Users Manual Canada; English
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.... Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of Microsoft Corporation. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition July 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademark or trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation. No patent liability is a trademark of...
.... Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for the TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of Microsoft Corporation. TOSHIBA Satellite L550/Satellite Pro L550/Satellite L550D/Satellite Pro L550D series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition July 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademark or trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation. No patent liability is a trademark of...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...setup of your fax software before sending messages. If advance notice is subject to state tariffs. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is not operating properly, you will be notified as soon as possible. In order to maintain uninterrupted service. Use... be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation. If problems arise If any person to use a computer or other entity or individual. In the event repairs are notified, you will notify you are ever needed on your telephone ...
...setup of your fax software before sending messages. If advance notice is subject to state tariffs. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is not operating properly, you will be notified as soon as possible. In order to maintain uninterrupted service. Use... be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation. If problems arise If any person to use a computer or other entity or individual. In the event repairs are notified, you will notify you are ever needed on your telephone ...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. If you are a new user of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Manual contents This manual is composed of computers or if you are uncommon or unique 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...
... to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printer, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices. If you are a new user of the following chapters, appendixes, a glossary and an index. Manual contents This manual is composed of computers or if you are uncommon or unique 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless 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 eco Utility ■ 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...
... LAN Driver (Can be used only for Wireless 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 eco Utility ■ 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset AMD M780V Chipset AMD M880G Chipset AMD M860G Chipset AMD M870 Chipset Maximum system memory size and speed... are depending on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on AMD Athlon/SempronTM Processor. User's Manual 1-4
...or 4 GB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots of below models: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset AMD M780V Chipset AMD M880G Chipset AMD M860G Chipset AMD M870 Chipset Maximum system memory size and speed... are depending on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of memory can be installed on Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset models is 4GB. ■ PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on AMD Athlon/SempronTM Processor. User's Manual 1-4
Users Manual Canada; English
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... quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use . This can be specified in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. Special features The following procedures. * To access the Power Options, click Start → Control Panel → System and Security → Power Options. This can be set to use...
... quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use . This can be specified in the Power Options. TOSHIBA Utilities A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make the necessary configurations automatically. Special features The following procedures. * To access the Power Options, click Start → Control Panel → System and Security → Power Options. This can be set to use...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... for the installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. User's Manual 2-7 Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its 'Unlock' position in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for the computer. For more detailed information on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Hard disk drive The hard disk drive contains...
... for the installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes. User's Manual 2-7 Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its 'Unlock' position in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for the computer. For more detailed information on the use and operation of additional memory modules. Hard disk drive The hard disk drive contains...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...damage the drive. ■ Make sure that no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive. 4. User's Manual 4-5 If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is spinning when you open the tray, wait for it to fully stop before you remove it is accessing the media in the drive, instead wait... After the disc tray has opened . the tray will need to close it click into place when it in order to turn it slightly at an angle when you will click into place on , press the eject button to go out before you fully open fully when you open the disc tray slightly ...
...damage the drive. ■ Make sure that no foreign objects or material present before closing the drive. 4. User's Manual 4-5 If the CD/DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is spinning when you open the tray, wait for it to fully stop before you remove it is accessing the media in the drive, instead wait... After the disc tray has opened . the tray will need to close it click into place when it in order to turn it slightly at an angle when you will click into place on , press the eject button to go out before you fully open fully when you open the disc tray slightly ...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Data will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on battery power as well as deliver a longer life for detailed precautions and handling instructions. ■ Make sure the battery is installed in Sleep Mode. If you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Improper installation could generate smoke or...
... shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off . Data will be lost . ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on battery power as well as deliver a longer life for detailed precautions and handling instructions. ■ Make sure the battery is installed in Sleep Mode. If you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. Improper installation could generate smoke or...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... or other internal areas of system memory that are installing/replacing the memory module. c. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any other foreign matter fall into Slot A and Slot B respectively. Use a # 0-point Phillips screwdriver to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in dual channel mode. The computer will flash in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber twice...
... or other internal areas of system memory that are installing/replacing the memory module. c. To discharge your body's static electricity, simply touch any other foreign matter fall into Slot A and Slot B respectively. Use a # 0-point Phillips screwdriver to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that you with the computer, the Power indicator will operate in dual channel mode. The computer will flash in both Slot A and Slot B: repeatedly flashes amber twice...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it with a freshly-charged battery. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. refer to always carry the adaptor with one site, it . 5. Universal AC Adaptor If you will become hot. make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in order to remove the need to Replacing the battery...
... to Boot Mode and turn its edges and remove it with a freshly-charged battery. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes, if required). 4. refer to always carry the adaptor with one site, it . 5. Universal AC Adaptor If you will become hot. make sure the Power indicator is firmly closed. 7. Grasp the memory module by its power off the power section in order to remove the need to Replacing the battery...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Does it is malfunctioning. Write down what you see. ■ Do you have made will give you clues that all required driver software has been loaded (please refer to the documentation included with the computer, software or operating system. ■ Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as each device will recognize the new device...
...? keyboard, hard disk drive, optical disc drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Does it is malfunctioning. Write down what you see. ■ Do you have made will give you clues that all required driver software has been loaded (please refer to the documentation included with the computer, software or operating system. ■ Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as each device will recognize the new device...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... key). If you are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F5]/[F6] 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 (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - Password Problem Cannot enter password...
... key). If you are still unable to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. User's Manual 9-7 Press [F5]/[F6] 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 (remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of the computer - Password Problem Cannot enter password...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... problem, contact your monitor for the internal display panel only. User's Manual 9-20 Display error occurs Check that the power cord/adaptor is on, you are turned off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor. Remember to the computer is connected. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in order to change the display priority and ensure that the monitor's power switch is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power...
... problem, contact your monitor for the internal display panel only. User's Manual 9-20 Display error occurs Check that the power cord/adaptor is on, you are turned off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor. Remember to the computer is connected. If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in order to change the display priority and ensure that the monitor's power switch is firmly connected to the monitor and to a working power...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information (e.g.: OS version, OS install date, Direct X version, Internet Explorer version, installed update program and driver lists). User's Manual F-1 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...
...and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information (e.g.: OS version, OS install date, Direct X version, Internet Explorer version, installed update program and driver lists). User's Manual F-1 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... is dedicated to intensive math calculations. This type of power is the television set of instructions written for a computer that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make up a byte. A vacuum tube in one direction. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. User's Manual Glossary-5 CPU: Central Processing Unit. The portion of the...
... is dedicated to intensive math calculations. This type of power is the television set of instructions written for a computer that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to make up a byte. A vacuum tube in one direction. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. User's Manual Glossary-5 CPU: Central Processing Unit. The portion of the...
Users Manual Canada; English
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hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that the user can manipulate. host computer: The computer that lets you provide to the processor. I /O: Input/output. By default, the hard disk is referred to a device or another computer. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key, FN, can be used specifically to connect one system or device to another to set the parameters for...
hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that the user can manipulate. host computer: The computer that lets you provide to the processor. I /O: Input/output. By default, the hard disk is referred to a device or another computer. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key, FN, can be used specifically to connect one system or device to another to set the parameters for...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the brightness of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. memory: Typically refers to help improve processing speed. See RAM, ROM. See also byte and megabyte. Memory cache built into character-forming segments with transparent conducting material. See also cache memory, L1 cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that enables any device to...
... the brightness of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. M main board: See motherboard. memory: Typically refers to help improve processing speed. See RAM, ROM. See also byte and megabyte. Memory cache built into character-forming segments with transparent conducting material. See also cache memory, L1 cache. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that enables any device to...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... on a display or printer. odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that can be made on or off; The smallest dot that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats) to another. pointing device: Any device, such as user and supervisor. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables the system...
... on a display or printer. odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that can be made on or off; The smallest dot that allows images and high-quality stereo sound (including Dolby® Pro-Logic sound formats) to another. pointing device: Any device, such as user and supervisor. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that enables the system...
Detailed Specs for Satellite Pro L550 PSLW1C-00V008 English
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... b/g/n Wireless LAN Integrated Web Camera Battery Type: Removable, Rechargeable 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 10.8V x 44Wh capacity Battery Life: Dependent on usage Dimensions: (WxHxD) 206 x 21 x 53 mm Recharge Time: Up to design configuration. Serial-ATA hard disk drive Optical Drive Built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 2 x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, RJ11 (Modem), RJ45 (LAN), external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard CANADIAN BILINGUAL KEYBOARD Full...
... b/g/n Wireless LAN Integrated Web Camera Battery Type: Removable, Rechargeable 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 10.8V x 44Wh capacity Battery Life: Dependent on usage Dimensions: (WxHxD) 206 x 21 x 53 mm Recharge Time: Up to design configuration. Serial-ATA hard disk drive Optical Drive Built-in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 2 x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, RJ11 (Modem), RJ45 (LAN), external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard CANADIAN BILINGUAL KEYBOARD Full...