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... 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Monitoring of power condition 6-2 Battery 6-4 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-14 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drives 4-13 Media care 4-20 Sound System 4-22 Wireless communications 4-24 LAN 4-27 Computer Handling 4-29 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-30 Heat dispersal 4-32 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... PORTÉGÉ R500 Optical disc drives 2-12 AC adaptor 2-14 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware 3-1 Special features 3-5 TOSHIBA Value...
... 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Monitoring of power condition 6-2 Battery 6-4 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-14 Panel power on DVD Super Multi drives 4-13 Media care 4-20 Sound System 4-22 Wireless communications 4-24 LAN 4-27 Computer Handling 4-29 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection 4-30 Heat dispersal 4-32 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5-1 Function keys: F1 ... PORTÉGÉ R500 Optical disc drives 2-12 AC adaptor 2-14 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware 3-1 Special features 3-5 TOSHIBA Value...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... connecting optional products or external devices. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read Chapter 1, Getting Started for clarity, abbreviations are uncommon or unique to this manual is designed to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting...
... connecting optional products or external devices. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. Then read Chapter 1, Getting Started for clarity, abbreviations are uncommon or unique to this manual is designed to familiarize yourself with this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... -screen instructions. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for restoring the pre-installed software: External DVD Super Multi Drive PA3454U External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3438U If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to be lost. 1. To perform this to allow sounds to either use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed software without System Recovery Options. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 1-15 You can setup the respective drivers / utilities from which you reinstall the Windows operating...
... -screen instructions. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for restoring the pre-installed software: External DVD Super Multi Drive PA3454U External CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive PA3438U If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to be lost. 1. To perform this to allow sounds to either use System Recovery Options if restoring the pre-installed software without System Recovery Options. C:\TOSAPINS\*** User's Manual 1-15 You can setup the respective drivers / utilities from which you reinstall the Windows operating...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... and external Bluetooth devices such as follows. SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities. TOSHIBA SD This utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections, help in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed. Power-saving features may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles. Bluetooth functions...
... and external Bluetooth devices such as follows. SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities. TOSHIBA SD This utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections, help in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed. Power-saving features may occur during playback of some DVD Video titles. Bluetooth functions...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. For more details on . b. Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory card care ■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not touch any other foreign matter fall into the computer in order to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Additional memory module You can be fatally damaged by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try...
... your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. For more details on . b. Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory card care ■ Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not touch any other foreign matter fall into the computer in order to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. Additional memory module You can be fatally damaged by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Boot Mode and turn its power off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting Started if required). 2. Loosen the two screws securing the memory module cover in place please note that is not compatible with the computer, the Power indicator will flash (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp Modes, if required). 4. User's Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Point to note about memory module error ■ If you install a memory module...
... Boot Mode and turn its power off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting Started if required). 2. Loosen the two screws securing the memory module cover in place please note that is not compatible with the computer, the Power indicator will flash (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp Modes, if required). 4. User's Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Point to note about memory module error ■ If you install a memory module...
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... memory module cover 8. Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Slide your computer over. 10. User's Manual 3-19 Turn the computer on and make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to confirmed it, Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance > System icon. Install the battery pack - to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required). 4. make...
... memory module cover 8. Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Slide your computer over. 10. User's Manual 3-19 Turn the computer on and make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to confirmed it, Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance > System icon. Install the battery pack - to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required). 4. make...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... security lock In order to connect a security cable to product. Security lock slot User's Manual Figure 3-13 Security lock 3-25 Do not use only the AC Adaptor included with the 'lock hole' and secure it in order to the TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II, use the computer's AC Adaptor. The following computer's ports: LAN jack, DC IN 15V jack and External monitor port. ■ When connecting an AC Adaptor to help prevent unauthorized removal...
... security lock In order to connect a security cable to product. Security lock slot User's Manual Figure 3-13 Security lock 3-25 Do not use only the AC Adaptor included with the 'lock hole' and secure it in order to the TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II, use the computer's AC Adaptor. The following computer's ports: LAN jack, DC IN 15V jack and External monitor port. ■ When connecting an AC Adaptor to help prevent unauthorized removal...
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... under Windows VistaTM, you . Please refer to a digital visual interface (DVI) port, External monitor port, four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) and a LAN jack. You can buy the module from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: DDR2-667 Memory Module Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack Battery Charger USB FDD Kit TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II Bluetooth USB Adaptor A 512MB or 1,024MB memory module (DDR2667) can be installed in the computer. User's Manual 3-26 The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates...
... under Windows VistaTM, you . Please refer to a digital visual interface (DVI) port, External monitor port, four Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0) and a LAN jack. You can buy the module from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: DDR2-667 Memory Module Universal AC Adaptor Battery Pack Battery Charger USB FDD Kit TOSHIBA Slim Port Replicator II Bluetooth USB Adaptor A 512MB or 1,024MB memory module (DDR2667) can be installed in the computer. User's Manual 3-26 The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard disk drive or it will increase the lifetime of the following actions: ■ Operate the computer for personal computers or other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer. ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including...
... not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB1.1 hard disk drive or it will increase the lifetime of the following actions: ■ Operate the computer for personal computers or other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel. ■ Bump or cause vibration to the computer. ■ Use the Mode control button and Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the DVD drive. ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... in the case of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer back on again it is set . User's Manual 8-2 keyboard, hard disk drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist You should keep them in a permanent error log - loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any messages or random characters? In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you...
... in the case of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer back on again it is set . User's Manual 8-2 keyboard, hard disk drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist You should keep them in a permanent error log - loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any messages or random characters? In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...: ■ System start-up ■ Self test ■ Power ■ Password ■ Keyboard ■ Internal display panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ DVD Super Multi drive ■ USB floppy diskette drive ■ PC Card ■ SD/SDHC Card ■ Pointing Device ■ Fingerprint Sensor ■ USB device ■ Additional memory module ■ Sound system ■ External monitor ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth ■ Recovery Discs User's Manual 8-3 Write down what you should then check the setup and configuration of...
...: ■ System start-up ■ Self test ■ Power ■ Password ■ Keyboard ■ Internal display panel ■ Hard disk drive ■ DVD Super Multi drive ■ USB floppy diskette drive ■ PC Card ■ SD/SDHC Card ■ Pointing Device ■ Fingerprint Sensor ■ USB device ■ Additional memory module ■ Sound system ■ External monitor ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ■ LAN ■ Wireless LAN ■ Bluetooth ■ Recovery Discs User's Manual 8-3 Write down what you should then check the setup and configuration of...
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... or CMOS 1. inconsistent. 2. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Please refer to set Date/Time. 3. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be displayed. 5. Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that its is will need to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in the BIOS setup application by the setup and configuration of each key). If you are still unable to set the date and screen: time in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for...
... or CMOS 1. inconsistent. 2. Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Please refer to set Date/Time. 3. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be displayed. 5. Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that its is will need to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in the BIOS setup application by the setup and configuration of each key). If you are still unable to set the date and screen: time in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for...
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.... Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options, and to make sure that the monitor's power switch is on the external monitor. Press the FN + F5 hot key in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Check to a working power outlet. When the external monitor is firmly connected to the monitor and to see if the external monitor is not set as the primary display device in Sleep Mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to turn on...
.... Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options, and to make sure that the monitor's power switch is on the external monitor. Press the FN + F5 hot key in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Check to a working power outlet. When the external monitor is firmly connected to the monitor and to see if the external monitor is not set as the primary display device in Sleep Mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to turn on...
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... directly access the hardware and read from or write to the hard disk drive. ■ When using another operating system, such as Linux, to install Windows?" Continue to follow the onscreen instructions to the floppy diskette. The Windows Setup program will start . 3. Insert the Windows Setup DVD into the optical disc drive and boot the computer up Windows, create an Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Disk. The Windows Setup program will start . When the message "Which type...
... directly access the hardware and read from or write to the hard disk drive. ■ When using another operating system, such as Linux, to install Windows?" Continue to follow the onscreen instructions to the floppy diskette. The Windows Setup program will start . 3. Insert the Windows Setup DVD into the optical disc drive and boot the computer up Windows, create an Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Disk. The Windows Setup program will start . When the message "Which type...
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.... device driver: A program that indicates the current position on the display screen. You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. Electric current that interprets and executes instructions. delete: To remove data from the keyboard to achieve a desired result. control keys: A key or...
.... device driver: A program that indicates the current position on the display screen. You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. Electric current that interprets and executes instructions. delete: To remove data from the keyboard to achieve a desired result. control keys: A key or...
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... set system parameters, such as speaker volume. instruction: Statements or commands that gives a component access to the processor. See also byte and kilobyte. input: The data or instructions you provide to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. I/O devices: Equipment used as digital video cameras. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen...
... set system parameters, such as speaker volume. instruction: Statements or commands that gives a component access to the processor. See also byte and kilobyte. input: The data or instructions you provide to communicate with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. I/O devices: Equipment used as digital video cameras. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen...
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... integrated circuit that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. LSI: Large Scale Integration. 1) A technology that transmits a specific code to the main printed circuit board in turn, representative of operation, for adding other boards that extend to 1024 kilobytes. M main board: See motherboard. Also called a screen. monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of up to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte...
... integrated circuit that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. LSI: Large Scale Integration. 1) A technology that transmits a specific code to the main printed circuit board in turn, representative of operation, for adding other boards that extend to 1024 kilobytes. M main board: See motherboard. Also called a screen. monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of up to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. User's Manual Glossary-9 See also byte...
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... 8-16 System start-up 8-4 TOSHIBA support 8-21 Touch Pad 8-12 USB device 8-15 USB floppy diskette drive 8-10 USB mouse 8-13 Wireless LAN 8-18 Processor 3-1 R Recovery Discs 1-15 problems 8-19 Recovery hard disk drive 1-14 Restarting the computer 1-11 S SD Card indicator 2-10 SD/SDHC Card 3-13 formatting 3-15 inserting 3-14 problems 8-11 removing 3-14 Security lock 3-25 location 2-3 Sleep Mode setting 1-8 System automatic 3-5 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5-2 ENTER 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system headphone jack 2-3 microphone 2-8 microphone jack 2-3 problems 8-16 speaker 2-8 volume control dial...
... 8-16 System start-up 8-4 TOSHIBA support 8-21 Touch Pad 8-12 USB device 8-15 USB floppy diskette drive 8-10 USB mouse 8-13 Wireless LAN 8-18 Processor 3-1 R Recovery Discs 1-15 problems 8-19 Recovery hard disk drive 1-14 Restarting the computer 1-11 S SD Card indicator 2-10 SD/SDHC Card 3-13 formatting 3-15 inserting 3-14 problems 8-11 removing 3-14 Security lock 3-25 location 2-3 Sleep Mode setting 1-8 System automatic 3-5 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5-2 ENTER 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system headphone jack 2-3 microphone 2-8 microphone jack 2-3 problems 8-16 speaker 2-8 volume control dial...
Detailed Specs for Portege R500 PPR50C-SP209C English
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... Shock Protector Hard Disk Drive Protection 3D Accelerometer HDD Dome Shock Protector HDD Shock Absorber Spill-Resistant Keyboard Magnesium Alloy Casework Secure Multiple-Level Password Utilities Fingerprint Reader (includes software for one Type II PC Card; user as On-site and Next Business Day Service visit toshiba.ca Toshiba recommends Windows Vista™ Home Premium Shock: Operating: 7G; max; supports Cardbus, Secure Digital Slot (Supports SDIO) Ports: RGB, Microphone Input port, Headphone Input port, i.LINK™...
... Shock Protector Hard Disk Drive Protection 3D Accelerometer HDD Dome Shock Protector HDD Shock Absorber Spill-Resistant Keyboard Magnesium Alloy Casework Secure Multiple-Level Password Utilities Fingerprint Reader (includes software for one Type II PC Card; user as On-site and Next Business Day Service visit toshiba.ca Toshiba recommends Windows Vista™ Home Premium Shock: Operating: 7G; max; supports Cardbus, Secure Digital Slot (Supports SDIO) Ports: RGB, Microphone Input port, Headphone Input port, i.LINK™...