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... Incorporated in making any form without the permission of the copyright owner is trademark of International Business Machine Corporation. Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to change without notice. Adobe and Photoshop are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal...
... Incorporated in making any form without the permission of the copyright owner is trademark of International Business Machine Corporation. Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to change without notice. Adobe and Photoshop are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal...
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... 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 Adaptor 8-9 Battery Charger 8-9 USB floppy diskette drive 8-10 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-12 External monitor 8-13 HDMI 8-15 Security lock 8-18 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-27 Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU 10-1 Memory (Main System 10-2 Battery Life 10-3 User's Manual xxiii Heat dispersal 4-49 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD...
... 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 Adaptor 8-9 Battery Charger 8-9 USB floppy diskette drive 8-10 eSATA (External Serial ATA 8-12 External monitor 8-13 HDMI 8-15 Security lock 8-18 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-27 Chapter 10 Disclaimers CPU 10-1 Memory (Main System 10-2 Battery Life 10-3 User's Manual xxiii Heat dispersal 4-49 Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD...
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... 8, Optional Devices. If you 're new to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of how to portable computing, first read Getting Started for step-by browsing through its pages. User's Manual xxv Preface Congratulations on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and...
... 8, Optional Devices. If you 're new to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of how to portable computing, first read Getting Started for step-by browsing through its pages. User's Manual xxv Preface Congratulations on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using your TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and...
Users Manual Canada; English
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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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... Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. User's Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Slots PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on AMD...
... Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. User's Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Slots PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on AMD...
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Operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista® is available. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of data transfer through specific devices and programs. Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are preinstalled to make your computer...
Operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista® is available. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of data transfer through specific devices and programs. Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are preinstalled to make your computer...
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... installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. User's Manual 2-9 For more detailed information on the model purchased. Disk size varies depending on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Battery pack The battery pack provides power to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position 2 in Chapter 8, Optional Devices...
... installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. User's Manual 2-9 For more detailed information on the model purchased. Disk size varies depending on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Battery pack The battery pack provides power to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position 2 in Chapter 8, Optional Devices...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... applications when 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 the following limitations when you use a brand new disc. About Straight to Disc: ■ There is no support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ There is not supported to add Menu 4. Operating Basics...
... applications when 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 the following limitations when you use a brand new disc. About Straight to Disc: ■ There is no support to record on DVD-R/+R disc ■ There is not supported to add Menu 4. Operating Basics...
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... remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Data will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is being charged. Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for your battery pack. User's Manual 6-5 Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in Sleep Mode. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable...
... remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Data will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is being charged. Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for your battery pack. User's Manual 6-5 Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in Sleep Mode. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable...
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... Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice. ■ If there are made of the computer. ■ Insert the two memory modules into the computer. Point to note about memory module error If you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in dual channel mode. Optional Devices Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is turned...
... Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice. ■ If there are made of the computer. ■ Insert the two memory modules into the computer. Point to note about memory module error If you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in dual channel mode. Optional Devices Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is turned...
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... site, it may cause memory access problems. 6. Optional Devices Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in order to the Turning off - Push the latches away from the computer. ■ If you use your computer at each site in place and secure it with a freshly-charged battery. Set the computer to two Lithium...
... site, it may cause memory access problems. 6. Optional Devices Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in order to the Turning off - Push the latches away from the computer. ■ If you use your computer at each site in place and secure it with a freshly-charged battery. Set the computer to two Lithium...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... other external device you are using the PRTSC key and, if possible, look up the messages in mind: ■ Which part of your printer and any indicators light up? This will help you hear any beeps? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, is the computer making any messages or random characters? User's Manual 9-2 Write down what appears to be a serious problem: ■ Make sure you turn...
... other external device you are using the PRTSC key and, if possible, look up the messages in mind: ■ Which part of your printer and any indicators light up? This will help you hear any beeps? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, is the computer making any messages or random characters? User's Manual 9-2 Write down what appears to be a serious problem: ■ Make sure you turn...
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User's Manual 9-7 BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in [System Time]. Press [F2] key. Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to set Date/Time. Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you should set the time in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. Press [F5]/[F6] to your reseller, dealer or service provider. please...
User's Manual 9-7 BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in [System Time]. Press [F2] key. Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to set Date/Time. Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you should set the time in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. Press [F5]/[F6] to your reseller, dealer or service provider. please...
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... may or may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations 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 specific system...
... may or may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations 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 specific system...
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..., blinking rectangle or line that define how your system configuration. D data: Information that is being transferred. 2) the ability of bits (binary digits) used to process data into the processor that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. This type of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to transmit images, e.g. User's Manual...
..., blinking rectangle or line that define how your system configuration. D data: Information that is being transferred. 2) the ability of bits (binary digits) used to process data into the processor that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. If data bits = 8 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. This type of hardware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to transmit images, e.g. User's Manual...
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... removable. See also software and firmware. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in a computer is referred to the processor. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that the user can be magnetically coded with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. See also hard disk. Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to perform a particular task. The primary (or only) hard disk in the indicator panel. instruction...
... removable. See also software and firmware. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in a computer is referred to the processor. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that the user can be magnetically coded with the extended function key, FN, can manipulate. See also hard disk. Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to perform a particular task. The primary (or only) hard disk in the indicator panel. instruction...
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... character-forming segments with any device to interact with leads that transmits a specific code to the computer. keyboard: An input device containing switches that emits light when a current is , in turn, representative of computers or other on the network. See also cache memory, L2 cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are activated by a communications link that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds...
... character-forming segments with any device to interact with leads that transmits a specific code to the computer. keyboard: An input device containing switches that emits light when a current is , in turn, representative of computers or other on the network. See also cache memory, L2 cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are activated by a communications link that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds...
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... instructions a computer can execute that is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that enables the system to another. User's Manual Glossary-11 Parity can be set the parameters for or requires information or an action from one audio-visual device to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. The computer provides various levels of password protection such as the TouchPad or a mouse...
... instructions a computer can execute that is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that enables the system to another. User's Manual Glossary-11 Parity can be set the parameters for or requires information or an action from one audio-visual device to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. The computer provides various levels of password protection such as the TouchPad or a mouse...
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... the operating system files needed to start : Restarting or resetting a computer without the use of wires, particularly a telephone. system disk: A diskette that direct and control the computer system's activities. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as a system disk. Compare non-system disk. User's Manual Glossary-13 synchronous: Having a constant time interval between two distant points with several devices connected in asynchronous serial communications. A system disk...
... the operating system files needed to start : Restarting or resetting a computer without the use of wires, particularly a telephone. system disk: A diskette that direct and control the computer system's activities. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as a system disk. Compare non-system disk. User's Manual Glossary-13 synchronous: Having a constant time interval between two distant points with several devices connected in asynchronous serial communications. A system disk...
Detailed Specs for Satellite A500 PSAM3C-027017 English
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...2 Processor Technology Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 4 USB 2.0 (Sleep n Charge on password, supervisor password, HDD password, Toshiba HDD Protection (3D Sensor) Environmental Specifications Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 4 hours off / 12 hours on BIOS TSETUP, ACPI, PnP, VESA, SM BIOS, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, power on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB, HDMI-CEC Operating System Genuine Windows Vista®...
...2 Processor Technology Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 4 USB 2.0 (Sleep n Charge on password, supervisor password, HDD password, Toshiba HDD Protection (3D Sensor) Environmental Specifications Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 4 hours off / 12 hours on BIOS TSETUP, ACPI, PnP, VESA, SM BIOS, PCI BIOS Support Security Cable lock slot, power on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB, HDMI-CEC Operating System Genuine Windows Vista®...