Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD-DVD (PQG32) - Manual (Page 15)

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Qosmio G30 series computer.
This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability,
includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of
reliable, high-performance computing.
This computer family is equipped with a built-in TV tuner. To watch a TV
program or play CD/DVD before Windows starts, press the TV button or the
CD/DVD button (or the same buttons on the remote control) respectively
during Windows startup. When Windows is running, you can display or
record a TV program using the My TV feature of Media Center.
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Qosmio G30
computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your
computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and
troubleshooting.
If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing,
first read over the
Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize
yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices.
Then read
Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your
computer.
If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the
preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted
with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to read the
Special
features section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are
uncommon or unique to this computer, as well as the section on HW Setup ,
to understand how to setup and configure these features.
If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a
monitor, be sure to read Chapter 9,
Optional Devices .
Manual contents
This manual is composed of the following eleven chapters, some
appendixes, a glossary and an index.
Chapter 1, Introduction , is an overview of the computer’s features,
capabilities, and options.
Chapter 2, The Grand Tour , identifies the components of the computer and
briefly explains how they function.
Chapter 3, Getting Started , provides a quick overview of how to begin
operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work
area.