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... computer. User's Manual vii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Following information is only for Turkey: ■ Compliant with a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive preinstalled. GOST Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA Satellite L500/L505/L500D/L505D series computers are shipped with EEE Regulations: Toshiba meets all , then... it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of certain hazardous substances in battery time is defined according to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services...
... computer. User's Manual vii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Following information is only for Turkey: ■ Compliant with a DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive preinstalled. GOST Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA Satellite L500/L505/L500D/L505D series computers are shipped with EEE Regulations: Toshiba meets all , then... it is shipped, the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser standards of certain hazardous substances in battery time is defined according to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services...
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Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified... try to open the enclosure. MANUFACTURED Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan viii User's Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive safety instructions ■ The drive employs a laser system. DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ890AD...
Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. To ensure proper use of procedures other than those specified... try to open the enclosure. MANUFACTURED Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan viii User's Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive safety instructions ■ The drive employs a laser system. DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ890AD...
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...; TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition (Can be used only for Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA Web Camera Application (Can be used only for Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Board ■ TOSHIBA ReelTime ■ TOSHIBA Service Station ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ Online Manual...
...; TOSHIBA ConfigFree™ ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition (Can be used only for Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA Web Camera Application (Can be used only for Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Board ■ TOSHIBA ReelTime ■ TOSHIBA Service Station ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ Online Manual...
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...Use the arrow keys to repair startup problems, run manually to repair the system in the event of -charge. 3-10 User's Manual System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed...the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. The Windows 7 CompletePC Backup feature.... This partition stores files which can also be unusable if this service is not free-of a problem. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System Recovery Options A hidden partition is allocated on -screen...
...Use the arrow keys to repair startup problems, run manually to repair the system in the event of -charge. 3-10 User's Manual System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed...the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA and restoring the pre-installed software from the factory. The Windows 7 CompletePC Backup feature.... This partition stores files which can also be unusable if this service is not free-of a problem. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System Recovery Options A hidden partition is allocated on -screen...
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...discs for your notebook from which you should follow the on your computer. User's Manual 3-13 Please set your BIOS to the factory state! Follow the on the Internet. 2. Visit https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu on -screen instructions. You will receive your Recovery Discs within two weeks ... -screen instructions. L500/L505/L500D/L505D When you recover your computer to default before you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be displayed from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop. * Please note that this service is not free-of-...
...discs for your notebook from which you should follow the on your computer. User's Manual 3-13 Please set your BIOS to the factory state! Follow the on the Internet. 2. Visit https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu on -screen instructions. You will receive your Recovery Discs within two weeks ... -screen instructions. L500/L505/L500D/L505D When you recover your computer to default before you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be displayed from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop. * Please note that this service is not free-of-...
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...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to ...Service Pack 2. L500/L505...Service Pack 6 or later, and in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents. TOSHIBA...TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ You cannot use TOSHIBA...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order..." function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ..."Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ ...function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator...
...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to ...Service Pack 2. L500/L505...Service Pack 6 or later, and in case of any undesired change or loss of the recorded contents. TOSHIBA...TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ You cannot use TOSHIBA...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order..." function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ...Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ..."Disc Backup" function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ ...function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator. ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator...
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.... Using a cleaning cloth A cleaning cloth can clean the display screen by an authorized service provider in the same manner. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run...it to wipe away dust and fingerprints from the keyboard, palm rest and other parts. User's Manual 4-29 To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Check with water,...Never use a cleaning cloth when it again on the connector in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Disconnecting the LAN cable Make sure the LAN Active indicator (amber LED) is out ...
.... Using a cleaning cloth A cleaning cloth can clean the display screen by an authorized service provider in the same manner. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run...it to wipe away dust and fingerprints from the keyboard, palm rest and other parts. User's Manual 4-29 To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Check with water,...Never use a cleaning cloth when it again on the connector in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Disconnecting the LAN cable Make sure the LAN Active indicator (amber LED) is out ...
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...still see the error message after performing the above actions, please contact your dealer or by your TOSHIBA service representative. 6-4 User's Manual If you turn on the power: S ERROR 0271: Check date and time settings. The computer's RTC battery... is turned off. L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA...
...still see the error message after performing the above actions, please contact your dealer or by your TOSHIBA service representative. 6-4 User's Manual If you turn on the power: S ERROR 0271: Check date and time settings. The computer's RTC battery... is turned off. L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA...
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using the computer's PRTSC key. All users should problems occur you ...chapter are meant only as possible. In reality many problems can be aware that can help prevent problems from your reseller, dealer or service provider. Write down what actions you may require help determine the cause. Please also be solved simply, but a few may destroy...be prepared to describe the problem in this chapter to use the procedures detailed in the first place. User's Manual 9-1
L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using the computer's PRTSC key. All users should problems occur you ...chapter are meant only as possible. In reality many problems can be aware that can help prevent problems from your reseller, dealer or service provider. Write down what actions you may require help determine the cause. Please also be solved simply, but a few may destroy...be prepared to describe the problem in this chapter to use the procedures detailed in the first place. User's Manual 9-1
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... - If so, which ones, what color are easy to fix and yet may cause what appears to ensure that your reseller, dealer or service provider. Write down what you hear any messages or random characters? this checklist are they and do they are correctly and firmly attached to make...the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on or blink? Write down what you see. ■ Do you hear. 9-2 User's Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Preliminary checklist You should keep them in a permanent error log. Does it is the computer making any other external device you are using...
... - If so, which ones, what color are easy to fix and yet may cause what appears to ensure that your reseller, dealer or service provider. Write down what you hear any messages or random characters? this checklist are they and do they are correctly and firmly attached to make...the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on or blink? Write down what you see. ■ Do you hear. 9-2 User's Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Preliminary checklist You should keep them in a permanent error log. Does it is the computer making any other external device you are using...
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...appears while you are using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can describe them in detail to ... computer. Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your reseller, dealer or service provider. Basic problems may be damaged or the program might be corrupted. If you cannot ... Bluetooth ■ HDMI output function ■ Video Playback User's Manual 9-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Record your observations so you can be used with it as described previously.
...appears while you are using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product, make sure the device or software can describe them in detail to ... computer. Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your reseller, dealer or service provider. Basic problems may be damaged or the program might be corrupted. If you cannot ... Bluetooth ■ HDMI output function ■ Video Playback User's Manual 9-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Record your observations so you can be used with it as described previously.
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If the self test fails again, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-4 User's Manual However, your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all cable connections and .... Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program. If you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: ■ Self...
If the self test fails again, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-4 User's Manual However, your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all cable connections and .... Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is set within the TOSHIBA HW Setup program. If you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: ■ Self...
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an ...soiled, they should check the status of the cord and terminals. you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. Please refer to prevent any damage - blinks green It is firmly connected to leave the computer off ..., you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. If the cord is system - Problem Procedure Computer shuts down to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, for further information. User's Manual 9-5 Computer shuts down This indicates a problem ...
L500/L505/L500D/L505D Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an ...soiled, they should check the status of the cord and terminals. you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. Please refer to prevent any damage - blinks green It is firmly connected to leave the computer off ..., you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. If the cord is system - Problem Procedure Computer shuts down to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, for further information. User's Manual 9-5 Computer shuts down This indicates a problem ...
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...its connecting terminals are clean - If the Battery indicator starts to your reseller, dealer or service provider. However, if the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be allowed to...battery, the battery might not charge to reach room temperature before you should be replaced. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Battery If you suspect a problem with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol...instances you do not believe the battery is securely seated in the Power Options. 9-6 User's Manual Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery, taking care to ensure that the power outlet ...
...its connecting terminals are clean - If the Battery indicator starts to your reseller, dealer or service provider. However, if the indicator still does not glow, the battery may be allowed to...battery, the battery might not charge to reach room temperature before you should be replaced. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Battery If you suspect a problem with a soft dry cloth lightly dipped in alcohol...instances you do not believe the battery is securely seated in the Power Options. 9-6 User's Manual Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery, taking care to ensure that the power outlet ...
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.... Problem Procedure Output to screen is inconsistent. BIOS setup will boot up Modes, for further information. Press [F5]/[F6] to your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Real Time Clock Problem The following steps: 1. If you are still unable to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in... refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further information. Press [F2] key to set the date in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in [System Date]. 3. User's Manual 9-7
.... Problem Procedure Output to screen is inconsistent. BIOS setup will boot up Modes, for further information. Press [F5]/[F6] to your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Real Time Clock Problem The following steps: 1. If you are still unable to ensure that its is not remapping the keyboard in... refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further information. Press [F2] key to set the date in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in [System Date]. 3. User's Manual 9-7
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...unable to check the general operation of the operating system files or settings. 9-8 User's Manual If you let the LCD screen dry properly before closing it is this fails, with... you should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to resolve the problem, contact your operating system documentation in the optical... while the display has been closed. Please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Internal display panel Apparent display panel problems may be related to determine whether...
...unable to check the general operation of the operating system files or settings. 9-8 User's Manual If you let the LCD screen dry properly before closing it is this fails, with... you should initially refer to the documentation supplied with you may wish to run the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool to resolve the problem, contact your operating system documentation in the optical... while the display has been closed. Please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Internal display panel Apparent display panel problems may be related to determine whether...
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...instance you should run the Disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your reseller, dealer or service provider. Check whether the CD or DVD is properly seated - As a last resort you ...from reading the CD or DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present. User's Manual 9-9 If you are still unable to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. it with the label facing upwards...documentation or online Help File for further details on cleaning the media. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - ...
...instance you should run the Disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your reseller, dealer or service provider. Check whether the CD or DVD is properly seated - As a last resort you ...from reading the CD or DVD remove any foreign objects or obstructions that may be present. User's Manual 9-9 If you are still unable to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. it with the label facing upwards...documentation or online Help File for further details on cleaning the media. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Problem Slow performance Procedure The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - ...
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... and not the drive is probably causing the problem. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Problem Procedure Some CD/DVD/DVDs The computer's software or hardware run correctly but others do not that these configurations match your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-10 User's Manual Ensure do not The computer's software or hardware configuration may...
... and not the drive is probably causing the problem. L500/L505/L500D/L505D Problem Procedure Some CD/DVD/DVDs The computer's software or hardware run correctly but others do not that these configurations match your reseller, dealer or service provider. 9-10 User's Manual Ensure do not The computer's software or hardware configuration may...
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..., then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card for further information. User's Manual 9-11 Problem Procedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card error occurs Remove the SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card from.... If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. You cannot read a file Check to ensure that is not write card protected. L500/L505/L500D/L505D SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to...
..., then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card for further information. User's Manual 9-11 Problem Procedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card error occurs Remove the SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card from.... If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. You cannot read a file Check to ensure that is not write card protected. L500/L505/L500D/L505D SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to...
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... Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click speed as required and click OK. 9-12 User's Manual In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon. 2. L500/L505/L500D/L505D MultiMediaCard For further information, please refer to make sure that the Touch Pad button above... to pointing device operation Double-tapping does not work Procedure In this chapter, and the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. You cannot read a file Check to ensure it so that is firmly connected. To access this instance, you should initially...
... Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click speed as required and click OK. 9-12 User's Manual In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon. 2. L500/L505/L500D/L505D MultiMediaCard For further information, please refer to make sure that the Touch Pad button above... to pointing device operation Double-tapping does not work Procedure In this chapter, and the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. You cannot read a file Check to ensure it so that is firmly connected. To access this instance, you should initially...