Copyright © 2005 Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Product Features and Technologies Qosmio F20
Mar 26, 2015
Copyright © 2005 Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Features and Technologies
Qosmio F20
October 20052 /
• Hybrid TV tuner
• Video quality
• Processing power
• Natural UI
• Internet
• Communication
• Home network
• Mobility
• Quick play
• DVD/HDD recording
• Sound quality
• Surround technology
Qosmio – Core Technology
TV
Audio
PC
DVD/HDD Player/Recorder
October 20053 /
Qosmio – Core Technology
Qosmio core technology:•QosmioPlayer
•QosmioEngine
Qosmio core technology:•QosmioPlayer
•QosmioEngine
"Qosmio core technology“is the fundamental technology
behind realizing 4-in-1 functionality
"Qosmio core technology“is the fundamental technology
behind realizing 4-in-1 functionality
October 20054 /
Qosmio – Core Technology
October 20055 /
Create your own universe and express yourself with Qosmio
• Born from the convergence of the TV and PC worlds, Qosmio means “my personal universe”
• Designed to be the best mobile hub for smart entertainment that you control
• Qosmio integrates advanced technologies to make your life simpler and more entertaining:
– High-quality TV with built-in analogue and digital (DVB-T) TV tuner
– Enhanced video capabilities with QosmioEngine and QosmioPlayer
– Harman Kardon® speakers and SRS® TruSurround™ XT technology and SRS® WOW™
– Digital playback and recording, as well as home networking capabilities
• The Qosmio F20 is the hottest design concept on the market, whether you use it with other electronic devices or as a stand-alone system
October 20056 /
Qosmio F20
Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
QosmioPlayer -for instant-on entertainment
15.4” Toshiba TruBrite WXGA + TFT display brightness 450 cd/m2
QosmioEngine – for an advanced video experience
Harman Kardon® stereo speakers
Remote Control forMCE and QosmioPlayer
DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Built-in analogue and digital (DVB-T) TV
tuner w/ MPEG2 hardware encoder
SRS® TruSurround XT™ technology and SRS® WOW™
“HD to go” offers High Definition quality content on the go
October 20057 /
Qosmio F20 - System Architecture
QosmioEngine
DVDHDD
LCD
HybridTV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Wireless LAN802.11b/g
IEEE1394
Harman Kardon® stereo speakers
CPU
MCH(Chipset)
SystemMemory
ICH(Chipset)
GPUVideo
Processor
SoundCircuit
PCI-X bus
15.4” TruBrite WXGA TFT display
October 20058 /
Key features on Qosmio F201. QosmioEngine
1-1. Digital Sharpness1-2. Black / White Extension1-3. LCD Over Drive1-4. De-Interlacing1-5. Colour Adjustment1-6. Edge Enhancement1-7. De-ringing1-8. De-blocking1-9.Picture Enhancement Utility
2. Hybrid TV Tuner (DBV-T/analogue)
2-1. Ghost Reduction2-2. Y/C Separation2-3. Time Base Corrector
3. Display and Output3-1. LCD Specifications3-2. Brightness control3-3. AV-In3-4.
D-Connector/Component-Out/SCART
3-5. “HD to go” High Definition viewing
3-6. External Primary Monitor
4. Sound4-1. Harman Kardon® Speaker4-2. SRS® TruSurround XT™
technology and SRS® WOW™4-3. S/PDIF4-4. Intel® High Definition Audio
5. User Interface5-1. QosmioPlayer 5-2. AV buttons and remote control5-3. Bridge Media slot
6. System unit6-1. Intel® Centrino™ Mobile
Technology 6-2. Seamless communication 6-3.
ConfigFree™ software utiltiy6-4. Toshiba Summit6-5. NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX
Go66006-6. DVD Super-Multi (Double Layer)
drive6-7. All-in-one convenience6-8. Microsoft® Office OneNote™
20036-9. Toshiba Software & Solutions6-10.Technical Specifications
October 20059 /
1. QosmioEngine
1-1. Digital Sharpness
1-2. Black / White Extension
1-3. LCD Over Drive
1-4. De-Interlacing
1-5. Colour Adjustment
1-6. Edge Enhancement
1-7. De-Ringing
1-8. De-Blocking
1-9. Picture Enhancement Utility
Media DecodeEngine (MPEG2)
Audio Enhancement
System
QosmioEngine
SoundCircuit
TruBrite LCD
Harman KardonSpeaker (30mmΦ)
Video decoderVideo Input
Ant.Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
MPEG Encoder
Sound decoder
Ghost Reducer(Where available)
Y/C Separation (Where available)
October 200510 /
QosmioEngineAnother function of the QosmioEngine is:
Video Monitor Function
• The Qosmio LCD screen can be used as an LCD monitor, together with a gaming console, a digital still camera, a DV camera or as a subnote PC
Video output
October 200511 /
Fine details are not clearly visible
Sharpens the image both in horizontal and vertical directions
The edge of the image is more emphasized and easy to recognize
1-1. Digital Sharpness (available under QosmioPlayer)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200512 /
Dark images tend to hide colour contrast, while light images tend to wash out colour contrast
Increase contrast levels in both dark and light images
Bring out the details in dark images, while making colours in lighter images more vibrant
1-2. Black / White Extension (available under QosmioPlayer Live TV)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200513 /
LCD response time is too slow for rapidly moving images/pictures
Increase apparent response speeds in effected areas of the video image
Better quality in rapidly moving video such as sports and subtitles
1-3. LCD Over Drive (available under QosmioPlayer Live TV and WinDVD)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200514 /
Analog input is transmitted in an interlaced signal which creates a jagged picture being displayed
Converts interlaces the transmitted signal into progressive scan images, which are displayed through the LCD
Images in frequent and rapid motion are displayed smoothly
1-4. De-Interlacing
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200515 /
De-tuned hardware control parameters can produce incorrect colour levels
Provides extensive testing of control parameters for gamma, brightness and colour balance in a video
Results in more realistic, cleaner, lifelike images
1-5. Colour Adjustment (available under Windows only)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200516 /
Analog video edges are poorly defined
Add or replace graduation pixels and segmentalized pixels
Objects in analog video are displayed more clearly
1-6. Edge Enhancement(available under Windows only)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200517 /
Noise, which is called ringing noise, will be displayed around text such as closed captio
Reduce ringing noise
Improve the sharpness of character edge
1-7. De-ringing(available under QosmioPlayer DVD/TV replay)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200518 /
Block noise such as mosaic noise occurs while MPEG2 stream is play backing
Reduce block noise
Improves video playback quality
1-8. De-blocking(available under QosmioPlayer DVD/TV replay)
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200519 /
TV or movie playback doesn’t look good under certain lighting conditions
Easily change the settings of the LCD and QosmioEngine features
Experience ideal viewing, when watching TV or movies under different lighting conditions
1-9. Picture Enhancement Utility
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
Windows
October 200520 /
2. Hybrid TV Tuner(DBV-T/analogue)
Media DecodeEngine (MPEG2)
Audio Enhancement
System
SoundCircuit
Harman KardonSpeaker (30mmΦ)
Video decoderVideo Input
Ant.Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
MPEG Encoder
Sound decoder
Ghost Reducer(Where available)
Y/C Separation (Where available)
TruBriteLCD
QosmioEngine
Video processor (HW/SW hybrid solution)
Digital Sharpness De-InterlacingColour Adjustment Edge EnhancementDigital Noise Reduction 10-bit AD Converter
Picture Enhancement Utility
• 2-1. Ghost Reducer• 2-2. Y/C Separation• 2-3. Time Base Corrector
October 200521 /
Hybrid TV Tuner(DBV-T/analogue) with MPEG2 Hardware encoder (Qosmio TV Tuner)
• DBV-T/analog terrestrial TV tuner supporting worldwide TV broadcasting formats
– (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
• MPEG2 Hardware encoder LSI
• Noise reduction circuits are embedded in Qosmio TV tuner
Video decoderVideo Input
Ant.Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
MPEG Encoder
Sound decoder
Ghost Reducer(Where available)
Y/C Separation (Where available)
October 200522 /
Images appear to be displayed with shadow / ghost edges
Decrease the ghost in images (For GCR signal only)
The edge of the image is clearer and better images are displayed
2-1. Ghost Reduction
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200523 /
Colours which appear in images, bleed into each other and the clarity of the picture is reduced or appears distorted
Separates colour and brightness signals, to produce clearer images
Helps to reduce the flicker, colour bleed and artifacting in the displayed image, producing a clear, crisp, well-balanced image
2-2. Y/C separation
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200524 /
Degraded or irregular video signals create unclear images
Correct flicker, strain and colour shading on images which occurs from irregular rotation or degraded signal output
Clearer images are produced, with less distortion
2-3. Time Base Corrector
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200525 /
Media DecodeEngine (MPEG2)
Audio Enhancement
System
QosmioEngine
SoundCircuit
TruBrite LCD
Harman KardonSpeaker (30mmΦ)
Video decoder
Ant.Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
MPEG Encoder
Sound decoder
Ghost Reducer(Where available)
Y/C Separation (Where available)
S-VIDEO out
RGB out
Video Input
3-1. LCD Specifications
3-2. Brightness control
3-3. AV-in
3-4. D-Connector/ Component-Out/SCART
3-5. “HD to go”
3-6. “External Primary Monitor
3. Display and Output
October 200526 /
3-1. LCD Specifications
• Widescreen 15.4” WXGA Toshiba TruBrite TFT display
• Doubles the display brightness, without increasing power consumption
• Brightness: 450 cd/m2
• Resolution: 1,280 x 800 resolution
FL tube
LCD
Hard coating
Anti-glare coating
Ambient light
[Previous Toshiba Clear SuperView LCD]
Light diffused
LCD
Hard coating
Anti-glare coating
Ambient light
[TruBrite LCD]
NEW backlight system
Introduces new system that prevents diffusion and directs light straight through to the front panel!2 FL tubes
configured
without TruBrite with TruBrite
October 200527 /
3-2. Brightness Control
Control the LCD brightness via the short-cut button on the AV panel or remote controlEasy to control LCD brightness depending on our usage scenario. In the case of watching TV or DVD, enjoy brighter pictures or images
[Problem]
[Function]
[Benefit]
BrightnessControl Button
Remote Control
October 200528 /
Monitor-in cable is bundled
Monitor-in Button
3-3. AV-in
Directly connect a digital camera, game console or other AV device to the LCD panelBe able to use LCD as monitorUtilize the ultra-bright and large screen, display capabilities
[Problem]
[Function][Benefit]
October 200529 /
3-4. D-Connector/Component-Out/SCART
D-Connector
Bundled Scart Cable
[Benefit] Be able to use LCD-TV as monitor.
October 200530 /
3-5. “HD to go” – enjoy now the ultimate thrill of mobile High Definition viewing!• The High Definition video revolution is already underway. • With “HD to go” from Toshiba, HD viewing is now going mobile. • Experience video images so vibrant and alive that they seem almost tangible. • “HD to go”, Toshiba’s innovative combination of powerful performance,
advanced graphics and outstanding widescreen technology, delivers the ultimate thrill of mobile High Definition viewing.
Ensuring smooth playback of WMV HD content
Widescreen 720p resolution
(minimum)
“HD to go” proposition:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/content_provider/film/ContentShowcase.aspx
For WMV content/WMV encoding technology
Cannot read HD-DVDs or decode H.264 standard !
For H.264 encoding technology
(notebooks need a higher processing power than for WMV)
October 200531 /
3-6. External Primary Monitor
New
Extended desktop selection.On single or clone mode,user can switch to extendeddesktop by Fn-F5 utility.
Primary, secondary selection.In addition, on extendeddesktop mode, user can exchange primary and secondary.
• Advantage– User can use External Monitor as Primary
in multi monitor usage
• User scenario– Main screen is external monitor such as CRT or DVI– Taskbar or application start on external monitor in multi
monitor mode
• How to change external monitor as primary– With simple operation, user can switch to multi monitor
mode: New Hotkey utility (Fn+F5) or NVIDIA utility
Multi monitor LCD: Primary
Single LCD etc
Multi monitor CRT/TFT: Primary
October 200532 /
4-1. Harman Kardon® speakers
4-2. SRS® TruSurround XT™ technology and SRS® WOW™
4-3. S/PDIF
4. Sound
Media DecodeEngine (MPEG2)
Audio Enhancement
System
QosmioEngine
SoundCircuit
LCD
Harman KardonSpeaker (30mmΦ)
Video decoderVideo Input
Ant.Hybrid TV Tuner(DBV-T/analogue
MPEG Encoder
Sound decoder
Ghost Reducer(Where available)
Y/C Separation (Where available)
October 200533 /
Industry-leading Harman Kardon® speakers (φ30mm) are integrated into the Qosmio unit, delivering enhanced sound capabilities.
More powerful sound and a broader range of frequencies are available.
4-1. Harman Kardon® speakers
[Function]
[Benefit]
October 200534 /
4-2. SRS Labs TechnologyVirtual Surround Sound With Dialog Clarity, Increased Bass (TruBass) and Expanded Sound Stage (TruSurround)
• Dialog Clarity– Speech and center dialog becomes much clearer and crisper, making it
easier to discern from today’s sophisticated movie effects• TruBass
– Create incredible deep rich bass from all speaker types and headphones
• TruSurround– Dolby certified technology that allows for a virtualized surround sound
experience from any two-speaker playback system • SRS
– the reproduced sound is much closer to what the artist originally intended and to that of a live performance. Like live performances, SRS has no critical listening position (sweet-spot)
• FOCUS– An audio enhancement technology that has the unique capability of
elevating the frontal sound-field from a pair of stereo speakers above the actual speakers location
• TruBass– Create incredible deep rich bass from all speaker types and headphones
• SRS® TruSurround XT™ technology
• SRS® WOW™
SRS® TruSurround XT™ is only available for WinDVD applications. SRS® WOW™ is available for Windows Media Player 9 in standard Windows interface and for QosmioPlayer. Please check your system specifications to ensure optimal results.
October 200535 /
4-3. S/PDIF(only in Windows mode, no support for QosmioPlayer)
Provides an optical connection to audio equipment
Less noise results in higher quality audio signal
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is an audio transfer interface that enables digital sound output without a conversion to analog. This results in a higher quality of sound as the digital signal does not need to be translated to analogue when being transferred from one device to another (such as a DVD player and Dolby Digital decoder).
[Function]
[Benefit]
WinDVD : Dolby stereo
WinDVD creator : Dolby AC-3
QosmioPlayer : Dolby stereo
October 200536 /
4- 4. Intel® High Definition Audio
• The Qosmio series have 2-channel audio codec compatible with the Intel® High Definition (HD) Audio Interface.
– This codec provides Stereo 24-bit resolution
with sample rates up to 96kHz.
• It is able to play back at higher audio format than previous system(AC’97).– if 24 bit / 96kHz sound source played…
• 24=16 times accuracy of sound volume than AC’97.• 2 times range of possibility playback frequency than AC’97.
24 bitup to 96 KHz
October 200537 /
5. User Interface
• 5-1. QosmioPlayer
• 5-2. AV buttons and Remote Control
• 5-3. Bridge Media slot
October 200538 /
• Even when the Qosmio unit is off, TV can be quickly accessed via the AV Control Buttons on the system or the Remote Control
• Full scan support: enjoy TV functionality anywhere you go with analog connection via full scan
• In addition to channel and volume control and selection, Brightness Control can be performed via the AV Control Buttons on the system
5-1. QosmioPlayer (TV)
Remote Control
QosmioPlayer (TV) supports analogue TV only
October 200539 /
5-1. QosmioPlayer (CD/DVD)
• Even when the PC is off, listening to CD music and watching DVD can be performed at the push of a button, via the AV Control Buttons on the system or the Remote Contol
• High quality video can be viewed through the QosmioEngine technology
Remote Control
October 200540 /
5-1. QosmioPlayer (TV recording)
• You can record TV program and save maximum 10 files in QosmioPlayer.
• If recording area becomes full, QosmioPlayer stop recording automatically.
Remote Control
QosmioPlayer (TV) supports analogue TV only
October 200541 /
5-2. AV Buttons
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October 200542 /
5-3. 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot
• Features of SD™ Card and xD™-Picture Card slot:– Postage stamp-sized – ideal for mobile devices– Write-protect switch prevents inadvertent overwriting
of image or audio data– High data transfer rate: 2 MB/s
• Applications of SD™ Memory Card and MultiMedia Card™ :
– Storage of data that requires high levels of security:– Content that requires copyright protection (books,
music) – Personal identity data (mobile phone address book) – Content that requires intellectual property right
protection – “Bridge media” between MP3 players, digital cameras
and many more• Features of the Memory Stick® Card
and Memory Stick Pro™ :– Compact and easy-to-use / portability– High reliability - to shock and vibration– Content versatility – easy to share info
October 200543 /
6. System unit
6-1. Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology
6-2. Seamless communication
6-3. ConfigFree™ software overview
6-4. Toshiba Summit
6-5. NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go6600
6-6. DVD Super-Multi drive (Double Layer)
6-7. All-in-one convenience
6-8. Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003
6-9. Toshiba Software & Solutions
6-10. Technical Specifications
October 200544 /
6-1. Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology
Thanks to the latest
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology including
- Intel® Pentium® M processors(up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus and supporting Enhanced Speed Step
Technology and Execute Disable Bit)
- Mobile Intel® 915PM Express chipset (up to 533 MHz Front-side Bus and Intel® Power Saving Technology)
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection(supports latest wireless standards (IEEE 802.11ABG) and new optional
PROSet/Wireless software.
v.9.0 with improved GUI for simplified WLAN capabilities)
The new Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology features PCI Express technology which doubles data transfer rates and improves graphics performance.
October 200545 /
6-2. Seamless communicationQosmio offers a broad range of connectivity capabilities:
• i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) port and integrated Bridge Media slot (SD™ Card, xD™ Card and Memory Stick) allow easy transfer of data to and from digital devices.
• International 56 Kbps V.90 modem (V.92 ready) offers unlimited global connection
• Ethernet LAN port allows users to connect to local area networks
• 3 x USB 2.0 ports allowing transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
• Wireless LAN 802.11b/g for high-speed access to company networks or the Internet
October 200546 /
6-3. ConfigFree™ software utility
Connectivity Doctor
Analyze your network connection and assist in fixing the problem.
Enables an easy and automatic switch between network configurations.
Profile Settings
Get connect with the members nearby. Members icon will show around the table, and document can be shared by dragging the file on the center.
ConfigFree™ Summit
Displays nearby active WiFi access point in radar GUI.Draw a line to connect to devices.
Wireless radar1 2
3 4
What is ConfigFree™? Makes it easy for non-technical users to connect wired and wireless networks and share files amongst locally connected users.
October 200547 /
W-WAN Auto Connect FeatureIt will automatically dial up with Mobile Data / 3G Card when both LAN & WLAN are disconnected
Dial up Device SelectionSelect which device to dial-up with.(supports any device such as data cards or 3G cards that can be used by dial-up)
Auto Launch of ProgramSelect Program to execute after Dial-up connection (e.g VPN client, IE)
NEW
• Automatically switch between LAN/WLAN/WAN
Version 5.76-3. ConfigFree™
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October 200548 /
6-4. Toshiba summit
Summary of features and benefits• Quickly send files to other computers
and devices in the local area• Create a virtual meeting room, inviting
all the local computers you want to have access to your file
• Simply drag and drop files into the middle of the “room” or send it directly to one of the participant only
• Provides a “quick share” feature by drag and drop a file onto the “wireless radar” icon
What is the Toshiba summit?Toshiba Summit software to increase productivity, featuring efficient wireless conferencing functionality – including file sharing and chat.
October 200549 /
6-5. NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go6600Introducing the ultimate mobile graphics solution for mobile entertainment computing with DX9 support
The NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go6600 graphics processing
units deliver brilliant video and 3D graphics for both the
road warrior and the multimedia enthusiast:
• UNPARALLED VIDEO VIEWING: NVIDIA's PureVideo technology
• SUPPORT FOR THE LATEST 3D GAMES AND APPLICATIONS: Microsoft DirectX 9 Shader Model 3.0
• LEADING PERFORMANCE FOR MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOKS: Advanced GeForce6Architecture with NVIDIA PowerMizer™ 5.0 technology
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6600, 128 MB DDR SDRAM, PCI Express x 16 • Memory Interface 128-bit • Memory Bandwidth (GBps) 11.2 GBps • Fill Rate (pixels/sec.) 3 billion • Vertices/Second 300 million • RAMDACs 400 MHz
October 200550 /
6-6. DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer) - Explore the possibilities
• includes bundled Intervideo and Sonic software
• create your personal video DVDs
• daily back up media for data and video
• play CDs and DVDs
• Copy / burn CDs and DVDs
• edit and update files (cut commercials, add and delete files) and much more....
Integrated DVD Super Multi drive allows users to copy all types of DVDs onto disc, while Double Layer supports recordable DVDs featuring two separate recording layers that can store 8.5 GB of data.
October 200551 /
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 – With all the power and functionality of Windows XP, plus new features
that allow you to watch and record TV, manage your music collection, play DVDs, and much, much more.
• Sonic RecordNow!– Sonic RecordNow! is the easiest way to burn
and copy CDs/DVDs and share data
• InterVideo® WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum – WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is a new generation of DVD creation
software. A truly integrated product, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is the easiest and fastest DVD-making program there is, allowing you to create high-quality DVDs in a fraction of the time taken by other similar software
• Windows Movie Maker 2 – Windows Movie Maker 2 makes home movie-making
fun and easy. You can create, edit, and share your movies through a few simple actions.
6-7. All-in-one convenience
October 200552 /
• OneNote 2003 can help you gather and share information in meetings, presentations, brainstorming sessions, phone conferences, and classes—just about anywhere you work with ideas and notes
• With its intuitive interface - organised just like a paper notebook - users can readily manage multiple sources of information, including: handwritten or typed notes, drawings, audio recordings, web page content and other information.
6-8. Microsoft® Office OneNote 2003™ bundledFor quick and easy note organisation plus a vast selection of software and utility tools for maximum productivity
1.click on the area = show example2.click on the area = hide example
October 200553 /
6-9. Toshiba Software & Solutions
• Toshiba has formed a strategic partnership with Element 5 to provide customers with an easy method of acquiring software solutions for their Qosmio.
• Customers can select and purchase SW titles from a list of the industries leading software vendors.
• Toshiba provides the customer with the convenience and added-value of purchasing key applications and solutions at discounted rates.
October 200554 /
6-10. Technical SpecificationsModel Qosmio F20 - 138
Processor/Technology
Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology including Intel® Pentium® M processor 760 (2.00 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 2 MB 2nd level cache),Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection and Intel® 915 PM Express chipset
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
Display 15.4” Toshiba TruBrite WXGA TFT display,resolution: 1,440 x 900, brightness: 450 cd/m2
Hard disk 100 GB ( 5,400 rpm) Enhanced IDE (ATA-6)
System memory 1,024 (512 + 512) MB, maximum expandability: 2,048 MB, technology: DDR2 RAM
Optical device DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Graphics adapter NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6600, 128 MB DDR SDRAM
TV tuner Built-in hybrid analogue and digital (DVB-T) TV Tuner
Pointing device Touch Pad
Wired and wireless communication
Ethernet LAN, international V.90 modem (V.92 ready),Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Sound system Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System with SRS® TruSurround XT™ System and SRS® WOW™, built-in Harman Kardon® stereo speakers, volume dial
Interfaces DC-in, external microphone, external monitor, headphone, i.LINK® (IEEE1394), Monitor-in (Line-in), RJ-11, RJ-45, S-Video-in (Composite/Line-in), S-Video-out, S/PDIF (Headphone), built-in speaker, 3x USB 2.0, Dolby AC3 digital, D-Video out
Expansion 5-in-1 Bridge Media Slot, PC Card slot for 1x Type II card, 2x memory slots (1 to configure)
Battery Main, technology: lithium-ion, maximum life: up to 2:53 (Mobile Mark™) hours
Bundled software InterVideo® WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003*, online user manual, Sonic™ Record Now!, SRS® TruSurround XT™ technology for virtual surround sound, Toshiba ConfigFree™, Toshiba utilities and drivers, Windows Movie Maker 2, Norton Internet Security™ 2005 (includes free Internet updates for 90 days)
Bundled hardware AC adapter, D-Connector to SCART cable, antenna cable, Remote Control, Monitor-in cable, modem cable, s-Video cable
Special features AV buttons (Internet, QosmioPlayer, Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Forward, Record, Brightness, Zoom-out, Zoom-in),QosmioEngine for advanced video experience, QosmioPlayer for instant-on entertainment
Security features BIOS password, HDD password on request, keyboard lock, main hard disk (by screw),main memory (by screw), slot for Kensington Cable Lock,supervisor password, system password security, user password, Wireless LAN switch
Physical dimensions W x L x H: 378 x 285 x 43 mm, weight: 3.90 kg
Warranty 2-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs. Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details.
computers.toshiba-europe.com
October 200556 /
Disclaimers1. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power.2. When using QosmioPlayer, the Remote Control Devise will not function. (This disclaimer applies to the MCE models
only. )3. TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased.4. All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.5. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.
This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology. 6. The Qosmio Player is not a Windows based application. When using the Qosmio Player, the Audio / Video recording
feature will not function. In addition, battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System.
7. Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer.CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions: 1.use of certain external peripheral products
2.use of battery power instead of AC power3.use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications4.use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections5.use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications6.use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously7.use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea
level) 8.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 computer model – please refer to your Resource Guide or visit the Toshiba website at www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum performance, use your computer product only under recommended conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information
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Disclaimers8. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your
LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.9. Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.10. SRS TruSurround XT is available only when using WinDVD applications. SRS WOW is available only when using Windows
Media Player 9.11. If you have to operate your PC during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna, you should
operate your PC 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 PC during a thunderstorm.
12. Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, such as the Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
13. Wired and wireless communication capabilities to be applied in countries where approved. 14. Battery life may vary depending on applications, power management settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies
depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at computers.toshiba-europe.com.
15. Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
16. Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options17. Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series. Your selected
model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or