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If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number Satellite® M500 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in for your computer.
If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number Satellite® M500 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in for your computer.
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2 Contents Introduction 26 Setting up your computer and getting started 28 Adding memory (optional 32 Your computer's TFT display 39 Inserting an ExpressCard 39 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 40 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 45 Moving the computer 50 Mobile computing 50 Taking care of your battery 54 If something goes wrong 56 If you need further assistance 60 Power cord/cable connectors 61 Features and specifications 61 Index 62
2 Contents Introduction 26 Setting up your computer and getting started 28 Adding memory (optional 32 Your computer's TFT display 39 Inserting an ExpressCard 39 Removing an ExpressCard 40 Learning the basics 40 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 45 Moving the computer 50 Mobile computing 50 Taking care of your battery 54 If something goes wrong 56 If you need further assistance 60 Power cord/cable connectors 61 Features and specifications 61 Index 62
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...to do so, this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® M500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable... optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash...
...to do so, this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other damage. Model: Satellite® M500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable... optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash...
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... from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY ...medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss...
... from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY ...medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss...
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This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is caused, the use of this ... be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference. Any use of problems, you should contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 5 In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product.
This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is caused, the use of this ... be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interference. Any use of problems, you should contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 5 In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product.
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... Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to other radio stations, promptly change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of the equipment listed above. 2. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4...
... Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to other radio stations, promptly change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of the equipment listed above. 2. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4...
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TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Not all devices are available on all models. The name of this equipment except in the countries/regions in your computer. Do ...
TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Not all devices are available on all models. The name of this equipment except in the countries/regions in your computer. Do ...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS: WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and subscription to environment factors and other variables. WiMAX™ connectivity may vary due to a WiMAX™ broadband service. Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with the modified products, including without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and RF exposure. Intel® wireless WiMAX™ adapters are designated and/or marked to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. These parameters include, without ...
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS: WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled device and subscription to environment factors and other variables. WiMAX™ connectivity may vary due to a WiMAX™ broadband service. Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with the modified products, including without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and RF exposure. Intel® wireless WiMAX™ adapters are designated and/or marked to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. These parameters include, without ...
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... ❖ In any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of Wireless WAN may for example mobile phones. TOSHIBA is not responsible for use this equipment, or the substitution or attachment of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution... or attachment will be restricted by TOSHIBA. The correction of connecting cables and equipment other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of the ...
... ❖ In any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of Wireless WAN may for example mobile phones. TOSHIBA is not responsible for use this equipment, or the substitution or attachment of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution... or attachment will be restricted by TOSHIBA. The correction of connecting cables and equipment other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of the ...
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... WAN Card must be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The installer of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is minimized. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to be integral antenna which provide no access to licensing. The ...radio equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. To prevent radio interference to the following radio frequency and safety standards. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter that has not been tested with the product. ...
... WAN Card must be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The installer of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is minimized. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to be integral antenna which provide no access to licensing. The ...radio equipment must accept any other antenna or transmitter. To prevent radio interference to the following radio frequency and safety standards. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter that has not been tested with the product. ...
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Approved Countries/Regions for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. This device ...
Approved Countries/Regions for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. This device ...
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12 Japan Kuwait Liechtenstein Malawi Martinique Monaco Morocco New Zealand Oman Paraguay Poland Qatar Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Tahiti Turk Islands Jordan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mayotte Montenegro Netherlands Nicaragua Pakistan Peru Portugal Réunion Saint Martin Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Korea Sweden Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican Virgin Islands Uruguay Venezuela Zimbabwe Kenya Lebanon Luxemburg Malta Mexico Montserrat New Caledonia Norway Panama Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Saipan Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Turkey UAE (United Arab ...
12 Japan Kuwait Liechtenstein Malawi Martinique Monaco Morocco New Zealand Oman Paraguay Poland Qatar Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Tahiti Turk Islands Jordan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Mayotte Montenegro Netherlands Nicaragua Pakistan Peru Portugal Réunion Saint Martin Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Korea Sweden Taiwan Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican Virgin Islands Uruguay Venezuela Zimbabwe Kenya Lebanon Luxemburg Malta Mexico Montserrat New Caledonia Norway Panama Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Saipan Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Turkey UAE (United Arab ...
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Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to check the current channel of operation. Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Use with European spectrum usage laws for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for applicable procedures to follow . Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow . Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must cease ...
Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to check the current channel of operation. Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Use with European spectrum usage laws for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for applicable procedures to follow . Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow . Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must cease ...
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Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E This equipment is approved to the radio standard by any radar system in the area. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Honduras Iceland Ireland Japan Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Pakistan Paraguay Poland Qatar Argentina Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador France Greece Hong Kong India Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Australia Bahrain ...
Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E This equipment is approved to the radio standard by any radar system in the area. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Honduras Iceland Ireland Japan Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Pakistan Paraguay Poland Qatar Argentina Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador France Greece Hong Kong India Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Australia Bahrain ...
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16 Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad United Kingdom Venezuela Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Taiwan Turkey Uruguay Vietnam Slovak Republic South Korea Sweden Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Zimbabwe Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8191SE This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Germany Hong Kong India Israel Japan Kenya Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Antilles Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania ...
16 Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Trinidad United Kingdom Venezuela Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Taiwan Turkey Uruguay Vietnam Slovak Republic South Korea Sweden Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Zimbabwe Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8191SE This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Germany Hong Kong India Israel Japan Kenya Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Monaco Netherlands Antilles Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania ...
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Jate Kazakhstan Kuwait Lesotho Luxembourg Malta Morocco New Zealand Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Senegal Slovak Republic Algeria Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Bulgaria Chile Costa Rica Czech Republic Ecuador Estonia Germany Guatemala Hong Kong India Israel Japan - Teleco Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Oman Papua New Guinea Philippines Puerto Rico Russia Serbia and Montenegro Slovenia Argentina Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Herzegovina Hungary Indonesia Italy Jordan Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia ...
Jate Kazakhstan Kuwait Lesotho Luxembourg Malta Morocco New Zealand Norway Panama Peru Portugal Romania Senegal Slovak Republic Algeria Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Bulgaria Chile Costa Rica Czech Republic Ecuador Estonia Germany Guatemala Hong Kong India Israel Japan - Teleco Kenya Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Mexico Mozambique Nicaragua Oman Papua New Guinea Philippines Puerto Rico Russia Serbia and Montenegro Slovenia Argentina Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Herzegovina Hungary Indonesia Italy Jordan Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia ...
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An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 South Korea Sweden Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Yemen Spain Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Sri Lanka Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Intel...
An adhoc mode is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g), An Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 18 South Korea Sweden Thailand UAE (United Arab Emirates) USA Yemen Spain Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Sri Lanka Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use for the Intel...
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... Argentina Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Chile Cayman Islands Costa Rica Curacao Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guyana Honduras Jamaica Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Paraguay Peru St. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the access point to the radio standard by the countries/regions in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40...
... Argentina Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Chile Cayman Islands Costa Rica Curacao Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guyana Honduras Jamaica Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Paraguay Peru St. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the access point to the radio standard by the countries/regions in Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40...
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... than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. 20 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. When you use Bluetooth and Wireless... LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to : ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with...
... than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. 20 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. When you use Bluetooth and Wireless... LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to : ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with...
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...Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones... review and interpret the extensive research literature. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Belgium Chile Czech Republic Estonia ...
...Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones... review and interpret the extensive research literature. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Belgium Chile Czech Republic Estonia ...