Qosmio F20
Product Features
and Technologies
Copyright © 2005 Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
Qosmio – Core Technology
PC
TV
• Processing power
• Natural UI
• Hybrid TV tuner
• Video quality
• Internet
• Communication
• Home network
• Mobility
Audio
DVD/HDD
Player/Recorder
• Sound quality
• Surround
technology
• Quick play
• DVD/HDD
recording
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Qosmio – Core Technology
Qosmio core technology:
•QosmioPlayer
•QosmioEngine
"Qosmio core technology“
is the fundamental technology
behind realizing 4-in-1
functionality
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Qosmio – Core Technology
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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
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Qosmio F20
QosmioPlayer for instant-on entertainment
Microsoft®
Windows® XP
Media Center
Edition 2005
Built-in analogue and
digital (DVB-T) TV
tuner w/ MPEG2
hardware encoder
15.4” Toshiba TruBrite
WXGA + TFT
display brightness 450 cd/m2
QosmioEngine
– for an advanced
video experience
Harman Kardon®
stereo speakers
Remote Control for
MCE and
QosmioPlayer
DVD Super Multi
(Double Layer) drive
SRS® TruSurround XT™
technology and SRS® WOW™
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“HD to go” offers High
Definition quality content
on the go
October 2005
Qosmio F20 - System Architecture
QosmioEngine
CPU
15.4” TruBrite WXGA
TFT display
System
Memory
PCI-X bus
MCH
(Chipset)
ICH
(Chipset)
Hybrid
TV Tuner
Video
Processor
LCD
Sound
Circuit
Harman Kardon®
stereo speakers
(DBV-T/analogue)
Wireless LAN
802.11b/g
IEEE1394
HDD
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GPU
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Key features on Qosmio F20
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
2. Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
2-1. Ghost Reduction
2-2. Y/C Separation
2-3. Time Base Corrector
3. Display and Output
3-1. LCD Specifications
3-2. Brightness control
3-3. AV-In
3-4. D-Connector/ComponentOut/SCART
3-5. “HD to go” High Definition
viewing
3-6. External Primary Monitor
4-1. Harman Kardon® Speaker
4-2. SRS® TruSurround XT™
technology and SRS® WOW™
4-3. S/PDIF
4-4. Intel® High Definition Audio
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5-1. QosmioPlayer
5-2. AV buttons and remote control
5-3. Bridge Media slot
6. System unit
4. Sound
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5. User Interface
6-1. Intel® Centrino™ Mobile
Technology
6-2. Seamless communication 6-3.
ConfigFree™ software utiltiy
6-4. Toshiba Summit
6-5. NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX
Go6600
6-6. DVD Super-Multi (Double Layer)
drive
6-7. All-in-one convenience
6-8. Microsoft® Office OneNote™
2003
6-9. Toshiba Software & Solutions
6-10.Technical Specifications
October 2005
1. QosmioEngine
Ant.
1-1. Digital Sharpness
Ghost Reducer
(Where available)
1-2. Black / White Extension
1-3. LCD Over Drive
1-4. De-Interlacing
Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Video Input
Y/C Separation
(Where available)
Sound decoder
MPEG Encoder
Video decoder
Media Decode
Engine (MPEG2)
1-5. Colour Adjustment
1-6. Edge Enhancement
TruBrite LCD
1-7. De-Ringing
QosmioEngine
1-8. De-Blocking
1-9. Picture Enhancement Utility
Audio
Enhancement
System
Sound
Circuit
Harman Kardon
Speaker (30mmΦ)
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QosmioEngine
Another 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
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1-1. Digital Sharpness (available under QosmioPlayer)
[Problem] Fine details are not clearly visible
[Function] Sharpens the image both in horizontal and vertical directions
[Benefit] The edge of the image is more emphasized and easy to recognize
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1-2. Black / White Extension
(available under QosmioPlayer Live TV)
[Problem] Dark images tend to hide colour contrast, while light images tend
to wash out colour contrast
[Function] Increase contrast levels in both dark and light images
[Benefit] Bring out the details in dark images, while making colours in
lighter images more vibrant
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1-3. LCD Over Drive
(available under QosmioPlayer Live TV and WinDVD)
[Problem] LCD response time is too slow for rapidly moving images/pictures
[Function] Increase apparent response speeds in effected areas of the video
image
[Benefit] Better quality in rapidly moving video such as sports and subtitles
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1-4. De-Interlacing
[Problem] Analog input is transmitted in an interlaced signal which
creates a jagged picture being displayed
[Function] Converts interlaces the transmitted signal into progressive
scan images, which are displayed through the LCD
[Benefit] Images in frequent and rapid motion are displayed smoothly
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1-5. Colour Adjustment
(available under Windows only)
[Problem] De-tuned hardware control parameters can produce
incorrect colour levels
[Function] Provides extensive testing of control parameters for
gamma, brightness and colour balance in a video
[Benefit] Results in more realistic, cleaner, lifelike images
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1-6. Edge Enhancement
(available under Windows only)
[Problem] Analog video edges are poorly defined
[Function] Add or replace graduation pixels and segmentalized pixels
[Benefit] Objects in analog video are displayed more clearly
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1-7. De-ringing
(available under QosmioPlayer DVD/TV replay)
[Problem] Noise, which is called ringing noise, will be
displayed around text such as closed captio
[Function] Reduce ringing noise
[Benefit] Improve the sharpness of character edge
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1-8. De-blocking
(available under QosmioPlayer DVD/TV replay)
[Problem] Block noise such as mosaic noise occurs
while MPEG2 stream is play backing
[Function] Reduce block noise
[Benefit] Improves video playback quality
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1-9. Picture Enhancement Utility
[Problem] TV or movie playback doesn’t look good under
certain lighting conditions
[Function] Easily change the settings of the LCD and
QosmioEngine features
[Benefit] Experience ideal viewing, when watching TV or
movies under different lighting conditions
Windows
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2. Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Ant.
• 2-1. Ghost Reducer
• 2-2. Y/C Separation
• 2-3. Time Base Corrector
Video Input
Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Ghost Reducer
(Where available)
Y/C Separation
(Where available)
Sound decoder
MPEG Encoder
Video decoder
Media Decode
Engine (MPEG2)
TruBrite
LCD
QosmioEngine
Video processor (HW/SW hybrid solution)
Digital Sharpness
De-Interlacing
Colour Adjustment
Edge Enhancement
Digital Noise Reduction
10-bit AD Converter
Picture Enhancement Utility
Audio
Enhancement
System
Sound
Circuit
Harman Kardon
Speaker (30mmΦ)
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Hybrid TV Tuner
Ant.
(DBV-T/analogue) with
MPEG2 Hardware encoder
(Qosmio TV Tuner)
Video Input
Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Ghost Reducer
(Where available)
Y/C Separation
(Where available)
Sound decoder
MPEG Encoder
Video decoder
• 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
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2-1. Ghost Reduction
[Problem] Images appear to be displayed with shadow / ghost edges
[Function] Decrease the ghost in images (For GCR signal only)
[Benefit] The edge of the image is clearer and better images are displayed
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2-2. Y/C separation
[Problem] Colours which appear in images, bleed into each other and the
clarity of the picture is reduced or appears distorted
[Function] Separates colour and brightness signals, to produce clearer images
[Benefit] Helps to reduce the flicker, colour bleed and artifacting in the
displayed image, producing a clear, crisp, well-balanced image
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2-3. Time Base Corrector
[Problem] Degraded or irregular video signals create unclear images
[Function] Correct flicker, strain and colour shading on images which
occurs from irregular rotation or degraded signal output
[Benefit] Clearer images are produced, with less distortion
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3. Display and Output
Ant.
Ghost Reducer
(Where available)
3-1. LCD Specifications
3-2. Brightness control
Video Input
3-3. AV-in
Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue)
Y/C Separation
(Where available)
Sound decoder
MPEG Encoder
Video decoder
Media Decode
Engine (MPEG2)
3-4. D-Connector/
Component-Out/SCART
3-5. “HD to go”
TruBrite LCD
3-6. “External Primary Monitor
QosmioEngine
S-VIDEO out
RGB out
Audio
Enhancement
System
Sound
Circuit
Harman Kardon
Speaker (30mmΦ)
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3-1. LCD Specifications
without TruBrite
with TruBrite
• 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
[Previous Toshiba Clear SuperView LCD]
[TruBrite LCD]
LCD
LCD
Anti-glare coating
Anti-glare coating
NEW backlight system
Introduces new system that
prevents diffusion and
directs light straight through
to the front panel!
Light diffused
Ambient light
Ambient light
Hard coating
2 FL tubes
configured
Hard coating
FL tube
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3-2. Brightness Control
[Problem] Control the LCD brightness via the short-cut
button on the AV panel or remote control
[Function] Easy to control LCD brightness depending on
our usage scenario.
[Benefit] In the case of watching TV or DVD, enjoy
brighter pictures or images
Remote Control
Brightness
Control Button
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3-3. AV-in
[Problem] Directly connect a digital camera, game
console or other AV device to the LCD panel
[Function] Be able to use LCD as monitor
[Benefit] Utilize the ultra-bright and large screen,
display capabilities
Monitor-in Button
Monitor-in cable is bundled
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3-4. D-Connector/Component-Out/SCART
[Benefit] Be able to use LCD-TV as monitor.
D-Connector
Bundled Scart Cable
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3-5. “HD to go” – enjoy now the ultimate thrill
of mobile High Definition viewing!
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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.
“HD to go”
proposition:
 Ensuring smooth
playback of WMV
HD content
 Widescreen
 720p resolution
(minimum)
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)
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/content_provider/film/ContentShowcase.aspx
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3-6. External Primary Monitor
New
Single LCD etc
• 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
Multi monitor CRT/TFT:
Primary
Extended desktop selection.
On single or clone mode,
user can switch to extended
desktop by Fn-F5 utility.
Primary, secondary selection.
In addition, on extended
desktop mode, user can
exchange primary and secondary.
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4. Sound
Ant.
Hybrid TV Tuner
(DBV-T/analogue
Ghost Reducer
(Where available)
Kardon®
4-1. Harman
speakers
Video Input
4-2. SRS® TruSurround
XT™ technology and
SRS® WOW™
Y/C Separation
(Where available)
Sound decoder
MPEG Encoder
Video decoder
Media Decode
Engine (MPEG2)
4-3. S/PDIF
LCD
QosmioEngine
Audio
Enhancement
System
Sound
Circuit
Harman Kardon
Speaker (30mmΦ)
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4-1. Harman Kardon® speakers
[Function] Industry-leading Harman Kardon® speakers
(φ30mm) are integrated into the Qosmio unit,
delivering enhanced sound capabilities.
[Benefit]
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More powerful sound and a broader range of
frequencies are available.
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4-2. SRS Labs Technology
Virtual Surround Sound With Dialog Clarity,
Increased Bass (TruBass) and Expanded Sound Stage (TruSurround)
• SRS® TruSurround XT™ technology
• 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® WOW™
• 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™ 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.
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4-3. S/PDIF
(only in Windows mode, no support for QosmioPlayer)
[Function] Provides an optical connection to audio equipment
[Benefit]
Less noise results in higher quality audio signal
WinDVD : Dolby stereo
WinDVD creator : Dolby AC-3
QosmioPlayer : Dolby stereo
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).
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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 bit
up to
96 KHz
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5. User Interface
• 5-1. QosmioPlayer
• 5-2. AV buttons and Remote Control
• 5-3. Bridge Media slot
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5-1. QosmioPlayer (TV)
• 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
Remote Control
QosmioPlayer (TV) supports analogue TV only
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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
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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
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5-2. AV Buttons
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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
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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
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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.
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6-2. Seamless communication
Qosmio 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
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6-3. ConfigFree™ software utility
What is ConfigFree™? Makes it easy for non-technical users
to connect wired and wireless networks and share files
amongst locally connected users.
Displays nearby active
WiFi access point in
radar GUI.
Draw a line to connect
to devices.
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Wireless radar
Connectivity Doctor
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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.
Analyze your
network
connection and
assist in fixing
the problem.
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Enables an easy
and automatic
switch between
network
configurations.
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6-3. ConfigFree™
Version 5.7
Automatic Network Device Switch
• New main features
• Automatically switch
between LAN/WLAN/WAN
W-WAN Auto Connect Feature
It will automatically dial up with
Mobile Data / 3G Card when both
LAN & WLAN are disconnected
Dial up Device Selection
Select 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 Program
Select Program to execute
after Dial-up connection
(e.g VPN client, IE)
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6-4. Toshiba summit
What is the Toshiba summit?
Toshiba Summit software to increase productivity, featuring efficient
wireless conferencing functionality – including file sharing and chat.
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
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6-5. NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go6600
Introducing 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
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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 2005
6-6. DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)
- Explore the possibilities
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.
• 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....
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6-7. All-in-one convenience
• 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.
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6-8. Microsoft® Office OneNote 2003™ bundled
For quick and easy note organisation plus a vast selection
of software and utility tools for maximum productivity
• 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.
1.click on the area = show example
2.click on the area = hide example
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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.
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6-10. Technical Specifications
Model
Qosmio F20 - 138
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
Processor/
Technology
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)
Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System with SRS® TruSurround XT™ System and SRS® WOW™, built-in Harman Kardon® stereo speakers, volume dial
Sound system
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)
Main, technology: lithium-ion, maximum life: up to 2:53 (Mobile Mark™) hours
Battery
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.
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Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power.
When using QosmioPlayer, the Remote Control Devise will not function. (This disclaimer applies to the MCE models
only. )
TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased.
All images are simulated for purposes of illustration.
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.
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.
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 power
3.use of certain multimedia, computer generated graphics or video applications
4.use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
5.use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided design applications
6.use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously
7.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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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.
Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.
SRS TruSurround XT is available only when using WinDVD applications. SRS WOW is available only when using Windows
Media Player 9.
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.
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.
Wired and wireless communication capabilities to be applied in countries where approved.
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.
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.
Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options
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
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