L500/L505/L500D/L505D
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EU Conformity Statement
CE compliance
■Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented
■Only best shielded cables should be connected
Working environment
For example, the following environments are not approved:
Following information is only for EU-memberstates:
Disposal of products
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries
ENERGY STAR® Program
Visit
for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program
Following information is only for Turkey:
GOST
Optical disc drive standards
DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive
Panasonic UJ890AD/UJ890ED
HLDS GT20N/GT20F
TEAC
DVD Super Multi DV-W28S-V
International precautions
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Table of Contents
Chapter 5 The Keyboard
Chapter 6 Power and Power-upModes
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords
Chapter 8 Optional Devices
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Disclaimers
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Display Controller
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
Display
ABC
Messages
Terminology
General Precautions
Provide adequate ventilation
Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment
Stress injury
Heat injury
Pressure or impact damage
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Introduction
Equipment checklist
Software
Features
Processor
Memory
Video RAM
Disks
Optical disc drive
Keyboard
Pointing Device
Power
Ports
Slots
Multimedia
Communications
Security
Software
Special features
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
Utilities and Applications
Windows Mobility
Center
Lock
TOSHIBA DVD
PLAYER
Options
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Left side
Right side
Underside
Battery safety lock
Battery release latch
Memory module
slots
Front with the display open
Power button
Stereo speakers
Touch Pad
Touch Pad control
buttons
Front operation panel
System indicators
Keyboard indicators
CAPS LOCK
NUM LOCK
Number Lock
Optical disc drive
DVDs
DVD Super Multi drive
DVD read
DVD-Rwrite
DVD-RDL write
AC adaptor
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Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
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Opening the display
Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
Turning off the power
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
Starting Hibernation Mode
Automatic Hibernation Mode
Data save in Hibernation Mode
Benefits of Sleep Mode
Executing Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode limitations
Restarting the computer
System Recovery Options
Creating Optical Recovery Discs
Restoring the pre-installedsoftware from your created Recovery Discs
Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA
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Operating Basics
Using the Touch Pad
ChiralMotion
Pinch Zoom (Pinch)
Rotating (ChiralRotate)
Momentum
Using the optical disk drive
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the tray
Removing discs
To remove a CD/DVD, follow the steps as listed below
How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open
Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drives
Important message
Before writing or rewriting
DVD+R (Double Layer):
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2.4x and 8x speed media)
DVD+R for Labelflash:
DVD-RW:
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media)
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When writing or rewriting
Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the
■Do not perform any of the following actions:
■Change users in the Windows 7 operating system
■Start a communication application such as a modem
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator
You cannot back up
■TOSHIBA Disc Creator cannot record in packet format
Data Verification
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Notes on use
Display Devices & Audio
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Starting TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Operating TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Open TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER HELP
Media care
Sound system
Information
Speaker Configuration
Sound Effects
Microphone Effects
Default Format
Using the web camera
Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application
Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition
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1:N Mode Login screen
1:1 Mode Login screen
Wireless communications
Worldwide operation
Radio links
Release Notes related to the Bluetooth® Stack for Windows® by TOSHIBA
Product Support:
Wireless communication indicator
Indicator status
Indication
Indicator off
No wireless functionality is available
LAN
LAN Active
Link
Disconnecting the LAN cable
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Heat dispersal
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The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 … F9
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Hot keys
FN Sticky key
Windows special keys
Generating ASCII characters
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Power and Power-upModes
Power conditions
Power indicators
Battery
■Battery type (depending on the model you purchased)
■The availability of this battery is dependent on the model you purchased
Real Time Clock battery
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
When this error appears, the following action is recommended
1.Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24 hours
2.Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu
Care and use of the battery pack
Refer to the enclosed
for detailed precautions and handling instructions
Never remove the battery pack while the
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods
■Clicking the battery icon on the task bar
■Via the Battery Status in the Windows Mobility Center window
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Retention Time
State and Retention Time
2 days for 12 cell, 1 day for 6 cell, 0.5 day for 3 cell
(sleep mode)
Replacing the battery pack
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TOSHIBA Password Utility
■Owner String (text box)
Supervisor password
TOSHIBA Assist ->SECURE ->Supervisor password
Starting the computer by password
Enter Password [xxxxxxxx]
Power-upmodes
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HW Setup and Passwords
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup Window
General
Setup
Password
User Password
Display
Power On Display
Boot Priority
Boot Priority Options
Button Setting
USB
Legacy USB Support
LAN
Wake-upon LAN
Built-inLAN
SATA
eSATA
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Optional Devices
Cards/memory
Power devices
Peripheral devices
Other
Bridge media slot
Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card
Memory media format
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card
Additional memory module
Installing a memory module
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Battery Packs
Universal AC Adaptor
Battery Charger
USB floppy diskette drive
Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive
Disconnecting the USB floppy diskette drive
eSATA (External Serial ATA)
External monitor
Television via HDMI
For Intel
Multiple Displays
For ATI
1.Click Start -> All Programs -> Catalyst Control Center ->CCC
2.Click Graphics and select Desktop & Displays
Security lock
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
Boot Priority
Power
Overheating power down
AC power
Battery
Real Time Clock
Internal display panel
Display Power Saving Technology Display Power Saving Technology:
configured with Mobile Intel
■running under battery mode
■using the internal LCD display only
Display Power Saving Technology
Hard disk drive
Computer does not
Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in
boot from hard disk
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SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card
Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO
MultiMediaCard
Touch Pad
USB mouse
USB device
eSATA device
Additional memory module
If there is an error in Slot B: amber once, then green twice
If there are errors in both Slot A and Slot B: amber twice, then green twice
2.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices
3.Remove the battery pack
Sound system
Volume control
External monitor
LAN
Please check Start -> All programs -> Toshiba
-> Utilities -> Toshiba HWSetup and click Lan
Bluetooth
TOSHIBA support
Disclaimers
CPU
Memory (Main System)
Battery Life
HDD drive capacity
LCD
Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”)
Wireless LAN
External HDD Capacity
Non-applicableIcons
Copy Protection
Images
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain
Specifications
Environmental requirements
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Display Controller
Display controller
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Wireless LAN
Card Specifications
Radio Characteristics
Supported Frequency Sub-bands
Channel ID
5150-5850MHz
Note
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
Europe:
Outside of Europe:
United Kingdom
USA
AustraliaEurope
CanadaChina
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
If your computer is stolen
TOSHIBA Theft Registration
Glossary
I/O: input/output
I/O:
IrDA: Infrared Data Association
IrDA:
IRQ: interrupt request
IRQ:
analog signal:
application:
ASCII:
asynchronous:
backup:
byte:
cache memory:
capacity:
CD:
CD-ROM:
compatibility:
components:
Composite Video (YUV):
computer program:
computer system:
device driver:
dialog box:
disable: To turn a computer option off. See also enable
disable:
Digital Audio:
echo:
enable: To turn on a computer option. See also disable
enable:
erase: See delete
erase:
gigabyte (GB):
graphics:
hard disk drive (HDD):
hardware:
hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second
interrupt request:
I/O:
I/O devices:
IrDA 1.1:
keyboard:
megahertz:
memory:
menu:
mode:
modem:
OCR:
online state:
operating system:
output:
PAL:
port:
Power Saver:
program:
prompt:
resolution:
SCSI:
SD/SDHC memory card:
SECAM L:
SIO:
soft key:
VGA:
volatile memory:
warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off
warm start:
Wi-Fi
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