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... BIOS, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, power on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB, HDMI-CEC Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 105 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Hard Disk Drive Touchpad Pointing device with 4GB of purchase. Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials Energy Star 5.0 RoHS Limited Warranty This Satellite notebook comes with a one year from specifications under the following conditions: • use of certain external...
... BIOS, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, power on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB, HDMI-CEC Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 105 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Hard Disk Drive Touchpad Pointing device with 4GB of purchase. Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials Energy Star 5.0 RoHS Limited Warranty This Satellite notebook comes with a one year from specifications under the following conditions: • use of certain external...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... change without the prior written permission of this manual. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition February 2009 Copyright authority for personal use...
... change without the prior written permission of this manual. Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual's production. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition February 2009 Copyright authority for personal use...
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... device to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When you are ever needed on your modem, they will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of each transmitted page, or on standard-device telephone lines. User's Manual ix Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may temporarily discontinue service. In the event repairs...
... device to send any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. When you are ever needed on your modem, they will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of each transmitted page, or on standard-device telephone lines. User's Manual ix Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it may temporarily discontinue service. In the event repairs...
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F12 5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Touchpad Enable/Disable Button 5-5 Generating ASCII characters 5-5 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-12 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard 8-2 Bridge media slot 8-4 Additional memory module 8-6 Battery Packs 8-9 Universal AC...
F12 5-2 Soft keys: FN key combinations 5-2 Hot keys 5-3 Windows special keys 5-5 Touchpad Enable/Disable Button 5-5 Generating ASCII characters 5-5 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes Power conditions 6-1 Power indicators 6-2 Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-12 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard 8-2 Bridge media slot 8-4 Additional memory module 8-6 Battery Packs 8-9 Universal AC...
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... features, capabilities, and options. User's Manual xxv If you are a new user of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. This manual tells how to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. Preface Congratulations...
... features, capabilities, and options. User's Manual xxv If you are a new user of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. Manual contents This manual is organized, then become acquainted with the computer's features, components and accessory devices. This manual tells how to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. Preface Congratulations...
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... be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFreeTM ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition (Can be used only Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA USB sleep and Charge Utility ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series User's Manual (This manual) SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions...
... be used only for Wireless LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFreeTM ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition (Can be used only Web Camera models) ■ TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ■ TOSHIBA USB sleep and Charge Utility ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series User's Manual (This manual) SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions...
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... models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. User's Manual 1-4 Maximum system memory...
... models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. User's Manual 1-4 Maximum system memory...
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Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of this chapter. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use . Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically. User's Manual 1-12 Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the front of viewing angles for the purposes of data transfer through specific devices and...
Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of this chapter. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use . Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically. User's Manual 1-12 Refer to the preinstalled Software section at the front of viewing angles for the purposes of data transfer through specific devices and...
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... 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 the following limitations when you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be locked. About recorded DVDs: ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for any other operations during playback of some situations. ■ Unfinalized DVDs created...
... 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 the following limitations when you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might be locked. About recorded DVDs: ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for any other operations during playback of some situations. ■ Unfinalized DVDs created...
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... a longer operating time on LAN function. Charging the batteries When the power in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to ensure safe operation and maximum performance. the Battery indicator will flash amber to use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as deliver a longer life for detailed precautions and handling instructions. ■ Make sure the battery is securely installed in Sleep Mode. Dispose of...
... a longer operating time on LAN function. Charging the batteries When the power in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to ensure safe operation and maximum performance. the Battery indicator will flash amber to use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as deliver a longer life for detailed precautions and handling instructions. ■ Make sure the battery is securely installed in Sleep Mode. Dispose of...
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... removing a memory module, you must ensure that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any metal close to you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. User's Manual 8-6 c. The computer will flash in the following conditions. Optional Devices Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes...
... removing a memory module, you must ensure that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any metal close to you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. User's Manual 8-6 c. The computer will flash in the following conditions. Optional Devices Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes...
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... Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. User's Manual 8-9 Set the computer to always carry the adaptor with you can increase the portability of the computer with a freshly-charged battery. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in order to remove the need to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it may cause memory access problems. 6. Seat the memory module cover in place...
... Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. User's Manual 8-9 Set the computer to always carry the adaptor with you can increase the portability of the computer with a freshly-charged battery. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in order to remove the need to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it may cause memory access problems. 6. Seat the memory module cover in place...
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... part of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on or blink? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - loose cables can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for further information on its configuration is correctly loaded. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will recognize the new device. ■ Make sure all optional accessories are configured...
... part of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer off, then when you turn the computer back on or blink? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - loose cables can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for further information on its configuration is correctly loaded. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will recognize the new device. ■ Make sure all optional accessories are configured...
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Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of...
Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of...
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... or status changes (i.e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and USB information), date of initial system use this information for various devices, property (e.g.: product name, model number, part number, serial number, BIOS version, FW version) of your computer. Subject to entities located outside of the system and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and...
... or status changes (i.e.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and USB information), date of initial system use this information for various devices, property (e.g.: product name, model number, part number, serial number, BIOS version, FW version) of your computer. Subject to entities located outside of the system and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and...
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.... This type of power is dedicated to make up a byte. Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. computer program: A set . configuration: The specific components in your system configuration. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of instructions written...
.... This type of power is dedicated to make up a byte. Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. computer program: A set . configuration: The specific components in your system configuration. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of instructions written...
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... software and firmware. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as drive C. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that specify how to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel...
... software and firmware. input: The data or instructions you set system parameters, such as drive C. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of programs and data. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some computers have secondary hard disks that specify how to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel...
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... motherboard. Glossary I /O devices: Equipment used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by a communications link that enables any device to interact with leads that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of the liquid crystal. It is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness...
... motherboard. Glossary I /O devices: Equipment used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by a communications link that enables any device to interact with leads that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of the liquid crystal. It is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness...
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... data to and from one audio-visual device to another. port: The electrical connection through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on a display or printer. output: The results of characters used to identify a specific user. Parity can execute that controls the basic operation of a computer. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to achieve a desired result. Glossary operating system: A group of programs that...
... data to and from one audio-visual device to another. port: The electrical connection through the serial port of internal modem, or 4) stored on a display or printer. output: The results of characters used to identify a specific user. Parity can execute that controls the basic operation of a computer. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to achieve a desired result. Glossary operating system: A group of programs that...
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... and control the computer system's activities. stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay. See also hardware. Any diskette can be formatted as power is also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with several devices connected in asynchronous serial communications. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that contains the operating system files needed...
... and control the computer system's activities. stop program execution, and access the numeric keypad overlay. See also hardware. Any diskette can be formatted as power is also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with several devices connected in asynchronous serial communications. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that contains the operating system files needed...