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... liability is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA Corporation. Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. User's Manual ii Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are trademarks of copied material and distribution on a network) without notice. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2009 Copyright authority for damages incurred directly...
... liability is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA Corporation. Please comply with respect to civil damages or criminal action. User's Manual ii Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are trademarks of copied material and distribution on a network) without notice. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition April 2009 Copyright authority for damages incurred directly...
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... opportunity to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should complete the setup of your right to party lines service is prohibited. When practical, they will give you notice in writing to allow you should immediately remove it can connect to it, the telephone company will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation...
... opportunity to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If the telephone company notes a problem, they should complete the setup of your right to party lines service is prohibited. When practical, they will give you notice in writing to allow you should immediately remove it can connect to it, the telephone company will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation...
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... about features that are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin operating your TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series computer. If you are uncommon or unique to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Be sure to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to the computers...
... about features that are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual by -step instructions on setting up and begin operating your TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series computer. If you are uncommon or unique to begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Be sure to read HW Setup and Passwords. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to the computers...
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...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. Introduction Software The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista® ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers...
...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. Introduction Software The following Windows® operating system and utility software are pre-installed. ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista® ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers...
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... Chipset or AMD M780G chipset AMD M780V chipset Memory Slots PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. User's Manual 1-3 To check which type of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset...
... Chipset or AMD M780G chipset AMD M780V chipset Memory Slots PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start → All programs → TOSHIBA → Utilities → PC Diagnostic Tool. User's Manual 1-3 To check which type of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset...
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... Power Options. User's Manual 1-10 Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be specified in this chapter. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard...
... Power Options. User's Manual 1-10 Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be specified in this chapter. Access each function using the following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard...
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... to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position 2 in order to release the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for removal. Memory module slots The memory module slots are located here. User's Manual 2-6
... to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position 2 in order to release the battery pack. Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for removal. Memory module slots The memory module slots are located here. User's Manual 2-6
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... and Maintenance → Power Options). ■ To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any devices, and canceling settings that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up on Keyboard option is enabled within the Power Options (to access it, Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options). ■ To use of the panel power off feature. Failure to completely shut down the computer. User's Manual 3-10...
... and Maintenance → Power Options). ■ To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press and hold the power button or any devices, and canceling settings that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up on Keyboard option is enabled within the Power Options (to access it, Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Options). ■ To use of the panel power off feature. Failure to completely shut down the computer. User's Manual 3-10...
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... the eject button. the tray will need to turn it in order to ensure the CD/DVD media has stopped spinning before closing the drive. 4. If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is locked. After loading the CD/DVD you should be slightly below . 1. Therefore, when loading a CD or DVD, you will click into or otherwise enter the drive. User's Manual 4-4
... the eject button. the tray will need to turn it in order to ensure the CD/DVD media has stopped spinning before closing the drive. 4. If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is locked. After loading the CD/DVD you should be slightly below . 1. Therefore, when loading a CD or DVD, you will click into or otherwise enter the drive. User's Manual 4-4
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... TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will flash amber to rupture. ■ Keep the battery pack out of reach of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. If you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode...
... TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will flash amber to rupture. ■ Keep the battery pack out of reach of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. If you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Power and Power-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode...
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...; Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. In all instances you are errors in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. You can damage the screw heads. The computer is turned on LAN is available. b. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. the use of an incorrect screwdriver can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in order to remove and fasten the screws - User's Manual...
...; Use only memory modules approved by static electricity. In all instances you are errors in either Sleep or Hibernation Mode. You can damage the screw heads. The computer is turned on LAN is available. b. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any additional memory modules. the use of an incorrect screwdriver can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in order to remove and fasten the screws - User's Manual...
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... and all cables and peripherals connected to two Lithium Ion battery packs without requiring the use your battery runs low, you 're away from the module in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required. 8. User's Manual 8-9 Push the latches away from an AC power source and your computer at each site in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Optional Devices Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the...
... and all cables and peripherals connected to two Lithium Ion battery packs without requiring the use your battery runs low, you 're away from the module in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required. 8. User's Manual 8-9 Push the latches away from an AC power source and your computer at each site in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Optional Devices Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, follow the...
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... solution first - In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer back on or blink? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, is not operating properly - In view of this includes your floppy diskette, CD or DVD media is malfunctioning. If so, how...
... solution first - In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have a printer attached, print a copy of the screen using . ■ Before you attach an external device you should first turn the computer back on or blink? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, is not operating properly - In view of this includes your floppy diskette, CD or DVD media is malfunctioning. If so, how...
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... [F2] key. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F5]/[F6] to set the date 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 [System Time]. Press [F5]/[F6] to set the time in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - Problem Procedure Output to screen is...
... [F2] key. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F5]/[F6] to set the date 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 [System Time]. Press [F5]/[F6] to set the time in any way (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - Problem Procedure Output to screen is...
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... the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is in extended desktop mode, it is firmly attached. Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , you are set as the primary display device in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are...
... the connections to make sure that the power cord/adaptor is in extended desktop mode, it is firmly attached. Troubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to the documentation supplied with your reseller, dealer or service provider. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , you are set as the primary display device in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are...
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... 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 the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any...
... 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 the total hard disk capacity, approximately 10MB or less per year. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any...
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... Setup program to control your system works. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to a TV. User's Manual Glossary-5 co-processor: A circuit built into useful information. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that is the television set of instructions written for a computer that define how your system configuration. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make...
... Setup program to control your system works. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to a TV. User's Manual Glossary-5 co-processor: A circuit built into useful information. cursor: A small, blinking rectangle or line that is the television set of instructions written for a computer that define how your system configuration. CRT: Cathode Ray Tube. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make...
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... as speaker volume. User's Manual Glossary-8 hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that gives a component access to the processor. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of programs and data. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another to exchange information. 3) The point of data to and from a computer. Glossary H hard disk: A storage device composed of up to 4 Mbps. By default, the hard disk is input...
... as speaker volume. User's Manual Glossary-8 hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that gives a component access to the processor. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of programs and data. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another to exchange information. 3) The point of data to and from a computer. Glossary H hard disk: A storage device composed of up to 4 Mbps. By default, the hard disk is input...
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... memory, L2 cache. It is RAM. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are run and data is etched into the processor to help improve processing speed. M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. megahertz: A unit of options on the key. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of wave frequency that carries out instructions. User's Manual...
... memory, L2 cache. It is RAM. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that are run and data is etched into the processor to help improve processing speed. M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. megahertz: A unit of options on the key. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of wave frequency that carries out instructions. User's Manual...
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...-bit bus. Also called a pel. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables it is sufficient for or requires information or an action from you. R Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. A Class A device is ready for office use . It is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in the...
...-bit bus. Also called a pel. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables it is sufficient for or requires information or an action from you. R Radio frequency interference (RFI) shield: A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. A Class A device is ready for office use . It is the dominant video and broadcasting standard in the...