Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Built-in

The internal keyboard provides dedicated cursor

 

 

control overlay keys,

and

Keys. The

 

 

keyboard is compatible with the IBM® enhanced

 

 

keyboard. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for

 

 

details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pointing Device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Built-in Touch Pad

The integrated Touch Pad and control buttons in

 

 

the palm rest allow control of the on-screen

 

 

pointer and support functions such as the

 

 

scrolling of windows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

The computer is powered by one rechargeable

 

 

lithium-ion battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RTC battery

The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time

 

 

Clock (RTC) and calendar.

 

 

 

 

 

AC adaptor

The AC adaptor provides power to the system

 

 

and recharges the batteries when they are low. It

 

 

comes with a detachable power cord which will

 

 

either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure.

 

 

As the AC adaptor is universal, it can receive a

 

 

range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts,

 

 

however you should note that the output current

 

 

varies among different models. Using the wrong

 

 

adaptor can damage your computer. Refer to the

 

 

AC adaptor section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External monitor

This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.This

 

 

port allows you to connect an external monitor to

 

 

the computer. Some models include this feature.

 

 

 

 

Universal Serial Bus

The computer supports multiple Universal Serial

 

(USB 2.0)

Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard.

One of the USB ports has an eSATA (External

Serial ATA) function.

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Toshiba Pro L500D user manual Keyboard, Pointing Device, Power, Ports

Pro L500, Pro L500D specifications

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One of the key features of the Toshiba Pro L500D is its AMD processor options, which deliver sufficient power for multitasking and everyday computing tasks. Users can choose from various configurations, including AMD Athlon and Turion processors, allowing flexibility based on performance needs. Coupled with a generous amount of RAM, often reaching up to 8GB, the Pro L500D ensures smooth operation even when running multiple applications concurrently.

In terms of display quality, both the L500 and L500D feature a 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The widescreen format is ideal for both productivity tasks and entertainment, providing ample space for viewing documents, spreadsheets, and media. The laptops also have LED backlighting, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions and contributing to better battery performance.

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