Copyright © 2004 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 F10 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition September 2004 Ownership and copyright of music, video, computer programs, databases, etc. are protected by the copyright laws. These copyrighted materials may be copied for private use at home only. If, beyond the limitation above, you copy (including to transform data formats) or modify these materials, transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of copyright owners, you may be subject to claims for compensation for damage and/or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrights or personal rights. Please remember to observe the copyright laws when you use this product to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions. Please note that you may infringe the owner's rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions (e.g. Wide mode, Wide Zoom mode, etc.) of this product to display enlarged images/ video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Qosmio F10 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. User's Manual ii Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Intel SpeedStep, Centrino and Pentium 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 Sony Corporation. TruSurround XT, WOW XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT, WOW XT, TruBass, SRS 3D and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc. WinDVR and WinDVD Creator are trademarks of the InterVideo Inc. manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. Macrovision License This product includes copyright protection technology and intellectual property that are patented in the U.S. and other countries. These patents are the property of Macrovision Corporation. The use of copyright protection must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. It is intended for home and other restricted-use applications, unless Macrovision Corporation expressly authorizes otherwise. All forms of reverse engineering or decompiling are forbidden. EU Declaration of Conformity 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 EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA's web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. User's Manual iii Working environment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements for "residential, commercial and light industry environments". The following environments are not approved: I Industrial Environments (e.g. enivronments with a mains voltage > 380V~) In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted: I Medical Environments: This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42/EEC. I Vehicle Environments: Please read the operator's manual of the vehicle manufacturer for further restrictions of use. I Aircraft Environments: Please follow the advices of the flight personnel regarding restrictions of use. Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved or the use is restricted are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Corporation. The consequences of the use of this product in those working environments may be: I Interference with other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area I Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the nearby surrounding area Furthermore, for general safety reaons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/ 336/EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC for the supplied power adapter. This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured / distributed by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. To avoid EMC problems in general, the following advice should be observed: I Only CE marked accessories should be connected / implemented. I Only best shielded cables should be connected. User's Manual iv 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. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. 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 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given. User's Manual v Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. Panasonic DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-831 I 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. I Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. I To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. User's Manual vi DVD Super Multi UJ-830 I 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. I Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. I To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. User's Manual vii HITACHI LG DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording GSA-4080N I 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. I Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. I To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. User's Manual viii 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als "LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT" klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste "autorisierte Service-Vertretung". Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden. ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling. APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER! Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstråling. ADVERSEL:USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTSLSE FOR STRÅLING User's Manual ix 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 ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN. User's Manual x Qosmio F10 Table of Contents Preface Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Key operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx General Precautions Chapter 1: Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Special feat ...