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... making any reproduction from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. All rights reserved. Adobe and Photoshop are accurate for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other use within the home. LabelFlashTM is a trademark of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition August 2009 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D series...
... making any reproduction from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual. All rights reserved. Adobe and Photoshop are accurate for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other use within the home. LabelFlashTM is a trademark of TOSHIBA. User's Manual ii TOSHIBA Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition August 2009 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite L450/Pro L450/L450D/Pro L450D series...
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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 6-12 Power-up modes 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot 8-2 Additional memory module 8-3 Battery Packs 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor 8-7 Battery Charger 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive 8-7 External monitor 8-10 HDMI 8-10 Security lock 8-13 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support ...
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 6-12 Power-up modes 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup Window 7-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot 8-2 Additional memory module 8-3 Battery Packs 8-7 Universal AC Adaptor 8-7 Battery Charger 8-7 USB floppy diskette drive 8-7 External monitor 8-10 HDMI 8-10 Security lock 8-13 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware and system checklist 9-3 TOSHIBA support ...
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... configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxiii If you 're new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to the computers and carefully read the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn how this manual by -step instructions on using the touchpad, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN...
... configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxiii If you 're new to portable computing, first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to the computers and carefully read the Special features section of the Introduction, to learn how this manual by -step instructions on using the touchpad, optical disc drive, Audio/Video controls, the web camera, the microphone, wireless communication and LAN...
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... Manual SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. User's Manual 1-2 Introduction Software The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ Corel DVD MovieFactory ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ Wireless LAN Driver...
... Manual SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. User's Manual 1-2 Introduction Software The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ Corel DVD MovieFactory ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device Driver ■ Sound Driver for Windows ■ Wireless LAN Driver...
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... your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on model. User's Manual 1-3 Chipset Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset AMD M780V chipset AMD M780G chipset Memory Slots PC2-6400 1GB or 2GB memory modules can be installed...
... your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on model. User's Manual 1-3 Chipset Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset AMD M780V chipset AMD M780G chipset Memory Slots PC2-6400 1GB or 2GB memory modules can be installed...
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... Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to use . User's Manual 1-9 Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically. This can be specified in the Power Options. Operating system Windows® 7 is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored...
... Sleep/Hibernation Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to use . User's Manual 1-9 Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically. This can be specified in the Power Options. Operating system Windows® 7 is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored...
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... disabling injury to your hand, arms, shoulders or neck. ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Starting up for the first time ■ Turning off the power ■ Restarting the computer ■ System Recovery Options ■ Creating Optical Recovery Media ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your computer. Please refer to Chapter 6-9, Replacing the battery...
... disabling injury to your hand, arms, shoulders or neck. ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Starting up for the first time ■ Turning off the power ■ Restarting the computer ■ System Recovery Options ■ Creating Optical Recovery Media ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery hard disk drive ■ Restoring the pre-installed software from your computer. Please refer to Chapter 6-9, Replacing the battery...
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... playing DVD-Video 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 read DVD-R/+R/-RW/-RAM discs. ■ If you use a brand new disc. In addition, if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback. User's Manual 4-14 About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for any other operations during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. Please use the TOSHIBA DVD...
... playing DVD-Video 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 read DVD-R/+R/-RW/-RAM discs. ■ If you use a brand new disc. In addition, if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback. User's Manual 4-14 About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for any other operations during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. Please use the TOSHIBA DVD...
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... the battery pack The battery pack is installed in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Data will flash amber to use of portable computing and, as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in Sleep Mode. the Battery indicator will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function. Data...
... the battery pack The battery pack is installed in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Data will flash amber to use of portable computing and, as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in Sleep Mode. the Battery indicator will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function. Data...
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... to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should avoid mats that are formatted according to specific standards. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards are installing/replacing the memory module. User's Manual 8-3 The maximum capacity of materials that hold or generate static electricity. ■ When installing or removing a memory module, you must ensure that you reformat an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to do not touch any other internal areas...
... to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should avoid mats that are formatted according to specific standards. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards are installing/replacing the memory module. User's Manual 8-3 The maximum capacity of materials that hold or generate static electricity. ■ When installing or removing a memory module, you must ensure that you reformat an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to do not touch any other internal areas...
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... computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to confirmed it with one screw. Turn your computer over. 8. Set the computer to ensure that the memory module cover is off - Install the battery pack - Take care to Boot Mode and turn its power off (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in place and secure it , Start → Control Panel → System and Security → System icon. User's Manual 8-6
... computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to confirmed it with one screw. Turn your computer over. 8. Set the computer to ensure that the memory module cover is off - Install the battery pack - Take care to Boot Mode and turn its power off (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in place and secure it , Start → Control Panel → System and Security → System icon. User's Manual 8-6
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... problem faster. User's Manual 9-2 this you should always consider the simplest solution first - this checklist are configured properly in the case of this includes your reseller, dealer or service provider. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any messages or random characters? Write down what appears to your printer and any other external device...
... problem faster. User's Manual 9-2 this you should always consider the simplest solution first - this checklist are configured properly in the case of this includes your reseller, dealer or service provider. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any messages or random characters? Write down what appears to your printer and any other external device...
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... steps: 1. Press [F2] key. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. please refer to set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is not remapping the keyboard in any way...
... steps: 1. Press [F2] key. User's Manual 9-7 Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your reseller, dealer or service provider. BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. please refer to set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is not remapping the keyboard in any way...
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... ensure you software to determine if it is this has no effect, check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in order to determine whether there is a problem with LCD screen. Troubleshooting Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is not set for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does...
... ensure you software to determine if it is this has no effect, check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Priority section in order to determine whether there is a problem with LCD screen. Troubleshooting Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is not set for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Computer does...
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... does not support USB, you are still able to use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled. Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for 0.5 compatible with your reseller, dealer or service provider. Turn on installing and removing memory modules. If you are using an operating system that an incompatible module has been installed, seconds) in order to ensure it to a free port in...
... does not support USB, you are still able to use a USB mouse and/or USB keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Emulation option within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to Enabled. Additional memory module Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for 0.5 compatible with your reseller, dealer or service provider. Turn on installing and removing memory modules. If you are using an operating system that an incompatible module has been installed, seconds) in order to ensure it to a free port in...
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... type of bits (binary digits) used to transmit images, e.g. disable: To turn a computer option off. Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that controls the functions of the computer that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make system settings or record other data storage device. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. The portion of a specific internal or peripheral device...
... type of bits (binary digits) used to transmit images, e.g. disable: To turn a computer option off. Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that controls the functions of the computer that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. Glossary Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make system settings or record other data storage device. controller: Built-in which beams projected on the display screen. The portion of a specific internal or peripheral device...
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..., external disk drives, etc. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that are used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. I/O devices: Equipment used to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for various hardware components. I /O: Input/output. User's Manual Glossary-8 HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility...
..., external disk drives, etc. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that are used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. I/O devices: Equipment used to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for various hardware components. I /O: Input/output. User's Manual Glossary-8 HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility...
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.... LAN: A group of options on the network. menu: A software interface that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also cache memory, L1 cache. See also hertz. It is RAM. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of wave frequency that displays a list of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. See RAM, ROM.
.... LAN: A group of options on the network. menu: A software interface that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also cache memory, L1 cache. See also hertz. It is RAM. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of wave frequency that displays a list of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. See RAM, ROM.
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...: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of instructions a computer can execute that is attached to achieve a desired result. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. A Class A device is also known as user and supervisor. The smallest dot...
...: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of instructions a computer can execute that is attached to achieve a desired result. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. A Class A device is also known as user and supervisor. The smallest dot...
Detailed Specs for Satellite L450 PSLY0C-02T012 English
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...-GR Software Sound, High Definition Audio Link, Built-in stereo speakers Communication 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN, Realtek Wireless LAN (802.11 bgn) Integrated VGA Web Camera for Video over IP Expansion 2 memory slots - Ports: Bridge Media Adaptor (SD, Memory Stick, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard 87 keys with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level) • use...
...-GR Software Sound, High Definition Audio Link, Built-in stereo speakers Communication 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN, Realtek Wireless LAN (802.11 bgn) Integrated VGA Web Camera for Video over IP Expansion 2 memory slots - Ports: Bridge Media Adaptor (SD, Memory Stick, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard 87 keys with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea level) • use...