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... ...5-3 Power-up modes 5-9 Panel power on/off 5-9 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation 5-9 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6-1 Hardware and system checklist 6-4 TOSHIBA support 6-16 Chapter A Specifications Environmental Requirements A-1 Power Requirements A-1 Chapter B AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies B-1 Chapter C Legal Footnotes Non-applicable Icons C-1 CPU ...C-1 Memory (Main System C-2 Battery Life C-2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity C-2 LCD ...C-3 Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU C-3 Wireless LAN C-3 Copy Protection C-3 User's Manual...
... ...5-3 Power-up modes 5-9 Panel power on/off 5-9 System automatic Sleep/Hibernation 5-9 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6-1 Hardware and system checklist 6-4 TOSHIBA support 6-16 Chapter A Specifications Environmental Requirements A-1 Power Requirements A-1 Chapter B AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies B-1 Chapter C Legal Footnotes Non-applicable Icons C-1 CPU ...C-1 Memory (Main System C-2 Battery Life C-2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity C-2 LCD ...C-3 Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU C-3 Wireless LAN C-3 Copy Protection C-3 User's Manual...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... ports, dials, and other parts of your purchase of reliable, high-performance computing. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press the third. User's Manual xii Preface NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Congratulations on your computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is providing information on configuring...
... ports, dials, and other parts of your purchase of reliable, high-performance computing. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press the third. User's Manual xii Preface NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Congratulations on your computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is providing information on configuring...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any key on Keyboard option is enabled within the Power Options (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options). ■ Press the power button. please refer to the Hot key functions section in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for a short amount of time. Please note that keyboard keys can also enable Sleep Mode by the System Sleep Mode feature. ■ Allows the use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options. User's Manual 1-8 Executing Sleep Mode...
... Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any key on Keyboard option is enabled within the Power Options (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options). ■ Press the power button. please refer to the Hot key functions section in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for a short amount of time. Please note that keyboard keys can also enable Sleep Mode by the System Sleep Mode feature. ■ Allows the use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options. User's Manual 1-8 Executing Sleep Mode...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... remove a memory module while the computer is off. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series When you turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. User's Manual 1-9 Wait for the Hard Disk Drive/Memory media slot indicator to the hard disk drive...
... remove a memory module while the computer is off. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series When you turn on the computer. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. User's Manual 1-9 Wait for the Hard Disk Drive/Memory media slot indicator to the hard disk drive...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... you to connect an external monitor to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are equipped with a specific device might not operate properly. Some models are available. In view of this it may be connected via the appropriate jacks. User's Manual 2-4 Please note that some functions associated with an external monitor port. External monitor port This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. The integrated sound system provides support for audio input. Do...
... you to connect an external monitor to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are equipped with a specific device might not operate properly. Some models are available. In view of this it may be connected via the appropriate jacks. User's Manual 2-4 Please note that some functions associated with an external monitor port. External monitor port This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port. The integrated sound system provides support for audio input. Do...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... are locked into their uppercase format. Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is designed to be simulated using two keys instead of the 104key enhanced keyboard. This computer's keyboard is used in combination with other keys. User's Manual 3-3 F12 The function keys (not to provide all the features of one on the computer. these keys function differently from Sleep Mode. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-3 CAPS LOCK indicator 1 1.
... are locked into their uppercase format. Soft keys: FN key combinations The FN (function) is designed to be simulated using two keys instead of the 104key enhanced keyboard. This computer's keyboard is used in combination with other keys. User's Manual 3-3 F12 The function keys (not to provide all the features of one on the computer. these keys function differently from Sleep Mode. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-3 CAPS LOCK indicator 1 1.
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... Hot Key Cards are again hidden from view. To cycle through the displayed options, hold the FN key. 2. When activated, the keys with the desired function. Hot key functions Hot key functions let you press the FN key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the computer. User's Manual 3-4 To use the Hot Key Cards: 1. The Cards appear when you enable or disable certain features of the screen. 2. The selected Card is off . ■ Lock Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode...
... Hot Key Cards are again hidden from view. To cycle through the displayed options, hold the FN key. 2. When activated, the keys with the desired function. Hot key functions Hot key functions let you press the FN key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the computer. User's Manual 3-4 To use the Hot Key Cards: 1. The Cards appear when you enable or disable certain features of the screen. 2. The selected Card is off . ■ Lock Pressing FN + F1 enters ''Lock computer mode...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... following instructions apply to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should avoid mats that are installing/replacing the memory module. Point to increase the amount of the computer. ■ Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on LAN is enabled. ■ Be careful not to let screws or other internal areas of system memory that you remove the memory media or turn off the power...
... following instructions apply to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should avoid mats that are installing/replacing the memory module. Point to increase the amount of the computer. ■ Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on LAN is enabled. ■ Be careful not to let screws or other internal areas of system memory that you remove the memory media or turn off the power...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... object under the cover and lift it , Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> System icon. Shut down and remove the battery pack. 5. Close the display panel. 4. Memory module cover 9. a spring will get burnt if you replace them from the module in Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required. 10. Turn the computer upside down the computer - Turn the computer on and make sure the Power indicator is recognized to prevent...
... object under the cover and lift it , Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> System icon. Shut down and remove the battery pack. 5. Close the display panel. 4. Memory module cover 9. a spring will get burnt if you replace them from the module in Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required. 10. Turn the computer upside down the computer - Turn the computer on and make sure the Power indicator is recognized to prevent...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... lock slot Optional TOSHIBA accessories You are able to add a number of the items that are available from your service provider. 2GB module is supported by validated optional memory only. Align the security cable with you. Some models could install a 1 GB or 2 GB memory module (DDR2-800/DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333). If you . 2. An additional battery pack can easily be installed in order to remove the need to Chapter 5, Power and Power...
... lock slot Optional TOSHIBA accessories You are able to add a number of the items that are available from your service provider. 2GB module is supported by validated optional memory only. Align the security cable with you. Some models could install a 1 GB or 2 GB memory module (DDR2-800/DDR3-1066/DDR3-1333). If you . 2. An additional battery pack can easily be installed in order to remove the need to Chapter 5, Power and Power...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. User's Manual 4-7 It also displays the remaining battery capacity. However, the "Sleep and Charge function" may be in some external devices cannot be disabled. In those cases, turn the power of the computer may always be stopped for ports that have the Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change to disable Sleep and Charge function. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility...
... the Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. User's Manual 4-7 It also displays the remaining battery capacity. However, the "Sleep and Charge function" may be in some external devices cannot be disabled. In those cases, turn the power of the computer may always be stopped for ports that have the Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), change to disable Sleep and Charge function. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... settings in Sleep Mode. System can turn on the system by pressing any key. System boots up at normal speed. (Default) Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard When this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is not installed, the system will not change the boot drive, follow the steps below. 1. Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is in Sleep Mode, you can boot...
... settings in Sleep Mode. System can turn on the system by pressing any key. System boots up at normal speed. (Default) Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard When this option will only work with the internal keyboard and only when the computer is not installed, the system will not change the boot drive, follow the steps below. 1. Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is in Sleep Mode, you can boot...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Recovery Options ■ Create Recovery Media ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. Turn off the computer. 2. The following items will be displayed. While holding the F8 key, turn on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at full power. Follow the on the hard disk drive for more information about Startup Repair. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on -screen instructions. Follow the instructions shown on the hard disk when...
... Recovery Options ■ Create Recovery Media ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. Turn off the computer. 2. The following items will be displayed. While holding the F8 key, turn on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at full power. Follow the on the hard disk drive for more information about Startup Repair. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on -screen instructions. Follow the instructions shown on the hard disk when...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... batteries recommended by a TOSHIBA service representative. Never remove the battery pack while the computer is enabled. User's Manual 5-4 Care and use the computer while the DC IN/Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the battery pack becomes low, the DC IN/Battery indicator will be replaced...
... batteries recommended by a TOSHIBA service representative. Never remove the battery pack while the computer is enabled. User's Manual 5-4 Care and use the computer while the DC IN/Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the battery pack becomes low, the DC IN/Battery indicator will be replaced...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... power button for further information. User's Manual 6-4 If you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Basic problems may occur in the following areas: ■ Power ■ Keyboard ■ Internal display panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ Memory media card ■ Touch Pad ■ USB device ■ Sound system ■ External monitor ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is connected to Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes...
... power button for further information. User's Manual 6-4 If you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Basic problems may occur in the following areas: ■ Power ■ Keyboard ■ Internal display panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ Memory media card ■ Touch Pad ■ USB device ■ Sound system ■ External monitor ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is connected to Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to a compatible port if the Sleep and Charge function is enabled. If this function can not be still used even if only one or more of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may not work when connected to disable the Sleep and Charge function. Connect the AC adaptor to restore the function. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Problem Procedure I computer's battery will discharge during hibernation turned OFF...
... the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to a compatible port if the Sleep and Charge function is enabled. If this function can not be still used even if only one or more of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may not work when connected to disable the Sleep and Charge function. Connect the AC adaptor to restore the function. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Problem Procedure I computer's battery will discharge during hibernation turned OFF...
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... again. Press the FN + F5 hot key in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Check to re-set for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub. The Wakeup on the external monitor. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on LAN function consumes power even when the system is connected. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in...
... again. Press the FN + F5 hot key in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Check to re-set for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub. The Wakeup on the external monitor. NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on LAN function consumes power even when the system is connected. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in...
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.../NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series H Hard disk drive, 2-11 automatic power off ), 3-7 turning on the overlays, 3-6 L LAN, 3-12 cable types, 3-13 connecting, 3-13 jack, 2-3 problems, 6-14 M Media care Card care, 3-16 Memory card care, 3-16 Memory additional, 3-26 installing, 3-19 removing, 3-21 memory media card inserting, 3-17 removing, 3-18 Memory media slot, 2-2 Moving the computer, 3-31 MultiMediaCard, 3-14 inserting, 3-17 removing, 3-18 P Password power on ), 3-6 temporarily using overlay (over- duce), 3-5 Touch Pad, 3-5 Wireless, 3-5 Zoom, 3-5 HW Setup accessing, 4-10 Boot priority...
.../NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series H Hard disk drive, 2-11 automatic power off ), 3-7 turning on the overlays, 3-6 L LAN, 3-12 cable types, 3-13 connecting, 3-13 jack, 2-3 problems, 6-14 M Media care Card care, 3-16 Memory card care, 3-16 Memory additional, 3-26 installing, 3-19 removing, 3-21 memory media card inserting, 3-17 removing, 3-18 Memory media slot, 2-2 Moving the computer, 3-31 MultiMediaCard, 3-14 inserting, 3-17 removing, 3-18 P Password power on ), 3-6 temporarily using overlay (over- duce), 3-5 Touch Pad, 3-5 Wireless, 3-5 Zoom, 3-5 HW Setup accessing, 4-10 Boot priority...
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..., 6-4 Internal display panel, 6-8 Keyboard, 6-7 LAN, 6-14 Memory Media Card, 6-9 Overheating power down, 6-4 Pointing device, 6-9 Power, 6-4 Real Time Clock, 6-7 SD/SDHC Card, 6-9 Sound system, 6-13 TOSHIBA support, 6-16 Touch Pad, 6-9 USB device, 6-11 USB mouse, 6-10 Wireless LAN, 6-15 R Recovery hard disk drive, 4-18 Recovery Media, 4-16 Restarting the computer, 1-10 S SD/SDHC Card formatting, 3-16 inserting, 3-17 note, 3-15 removing, 3-18 Security lock, 3-25 Sleep Mode setting, 1-7 System automatic, 4-5 Soft keys ENTER, 3-4 ScrLock, 3-4 Sound system headphone jack, 2-5 microphone jack...
..., 6-4 Internal display panel, 6-8 Keyboard, 6-7 LAN, 6-14 Memory Media Card, 6-9 Overheating power down, 6-4 Pointing device, 6-9 Power, 6-4 Real Time Clock, 6-7 SD/SDHC Card, 6-9 Sound system, 6-13 TOSHIBA support, 6-16 Touch Pad, 6-9 USB device, 6-11 USB mouse, 6-10 Wireless LAN, 6-15 R Recovery hard disk drive, 4-18 Recovery Media, 4-16 Restarting the computer, 1-10 S SD/SDHC Card formatting, 3-16 inserting, 3-17 note, 3-15 removing, 3-18 Security lock, 3-25 Sleep Mode setting, 1-7 System automatic, 4-5 Soft keys ENTER, 3-4 ScrLock, 3-4 Sound system headphone jack, 2-5 microphone jack...
Detailed Specs for Mini-Notebook NB525 PLL52C-036028 English
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... Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Starter Key Features harman/kardon Speakers Toshiba Eco Utility Toshiba Bulletin Board Toshiba ReelTime Toshiba Sleep-and-Music USB Sleep and Charge Toshiba Media Controller Memory Standard Memory: 1 x 1GB DDR3 (1066MHz) Maximum Memory: 2GB DDR3 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB Hard Disk Drive 320GB (5400 RPM); CPU performance may also vary from specifications under the following conditions: use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain...
... Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Starter Key Features harman/kardon Speakers Toshiba Eco Utility Toshiba Bulletin Board Toshiba ReelTime Toshiba Sleep-and-Music USB Sleep and Charge Toshiba Media Controller Memory Standard Memory: 1 x 1GB DDR3 (1066MHz) Maximum Memory: 2GB DDR3 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB Hard Disk Drive 320GB (5400 RPM); CPU performance may also vary from specifications under the following conditions: use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain...