User manual TOSHIBA QOSMIO G15-AV501

[. . . ] G15 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 247 in this guide. PMAD00017010 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 G15 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. [. . . ] 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. 169 170 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 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 172. Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 171 NOTE 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. Contact your service provider for the proper hardware recommendations. There are two different ways you can connect your computer to a TV: 1 2 Turn off the computer. If your TV accepts component video inputs: Connect the component video adaptor cable (included with your computer) to the TV's component video input. Connect the adaptor cable to the Dconnector on the back of your computer. If your TV accepts S-video inputs: Connect an S-video cable (not shipped with your computer) from the TV's S-video input connection to the S-video Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect an audio cable (not shipped with your computer or system) from the TV's audio connection to the headphone jack on the right side of your computer. Turn on the TV, then turn on the computer. To send the display signal to the TV, press the "Instant TV Out" button, which is the furthest right button of the Media control buttons above the keyboard (or press FN+F5), and then toggle to the TV icon. This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or the InterVideo WinDVDTM Player. 4 5 NOTE 172 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR/DVD player to a TV using two coaxial cables (not shipped with your computer or system). [. . . ] 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. 310 Glossary ROM (read-only memory)--Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. [. . . ]