HW Setup and Passwords, Accessing HW Setup, General | Toshiba L500D

Chapter 7

HW Setup and Passwords

This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords.

HW Setup

TOSHIBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for General,

Password, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, USB, LAN.

If the supervisor password is set, access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer.

Accessing HW Setup

Click on Start → All Programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities and click

HWSetup.

HW Setup Window

The HW Setup window contains the following tabs: General, Password, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, LAN, USB.

OK	Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup
	window.

Cancel	Closes the window without accepting your
	changes.

Apply	Accepts all your changes without closing the HW
	Setup window.

General

User’s Manual

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Toshiba L500D user manual HW Setup and Passwords, Accessing HW Setup, HW Setup Window, General

Contents

Toshiba Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer For DVD Manufacturing License Agreement Macrovision License of Notice Contact FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC conditions Modem warning notice EU Conformity StatementVcci Class B Information Canadian regulatory information Canada only Redial Japan regulationsNetwork Compatibility Statement Region selection FCC NO.USS56MD01B13054 A05-0413001 A05-0025001 Telephone company procedures Type of service Fax branding If problems ariseDisconnection Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment ATS133=1 Modem warning notice for Australia User’s Manual Xii An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover General conditions Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators Following information is only for EU-member statesDisposal of products Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries Energy Star Program Optical disc drive standards Optical disc drive safety instructions 62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Pioneer DVR-TD09TBM/DVR-TD09TBF Vorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautions User’s Manual Table of Contents Grand Tour Generating Ascii characters HW Setup Accessing HW Setup HW Setup Window Appendix F Toshiba PC Health Monitor Preface Manual contents Keys ConventionsAbbreviations Icons Start DisplayMessages Terminology Creating a computer-friendly environment General PrecautionsProvide adequate ventilation ExpressCard overheating Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Mobile phones Check to make sure you have all the following items Equipment checklistIntroduction Hardware Documentation Software Memory FeaturesProcessor Chipset Video RAM 64GB 128GB Disks DVD+R Double Layer Optical disc driveDVD-Video DVD-R Dual Layer Ports PowerKeyboard Pointing Device Multimedia Slots Modem BluetoothTMWireless LAN Communications Software Special featuresSecurity Low battery automatic Hibernation Mode System automatic Sleep/Hibernation ModePower on password Intelligent power supply Toshiba Value Added Package Utilities and Applications MovieFactory for Programs → Toshiba → CD&DVDApplications → DVD-RAM Utility Corel DVD Alert Toshiba FaceRecognition Security lock OptionsMemory expansion USB Floppy Diskette Bridge media slot Volume controlGrand Tour Front with the display closed LAN jack Left sideCooling vents Port ExpressCard slot ESATA/USB combo Modem jack Right sideOptical disc drive USB 2.0 port Security lock slot UndersideDC in 19V jack Hard disk drive Battery safety lockBattery release latch Memory module Front of the Touch Pad model with the display open Front with the display open Stereo speakers Power buttonSystem indicators Display screen Web Camera LED Microphone Next button Function buttonsPlay/Pause button Previous button HDD/ODD/eSATA System indicatorsPower Battery Keyboard indicators CDs Optical disc drivesRegion codes for DVD drives and media Writable discs DVD Super Multi drive DVDs AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptor Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2-pin plug Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Opening the display Opening the display Getting Started Starting up for the first time Turning on the power Hibernation Mode Turning off the powerShut Down Mode Data save in Hibernation Mode Benefits of Hibernation ModeStarting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Sleep Mode limitations Executing Sleep Mode Follow the on-screen instructions System Recovery OptionsSystem Recovery Options Restarting the computer This section describes how to create Recovery Discs Creating Optical Recovery Discs Getting Started Getting Started Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Double-click Tap twice Using optical disk drivesClick Tap once Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Loading discs Inserting a CD/DVD Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray Removing a CD/DVD Removing discs CD/None How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not openWriting CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives Icon Function button Before writing or rewriting Important message DVD+R Double Layer DVD+R for Labelflash CD-RW Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-SpeedDVD-R Dual Layer DVD-R for Labelflash Fujifilm Corporation for 16x speed media DVD+RW DVD-RAM Start a communication application such as a modem When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Disclaimer Operating Basics Data Verification When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory for ToshibaHow to learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator How to make a Labelflash DVD Insert a DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc in Burner How to make a DVD-VideoHow to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory Important information for use Toshiba DVD Player Starting Toshiba DVD Player Use the following procedure to start Toshiba DVD PlayerDisplay Devices & Audio Open Toshiba DVD Player Help Media careCD/DVDs Operating Toshiba DVD Player This section describes some of the audio control functions Adjusting System VolumeSound system Floppy diskettes Information Speaker ConfigurationChanging System Sounds Realtek HD Audio Manager Microphone Effects Using the web cameraDefault Format Sound Effects Web Camera Video Quality Using Toshiba Web Camera ApplicationButton to delete this file from hard disk How to register the Face Recognition Data Using Toshiba Face Recognition How to Delete the Face Recognition Data Windows Logon via Toshiba Face Recognition How to launch the help file1N Mode Login screen Mode Login screen To select a region, follow the steps as detailed below Modem Properties menu Setting Dialing Properties Connecting the modular cableDisconnecting the modular cable Modem Selection Click Set up a connection or network Wireless communicationsWireless LAN Worldwide operation Bluetooth wireless technologyBluetoothTM Stack for Windows by Toshiba Security Indicator status Indication Wireless communication indicator LAN cable types LAN Disconnecting the LAN cable Connecting the LAN cable Using a cleaning cloth Cleaning the computer Heat dispersal Moving the computer Typewriter keys Keyboard Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys FN key combinations Hot keys FN Sticky key → Toshiba → Utilities → Accessibility Generating Ascii characters Windows special keys Power conditions Power and Power-up Modes Battery indicator Power indicators Battery pack Battery typesDC in indicator Power indicator Real Time Clock battery Charging the batteries Care and use of the battery packProcedures Time Battery charging noticeBattery type Power on Power off Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Days for 3 cell shut down mode Retaining data with power offExtending battery life Battery type State and Retention Time Releasing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack Turn your computer over Securing the battery pack Supervisor password Toshiba Password UtilityUser Password Enter the Password Press Enter Starting the computer by password Hot keys Power-up modesPanel power on/off Windows utilities HW Setup Window HW Setup and PasswordsHW Setup Accessing HW Setup Allow you to set the password PasswordDefault Not Registered Changes or remove the password. Default Display Boot Priority Wake-up on LAN Off Disable Wireless Communication Switch Function Cards/memory Power devicesBattery packs Universal AC Adaptor Battery Charger Optional Devices Security lock ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Other Re-insert the Dummy card into the ExpressCard slot Removing an ExpressCard Examples of memory media Bridge media slot Card Type Capacities Memory mediaPoints to note about the SD/SDHC memory card Memory media format Additional memory module Point to note about memory module error Removing the memory module cover Installing a memory module Seating the memory module cover Removing a memory module Battery PacksBattery Charger Universal AC Adaptor Eject button USB floppy diskette drive Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive Using the USB floppy diskette drive ESATA External Serial ATA Connecting the eSATA deviceDisconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive External monitor Disconnecting an eSATA device Some models are equipped with an external monitor port Settings for display video on Hdmi Connecting the Hdmi out port Select the one of the below selection at List All Modes Settings for Audio on HdmiDisplay mode at List All Modes HD Format Select HD Format Optional Devices Security lock Connecting the security lock Problem solving process Troubleshooting Analyzing the problem Preliminary checklist MultiMediaCard Video Playback Pointing device Hardware and system checklistSystem start-up Self test Power ProblemProcedure Overheating power downAC power Problem Procedure Power plan in the Power Options Battery Real Time Clock PasswordProblem Keyboard An external monitor No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the displayInternal display panel All other files and data. If you are still unable to Solid State DriveHard disk drive Drive and then reload the operating system Using the drive supports the following You cannot access aNeutral cleaner. Please refer to the Media care Cleaning the media Drive to ensure that it is properly attached ProblemUSB floppy diskette drive Drive does not operate For further information, please refer to , Optional Devices ExpressCard errorExpressCard SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card Pointing device Memory Stick/Memory Stick PROMultiMediaCard Touch Pad USB mouse Instructions on how to clean it Ensure that any required eSATA device drivers USB deviceESATA device Device while the computer is turned on Sound system Additional memory module External monitor Volume control Modem Can’t hear a ring When the system is offIf problems persist, consult your LAN Administrator On the television BluetoothSetting is on Hdmi monitor output function Before you call Toshiba support Where to write CPU Disclaimers Bit Computing Battery LifeMemory Main System Graphics Processor Unit GPU Wireless LANHDD drive capacity Images External HDD CapacityNon-applicable Icons Copy Protection Appendixes Table of Contents Computer SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental requirements Built-in Modem Display controller Display Controller Function Transmission speed 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Result code Description AT Command Card Specifications Wireless LAN Frequency Radio CharacteristicsSupported Frequency Sub-bands Frequency Range Channel ID 2400-2483.5 MHz US only*4 Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz User’s Manual Current rating AC Power Cord and ConnectorsWire size Length Outside of Europe Certification agenciesEurope USA Toshiba PC Health Monitor Appendix F Starting the Toshiba PC Health Monitor Abbreviations Glossary Glossary Ascii Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Glossary-8 Glossary-9 Glossary-10 Glossary-11 Glossary-12 Glossary-13 Glossary-14 Index User’s Manual Index-2 User’s Manual Index-3 User’s Manual Index-4