Toshiba Qosmio G30-153 User manual

Qosmio G30 – the breakthrough
cinematic experience with HD DVD.
November 2006
HD DVD – where images become reality.
The Qosmio G30 HD DVD is the first ever notebook with HD DVD for a breakthrough
cinematic experience.
Setting the new standard for digital entertainment, Toshiba HD DVD draws you into
an unprecedented new world with images so real and vibrant it’s as if you’re part of
the movie. Dynamic images jump out of the screen – you feel like you can reach out
and touch them. Colours are so vivid, they dazzle the senses.
Never before has so much thrilling entertainment been packed into a notebook PC.
The ultimate 4-in-1 concept.
In the Qosmio G30, Toshiba has brought together some of the most advanced technologies currently
available on the market to create an out-of-this world 4-in-1 Qosmio concept.
Toshiba’s own breakthroughs, such as the fabulous Toshiba TruBrite®WUXGA display, sit alongside
latest-generation processing, audio and graphics technology. The result is a ground-breaking system
with uncompromising video and TV, HD DVD and sound that takes movies, computing and gaming into
spectacular new realms.
This is a breakthrough cinematic experience with HD DVD!
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CPU performance may vary from specifications under certain conditions such as the use of battery instead of AC power, certain external peripherals, certain multimedia
applications or network connections, complex modeling software and in areas with low air pressure at high altitude (1,000 metres above sea level) and/or certain
temperatures. CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer may automatically shut down as
a normal protective measure. To avoid risk of lost data, please make periodic back-up copies. For optimum performance, use your computer only under recommended
conditions. Please read detailed restrictions in the product resource guide, visit the Toshiba web site: computers.toshiba-europe.com and/or contact Toshiba Technical
Support. • One GB means one billion bytes, accessible capacity may be less. • For information about upgrading your system memory please refer to the user manual or
contact your local Toshiba service provider. • 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 selected. • SRS®TruSurround XT™ is only available
for WinDVD applications. SRS®WOW™ is only available for Windows Media Player 9 in standard Windows interface. Please check your system specifications to ensure
optimal results. • Microsoft®Office OneNote™ 2003 is not available in all countries. • 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 switches shown on the
notebook chassis.
Processor /
Technology Intel®Centrino®Duo Mobile Technology featuring Intel®Core™ Duo Processor T2500 (2 MB Cache,
2.17 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
network connection and Intel®945GM Express chipset
Intel®Centrino®Duo Mobile Technology
featuring Intel®Core™2 Duo Processor T7600 (4 MB Cache,
2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
network connection and Intel®945PM Express chipset
Display
Hard disk 240 (120 + 120) GB (5,400 rpm), Serial ATA 320 (160 + 160) GB (5,400 rpm), Serial ATA
System memory
Optical device
Graphics adapter
TV tuner Hybrid analogue and digital (DVB-T) TV Tuner
Pointing device Touch Pad
Wired & wireless
communication
Sound system
Interfaces 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards,
Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMedia Card™,
xD-Picture Card™), DC-in, external microphone,
external monitor, 2 x headphone (stereo), RJ-11, RJ-45,
4 x USB 2.0, Monitor-in (line-in port), TV-antenna,
S-Video-in (Composite/Line-in), TV-out (s-video,
Component-out), i.LINK®(IEEE1394), S/PDIF (optical)
shared with headphone socket, HDMI-out
5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards,
Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMedia Card™,
xD-Picture Card™), DC-in, external microphone,
external monitor, 2 x headphone (stereo), RJ-11, RJ-45,
4 x USB 2.0, Monitor-in (line-in port), TV-antenna,
S-Video-in (Composite/Line-in), TV-out (s-video,
Component-out), i.LINK®(IEEE1394), S/PDIF (optical) shared
with headphone socket, HDMI-out, IR Blaster-in, IR Blaster-out
Expansion
Battery Technology: lithium-ion, maximum life
up to 2:50 (Mobile Mark™) hours Technology: lithium-ion, maximum life up to 2:37 (Mobile Mark™) hours
Bundled software Microsoft®Office OneNote™ 2003, online user manual, Toshiba ConfigFree™, Connectivity Doctor, Toshiba Summit,
Sonic™ Record Now!, InterVideo®WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Norton Internet Security™ (includes free Internet updates for 90 days),
Windows®Movie Maker 2, WinDVD™, Toshiba utilities and drivers
Bundled hardware AC adapter, AC power cable, HDMI cable, antenna cable,
modem cable, video-in cable, Remote Control for
Microsoft®Windows®Media Center Edition and QosmioPlayer,
s-video cable
AC adapter, AC power cable, HDMI cable, antenna cable,
modem cable, video-in cable, Remote Control for
Microsoft®Windows®Media Center Edition and QosmioPlayer,
IR Transmitter cable
Special features
Security features
Physical
dimensions
Warranty 3-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension and uplift packs.
Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorised Reseller for details.
Model Qosmio G30-153 Qosmio G30-194
Operating system
17.0" Toshiba TruBrite®WUXGA TFT display, resolution 1,920 x 1,200
2 (1 GB + 1 GB) GB, maximum expandability: 4 GB, technology: DDR2 RAM
Gigabit Ethernet LAN, international V.90 modem (V.92 ready)
Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth®2.0 + EDR
AV buttons (QosmioPlayer TV button, QosmioPlayer CD/DVD button, Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Forward, Record,
Brightness down, Brightness up, Dolby, TV-out), QosmioEngine for advanced video experience, QosmioPlayer for
instant-on entertainment, RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for data back-up and real-time disk mirroring
W x L x H: 406 x 285 x 45.5 (front) / 53.5 (back) mm, weight: starting at 4.6 kg
HD DVD-ROM drive (including DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive support)
NVIDIA®GeForce™ Go 7600, 256 MB DDR3 RAM, 16x PCI Express
Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System with 1-bit Digital Amplifier and Dolby®Home Theater™,
built-in Harman Kardon®stereo speakers, volume-dial
Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition
Keyboard lock, main hard disk (by screw), main memory (by screw), main battery pack (by sliding latch),
slot for Kensington Cable Lock, supervisor password, system password security, user password, Wireless LAN switch
1x PC Card Type II, 2x memory slots, Express Card™ slot
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The thrill of audio sound is yours. The Qosmio G30 will amaze you with its outstanding
1-bit digital amplifier for astonishing high-fidelity audio plus support for Dolby®Home
Theater™ surround sound.
State-of-the-art Harman Kardon®stereo speakers featuring bass-reflex speaker technology
deliver greater amplification and clarity when listening to MP3 files or audio CDs. Take your
music collection with you on the road or connect to a home audio system via an S/PDIF
digital-out port for amazing multi-channel audio.
It’s a virtual surround
sound system.
Toshiba recommends Windows®XP
Media Center Edition 2005
Mind-blowing digital entertainment. Whether using the integrated HD DVD-ROM
drive to play HD movies or making use of the latest audio technologies to optimise
music listening, the new Qosmio G30 revolutionises your multimedia enjoyment.
On board is HDMI, the digital standard for connecting high-definition video and audio
devices, allowing higher speed and greater PC convergence. An intuitive control panel
puts TV, video and audio entertainment effortlessly at your fingertips. Combining the
powerful video processing capabilities of the QosmioEngine and the latest NVIDIA
graphics chipset, the Qosmio series delivers a high-quality visual experience for
multimedia playback and movie-watching.
It’s an HD DVD player and HDD/DVD recorder.
Maximise your viewing experience. With the analogue and
digital (DVB-T) TV tuner, you can record and watch your
favourite TV shows.
Display quality has never been more spectacular: Toshiba’s
TruBrite®WUXGA screen offers unprecedented 1,920 x 1,200
resolution for pin-sharp images that appear incredibly realistic.
Add the enhanced capabilities of the HD DVD-ROM drive, and
your visual experience moves into another dimension.
It’s an LCD television.
A superior mobile experience. Fully loaded with Intel®Centrino®Duo mobile
technology and Bluetooth®, you can easily connect to your home network, the
Internet or to other Bluetooth®-enabled devices.
Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005 provides a simple, convenient
way to enjoy your photos, music, TV and movies, and more. The Qosmio G30
offers you dual hard disk drive functionality with RAID support so that you can
choose more storage capacity or HDD mirroring for increased data security.
It’s a powerful and versatile PC.
Images are brought to life.
The Toshiba TruBrite®WUXGA display delivers
vivid images like you’ve never seen before. With
its high brightness and amazing colour saturati-
on, the Qosmio G30 will astound you with great
colour depth, wide viewing angles and antiglare
technology to deflect outside light.
Qosmio – impressive entertainment and computing.
Immersive video graphics.
At the heart of the product is Toshiba’s exclusive
QosmioEngine, a superlative video processor
delivering a high-quality visual experience for TV,
3D gaming, viewing multimedia content, DVD
movies and more.
Simplicity comes from intuitive design.
Qosmio also delivers on the promise of simplicity with Toshiba’s exclusive QosmioPlayer.
This intuitive graphical interface bypasses the Windows® operating system when booting
to offer quick and easy TV and digital entertainment at the touch of a button.
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