User manual TOSHIBA QOSMIO F15-AV201-R

[. . . ] F15 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 254 in this guide. PMAD00016010 09/04 2 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Models: QosmioTM F15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. [. . . ] After completing the QosmioPlayer recovery procedure, you must use your system's Recovery media to recover the Windows operating system. Performing the recovery procedure on your computer removes all data files. Be sure to back up your files prior to using this procedure. 1 2 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery CD into the drive, close the drive tray, and restart your computer from the CD. Press the 1 key on the computer's keyboard to recover to the initial configuration. A warning screen displays asking you if you want to install QosmioPlayer. 3 Press Y. Once the QosmioPlayer installation is completed, you must restore your computer to its original configuration using the provided Recovery media. For more information, see the instructions that shipped with your Recovery media. 4 Exploring Your Options Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 175 On systems with QosmioPlayer currently uninstalled using the QosmioPlayer media To reinstall QosmioPlayer on a computer that the application was removed from by using the QosmioPlayer Recovery media: 1 2 3 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recovery media into the drive, close the drive tray, and restart your computer from the disc. Press the 1 key on the computer's keyboard to recover to the initial configuration. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery. Chapter 5 Getting to Know the ® Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio, video, and picture media on your computer, using either your computer's keyboard, mouse, or the remote control. With the Media Center, you can: Watch TV or a DVD movie. Pause, rewind, and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature. View your digital pictures, or play them as a slide show. Browse, select, and play music CDs and DVD movies. Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet. 176 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 177 Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to use the Media Center. There are many different methods you can use to connect your television and computer which are covered in the following sections. Connecting to a Television Your computer has TV-out capability, meaning you can connect it to a television and view the computer image on the television. Using your computer's integrated TV Tuner and the Microsoft Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, you can also record or view TV programs. If you have to operate your computer during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should operate your computer using AC power mode. The AC adapter offers some protection against (but does not entirely prevent) possible electric shock caused by lightning. For complete protection, do not operate your computer during a thunderstorm. NOTE Transmission quality may vary by location and channel. For best results in recording or viewing, your computer requires the use of an external Set-top box or Cable Box using a high quality signal as the main source. Failure to comply with these instructions will not produce optimum recording or viewing quality. For more information, see "Connecting a VCR/DVD player or Set-Top Box to the Computer" on page 179. 178 NOTE Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not strong enough. If you do not have a Set-top box, you may need to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. [. . . ] To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off. RJ-11--A modular connector used on most U. S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 connector is a 6-wire connector. 318 Glossary ROM (read-only memory)--Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. [. . . ]