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2 Contents Introduction 20 Setting up your computer and getting started 22 Adding memory (optional 26 Your computer's TFT display 32 Inserting a PC Card 32 Removing a PC Card 33 Learning the basics 33 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 45 If you need further assistance 49 Power cord/cable connectors 50 Features and specifications 50
2 Contents Introduction 20 Setting up your computer and getting started 22 Adding memory (optional 26 Your computer's TFT display 32 Inserting a PC Card 32 Removing a PC Card 33 Learning the basics 33 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 45 If you need further assistance 49 Power cord/cable connectors 50 Features and specifications 50
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... any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. Model: Portégé® R500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty...
... any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up copies of all the data stored on this product may not function properly and you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. Model: Portégé® R500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty...
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Do not use for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Argentina Azerbaijan Brazil Chile Costa Rica Denmark Finland Greece Hungary...
Do not use for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Argentina Azerbaijan Brazil Chile Costa Rica Denmark Finland Greece Hungary...
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... years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at its retail version (if available), and may...
... years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at its retail version (if available), and may...
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... or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. You can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. You may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play...
... or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. You can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. You may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play...
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... Down. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
... Down. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the system). Avoid touching the cover, the module, and the surrounding area before replacing it. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be installed in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The Turn off the computer using the Start menu. You will be hot. Before you install or remove a memory module while...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 28 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 28 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page...
... Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to discharge any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the matching key in the socket. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on page...
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... the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module...
... the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to Continue If the computer hangs up when you need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to remove a memory module...
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... brightness of the screen technology. Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, refer to work. You may first need to do anything before you may insert one memory module installed for the computer to the documentation that may appear on battery power. 32 Your computer's TFT display TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one Type I or Type II card into the computer's PC Card slot...
... brightness of the screen technology. Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card, refer to work. You may first need to do anything before you may insert one memory module installed for the computer to the documentation that may appear on battery power. 32 Your computer's TFT display TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one Type I or Type II card into the computer's PC Card slot...
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... of the slot. Your work since you want to remove the PC Card. If the network you are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you save feature that no applications or system services are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is...
... of the slot. Your work since you want to remove the PC Card. If the network you are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you save feature that no applications or system services are working, you will lose all work stays in a safe place. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is...
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...-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that are not available on certain models) Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Manual eject hole-Use if you play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Do not press the eject button or turn...
...-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that are not available on certain models) Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Manual eject hole-Use if you play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Do not press the eject button or turn...
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..., make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are achieved on usage. To use this switch will reduce battery power consumption. Published battery life numbers are disconnected. 38 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your notebook against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖...
..., make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are achieved on usage. To use this switch will reduce battery power consumption. Published battery life numbers are disconnected. 38 Moving the computer Moving the computer Before moving your notebook against loss, theft or viral attack. ❖ EasyGuard Connect-to help users establish a reliable wired or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly. ❖...
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... After a period of the main battery's current charge. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of time, the battery will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. If...
... After a period of the main battery's current charge. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of time, the battery will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. If...
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... battery is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Standby command). For more information, see "Setting battery alarms" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your main battery has run applications, features, and devices. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power...
... battery is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Standby command). For more information, see "Setting battery alarms" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your main battery has run applications, features, and devices. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a power...
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... power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. When this happens turning the power on returns you turn on . 46 If something goes wrong To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. Make sure you received the message and how the error can type text and try typing again. Read the documentation that the software manufacturer needs to a live external power...
... power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. When this happens turning the power on returns you turn on . 46 If something goes wrong To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. Make sure you received the message and how the error can type text and try typing again. Read the documentation that the software manufacturer needs to a live external power...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to turn off , make sure the display priority is blank. Refer to the software documentation and check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the software you have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to turn off , make sure the display priority is blank. Refer to the software documentation and check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the software you have gone into a working . Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable...
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... Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate PC Card, which contains information about how to work no longer work. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. If another computer with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. Any small bright dots that used to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are...
... Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate PC Card, which contains information about how to work no longer work. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. If another computer with a PC Card slot is inserted properly into the slot. Any small bright dots that used to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are...
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... control buttons TouchPad™ 34 D DC-IN 25 display problems screen is blank 47 51 E eject button optical drive 35 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 45 F files backing up 33 saving 33 I inserting CD/DVD 36 installing main battery 40, 42 memory module 26 K keyboard unexpected characters 47 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights AC power 24 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 42 removing 40 memory module installing 26 inserting into socket 29 removing 31 memory module slot removing cover...
... control buttons TouchPad™ 34 D DC-IN 25 display problems screen is blank 47 51 E eject button optical drive 35 error messages program has performed an illegal operation 45 F files backing up 33 saving 33 I inserting CD/DVD 36 installing main battery 40, 42 memory module 26 K keyboard unexpected characters 47 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights AC power 24 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 42 removing 40 memory module installing 26 inserting into socket 29 removing 31 memory module slot removing cover...
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... button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 32 removing 33 PC Card problems 48 computer stops working 49 slot appears dead 48 power cable connectors 50 cord/cable 25 power problems computer will not start 46 precautions 22 primary button TouchPad™ 34 printer connecting 26 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 49 computer will not start 46 contacting Toshiba 49 display is blank 47 external monitor 47 illegal operation...
... button 35 inserting a disc 36 removing disc 37 using 35 P PC Card inserting 32 removing 33 PC Card problems 48 computer stops working 49 slot appears dead 48 power cable connectors 50 cord/cable 25 power problems computer will not start 46 precautions 22 primary button TouchPad™ 34 printer connecting 26 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 49 computer will not start 46 contacting Toshiba 49 display is blank 47 external monitor 47 illegal operation...