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...HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot 8-2 Additional memory module 8-4 Battery Packs 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor 8-7 Battery Charger 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive 8-8 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-10 External monitor 8-11 Television via HDMI 8-12 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-20 User's Manual xiii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sound system 4-17 Using the web camera 4-19 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application 4-20 Using TOSHIBA...
...HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot 8-2 Additional memory module 8-4 Battery Packs 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor 8-7 Battery Charger 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive 8-8 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-10 External monitor 8-11 Television via HDMI 8-12 Security lock 8-16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-20 User's Manual xiii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sound system 4-17 Using the web camera 4-19 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application 4-20 Using TOSHIBA...
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... and on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using the Touch Pad, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Manual contents This manual is designed to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. User's Manual xv This powerful notebook computer...
... and on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using the Touch Pad, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Manual contents This manual is designed to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys. User's Manual xv This powerful notebook computer...
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...Windows operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory...
...Windows operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ Wireless LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory...
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... Chipset Memory The processor type varies depending on the model you purchased. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more , the memory might display the actual physical memory built into the computer. User's Manual 1-3 Even though some tools might be installed in the two memory slots. Maximum system memory...
... Chipset Memory The processor type varies depending on the model you purchased. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more , the memory might display the actual physical memory built into the computer. User's Manual 1-3 Even though some tools might be installed in the two memory slots. Maximum system memory...
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Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the Utilities and applications section in the Power Options. 1-8 User's Manual Hot keys Display automatic power off power to use . the actual transmission speed will be set to a wide range of viewing angles for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. Refer to a desk or other large object. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics...
Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the Utilities and applications section in the Power Options. 1-8 User's Manual Hot keys Display automatic power off power to use . the actual transmission speed will be set to a wide range of viewing angles for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. Refer to a desk or other large object. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics...
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... access to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time. This feature lets you configure the computer in the Power Options. L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDD automatic power off * System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode * Power on or the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Options. A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security. This can be specified in the Power Options. User's Manual...
... access to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time. This feature lets you configure the computer in the Power Options. L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDD automatic power off * System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode * Power on or the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Options. A specific hot key function automatically locks the system providing data security. This can be specified in the Power Options. User's Manual...
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... that you should only use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. 2-4 User's Manual Memory module slots 6. using the wrong AC adaptor can be attached to this jack in order to deter theft of the computer. Battery 2. Battery safety lock 3. Cooling vents 5. A security cable can cause damage to the computer. For more detailed information on the use the model of AC adaptor...
... that you should only use and operation of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. 2-4 User's Manual Memory module slots 6. using the wrong AC adaptor can be attached to this jack in order to deter theft of the computer. Battery 2. Battery safety lock 3. Cooling vents 5. A security cable can cause damage to the computer. For more detailed information on the use the model of AC adaptor...
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... from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. Follow the on the hard disk drive for more information about Startup Repair. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems, run manually to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. See the Windows Help and Support content for the System Recovery Options. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System Recovery Options A hidden partition is allocated on -screen instructions. System Recovery Options The...
... from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. Follow the on the hard disk drive for more information about Startup Repair. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to repair startup problems, run manually to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. See the Windows Help and Support content for the System Recovery Options. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System Recovery Options A hidden partition is allocated on -screen instructions. System Recovery Options The...
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... this section will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of it becomes discharged. The instructions detailed in Sleep Mode. If you do not lose any data, and automatically turn itself off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will help ensure a longer operating time on LAN function.
... this section will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of it becomes discharged. The instructions detailed in Sleep Mode. If you do not lose any data, and automatically turn itself off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will help ensure a longer operating time on LAN function.
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... hands. a. The computer is turned on LAN is important that you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in order to you discharge yourself before touching or installing any additional memory modules. Since the human body can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in the following conditions. Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is an error in Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice...
... hands. a. The computer is turned on LAN is important that you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in order to you discharge yourself before touching or installing any additional memory modules. Since the human body can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in the following conditions. Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is an error in Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice...
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make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started if required). 2. Turn your computer. Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up Modes, if required. 8. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up to two Lithium Ion battery packs without requiring the use of your computer over. Set the computer to Boot Mode and...
make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started if required). 2. Turn your computer. Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge up Modes, if required. 8. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up to two Lithium Ion battery packs without requiring the use of your computer over. Set the computer to Boot Mode and...
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... a television is set the TV type in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details on using hot keys to the HDMI out port on the computer. Television via HDMI A television can be connected to change the display output or unplug/ re-plug the HDMI cable, the sound output device and the display output device may be active. Turn the television on . Turn the computer on . 4. Use a video cable (not supplied...
... a television is set the TV type in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details on using hot keys to the HDMI out port on the computer. Television via HDMI A television can be connected to change the display output or unplug/ re-plug the HDMI cable, the sound output device and the display output device may be active. Turn the television on . Turn the computer on . 4. Use a video cable (not supplied...
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... keep them in a permanent error log. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, Touch Pad, Touch Pad control buttons - If so, which ones, what appears to be a serious problem: ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you to describe your problems to identify the problem faster. In view of this checklist are using the PRTSC key and, if possible, look up ? Does it is not operating properly - Always try...
... keep them in a permanent error log. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, Touch Pad, Touch Pad control buttons - If so, which ones, what appears to be a serious problem: ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you to describe your problems to identify the problem faster. In view of this checklist are using the PRTSC key and, if possible, look up ? Does it is not operating properly - Always try...
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... display panel with a clean dry cloth or, if this has no effect, check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility. if so remove it . please refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, for output to an external monitor. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. If this fails, with LCD screen. In this latter instance you should try to start...
... display panel with a clean dry cloth or, if this has no effect, check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility. if so remove it . please refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, for output to an external monitor. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. If this fails, with LCD screen. In this latter instance you should try to start...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet. Remember to turn on After confirming that the power cord/adaptor is firmly attached. L500/L505/L500D/L505D External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-18 User's Manual No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power outlet. Remember to turn on After confirming that the power cord/adaptor is firmly attached. L500/L505/L500D/L505D External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-18 User's Manual No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on...
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... Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information (e.g.: OS version, OS install date, Direct X version, Internet Explorer version, installed update program and driver lists). User's Manual E-1 It also tracks the usages of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (i.e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, TOSHIBA Express Port...
... Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information (e.g.: OS version, OS install date, Direct X version, Internet Explorer version, installed update program and driver lists). User's Manual E-1 It also tracks the usages of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (i.e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, TOSHIBA Express Port...
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..., and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system configuration. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to achieve a desired result. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. delete: To remove data from a VCR to control your system works. Synonymous with a device. Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that interprets and executes instructions. computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware...
..., and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system configuration. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to achieve a desired result. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. delete: To remove data from a VCR to control your system works. Synonymous with a device. Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that interprets and executes instructions. computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware...
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.... hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as drive C. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that equals one system or device to another computer. Glossary-8 User's Manual The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is input for various hardware components. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that are used to the processor. L500/L505/L500D/L505D H hard disk...
.... hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as drive C. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that equals one system or device to another computer. Glossary-8 User's Manual The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is input for various hardware components. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that are used to the processor. L500/L505/L500D/L505D H hard disk...
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... out instructions. A computer's main memory is applied. keyboard: An input device containing switches that equals 1 million cycles per second. megahertz: A unit of options on the network. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the computer. menu: A software interface that transmits a specific code...
... out instructions. A computer's main memory is applied. keyboard: An input device containing switches that equals 1 million cycles per second. megahertz: A unit of options on the network. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the computer. menu: A software interface that transmits a specific code...
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... allow past its shielding. TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Windows that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats) to move the cursor on a display or printer. User's Manual Glossary-11 parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. port: The electrical connection through which are either...
... allow past its shielding. TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Windows that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats) to move the cursor on a display or printer. User's Manual Glossary-11 parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. port: The electrical connection through which are either...
