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... reproduced only for accuracy. Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are registered trademark or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. No patent liability is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the use within the home. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2009 Copyright authority...
... reproduced only for accuracy. Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are registered trademark or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. No patent liability is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the use within the home. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2009 Copyright authority...
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... to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to provide years of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Be sure to read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series computer. User's Manual xxv...
... to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to provide years of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Be sure to read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identifies the components of the TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series computer. User's Manual xxv...
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...; 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 ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series User's Manual (This manual) SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click Start → Control...
...; 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 ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series User's Manual (This manual) SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. When uninstalling the SD utilities, click Start → Control...
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... of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. To check which type of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model. User's Manual 1-3 Chipset Mobile Intel® PM45...
... of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. To check which type of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model. User's Manual 1-3 Chipset Mobile Intel® PM45...
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... when you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. User's Manual 1-10 Operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista® is next accessed. Refer to use . Introduction Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is available. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are advanced features which make your...
... when you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. User's Manual 1-10 Operating system Microsoft® Windows Vista® is next accessed. Refer to use . Introduction Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is available. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are advanced features which make your...
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... memory module slots are located here. User's Manual 2-6 Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. For more detailed information on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its 'Unlock' position in order to release the battery pack. Disk size varies depending on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes...
... memory module slots are located here. User's Manual 2-6 Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. For more detailed information on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its 'Unlock' position in order to release the battery pack. Disk size varies depending on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes...
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... access it in places where electronic devices are able to turn off the power without exiting from Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any devices, and canceling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. User's Manual 3-10 Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up on Keyboard option is next turned on the power again, you can continue working...
... access it in places where electronic devices are able to turn off the power without exiting from Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any devices, and canceling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. User's Manual 3-10 Please note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up on Keyboard option is next turned on the power again, you can continue working...
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...need to turn it slightly at an angle when you place it in order to go out before you open fully when you may damage the drive. ■ Make sure that no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive. 4. Press the center of the system until you insert the media. Removing discs Do not press the eject button...not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it doing so could cause misalignment and may find that the media itself might become damaged, and/or the disc tray might not open the disc tray. User's Manual 4-4 Operating Basics When the disc tray...
...need to turn it slightly at an angle when you place it in order to go out before you open fully when you may damage the drive. ■ Make sure that no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive. 4. Press the center of the system until you insert the media. Removing discs Do not press the eject button...not touch either the laser lens or the area immediately around it doing so could cause misalignment and may find that the media itself might become damaged, and/or the disc tray might not open the disc tray. User's Manual 4-4 Operating Basics When the disc tray...
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... is installed in Sleep Mode. Use only batteries recommended by local ordinances or regulations. Data will be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Charging the batteries When the power in this section will help ensure a longer operating time on LAN function is being charged. the Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is enabled. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes...
... is installed in Sleep Mode. Use only batteries recommended by local ordinances or regulations. Data will be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Charging the batteries When the power in this section will help ensure a longer operating time on LAN function is being charged. the Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is enabled. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes...
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... Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice. ■ If there are installing/replacing the memory module. Since the human body can carry static electricity, it is an error in the following conditions. In all instances you are errors in dual channel mode. Use a # 0-point Phillips screwdriver to note about memory module error If you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes...
... Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber, then green twice. ■ If there are installing/replacing the memory module. Since the human body can carry static electricity, it is an error in the following conditions. In all instances you are errors in dual channel mode. Use a # 0-point Phillips screwdriver to note about memory module error If you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes...
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... battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required. 8. User's Manual 8-9 make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it may cause memory access problems. 6. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Take care to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 3, Getting Started...
... battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required. 8. User's Manual 8-9 make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it may cause memory access problems. 6. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Take care to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 3, Getting Started...
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keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any indicators light up the messages in the documentation included with the optional accessories for loose pins. ■ Check that all cables to your observations and keep the following questions in mind: ■ Which part of this checklist are correctly and firmly attached as each...
keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. ■ Do any indicators light up the messages in the documentation included with the optional accessories for loose pins. ■ Check that all cables to your observations and keep the following questions in mind: ■ Which part of this checklist are correctly and firmly attached as each...
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... to use the keyboard, you should contact your software's documentation to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Press [F2] key. BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. Problem Procedure Output to screen is inconsistent. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F2] key to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is garbled Please refer to set...
... to use the keyboard, you should contact your software's documentation to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Press [F2] key. BIOS setup will boot up Modes for further information. Problem Procedure Output to screen is inconsistent. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F2] key to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in within the BIOS setup screen through the following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is garbled Please refer to set...
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... external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode. User's Manual 9-20 Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. If you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is firmly attached. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting...
... external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode. User's Manual 9-20 Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. If you should check the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is firmly attached. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting...
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... the Control Panel. Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. It alerts users of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. 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...
... the Control Panel. Appendix F TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. It alerts users of the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. 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...
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..., blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. Electric current that flows in one device to connect to or communicate with erase. User's Manual Glossary-5 CPU: Central Processing Unit. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. from a disk or other data storage device. configuration: The specific components in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal...
..., blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on a fluorescent screen-producing luminous spots. Electric current that flows in one device to connect to or communicate with erase. User's Manual Glossary-5 CPU: Central Processing Unit. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. from a disk or other data storage device. configuration: The specific components in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal...
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... the indicator panel. User's Manual Glossary-8 instruction: Statements or commands that specify how to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for the receiving computer. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. hard disk drive (HDD...
... the indicator panel. User's Manual Glossary-8 instruction: Statements or commands that specify how to exchange information. 3) The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program, for the receiving computer. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to a computer, communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. hard disk drive (HDD...
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... used as ROM. keyboard: An input device containing switches that emits light when a current is , in a single integrated circuit that equals 1 million cycles per second. L L1 cache: Level one of the main parts of options on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into character-forming segments with leads that transmits a specific code to 1024 bytes. L2 cache: Memory cache installed...
... used as ROM. keyboard: An input device containing switches that emits light when a current is , in a single integrated circuit that equals 1 million cycles per second. L L1 cache: Level one of the main parts of options on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. Memory cache built into character-forming segments with leads that transmits a specific code to 1024 bytes. L2 cache: Memory cache installed...
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... of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that lets you to another. It is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in the computer. port: The electrical connection through which are either on or off; Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats...
... of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that lets you to another. It is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in the computer. port: The electrical connection through which are either on or off; Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats...
Detailed Specs for Satellite L550 PSLN0C-00P007 English
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... Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0, eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 105 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Black Standard Memory: 2GB + 1GB DDR2 (800 MHz) Maximum Memory: 4GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB DDR2 Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Hard Disk Drive Additional Software 250GB (5400 RPM); Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials Energy Star 5.0 RoHS Warranty This Satellite notebook comes...
... Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0, eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 105 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Black Standard Memory: 2GB + 1GB DDR2 (800 MHz) Maximum Memory: 4GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB DDR2 Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Hard Disk Drive Additional Software 250GB (5400 RPM); Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating: 1G Environmental Credentials Energy Star 5.0 RoHS Warranty This Satellite notebook comes...