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Toshiba L500/L505/L500D/L505D The Grand Tour, Front with the display closed, Wireless, communication, Volume control, Bridge media slot, The Wireless communication indicator glows

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L500/L505/L500D/L505D

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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1.Wireless communication

2.Volume control

3.Bridge media slot

Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed

Wireless	The Wireless communication indicator glows
communication	amber when the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
	functions are turned on.

Volume control	Use this dial to adjust the volume of the internal
	stereo speakers and optional external stereo
	headphones (if connected). Move the Volume
	control to the left to decrease the volume and to
	the right to increase the volume.

Bridge media slot	This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™
	memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card,
	Memory Stick® (PRO™) and MultiMediaCard™.
	Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

User’s Manual

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Contents

L500/L505/L500D/L505D Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Macrovision License of Notice 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 VAROITUS 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 Page Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Page 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 Page Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad ChiralMotion Pinch Zoom (Pinch) Rotating (ChiralRotate) Momentum Using the optical disk drive Page 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) Page 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 Page 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 Page The Keyboard Typewriter keys Function keys: F1 … F9 Soft keys: FN key combinations Hot keys FN Sticky key Windows special keys Generating ASCII characters Page 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 Page TOSHIBA Password Utility ■Owner String (text box) Supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist ->SECURE ->Supervisor password Starting the computer by password Enter Password [xxxxxxxx] Power-upmodes Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Display Controller Display controller Page 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 Index