Grand Tour, Front with the display closed | Panasonic U500D guide

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Chapter 2

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer.

Front with the display closed

The following figure shows the computer’s front with its display panel in the closed position.

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	Front of the computer with display closed
1.	Multiple Digital Media Card Slot	5.			Battery LED
2.	Wireless Communication Switch	6.			Bridge Media Slot LED
3.	DC IN LED	7.			HDD/ODD/eSATA LED

4.Power LED

1	Multiple Digital Media Card Slot

Supports SD/SDHC memory card, MMC, MEMORY STICK,

MEMORY STICK PRO and xD Picture card

User’s Manual

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Panasonic U500D user manual Grand Tour, Front with the display closed

Contents

User’s Manual Table of Contents Operating Basics Media care Sound system Modem Wireless communications ExpressCard Slot Accessing HW Setup HW Setup WindowSecurity lock Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks First edition May FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC information Contact FCC conditionsAddress Telephone Vcci Class B Information EU Conformity of StatementMinato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8001, Japan Modem warning notice Canadian Regulatory Information Canada OnlyConformity Statement Network Compatibility Statement Region selection Japan regulationsRedial A05-0025001 This label is located on the module Telephone company procedures Type of serviceIf problems arise Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part Disconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipmentFax branding AT+GCI=09 Modem warning notice for Australia Apart Software in addition to a modemNumber to be dialed 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number to program into computer 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 General conditionsAn invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover Disposal of products Following information is only for EU-member statesDisposal of batteries and/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries EnergyStar Program Panasonic Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD Super Multi +R Double Layer UJ862A/VJ862E DVD Super Multi +R Double Layer GU10N/GU10F Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc DVD Super Multi +R Double Layer GS20F International Precaution Xxiv User’s Manual Providing adequate ventilation General PrecautionsCreating a computer-friendly environment Always provide sufficient space around the computer Pressure or impact damage Stress injury Heat injuryExpressCard overheating Mobile phones Preface Manual contents Abbreviations ConventionsIcons Keys Display Key operationMessages Terminology Xxx User’s Manual Introduction Equipment checklistHardware Documentation Software Processor FeaturesMemory Battery Pack PowerRTC Battery Disks Optical disc drive Keyboard DisplayPointing Device Ports Multimedia Slots Communications Security Special features Battery Save Mode *1 Intelligent PowerPanel Power On Low Battery USB Sleep HibernationCharge function USB Wakeup Toshiba Value Added Package Utilities and Applications Toshiba Face Fingerprint UtilityRecognition For Windows by Bluetooth StackToshiba Such as printers and mobile phones Memory Card Memory card by the SD standard format Format Click ConfigFree Windows Mobility Toshiba ConfigFreePrograms , Toshiba , Networking and then Center Increase your computer operating time OptionsNot have to carry the adaptor with you Introduction User’s Manual Front with the display closed Grand Tour Battery LED Power LEDBridge Media Slot LED HDD/ODD/eSATA LED Following figure shows the computer’s left side Left sideCooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 port Headphone S/PDIF Jack Right side ODD IndicatorEmergency Eject Hole Eject Button Modem Jack LAN Jack Slot-Loading ODD DC in Jack This cover protects the Wireless LAN module Wireless LAN Module CoverBattery Release Latch Underside Slide this lock to prepare the battery pack for removal Battery Pack Lock Front of the computer with the display open Front with the display open TouchPad Control Buttons Power ButtonFingerprint Sensor TouchPad Built-in microphone Wireless Antenna WLAN, 3GDisplay Screen ECO Button Region codes for DVD drive and media Optical Disc DriveWritable discs CDs DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive AC adaptor AC adaptor User’s Manual Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Windows Vista setup Turning on the powerThis section describes how to turn on the power Shut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerSleep Mode Entering Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation ModeAutomatic Hibernation Mode Data saving in Hibernation Mode System Recovery Options System Recovery OptionsRestarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD Create Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media Operating Basics Using the TouchPad Drag and drop Using the fingerprint sensorScroll Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping How to swipe the finger Points to note about the fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor limitations Set up procedurePoints to note about the fingerprint utility Fingerprint registration Toshiba Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed How to delete the fingerprint data Fingerprint system boot authentication Windows logon via fingerprint authenticationFingerprint authentication procedure General Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature Fingerprint utility limitations USB Sleep and Charge function Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility Battery Settings Using the Function buttonsEnabling USB Sleep and Charge Icon Function button Using the Web Camera Using Toshiba Web Camera Application Using the Toshiba Face Recognition Using the microphoneDisclaimer How to register the Face Recognition Data How to launch the help file How to Delete the Face Recognition DataAuto Mode Login screen Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition Mode Login screen Using the optical disc drive Loading discs Place the disc, label side up, in the drawer Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Closing the disc drawer Slot-loading optical disc drive Removing discs Removing a disc Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi Double Layer drives Important message CD-RW High-Speed, Multi-Speed CD-RW Ultra-Speed Before writing or rewritingDVD-R for Labelflash DVD+R for Labelflash Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Data Verification How to learn more about Toshiba Disc CreatorClick the OK button How to make a Labelflash DVD When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory forHow to make a DVD-Video Click Label Flash setting and choose Draw Quality Important information for use How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory Toshiba DVD Player CD/DVDs Media care Floppy diskettes Sound system Adjusting System VolumeRealtek HD Audio Manager This section describes some of the audio control functions Default Format Speaker ConfigurationSound Effects Microphone Effects Modem Properties menu SettingsModem Selection Dialing Properties Disconnecting ConnectingTo connect the modem cable, follow the steps below Wireless LAN Wireless communications Security Wireless activity LED Wireless communication switchIndicator status Indication Product Support LAN cable types Connecting LAN cable Disconnecting LAN cable Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Toshiba HDD Protection is disabled Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD ProtectionTaskbar icon Disk drive head is in a safe position HDD Protection Toshiba HDD Protection PropertiesDetection Level 3D Viewer Detection Level Amplification DetailsToshiba HDD Protection Message Operating Basics User’s Manual Typewriter keys Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulating keys on enhanced keyboard Hot keys Keyboard Fn Sticky key Depends on the model you purchased Windows special keys Keypad overlay Numeric modeTurning on the overlays Numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input Generating Ascii characters Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Keyboard User’s Manual Power conditions Power and Power-Up ModesBattery fully Operates LED Battery white Charged LED Battery white Battery indicator Power indicators Power indicator Battery typesBattery pack Blinking orange If the following message is displayed on the LCD Real Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Battery charging notice ProceduresBattery type Power on Power off Charging the batteries Monitoring battery capacity Retaining data with power off Maximizing battery operating time6cell, 12cell Extending battery life Replacing the battery packRemoving the battery pack To replace a discharged battery, follow the steps below Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack Starting the computer by passwordTo install a battery, follow the steps below Panel power off/on Power-up modesSystem Auto Off Hot keys Accessing HW Setup HW SetupHW Setup Window Setup Boot Priority Password Disabled Enabled Off On DefaultAuto Optional Devices Power devicesCards/memory Peripheral devices Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCard Slot Removing an ExpressCard Card Type Capacities SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY Stick / Memory Stick PRO/xD Memory cards Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Memory card care Memory expansion Installing a memory module Points to note about memory module error Removing a memory module Additional AC adaptor Additional battery packExternal monitor Setting for display video on Hdmi Security lock Settings for audio on Hdmi Optional Devices User’s Manual Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist Software Hardware and system checklistHardware Overheating power down PowerSystem start-up Self test Problem Procedure AC power Battery Disposing of PC and PC batteries Real Time Clock Keyboard Hard disk drive LCD panelSolid State Drive ProblemProcedure Recovery Discs DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive Problem USB floppy diskette drive TouchPad Pointing device Pointer Options tab USB mouse USB Sleep and Charge function Memory expansion External Monitor Sound systemModem Lengthening this time interval Is not successful for a set time interval. TryDisplay becomes ExpressCard Fingerprint Sensor Toshiba support Where to writeBefore you call United States of America United Kingdom Outside of Europe Singapore SpainIndia Rest of Europe Troubleshooting User’s Manual Power Requirements SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem Communication specifications Control commandImpedance Error correcting Power supply Display Controller Display Controller Display Controller User’s Manual Card Specifications Wireless LAN Frequency Radio CharacteristicsModulation Technique Frequency Range Supported Frequency Sub-bandsChannel ID Wireless LAN User’s Manual Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope AustraliaEurope USA and CanadaUL approved CSA approved AS approved Toshiba PC Health Monitor Appendix E If a Toshiba PC Health Monitor message is displayed Starting the Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba PC Health Monitor User’s Manual Legal Footnotes Appendix F Memory Main System Battery Life Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity Wireless LANGraphics Processor Unit GPU Copy Protection Non-applicable Icons ImagesUSB Sleep & Charge All images are simulated for purposes of illustration Abbreviations Glossary Glossary User’s Manual Glossary Glossary Glossary Means of aborting the task currently in progress Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary-10 User’s Manual User’s Manual Glossary-11 Glossary-12 User’s Manual User’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary Glossary-14 User’s Manual Toshiba Index Index User’s Manual Index Index