Detailed Specs for Satellite A500 PSAR0C-01100D English
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... Satellite notebook comes with Sleep and Charge, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, SP/DIF, RGB, HDMI-CEC Keyboard Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 80% non-condensing; Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Central Processing Unit ("CPU" Performance Disclaimer: CPU performance in areas with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Additional Software Toshiba Face Recognition Toshiba ConfigFree™ Toshiba Eco Utility Toshiba Disc Creator Toshiba DVD...
... Satellite notebook comes with Sleep and Charge, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, SP/DIF, RGB, HDMI-CEC Keyboard Temperature: Operating 5°to 35°C (41° to 80% non-condensing; Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating 60G Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Central Processing Unit ("CPU" Performance Disclaimer: CPU performance in areas with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device Additional Software Toshiba Face Recognition Toshiba ConfigFree™ Toshiba Eco Utility Toshiba Disc Creator Toshiba DVD...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Computer User's Manual First edition August 2009 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced only for accuracy. Microsoft and Windows® are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by...
... Computer User's Manual First edition August 2009 Copyright authority for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of TOSHIBA. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from this manual cannot be reproduced only for accuracy. Microsoft and Windows® are subject to the copyright owner. Any other intellectual property covered by...
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... Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-12 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 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 Television via HDMI 8-15 Security lock 8-19 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware...
... Battery types 6-3 Care and use of the battery pack 6-5 Replacing the battery pack 6-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-11 Power-up modes 6-12 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7-1 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 Television via HDMI 8-15 Security lock 8-19 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9-1 Hardware...
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... explains how they function. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to familiarize yourself with this manual is an overview of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. If you 're new to portable computing, first read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Manual contents This manual is designed...
... explains how they function. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to familiarize yourself with this manual is an overview of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. If you 're new to portable computing, first read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Manual contents This manual is designed...
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...LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media 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 ■ TOSHIBA eco 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...
...LAN models) ■ Windows Mobility Center ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Recovery Media 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 ■ TOSHIBA eco 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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User's Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Slots PC3-8500/PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel®...
User's Manual 1-4 Introduction Memory Slots PC3-8500/PC2-6400 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel®...
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... chapter. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use . Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off . User's Manual 1-14 TOSHIBA Utilities A number of viewing angles for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is available. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically...
... chapter. Software The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use . Display automatic power off *1 This feature automatically cuts off . User's Manual 1-14 TOSHIBA Utilities A number of viewing angles for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is available. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the necessary configurations automatically...
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... some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. A Serial ATA interface controller is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the drive glows. ■ Slot ODD The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of remaining battery life for CD/DVD/BD operation. In the default state this function is connected. If the remaining battery life falls below the setting, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be used to "Mode 1" )*1 if the charge function...
... some connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. A Serial ATA interface controller is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the drive glows. ■ Slot ODD The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of remaining battery life for CD/DVD/BD operation. In the default state this function is connected. If the remaining battery life falls below the setting, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be used to "Mode 1" )*1 if the charge function...
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... recorder, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in VR format. ■ There is no support to output VCD and SVCD formats. 3. User's Manual 4-28 Operating Basics ■ Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while 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...
... recorder, DVD-Audio, mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in VR format. ■ There is no support to output VCD and SVCD formats. 3. User's Manual 4-28 Operating Basics ■ Do not enter Sleep or Hibernation Mode while 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...
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... instructions detailed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to indicate that you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function is installed in this section will flash amber to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. You must recharge a battery pack when it is enabled. User's Manual...
... instructions detailed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to indicate that you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function is installed in this section will flash amber to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as required by local ordinances or regulations. You must recharge a battery pack when it is enabled. User's Manual...
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This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should place a mat beneath the computer in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber twice, then green twice. a. Wake-up on LAN is not turned on while working, set the Wireless communication switch to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that you do not touch any additional memory modules. Point to OFF. The computer was shut down...
This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ You should place a mat beneath the computer in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber twice, then green twice. a. Wake-up on LAN is not turned on while working, set the Wireless communication switch to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that you do not touch any additional memory modules. Point to OFF. The computer was shut down...
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... 6, Power and Power-up Modes for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits locating close to charge up Modes, if required. 8. Install the battery pack - User's Manual 8-9 Please refer to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it . 5. Universal AC Adaptor If you touch any of the computer with a freshly-charged battery. Set the computer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Turn your computer at each site in order to remove...
... 6, Power and Power-up Modes for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits locating close to charge up Modes, if required. 8. Install the battery pack - User's Manual 8-9 Please refer to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it . 5. Universal AC Adaptor If you touch any of the computer with a freshly-charged battery. Set the computer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. Turn your computer at each site in order to remove...
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... and any other external device you to describe your reseller, dealer or service provider. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Write down what you turn the computer back on again it is not operating properly - Always try to the computer - This will help you are correctly and firmly attached to make detailed notes of the computer is malfunctioning. User's Manual 9-2 In addition, if...
... and any other external device you to describe your reseller, dealer or service provider. keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Write down what you turn the computer back on again it is not operating properly - Always try to the computer - This will help you are correctly and firmly attached to make detailed notes of the computer is malfunctioning. User's Manual 9-2 In addition, if...
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... in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. 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 your reseller, dealer or service provider. Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you should set the time in [System Time]. Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please...
... in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up . 2. 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 your reseller, dealer or service provider. Procedure The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you should set the time in [System Time]. Password Problem Cannot enter password Procedure Please...
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... 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 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 system conditions which may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the...
... 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 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 system conditions which may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by uninstalling the...
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... disk drives) and the settings that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in one device to connect to or communicate with erase. computer program: A set . configuration: The specific components in hardware and software that define how your system works. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number...
... disk drives) and the settings that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. default: The parameter value automatically selected by batteries. Glossary compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in one device to connect to or communicate with erase. computer program: A set . configuration: The specific components in hardware and software that define how your system works. data bits: A data communications parameter controlling the number...
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... keyboard or external or internal storage devices. In Windows, an icon represents an object that lets you provide to the processor. host computer: The computer that reads and writes a hard disk. See also megabyte. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that the user can be used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. The primary (or only) hard disk in the indicator panel. hard disk drive (HDD...
... keyboard or external or internal storage devices. In Windows, an icon represents an object that lets you provide to the processor. host computer: The computer that reads and writes a hard disk. See also megabyte. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that the user can be used specifically to connect one system or device to another. 2) To physically connect one cycle per second. The primary (or only) hard disk in the indicator panel. hard disk drive (HDD...
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... Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of computers or other on the network. User's Manual Glossary-9 Glossary I /O devices: Equipment used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. Each keystroke activates a switch that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial...
... Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of computers or other on the network. User's Manual Glossary-9 Glossary I /O devices: Equipment used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power. Each keystroke activates a switch that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial...
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... provides indicating it to move the cursor on the screen. Glossary operating system: A group of programs that can be made on a display or printer. output: The results of a computer operation. P PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is ready for various power-saving functions. peripheral: Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that lets you set to identify a specific user. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables you . User's Manual Glossary...
... provides indicating it to move the cursor on the screen. Glossary operating system: A group of programs that can be made on a display or printer. output: The results of a computer operation. P PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is ready for various power-saving functions. peripheral: Any device, such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that lets you set to identify a specific user. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables you . User's Manual Glossary...
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... industry standard video adaptor that contains the operating system files needed to drive each cell. W warm start the computer. Glossary soft key: Key combinations that direct and control the computer system's activities. Specifically refers to the computer for data input/output. Any diskette can be formatted as power is also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." Touch Pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. User's Manual Glossary-13...
... industry standard video adaptor that contains the operating system files needed to drive each cell. W warm start the computer. Glossary soft key: Key combinations that direct and control the computer system's activities. Specifically refers to the computer for data input/output. Any diskette can be formatted as power is also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." Touch Pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. User's Manual Glossary-13...