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Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. Panasonic Shikoku DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-846 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording model 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, adjustmen
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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. VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKL
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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. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON AN
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Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Opti
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Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Using optical disc drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller, Front operation button and QosmioPlayer Windows XP Media Center Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 QosmioPlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Chapter 9 Optional Devices PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix F Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Using Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan . . . . . F-5 Appendix G Usage Restrictions Appendix H If your computer is stolen Glossary Index xii User’s Manual
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Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio F30 computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. Your computer is equipped with a built-in TV tuner. When you wish to display a TV program or play a CD/DVD before Windows starts, press the TV button or the CD/DVD button (or the same buttons on the remote control) respectively. When Windows is
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Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics, This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it, as well as the handling of CDs/DVDs. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. Chapter 8, Using the Remote Controller, Front
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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. When procedures require an action such as ABC clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type
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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 Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to yo
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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. The cautions on use of a Qosmi
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General Precautions Cooling vents Cooling vents To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan’s air intake is not blocked. The fan draws in air by creating a vacuum. If the fan is blocked, it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Do not use the computer on sur
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