Toshiba Qosmio F750 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Qosmio F750 Series ...

Page 2: ...2 18 Chapter 3 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 3 1 The Keyboard 3 2 Optical disc drives 3 5 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 3 16 Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 3 18 3D Function 3 20 Wireless communications 3 29 LAN 3 33 Optional devices 3 34 Memory media slot 3 35 Memory media 3 36 Media care 3 37 Inserting a memory media 3 38 Removing a memory media 3 39 Additional memory module 3 39 TV Tuner 3 44 Externa...

Page 3: ... Button Support 4 23 System Recovery 4 24 Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 5 1 Monitoring of power condition 5 2 Battery 5 3 Power up modes 5 9 Panel power on off 5 9 System automatic Sleep Hibernation 5 10 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6 1 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors...

Page 4: ...tions it contains are accurate for your 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 Trademarks Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered...

Page 5: ...ce with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follo...

Page 6: ... the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC for the supplied power adapter Furthermore the product complies with the Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC ErP and its related implementing meas...

Page 7: ...ated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safet...

Page 8: ...utes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The...

Page 9: ...omputer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Pleas...

Page 10: ...eck the precautions at the end of this section The drive 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 adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiati...

Page 11: ...12 0031 JAPAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 1 1 SHIN OGURA SAIWAI KU 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 exposur...

Page 12: ...re also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the ENTER key...

Page 13: ...ollow instructions Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 HDD or Hard disk drive Some model...

Page 14: ... Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents Always provide sufficient space around the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surfac...

Page 15: ... transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction Mobile phones Plea...

Page 16: ...nd Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual xvi ...

Page 17: ...OSHIBA Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack Is preinstalled in some computers Remote controller Is included with some models Documentation User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software The following Windows operating system and utility softwar...

Page 18: ...n Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck This section provides basic information to start using your computer...

Page 19: ... adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does n...

Page 20: ...r any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 1 Connect the power cord to the ...

Page 21: ...mputer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity Figure 1 4 Opening the display panel 1 1 Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress ...

Page 22: ...r Up Modes for more information After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 1 6 Turning on the power 1 1 Power button Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Starting up fo...

Page 23: ...connect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss 3 Click Start 4 Click the Shut down button 5 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately wait a short period to avoid any potential damage Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work you are able to turn o...

Page 24: ...nly be used if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the HW Setup utility If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer is next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options to access it Start Cont...

Page 25: ...fter shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that the next time it is turned on the previous state is restored Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to th...

Page 26: ...e steps as described below 1 Click Start and click the Control Panel 2 Click System and Security and click Power Options 3 Click Choose what the power buttons do or Choose what closing the lid does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 5 Click the Save changes button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hib...

Page 27: ... and then select Restart from the menu Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual 1 11 ...

Page 28: ... scratching or damaging the surface Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 1 Memory media slot 5 Power indicator 2 Infrared receiver window 6 Battery indicator 3 Wireless communication indicator 7 Hard Disk Drive Optical Disc Drive indicato...

Page 29: ...troller Wireless communica tion indicator The Wireless communication indicator glows orange when the Wireless functions are turned on Some models are equipped with Wireless functions DC IN indicator The DC IN indicator normally glows white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor Power indicator The Power indicator normally glows white when the computer is turned on However...

Page 30: ...or port 4 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 or 3 0 port 2 Cooling vents 5 HDMI out port 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port Product appearance depends on the model you purchased External RGB monitor port This port provides 15 pin analog VGA port Please refer to Appendix A for information on external RGB monitor port pin assignment This port allows you to connect an external RGB monitor to the computer ...

Page 31: ... functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Do not block the cooling vents Kee...

Page 32: ...d are provided on the right side of the computer Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific device might not operate properly Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a s...

Page 33: ...TV tuner LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T Refer to chapter 3 Operating Basics for details Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction Do...

Page 34: ...ection in Appendix C Underside The following figure shows the underside of the computer You should ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer 2 4 3 1 1 Cooling vents 3 Battery pack 2 Memory module slot 4 Battery release latch Cooling vents The cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating Do not ...

Page 35: ...B 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the computer s two memory slots for a maximum of 8 GB system memory The actual amount of useable system memory will be less than the installed memory modules Refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics Battery pack The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not con...

Page 36: ...wer button 13 Keyboard 7 Stereo speakers 14 LCD Sensor switch not shown Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Wireless LAN anten nas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN antennas Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Wireless WAN WiMAX an...

Page 37: ... lens if it becomes dirty When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise Display screen 39 6cm 15 6 LCD screen configured with the following resolutions FHD 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels HD 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels Please be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the inter...

Page 38: ... 3 Operating Basics Touch Pad ON OFF button Press this button to enable or disable the Touch Pad function Keyboard The internal keyboard provides the dedicated numeric keys dedicated cursor control keys and Keys Refer to the The Keyboard section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for details LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the display panel is either closed or opened and activates the Panel P...

Page 39: ...ree 3D function eco button Touch this button to launch the TOSHIBA eco Utility This button changes On and Off of eco Mode When eco Mode is On the icon turns green When eco Mode is Off the icon turns gray Wireless On Off but ton Touch this button to turn the Wireless communication functions on or off Programmable button Some models are provided with Programmable button Touch this button to launch B...

Page 40: ...nt location You can use your remote controller with Windows Media Center to play discs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The remote controller helps you navigate through Windows Media Center just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the remote controller you can Navigate and co...

Page 41: ...wer Starts or terminates the operating system This button functions like the Power button of your computer By default the Sleep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer To change the setting click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options The following four options are available Do nothing Sleep Hibernate and Shut down Start Opens Windows Media Center to the main wind...

Page 42: ...options Channel Page up and down Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options Arrows and OK Arrows Moves the cursor to navigate within Windows Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the ENTER Key Mute Turns your computer sound on off Replay Moves media backward seven seconds for videos and live TV one music track or...

Page 43: ...ograms may not support remote control functions Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the remote controller at your computer and press a button The operational angle and distance are described below Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within a 30 degree horizontal and 15 degree vertical range of the infrared receiver window Figure 2 11 Operational range of the re...

Page 44: ...Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessories When storing or disposing of used ba...

Page 45: ...PU The processor type varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Legal Footnote CPU For more information regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The size of the hard disk drive ...

Page 46: ...l Appearance and Personalization Display Adjust resolution The amount of Video RAM can be verified by clicking the Advanced settings button in the Screen Resolution window Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware c...

Page 47: ...ollowing ways Click Start Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click Intel R Graphics and Media Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties In this control panel 1 Click Power 2 Select On battery from the drop down menu in Power Source 3 Clear the Display Power Saving Technology check box 4 Click OK If you want to enable this feature under the conditions...

Page 48: ...s the Program Settings click NVIDIA Control Panel Manage 3D settings Program Settings To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel Click Start Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click NVIDIA Control Panel For more information about the NVIDIA Control Panal system please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel Help To access it click Help from the main menu and then select NVIDIA C...

Page 49: ...disables the Touch Pad function The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the lef...

Page 50: ...remove the key caps on your keyboard Doing so could cause damage to the parts under the key caps Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed When the NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten key allows you ...

Page 51: ...t key functions let you enable or disable certain features of the computer The Hot key functions can be performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated Hot keys Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view The Cards appear when you press the FN key To use the Hot Key Cards 1 Press and hold the FN key The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen 2 Sel...

Page 52: ...al display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will...

Page 53: ...oard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down ALT with the overlay on or ALT FN with overlay off 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT or ALT FN the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Optical disc drives The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive Blu ray Comb...

Page 54: ...cal disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of disc based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without an adaptor Use the DVD playback application to view DVD Video discs For precautions on writing to discs refer to the Writing discs section To load discs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to ...

Page 55: ...bjects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully...

Page 56: ... disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Figure 3 7 Manual release with the eject hole 1 Φ1 0mm 1 Eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writable discs This section describes the types of...

Page 57: ... R DL BD RE or BD RE DL discs You can use the Blu ray Writer drive BDXL to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL BD R TL BD R QL or BD RE TL discs When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that if data is written whi...

Page 58: ... s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High Speed and Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU M...

Page 59: ...Super Multi drive only DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic Corporation BD R DL Panasonic Corporation BD RE Panasonic Corporation BD RE DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK SHARP BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and D...

Page 60: ...eration is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode You can remove an optical media on the optical disc drive after writing is completed If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on...

Page 61: ...ition to this some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read this added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media if this is...

Page 62: ...tical disc drive for Printer If the drive name is displayed in Step 3 your computer s optical disc drive supports Labelflash Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD 1 Insert a Labelflash disc in optical disc drive Set PRINTING SIDE for underside 2 Click Start All Programs Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Create 3 Click Create Disc Label How to make a DVD Video...

Page 63: ...VD you can display preview However if another application is running The preview might not display properly Corel Digital Studio cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while using Corel Digital Studio Do not operate Corel Digital Studio immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped CD recorder DVD Audio Vi...

Page 64: ...hen playing your recorded Blu ray Disc on your computer please use the WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA software application or TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player software application If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on use This software...

Page 65: ...e computer using the Windows logo L keys or the FN F1 keys when running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER does not have a parental control function In order to protect copyrights the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is running Print Screen functions are disabled even when running other applications besides TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER and when TOSHIBA VID...

Page 66: ...n the optical disc drive while Windows 7 is running When a DVD Video disc is set in the DVD drive for models with DVD drive if the application selection screen appears select Play DVD movie using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to launch the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 2 Select Start All Programs TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER to start TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Notes on Using TO...

Page 67: ...ter the purchase of this product however renewal beyond 5 years is subject to conditions specified by the software provider Corel Corporation Do not playback Blu ray Disc while recording television programs using Windows Media Center My TV or other applications Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television program recording errors In addition if pre scheduled recording starts during Blu r...

Page 68: ... Menu buttons Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA HELP WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA features and instructions are also explained in detail in WinDVD Help Use the following procedure to open WinDVD Help Click the Corel Guide button in the Display Area 3D Function Some models have the Glasses Free 3D Function on internal LCD You can also watch 3D videos...

Page 69: ...ke sure to connect the computer s AC adapter when playing a Blu ray Disc TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player supports AACS Advanced Access Control System copy protection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is required for renewal AACS key renewal is provided free of charge for 5 years after the purch...

Page 70: ...real time 2Dto3D conversion The 3D playback function CANNOT be used to playback 2D video contents of Blu ray Disc or AVCHD in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion The Player s 3D playback function is meant for only personal home use Please take note that applicable copyright laws may prohibit the public display when you offer 3D viewing of third party video contents to unidentified personels or ma...

Page 71: ...eatures Using any other applications Please make sure to use AC adapter when playing with 3D playback feature enabled Depending on the system environment 3D playback may only be used when the Video Display Window is at full screen 3D playback may not function when windowed In order for the 3D playback to work on an external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP complaint HDM...

Page 72: ... TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Operating TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Notes on using TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Screen display and available features may vary amongst Blu ray Videos and scenes If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control window s Top Menu or Menu buttons Touch Pad and mouse menu operations may not be able to be used Open TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Manual TOSHIBA Blu ...

Page 73: ...ge of the Face Tracking Viewing Range Limitations The sitting distance and viewing angle for Glasses Free 3D Function are described below Distance 0 6 m recommended away from the center of the LCD Viewing Angle Perpendicular to the LCD Figure 3 8 Viewing Range 0 6 m Using the X Tune Utility The X Tune utility provides an easy way to enhance the 3D stereo effects You are recommended to use this uti...

Page 74: ...DMI out port In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP complaint HDMI port HDMI 1 4 3D Video When a television is connected to HDMI port and the television is supporting 3D feature the NVIDIA HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature may be enabled through the following procedure Before setting up the HDMI 1 4 3D Video feature please ensure the Inter...

Page 75: ... 24Hz and 1280x720 60Hz The resolution can be reconfigured by the following procedure 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Click Change resolution from Select a Task 3 Choose below resolutions from Resolution HD 3D 720p 1280 x 720 4 Click the Apply button You are now ready to watch 3D video on your 3D TV Do not choose this 3D resolution setting when you watch 2D DV...

Page 76: ...PLAYER Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback In such cases any corresponding buttons will be disabled You may experience some time lag if you perform any of the following operations when the Video Display Window is at full screen size Bring up windows such as Right Click Menu Settings Window Title Chapter Search File Select or Error Message Operate on Windows Operate on other appl...

Page 77: ...ported with some models Before playback Blu ray 3D discs configure the 3D Playback 1 Select Start All Programs Corel Corel WinDVD BD to start WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA 2 Click Tools 3 Select 3D Playback 4 Check Turn on 3D mode to enable 3D playback 5 Specify display device information Monitor Type Choose the correct monitor type in the drop down menu To play on external 3D enabled display TV with HDMI...

Page 78: ...Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Frequency Channel Selection of 5GHz for IEEE 802 11a or and IEEE802 11n Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for IEEE 802 11b g or and IEEE802 11n Roaming over multiple channels Card power management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on an 1...

Page 79: ...ed by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Proto col CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication ...

Page 80: ...4GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line of sight of each other Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes i...

Page 81: ...n Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States 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 or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake u...

Page 82: ...ay hang up Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you he...

Page 83: ...low metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the Memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause computer damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury This Memory media slot supports the following memory media Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card Memory Stick Memory Stick Mem...

Page 84: ...computer or other device and you may not reproduce any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards appear the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing The SD memory card logo is The SDHC memory ca...

Page 85: ...ing the card Card care Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot Do not leave a card partial...

Page 86: ...e contacts metal areas are face down 2 Insert the memory media into the Memory media slot on the front of the computer 3 Press the memory media gently to ensure a firm connection is made Figure 3 11 Inserting a memory media 1 2 1 Memory media slot 2 Memory media Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it If you insert the media in wrong direction you may not be able to remove...

Page 87: ... remove only the Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro miniSD microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory media slot Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules You should place a mat beneath the com...

Page 88: ...s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws the use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power sectio...

Page 89: ...6 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 3 12 Removing the memory module cover 2 1 1 Memory module cover 2 Screw Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual 3 41 ...

Page 90: ...s injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connect...

Page 91: ...ory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 5 Loosen the screw securing the memory mo...

Page 92: ... is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack 11 Turn your computer over TV Tuner Use the My TV feature of Windows Media Center to watch TV programs or record them The dimensions and shape of the TV Tuner jack vary for different regions Some models are equipped with a TV tuner When you use Windows Media Center be sure to operate the computer on AC power If you use it on battery power you are in da...

Page 93: ...ommercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable This section describes how to connect the coaxial cable to your computer Connecting the coaxial cable When lightning occurs do not touch the antenna line This may cause an electric shock If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tune...

Page 94: ...rt Figure 3 17 Connecting the monitor cable to the External RGB monitor port 1 2 1 External RGB monitor port 2 Monitor cable There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on this computer s External RGB monitor port However external monitor cables which have connectors with fastening screws can still be used 2 Turn the external monitor s power on When you turn on the power the comput...

Page 95: ...nual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor Then it will be displayed with suitable size with correct aspect ratio HDMI Some models are equipped with an HDMI out port An HDMI display device can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect the HDMI display device follow the steps as detailed below As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition ...

Page 96: ... 2 In the Playback tab select the playback device which you want to switch to 3 To use the internal speakers on your computer select Speakers To use the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer select a different playback device 4 Click the Set Default button 5 Click OK to close the Sound dialog Settings for display video on HDMI To view video on the HDMI display ...

Page 97: ...V screen Use the TV remote control to launch operate and close applications on your computer Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is selected using the FN F5 key Switch the video output HDMI or LCD when executing certain desktop icons Enable Disable the REGZA Link PC Control function on the computer Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object in or...

Page 98: ...may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a spare or replacement Please refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for further information Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions Volume Mixe...

Page 99: ...ffects you would like and click Apply Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stunning listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones Adding a new level of realism to movies music and games this is the quality audio customers have been missing from your computers Dolby Advanced Audio includes High Frequency Enhancer Analyzes and restores high frequencies lost during enco...

Page 100: ...er Management button When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex When audio power management is disabled the button is black and concave Speaker Configuration Click the Auto Test button to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction Default Format You can change the sample rate and...

Page 101: ...or flexible day to day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk disc activity has ended before moving the computer check that the HDD and other indicators on the front of the computer are off Turn off shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the di...

Page 102: ... fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options When the processor s temperature falls within normal range the fan will be turned off and the processor operation returned to its standard speed If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably...

Page 103: ...y controls the following computer panel functions The applications associated with each of the following panels can be assigned by the user TOSHIBA PC Diag nostic Tool The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password utility al...

Page 104: ... makes the login process easier For more information please refer to the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER This software is provided for playback of DVD Video To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER see the help file Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba This software ena...

Page 105: ...sing eco mode daily weekly and monthly You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Crea tor You can create CDs and DVDs in a number of formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard CD player and data discs which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard d...

Page 106: ...l Studio for TOSHIBA is only available in some models TOSHIBA Service Sta tion This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs When enabled this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information which will be treated in strict acc...

Page 107: ...le to play sound with the computer s built in speaker even when the computer is in Standby Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode or shutdown state To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator utility displays the system s Wireless LAN connection status on the logon screen You can quickly check the current Wirele...

Page 108: ... Programs TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player TOSHIBA Resolution Plug in for Windows Media Player Help You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Access each function using the follow...

Page 109: ...g battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options Battery save mode 1 This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options Panel power on off 1 This feature automatically turns power to the computer off when the dis...

Page 110: ...r USB keyboard is connected to a USB port clicking the mouse button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the computer TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption battery health and system cooling informing you of significant system conditions This application recognizes the system and individual com...

Page 111: ...ge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in an operational state When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compa...

Page 112: ...dio device Sound quality may also be different Use the Sleep and Music function with the display open Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility To start the utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Sleep Utility Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the Sleep and Charge function Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for the compa...

Page 113: ...ccur after the registrant had registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to a registrant For high security purposes TOSHIBA Face Recognition is not a suitable substitute for Windows passwords When security is a high priority use your established Windows passwords to log in Bright background light and or shadows may prevent a registrant from being recognize...

Page 114: ...egistered 2 Click Run as administrator in lower left of the Management screen and then click the Register button The Registration screen is displayed If you wish to practice click on the Next button in the Registration screen If you do not wish to practice click on the Skip button in the Registration screen 3 Click the Next button to start the guide Please follow the guide to practice Click the Ba...

Page 115: ... data Would you like to continue will be displayed on the screen If you do not want the data to be deleted click the No button and you will then be returned to the Management screen Clicking on the Yes button will remove the selected user from the Management screen How to launch the help file For further information on this utility please refer to help file To launch the help file click on the Hel...

Page 116: ...e data taken in step 6 will be faded in and placed over one another If an error occurs during authentication you will be returned to the Select Tiles screen 8 The Windows Welcome screen will be displayed and will be logged in automatically to Windows If authentication was successful but an authentication error subsequently occurred during the login to Windows you will be asked to provide your acco...

Page 117: ...acters for example or produced by pressing the SHIFT or ALT keys and so on Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password To start BIOS Setup 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the Qosmio logo...

Page 118: ...ervisor Password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following Register or delete the Supervisor Password Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password t...

Page 119: ...tton Setting to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window General This window displays the BIOS EC version and contains two buttons Default and A...

Page 120: ...tic clock speed switching function is enabled in use the processor s operation is automatically switched when necessary default Always High The processor s automatic clock speed switching function is disabled in use the processor will always run at its highest level of power consumption and its highest speed Always Low The processor s automatic clock speed switching function is disabled in use the...

Page 121: ...e current and available settings in HW Setup USB Memory BIOS Support Type This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device HDD Sets the USB memory to be the equivalent of a hard disk drive default With this setting the USB memory device can be used to start the computer as though it were a hard disk drive based on the hard disk drive settings within both the ...

Page 122: ...USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation SATA This feature allows you to set conditions for SATA SATA Interface setting This feature allows you to set SATA interface setting Performance Let HDD SSD work with maximum performance Default Battery...

Page 123: ...n is enabled Refer to User Information Guide about Retaining time Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Default 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 Button Setting Function Button This feature allows you to set conditions of the fro...

Page 124: ... the use restrictions above the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence e g European Union Those countries may or may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region Once enabled you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the software via Uninstal...

Page 125: ...he TOSHIBA Button Support dialog box will appear Follow the following steps to assign a function to the selected panel 1 In the Button Name list select one of the button name such as eco Programmable button CD DVD Play Pause If CD DVD Play Pause is selected the Advanced button will appear on the dialog box You can either assign other applications to this button by following the steps listed below ...

Page 126: ...ws you to play pause chapters or tracks when a player application is launched System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem You can also create recovery media and restore the system The following items will be described in this section System Recovery Options Creating Recovery Media Restoring the pre installed...

Page 127: ... not write to the media when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewri...

Page 128: ...disk drive recovery process to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it To perform this restoration follow the steps below When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ESC key be sure to disable this to allow sounds to be heard before starting the restore process Please refer to The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further details Y...

Page 129: ...res files which can be used to restore pre installed software in the event of a problem If you subsequently set up your hard disk drive again do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual otherwise you may find that space for the required software is not available In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure the partitions on your...

Page 130: ...3 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual 4 28 ...

Page 131: ...arge status are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery white DC IN white No charge LED Battery white DC IN white Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charge...

Page 132: ...attery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel 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 in order to recharge the battery Oran...

Page 133: ...computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available AC adaptor or battery to maintain this condition In Sleep Mode this indicator will turn on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery This section explains battery types use recharging methods and handli...

Page 134: ...ure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury The lithium ion battery pack can explode if not replaced used handled or disposed of properly Dispose of the battery as required by lo...

Page 135: ...ional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time Refer to User Information Guide about Charging time Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold if the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery ch...

Page 136: ... be aware that the actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease In view of this it will be noted that an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how l...

Page 137: ...til the battery pack is fully discharged however if the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery condition go to Step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow white and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being char...

Page 138: ...sc Drive indicator to go out Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove ...

Page 139: ...k drive Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Hot k...

Page 140: ...feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 4 for an explanation of how to set the duration Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual 5 10 ...

Page 141: ...chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checklist ar...

Page 142: ...racters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down what you ...

Page 143: ...nce then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one ...

Page 144: ...and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems Overheating power down If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost Problem Procedure Computer shuts down ...

Page 145: ...ed it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact TOSHIBA Support Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be...

Page 146: ...adaptor and replace the battery taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the computer Check the Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indica...

Page 147: ...configuration of the computer please refer to the section The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further information Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should ...

Page 148: ...ry to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Setting section in Chapter 4 Utilities Advanced Usage for further information Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and th...

Page 149: ...perating Basics Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from the computer and check ...

Page 150: ... the Mouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the Double Click Speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3...

Page 151: ...required and click OK The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves erratic...

Page 152: ... is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When this happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only one external device is connected stop using the e...

Page 153: ...sable the Sleep and Charge function The USB Wakeup function does not work When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function or change to disable Sleep and Charge function Sound system In addition to the information in this section plea...

Page 154: ...tart up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord ada...

Page 155: ...mputer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press FN F5 to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to...

Page 156: ...that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having prob...

Page 157: ...partment for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related visit TOSHIBA technical support website http www toshiba co jp worldwide Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual 6 17 ...

Page 158: ...ts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100...

Page 159: ...Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual A 2 ...

Page 160: ...nada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VV ...

Page 161: ...ode Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China USA UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual B 2 ...

Page 162: ...igh end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific c...

Page 163: ...configured with more than 3 GB memory the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require their own ...

Page 164: ...age of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary ...

Page 165: ...Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual C 4 ...

Page 166: ...tooth Specification Ver 3 0 HS or Ver 3 0 depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group CAUTION about Wireless Devices The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and operation with all devices which are using the Wir...

Page 167: ...ietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organiz...

Page 168: ...cies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft c...

Page 169: ...Hz channel limitations apply for outdoor usage The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use as listed above the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of ...

Page 170: ... for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting p...

Page 171: ...nterference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2...

Page 172: ...proval Number D081038003 Intel Centrino WiFi Link 1000 BGN b g n Wireless LAN The Name of the radio equipment 112BNHMW DSP Research Inc Approval Number D090380003 Intel Centrino Advanced N 6230 a b g n a b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment 62230ANHMW DSP Research Inc Approval Number D101045003 Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adapter b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluet...

Page 173: ...lbania Australia Austria Azerbaijan Argentina Bahrain Belgium Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Canada Cambodia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Le...

Page 174: ... the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Connection with an access point by the Infrastructure mode is Ch1 Ch13 As of May 2011 Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic...

Page 175: ...less LAN and Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below An ad hoc mode is not available in 802 11a and 802 11n mode Available channel of Peer to peer connection by ad hoc mode is Ch1 Ch11 Available channel at connection with an access point by t...

Page 176: ...enia South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UK Uruguay USA Approved Countries Regions for the Atheros AR9002WB 1NG Wireless Network Adapter b g n b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment in the countries regions which are not listed in the table below Avai...

Page 177: ... Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Libia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Namibia Netherland s New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of Ch...

Page 178: ...Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Togo Tunisia Turkey Turkmenista UAE UK Ukraine Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual D 13 ...

Page 179: ...Toshiba 4 2 problems 6 16 Boot Priority 4 18 C Cleaning the computer 3 53 Cooling vents 2 3 2 7 D DC IN indicator 2 2 DC IN indicator 5 3 Display automatic power off 4 6 brightness down 3 4 brightness up 3 4 hinges 2 10 opening 1 5 screen 2 10 Display controller 2 19 Documentation list 1 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 10 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist 1 1 External mo...

Page 180: ...ness Up 3 4 Hibernate 3 4 Lock 3 4 Mute 3 4 Output 3 4 Power Plan 3 4 Sleep 3 4 Touch Pad 3 4 Wireless 3 4 Zoom Display resolution 3 4 HW Setup accessing 4 17 Boot 4 18 display 4 17 general 4 17 keyboard 4 20 LAN 4 20 SATA 4 20 USB 4 20 window 4 17 K Keyboard FN Sticky key 3 5 Function keys F1 F9 3 3 Hot key functions 3 3 problems 6 7 Windows special keys 3 5 L LAN cable types 3 33 connecting 3 34...

Page 181: ...yzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Bluetooth 6 16 External monitor 6 14 Hard disk drive 6 8 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 Internal display panel 6 7 Keyboard 6 7 LAN 6 15 Memory Media Card 6 9 Optical Disc Drive 6 8 Overheating power down 6 4 Pointing device 6 9 Power 6 4 Real Time Clock 6 7 Sound system 6 13 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Touch Pad 6 10 USB device 6 11 USB mouse 6 11 Wireless LAN 6 16 R...

Page 182: ... DVD RAM Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 4 1 TV Tuner jack U USB device problems 6 11 V Video mode 3 52 Video RAM 2 19 W Web Camera 2 10 Wireless communication indicator 2 2 Wireless LAN problems 6 16 Qosmio F750 Series User s Manual Index 4 ...

Page 183: ...athode ray tube DC direct current DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double La...

Page 184: ...ecure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SLI Scalable Link Interface SSD Solid state drive TFT thin film transistor USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VGA video graphics array WAN wide area network WSXGA wide super extended graphics array WSXGA wide super extended graphics array plus WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics A...