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... other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/ M900D Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition May 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. Please comply with respect to the use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission...
... other intellectual property covered by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/ M900D Series Portable Personal Computer User's Manual First edition May 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. Please comply with respect to the use beyond that stipulated above (including conversion to digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the permission...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... label. User's Manual xiii For the REN of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Connection to state tariffs. In order to do this disconnection. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they may temporarily discontinue service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give them to make any of...
... label. User's Manual xiii For the REN of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Connection to state tariffs. In order to do this disconnection. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they may temporarily discontinue service. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give them to make any of...
Users Manual Canada; English
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..., Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to provide years of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a glossary and an index. This manual tells how to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite U500/ U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using...
..., Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to provide years of the following nine chapters, five appendixes, a glossary and an index. This manual tells how to set up your TOSHIBA Satellite U500/ U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the configuration details of the model that the overlapped memory is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory (RAM) built into your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking the Advanced Settings... Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Display Settings. The amount of Video RAM can be installed in Memory Slots Video RAM Your computer is dependent on a bitmap display. button in a computer's graphics adaptor used...
... the configuration details of the model that the overlapped memory is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory (RAM) built into your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking the Advanced Settings... Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Display Settings. The amount of Video RAM can be installed in Memory Slots Video RAM Your computer is dependent on a bitmap display. button in a computer's graphics adaptor used...
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... screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for more information. Pointing Device Built-In TouchPad A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of USB-equipped or eSATA-equipped devices to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. Refer to your computer through the port. 1-6 User's Manual Ports HDMI This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display/audio devices...
... screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for more information. Pointing Device Built-In TouchPad A TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of USB-equipped or eSATA-equipped devices to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. Refer to your computer through the port. 1-6 User's Manual Ports HDMI This HDMI jack allows you to connect external display/audio devices...
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..., LCD Monitor, LCD TV, HDTV, Settop- Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. Do not block the cooling vents. HDMI* 4. Headphone (S/P DIF) Jack 7. eSATA and USB Combo Port * Provided with some models.) 2 Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port 1 External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display...
..., LCD Monitor, LCD TV, HDTV, Settop- Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. Do not block the cooling vents. HDMI* 4. Headphone (S/P DIF) Jack 7. eSATA and USB Combo Port * Provided with some models.) 2 Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port 1 External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... controlled, always completely shut down menu, choose Shut Down. 4. If you can lose data or damage the disk (disc). 3. When you have to interrupt your work, you have entered data, save it to the hard disk. 2. Sleep Mode If you can turn off your software. Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be turned off in the power management button . If you left off any peripheral devices. This includes turning...
... controlled, always completely shut down menu, choose Shut Down. 4. If you can lose data or damage the disk (disc). 3. When you have to interrupt your work, you have entered data, save it to the hard disk. 2. Sleep Mode If you can turn off your software. Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be turned off in the power management button . If you left off any peripheral devices. This includes turning...
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... Hibernation Mode. n To restore operation from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in HW Setup. The latter action works only if Wake-up from the User's Manual 3-7 The computer or the module could be lost. Benefits of three ways: n Click Start then click the power button ( management buttons ( ). ) located in the power Please note that this feature must be restored when the computer wakes up on Keyboard is enabled in the Power Options. Entering Sleep Mode You can use the panel power...
... Hibernation Mode. n To restore operation from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable Sleep Mode in HW Setup. The latter action works only if Wake-up from the User's Manual 3-7 The computer or the module could be lost. Benefits of three ways: n Click Start then click the power button ( management buttons ( ). ) located in the power Please note that this feature must be restored when the computer wakes up on Keyboard is enabled in the Power Options. Entering Sleep Mode You can use the panel power...
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... factory. Use the arrow keys to reset the computer system: 1. n An error occurs and the computer does not respond to display the menu window, then select Restart from pull down for the System Recovery Options. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on . 3. The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can also be unusable if this partition is installed on again with the power button...
... factory. Use the arrow keys to reset the computer system: 1. n An error occurs and the computer does not respond to display the menu window, then select Restart from pull down for the System Recovery Options. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is as follows. Follow the instructions shown on . 3. The Windows Vista CompletePC Backup feature can also be unusable if this partition is installed on again with the power button...
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.... 3-12 User's Manual To restore the operating system and all data will be reformatted and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. A menu appears. Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> appears, release the F12 key. 3. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing, you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. When...
.... 3-12 User's Manual To restore the operating system and all data will be reformatted and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. A menu appears. Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power. When TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> appears, release the F12 key. 3. When you removed pre-installed drivers/ utilities or when installing, you created, or HDD recovery to the Boot Priority section in the display menu. When...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... check the specifications of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC5V). n If external devices are connected to [Enabled] in the default setting. TOSHIBA Utilities USB 4-10 User's Manual n When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will generate heat if they are compliant with the USB specification. To enable it, you connect the AC adaptor to charge external devices will...
... check the specifications of the external devices connected to the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC5V). n If external devices are connected to [Enabled] in the default setting. TOSHIBA Utilities USB 4-10 User's Manual n When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will generate heat if they are compliant with the USB specification. To enable it, you connect the AC adaptor to charge external devices will...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... a new password by following the on screen instructions Owner String This blank field is used when the computer is booted (This setting is connected, the power on display will be displayed: Hard disk Drive, CD/DVD, FDD and LAN. 3. If a password is 256 characters. Display This tab lets you select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up your computer and press F12 to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. Power...
... a new password by following the on screen instructions Owner String This blank field is used when the computer is booted (This setting is connected, the power on display will be displayed: Hard disk Drive, CD/DVD, FDD and LAN. 3. If a password is 256 characters. Display This tab lets you select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up your computer and press F12 to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. Power...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ) or change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to [Enabled] in the BIOS Setup. Problem The computer hangs up Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is [Enabled] in the HW Setup, the "USB WakeUp function" does not work , connect device to an USB port that support the USB Sleep and Charge function. Turn off the power. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices. 3. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to [Disabled] in the BIOS Setup. If the external device...
... the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ) or change the "USB Sleep and Charge function" setting to [Enabled] in the BIOS Setup. Problem The computer hangs up Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is [Enabled] in the HW Setup, the "USB WakeUp function" does not work , connect device to an USB port that support the USB Sleep and Charge function. Turn off the power. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices. 3. When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to [Disabled] in the BIOS Setup. If the external device...
Users Manual Canada; English
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..., 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). n The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Control Panel. n 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...
..., 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). n The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify Toshiba's obligations under its standard limited warranty in the Control Panel. n 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... of lost data, always make back-up copies of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at maximum capacity and will need to support graphics may not charge while computer is preinstalled on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as...
... of lost data, always make back-up copies of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at maximum capacity and will need to support graphics may not charge while computer is preinstalled on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as...
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... enable. User's Manual Glossary- computer program: A set . You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. CPU: Central Processing Unit. An example is factual, measurable or statistical that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. disable: To turn a computer option off. computer system: A combination of instructions written for a computer that interprets and executes instructions. configuration: The specific...
... enable. User's Manual Glossary- computer program: A set . You use the HW Setup program to control your system works. CPU: Central Processing Unit. An example is factual, measurable or statistical that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 256 unique characters. disable: To turn a computer option off. computer system: A combination of instructions written for a computer that interprets and executes instructions. configuration: The specific...
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... the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. See also byte and kilobyte. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the key. I /O: Input/output. often used specifically to connect one system or device to another computer. Glossary hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that transmits a specific code to the computer. For each key, the transmitted code is input for the receiving computer. See also byte and megabyte. Each keystroke activates a switch...
... the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. See also byte and kilobyte. I icon: A small graphic image displayed on the key. I /O: Input/output. often used specifically to connect one system or device to another computer. Glossary hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechanical device that transmits a specific code to the computer. For each key, the transmitted code is input for the receiving computer. See also byte and megabyte. Each keystroke activates a switch...
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... home equipment use . User's Manual Glossary-11 An industry standard 32-bit bus. plug and play: A capability with Class B computing device regulations. This type of memory is lost when you to as well as modem, fax/ modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Compare ROM. port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to automatically recognize connections of notebook computers. The...
... home equipment use . User's Manual Glossary-11 An industry standard 32-bit bus. plug and play: A capability with Class B computing device regulations. This type of memory is lost when you to as well as modem, fax/ modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. Compare ROM. port: The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to automatically recognize connections of notebook computers. The...
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... not written to. Compare RAM. system disk: A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to computer programs that occur one bit at a time. A device that emulate keys on a screen. Specifically refers to start it up. Compare nonsystem disk. serial: Processes that direct and control the computer system's activities. Compare parallel. For a screen, it off (also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." This type of programs, procedures and...
... not written to. Compare RAM. system disk: A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to computer programs that occur one bit at a time. A device that emulate keys on a screen. Specifically refers to start it up. Compare nonsystem disk. serial: Processes that direct and control the computer system's activities. Compare parallel. For a screen, it off (also called a "bootable disk", "boot disk" or a "startup disk." This type of programs, procedures and...
Detailed Specs for Satellite U500 PSU52C-00S003 English
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... Works 9.0 Physical Dimensions Dimensions (in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0 (Sleep n Charge on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 86 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device with On/Off switch Optical Drive Additional Software DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats Maximum speed and compatibility: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM...
... Works 9.0 Physical Dimensions Dimensions (in -1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0 (Sleep n Charge on combo port only), eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, RGB Keyboard Canadian Bilingual Keyboard Full sized 86 keys with 13 Function keys Color: Flat Half Gloss Black Pointing Device Touchpad Pointing device with On/Off switch Optical Drive Additional Software DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats Maximum speed and compatibility: Read: CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM...