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... two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is...
... two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model Slot A is the bottom slot. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is the top slot. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is...
User's Guide for Satellite M500 Series
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.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
.... Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on . In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. If you can damage the computer and the memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page...
... recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page...
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... external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
... external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC (Available on certain models) HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is selected using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable...
User's Guide for Satellite M500 Series
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... the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 161 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
... the on-screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. Utilities Setting passwords 161 To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility.
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... installing a new program or adding a device. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options...
... installing a new program or adding a device. The voltage level must be able to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to start properly, you experience any of the AC adaptor must match exactly. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. Using Startup options...
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... Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists...
... Down menu appears. 2 Click Shut Down. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may be hardware or even software related. This tab does not appear if the device is not using functions. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Lock button in case the new version is worthwhile checking for the computer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists...
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.... Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . To...
.... Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in while the computer was turned on. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external keyboard. If you have gone into a working . To...
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... Disk Defragmenter 203 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 203 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 202 running slow 203 display does not look normal/flickers 201 external monitor not working 201 display device connecting 81 external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 200 display, external adjusting 84 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 double-click 80 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 210 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive...
... Disk Defragmenter 203 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 203 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 202 running slow 203 display does not look normal/flickers 201 external monitor not working 201 display device connecting 81 external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 200 display, external adjusting 84 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 double-click 80 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 210 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing 112 E eject button optical drive...
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... HDMI™ Out Port 81 headphones using 145 Help and Support Windows® operating system 195 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 hot key 229 starting again from 92 hot key backlight 235 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 233 disabling or enabling wireless devices 232 display brightness 231 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard overlays 235 Lock (Instant security) 226 Output (Display switch) 230 power plan 227 Sleep mode 228 volume mute 225 Zoom (Display resolution) 234 zooming in 235 zooming out 235 Hot Key Cards 220 Hot key functions 224 hot key power...
... HDMI™ Out Port 81 headphones using 145 Help and Support Windows® operating system 195 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 hot key 229 starting again from 92 hot key backlight 235 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 233 disabling or enabling wireless devices 232 display brightness 231 Hibernation mode 229 keyboard overlays 235 Lock (Instant security) 226 Output (Display switch) 230 power plan 227 Sleep mode 228 volume mute 225 Zoom (Display resolution) 234 zooming in 235 zooming out 235 Hot Key Cards 220 Hot key functions 224 hot key power...
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... Internet Service Providers ISPs 142 J jack RJ-11 141 K keyboard character keys 100 function keys 101 hot keys 235 not working 191 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 101 troubleshooting 199 unexpected characters 199 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keyboard, full-size 100 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110, 113 lock computer, using 96 M main battery changing 129 installing 129, 131 removing 129 safety precautions 132 manual eject hole optical drive 110, 113 memory adding 57 problem solving 197 removing memory module slot cover...
... Internet Service Providers ISPs 142 J jack RJ-11 141 K keyboard character keys 100 function keys 101 hot keys 235 not working 191 overlay keys 102 special Windows® keys 101 troubleshooting 199 unexpected characters 199 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keyboard, full-size 100 L light AC power 51 drive in-use indicator 110, 113 lock computer, using 96 M main battery changing 129 installing 129, 131 removing 129 safety precautions 132 manual eject hole optical drive 110, 113 memory adding 57 problem solving 197 removing memory module slot cover...
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... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 182 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 180 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TouchPad™ control buttons 80 ON/OFF button 80 primary button 80 secondary button 80 using 79 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 210 external keyboard 199 keyboard 199 optical drive 203 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 216 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 169 USB Wakeup function does not work 216 USB-compatible printer 84 user password, disabling 161 user password, setting...
... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 182 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 180 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TouchPad™ control buttons 80 ON/OFF button 80 primary button 80 secondary button 80 using 79 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 210 external keyboard 199 keyboard 199 optical drive 203 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 216 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 169 USB Wakeup function does not work 216 USB-compatible printer 84 user password, disabling 161 user password, setting...
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... open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace...
... open the memory module slot cover. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 58 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you turn it on and data in memory will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 63 14 Replace...
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... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right...
... computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right...
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... that may need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to...
... that may need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. 82 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting to a TV using the Fn+F5 key. ❖ Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing certain desktop icons. ❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to...
User Guide
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...the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 161 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
...the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 2 Click Registered. 3 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to remove the user password. Utilities Setting passwords 161 To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities...
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... a communications link that you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A 3.5-inch diskette...
... a communications link that you turn on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - LAN (local area network) - A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of computers or other on the screen that activates a memory resident program. A 3.5-inch diskette...
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... 197 devices keyboard 84 mouse 84 Disk Defragmenter 204 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 204 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 203 running slow 204 display does not look normal/flickers 202 external monitor not working 202 display device connecting 81 external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 201 display, external adjusting 84 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 double-click 80 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing...
... 197 devices keyboard 84 mouse 84 Disk Defragmenter 204 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 204 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 203 running slow 204 display does not look normal/flickers 202 external monitor not working 202 display device connecting 81 external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 54 display problems screen is blank 201 display, external adjusting 84 disposal information 33 disposing of used batteries 133 double-click 80 DVD using 109 DVD player general problems 211 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 112 removing...
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... Authentication Utility using 176 Fn keys 101 function keys 101 H hardware conflicts 196 resolving 197 HDMI™ Out Port 81 headphones using 145 Help and Support Windows® operating system 196 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 hot key 230 starting again from 92 hot key backlight 236 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 234 disabling or enabling wireless devices 233 display brightness 232 Hibernation mode 230 keyboard overlays 236 Lock (Instant security) 227 Output (Display switch) 231 power plan 228 Sleep mode 229 volume mute 226 Zoom (Display resolution...
... Authentication Utility using 176 Fn keys 101 function keys 101 H hardware conflicts 196 resolving 197 HDMI™ Out Port 81 headphones using 145 Help and Support Windows® operating system 196 Hibernation mode 86 configuring 90 hot key 230 starting again from 92 hot key backlight 236 disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 234 disabling or enabling wireless devices 233 display brightness 232 Hibernation mode 230 keyboard overlays 236 Lock (Instant security) 227 Output (Display switch) 231 power plan 228 Sleep mode 229 volume mute 226 Zoom (Display resolution...
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... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 183 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 181 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 173 TouchPad™ control buttons 80 ON/OFF button 80 primary button 80 secondary button 80 using 79 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 external keyboard 200 keyboard 200 optical drive 204 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 217 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 170 USB Wakeup function does not work 217 USB-compatible printer 84 user password, disabling 161 user password, setting...
... TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 183 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 165 TOSHIBA Service Station 181 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 173 TouchPad™ control buttons 80 ON/OFF button 80 primary button 80 secondary button 80 using 79 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 211 external keyboard 200 keyboard 200 optical drive 204 turning on the computer 55 turning on the power 55 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 217 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 170 USB Wakeup function does not work 217 USB-compatible printer 84 user password, disabling 161 user password, setting...