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ii User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein . TOSHIBA Satellite A500/A500D [...]

User ’s Manual iii Satellite A500/A500D Manufactured under licens e from Dolby Lab oratories. ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfa c e are trademarks or registered trade marks of HDMI Lice nsing LLC. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Wi-Fi is a registered trade ma rk of th e Wi-Fi[...]

iv User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D CE com p lia nce This product is label led with the CE Mark in acco rdance with the related European Directives, notably Electr omagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories inclu ding the supplied power adapter , the Radio Equipment and T eleco mmun ications T[...]

User ’s Manual v Satellite A500/A500D Import ant Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 Information tech nology equipment - Safety - Coaxial cable connection to this computer must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable in staller at the building premises as close to the poi[...]

vi User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Following info rmation is only for EU-mem ber st ates: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out whee l ed du s t bi n symbo l in di ca te s that p roducts mu st be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be dis[...]

User ’s Manual vii Satellite A500/A500D ENERGY ST AR ® Program Disposing of the com puter and the comp uter’s batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries w[...]

viii User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D REACH - Compliance S t atement The new European Union (EU) chemical re gulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restricti on of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. T oshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with info rma tion about the[...]

User ’s Manual ix Satellite A500/A500D Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA Satellite A500/A500D comput er is shipped with one of the following drives pr einstalled: DVD Super Multi (±R DL) dr ive or BD Writer drive. The drive has one of the following label s: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAI TE APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE[...]

x User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive Panasonic UJ890AD/UJ890ED HLDS G T20 N/G T20F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Japan Location of the required label[...]

User ’s Manual xi Satellite A500/A500D T oshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633 Y BD Writer Driv e Panasonic UJ240EB Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER TO COMPL Y WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, APPLICABLE A T THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE. MANUF AC TURED T oshiba Samsung Storage T echnology Korea Corpor[...]

xii User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D TEAC DVD Super M ulti DV -W28S-V/DV -W28S-S ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice location. ■ Us[...]

User ’s Manual xiii Satellite A500/A500D International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nea[...]

xiv User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråinin g överstigande gränsen för laserkla ss 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä sil milie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE O[...]

User ’s Manual xv Satellite A500/A500D T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Special f eatures . . . [...]

xvi User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Using the Fingerp rint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Using the T OSHIBA USB Sleep-and-Charg e function . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 Using [...]

User ’s Manual xvii Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 8 Optional Devices ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Additional memo ry module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xviii User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/A500D computer . This powe rful notebook comp uter pr ovide s excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high- performance computing . This manual tells how to set[...]

User ’s Manual xix Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard functio ns includ ing the keypad ov erlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives det a i ls on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the[...]

xx User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, CTRL + C means you must h old down CTRL and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the s[...]

User ’s Manual xxi Satellite A500/A500D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and[...]

xxii User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Creating a computer-friendly environmen t Place the computer on a flat surface t hat is large enough for the computer and any other i tems you are using, su ch as a printe r . Leave enough space around the compute r and other equip ment to provide adequate ventilati on. Otherwise, they may overheat. T o ke[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Satellite A500/A500D ExpressCard overheating Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove an ExpressCard that has been used for a long time. Mobile phones Please be aware that [...]

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User ’s Manual 1-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Sof tware The following Windows operating system and utility sof tware are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Modem Driver (Can be used only for Modem models) ■ Bluetooth Driver (Ca n be used only for Bluetooth model s) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Se[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Satellite A500/A500D Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Memory Built-in Y our computer i s equipped with on e processor and processor type varies depending on model. T o check which type of processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility by click[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Video RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM45/GL40/HM55 Express Chipset model: Video RAM capacity shares with main memory , and the proportion depends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model in graphic chip by NVIDIA ® GeForce ® G 210[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Satellite A500/A500D Disks For users of a 32-bit version of Wind ows: If your computer is configured with two 2 GB memory modules or mo re, the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only (dep ending on the computer ’s hardware specifications). This is correct because the operating system usually displays t he availa[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROM’s at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROM’s at a maximum 24x spe ed, and writes CD-R’s at up to 24 x speed, CD-RW’s at up to 24x speed, DVD-RW’s at up to 6x speed, DVD-R’s, DVD+R’ s and DVD+RW’ s at up to 8x speed, DVD-R (Dual layer) [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Satellite A500/A500D BD Writer drive The drive reads BD-ROM’s at a maximum 6x speed and DVD-ROM’s at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROM’s at a maximum 24x speed, and writes CD-R’s at up to 24x speed, CD-RW’s at up to 16x speed, DVD-RW’s at up to 6x speed, DVD-R’s, DVD+R’s and DVD+R W’s at up to 8x speed, DVD-R (Dua[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Keyboard Pointing Device Power Ports Built-in The internal keybo ard provides dedicated curso r control overlay keys, and Keys. The keyboard is compatible with the IBM ® enhanced keyboard. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details. Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and control buttons in t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Satellite A500/A500D Slots Multimedia ExpressCard ™ The internal ExpressCar d slot is a Universal slot. This slot supports ExpressCard/54 an d ExpressCard/34 modules. Bridge media This slot lets you insert an SD ™ /SDHC ™ memory card, miniSD ™ /microSD ™ Card, Memory S tick ® (PRO ™ /PRO Duo ™ ), xD-Picture Card [...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Communications Head phone (S/PDIF) jack This jack lets you connec t digit al speakers or a stereo headphone (16 ohm mini mum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled . This jack can be used also as S/PDIF jack and enables connection of optical digit[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D Security LAN The computer has built-i n support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per s econd, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigab it Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). It is pre-installed as a standard device in some markets. Bluetooth ™ Some compu[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Software The computer ’s internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angle s for ma ximum comfort and readability . S p ecial features The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the co mpu[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Satellite A500/A500D Power on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are available to preven t unauthorized access to your computer . Instant security A specific hot key function au tomatically locks the system providing data security . Intelligent power supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer ?[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T O SHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the T OSHIBA Component features p re-installed on the computer . Hibernatio n Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to the computer without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are automatically saved to the hard disk drive so[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Satellite A500/A500D Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or README.TXT file. TOSHIBA Flash Cards The TOSH IBA Fl a s h Card[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Bluetooth S tack for Windows by T oshiba This software enables commun ication between the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as printers and mobile phones. Bluetooth functions cannot be used in m odels that do not have a Bluetooth module installed. TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical use[...]

User ’s Manual 1-17 Satellite A500/A500D TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verification library to ve rify the face da ta of users when they log in to Win dows. If the verification is successful, the user will be logged into Windows automatica lly . The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the l ike, which[...]

1-18 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Options Y ou can add a numbe r of option s to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are ava ilab le: TOSHI BA DVD PLA YER This software is provided for playback of DVD Video.It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Fron[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Lef t side The following figure shows the computer ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Wireless communic ation switch Slide this switch to the right to turn on Wireless LAN and Bluetooth func tions. Slide it to the left to turn off the functions. ■ T urn Wi-Fi ® , Wireless USB and Bl[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 Satellite A500/A500D Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, st aples and paper clips, out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury . Please not e that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T ype A connector HDMI cable.One HDMI cable ca n send video and audio signals. In addition to this, it can send and receive control signals. By connecting a TV which supports HDMI Control to this port, th e remote control for the connected TV can be used to opera[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 Satellite A500/A500D Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer *1. Optical disc driv e ( tr a y) 2. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port *3. Modem jack 4. DC IN 19V jack 5. Security lock slot *6. TV Tuner jack *7. Optical Disc drive (slot) *Depending on the mod[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Modem jack The modem jack allows you use to attach a modular cable in order to connect the internal modem directly to a telephon e line. Some models are equipped with a buil t-in modem. ■ Connection to any communication lin e other than an analog phon e line could cause a computer system failure. ■ Conn[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 Satellite A500/A500D Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer 1. Battery safety lock 2. Battery release latch 3. Batter y 4. Cooling vent 5. Memory[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Hard disk drive The hard disk drive co ntains the main storage for the computer . Disk size varies depen ding on the model purchased. Memory module slots The memory module slots are located here. The memory module slots allow for the installation, replacement and removal of addition al memory modules. Pleas[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 Satellite A500/A500D Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-5 The front of the compute r model with the display open 1. Power button 2. S tereo speakers 3. [...]

2-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clip s, to enter the computer or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a shor t circuit, which ca n cause computer damage and fire, possi bly resulting in serious injury . Front operation p anel (eig[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D Microphone A built-in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your application - please refe r to the Sound system section in Chapte r 4, Operating Basics for more information. Some models are equipped with a micro phone. Web Ca me ra Th e Web Came ra is a device that allows you to record vi[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Function buttons Several buttons are provided with some models. Figure 2-6 Front operation panel Available for use: Eco, CD/DVD/BD, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute, V olume Dow n, Volume Up. These buttons allow you to manage au dio/video, run application s and access utilities. Refer to the Function butto[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 Satellite A500/A500D System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator normally glow s white when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . Howe ver , If the output voltage from the[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK i ndicator and the T ouchpad Enable/Disable button. Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase forma t. T ouchpad Enable/ Disable button The touchpad indicat[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 Satellite A500/A500D Optical disc drives The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD writer or BD-Combo drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for 12cm (4.72 ") and 8cm (3.15") (Tray ODD) and 12cm (4.72") (Slot ODD) CD/DVD/BD operation. For further information on loading and unlo ad[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded dat a cannot be erased or changed. ■ CD-RW discs including multi spe ed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-R W discs and ultra-speed CD-R W discs c an be recorded more than once. DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Laye r) and DVD+R (Double Layer) discs ca[...]

User ’s Manual 2-17 Satellite A500/A500D DVD Supe r Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to re cord data to recordable CD’s and DVD’s as well as run 12cm(4.72") and 8cm(3.15") (for T ray type) or 12cm (4.72") (for Slot type) CD’s and DVD’s without using an adaptor . The speed is slower at the c[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Remote Controll er A remote controller , wh ich is provide d with some models, enables you to perform some functions of your computer from a distant loca tion. There are two different types of remote controllers: ■ Full size remote controller ■ Slim size remote controller The following figure shows the[...]

User ’s Manual 2-19 Satellite A500/A500D Full Size Re mote Con troller Figure 2-9 Full Size Remote Controller 1 4 8 6 10 12 17 18 14 21 5 3 7 9 13 20 11 19 2 15 16 25 23 24 26 1. Power 2. Access indicator 3. Record 4. S top 5. Pause 6. Play 7. REW (Rewind) 8. FWD (Fast Forward) 9. Replay 10. Skip 11 . B a c k 12. More Info 13. Arrows 14. OK 15. V[...]

2-20 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Power S tarts or terminates the operating system. This button functions like the Power button of your computer . By default, the Sle ep Mode is equivalent to the Power Off state of your computer . T o change the setting, clic k Star t , select Control p anel -> System and Security -> Power Opt io ns [...]

User ’s Manual 2-21 Satellite A500/A500D Vo l u m e + Increases the volume while watching TV , viewing DVD’s or replaying CD’s. Vo l u m e - Decreases the volume while watching TV , viewing DVD’s or replaying CD’s. Star t Opens Media Center to the main window . Channel/Page up (+) and down (-) Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and[...]

2-22 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Slim Size Remote C ontroller Figure 2-10 Slim Size Remote Controller 1 2 3 7 5 6 12 11 15 14 4 10 13 16 17 8 18 19 20 9 1. CD/DVD/BD 2. Brightness down 3. Brightness up 4. Power 5. V olume + 6. V olume - 7. DVD Menu 8. Arrows 9. OK 10. Illumination On/Of f 11 . M u t e 12. Back 13. More Info 14. S tart 15.[...]

User ’s Manual 2-23 Satellite A500/A500D Power S tarts or terminates the operating system. This button functions like the Power button of your computer . By default, the Sleep Mode is equ ivalent to the Power Of f state of your comp ut er . T o change the setting, click Start , sele ct Control p anel -> System and Security -> Power Options [...]

2-24 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Using the Remote Contro ller Some computers includ e a remote contro l unit, which allows you to control some of your computer ’s functions from a distant location. Operational range of the Remote Controller Point the Remote controller at your computer and press a button. The operational an gle and dista[...]

User ’s Manual 2-25 Satellite A500/A500D Inst alling/Remo ving batteries Be sure to install the provided CR2016 type batteries before usin g th e remote controller . Even if the remote controller is wi thin the effective range as describe d above, it may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases. ■ When an obstacle stands between[...]

2-26 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T ype of battery that can be u sed for the Full Size R emote Contro ller When the batteries shipped with th e Remote Controller are discharged, replace them with commercially available AA manganese batteries or AA alkaline batteries. Other types or battery should no t be used. Inst alling the batteries 1. [...]

User ’s Manual 2-27 Satellite A500/A500D Replacing the b atteries When the batteries in the Remote Controller reach the end of their life, th e Remote Controller may not operate correctly or work only within a short distance from your computer . In this instance, you should purchase new batteries and replace the discharged ones. 1. Open the batte[...]

2-28 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 3. Close the battery cover . Close th e cover securely until it clicks. Figure 2-18 Closing the battery cover Replacing the battery 1. Open the battery cove r on the back side of the remote controller . 2. Hold down the stopper and slide th e battery out of battery case. Figure 2-19 Removing the batteries [...]

User ’s Manual 2-29 Satellite A500/A500D Removing a Slim size remote controller T o remove a Slim size remote controller , follow the ste ps as det ailed below: 1. Press a Slim size remo te controller slightly to make it stretch out. 2. Grasp a Slim size remo te contro ller and pull it out from the slot. Figure 2-21 Removing a Slim size remote co[...]

2-30 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Depending on the model in question, ei the r a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bundl ed with the computer . ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug. ■ The supplied power cord confo rms to safety rules an d re gulations in the region the prod uct is bought and should not be u sed out[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po wer ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut [...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Connecting the AC adapt or Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or yo u want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power [...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Satellite A500/A500D 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer . Figure 3-3 Connectin[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is n ot raised, slowly lift the disp lay panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide op[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Satellite A500/A500D T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Po wer indicator li ght will then indicate the st atus. Please refer to t he Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , for more information. 1. Open the computer ’s display panel. 2. Press the [...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, e ither Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mod e or Sleep Mode . Shut Down M ode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s ma in screen the next time it is turn[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Satellite A500/A500D Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna ti o n Mo de feature provi d es th e following ben ef its: ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition. ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the [...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are a ble to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the co mputer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the co mput er ’s main memory so that when you turn on the power again, you can cont in ue workin g right where[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Satellite A500/A500D Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can e nter Sleep Mode in one of four ways: ■ Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) in the power managemen t button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu. ■ Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabl ed within the Power Options (to access it, click S[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D System Recovery Opti ons A hidden partition is allocated on t he hard disk drive for the Syste m Recovery Options. This partition stores f iles which can be used to repair the system in the event of a problem. System Recovery Options The System Re covery Options fea ture is inst alled on t he hard disk wh [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to DVD media by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD media. 2. The application will allow you to cho[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from the Recove ry hard disk drive A portion of the total hard d isk drive space is co nfigured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stor es files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Satellite A500/A500D Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from your crea ted Re covery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perf[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. Figur[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T ouch Pad Gesture There are four co nvenient gestures that make users operate the system easier and faster. ChiralMotion Y ou can scroll vertically and ho rizontal ly . T o enable these features, select the Enable vertical scrolling and Enable horizontal scrolling check boxes. Click on the window or item y[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Satellite A500/A500D The T ouchpad Enable/Disable button belo w the spacebar allows you to turn off the touchpad while using a mouse. Press the button again to en able the touchpad. Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerp rint uti lity installed for the purpose of en rolli ng and recognizing fingerprints. By enr[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Figure 4-2 Slide the finger over the recogn ition sensor Point s to note about the Fing erprint Se nsor Failure to follow these guidelines mig ht result in (1) da mage to the sens or or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ■ Do not scratch or pok[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Satellite A500/A500D Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition. ■ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ■ Remove static electricity from y our fingers by touching any metal surface. S tatic electricity is a common cause of sensor fail ur[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Fingerprint sensor limit ations ■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. ■ A warning message will be displayed wh en recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successf ul withi n a fi xe d du ra ti o n. ■ The recognition success rate may differ fr[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Satellite A500/A500D 3. The “ Enroll ” screen is displayed. Click the non-enrolled finge r icon above the finger and click Ne xt . 4. The note for enrollment operation scre en is displ ayed. Confirm the message and click Next . 5. The Scanning Practice screen is displayed. Y ou can practice swiping your finger . When you ha[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authe ntication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password, fingerprint authentication also allow s logon to Windows. This is useful e specially when many users are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped. Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1. S tart up th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Satellite A500/A500D Fingerprint Single Sign -on Feature General The Single Sign-On is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for both th e User Password (and opti onally , the HDD user and Supervisor passwords) and logging on to Windows using only one fingerprint authentica tion when booting u p. It is n[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Fingerprint util ity limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or erro r-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out un authori zed user s at all times. TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damag[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D ■ When “USB Sleep-and-Charge functi on” is set to [En abled], USB bus power (DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However , some e[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D St arting the USB S lee p and Charge U tilit y T o start the utility , click Star t -> All Progra ms -> TOSH I BA -> Utilities -> USB Sleep and Charge ; or Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge . Enabling USB Sleep-and-Charge This utility can be used to enabl[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Satellite A500/A500D Loading discs ■ Tr a y O D D T o load CD/DVD/BD’s, follow the steps as listed below and refe r to figures 4-4 to 4-6. 1. When the computer ’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fu[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 3. Lay the CD/DVD/BD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-5 Inserting a CD/DVD/BD 4. Press the cent er of the CD/D VD / BD ge ntly until you feel it click into place on the center spindl e. The disc should be slightly belo w the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base. 5. Press the center[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Satellite A500/A500D ■ Slot ODD T o load CD/DVD’s, follow the steps as listed below and refer to following figures. 1. When the computer ’s power is on, in sert CD/DVD into the ODD directly . Removing discs ■ Tr a y O D D T o remove a CD/DVD/BD, follow the steps as listed below . 1. When the computer ’s power is on, [...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 2. The CD/DVD/BD media will extend slightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hol d it. Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray . Figure 4-6 Removing a CD/DVD/BD 3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Satellite A500/A500D Lock Time Settings f or Optical Drive Auto Lock This sets the amount of time required to pass before the optical disc drive eject button unlocks when the Computer dete cts vibration or other shock. 1. Right click on the Optical Drive Power icon on the T askbar . 2. Click Unlock time settings -> 1s or 3s[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Function buttons This section describes the Function buttons. Seven buttons are provided with some models. Figure 4-8 Function button W riting CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi driv es or BD Writer drives Y ou can use the DVD SuperMulti drive or BD Writer drives to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Satellite A500/A500D Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to an y of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive, please read and follow all of the setup an d operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive may not function properl[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D BD Writer drive CD-R: T AIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. Hitachi Maxell,Ltd. CD-RW : (Multi-Speed and High-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. CD-RW : (Ultra-Speed) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. DVD-R: (DVD Specifications fo r Recordable Disc for General V ers io n 2.0) T [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Satellite A500/A500D ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media will be affected by the q uality of the disc itself[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver whi ch can put a heavy load on the processor . ■ Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any power-saving features. ■ Do not write information whi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Satellite A500/A500D ■ Make sure tha t the writ e/rewrite operation is completed before going into either Sleep Mode or Hiber nation Mode (writing is completed if you can remove an optical media on the DV D Super Multi d rive or BD drive). ■ If the media is of poo r quality , or is dirty o r damaged, writing or rewriting e[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Y ou cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot back up DVD-ROM, DV D Video, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW to CD-R or CD-RW media usi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Satellite A500/A500D How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. ■ Opening the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Manual Start -> All Progra ms -> TOSH I BA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator Help When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory ® for T[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 5. After choose the menu template, press Next button to go to Burning Page. 6. Choose the output type then press Burn button. How to learn more about Corel DVD MovieFactory ® Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional DVD Movi eFactory information. Opening the D VD MovieFactory Manu al Star [...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Satellite A500/A500D 2. Before recording the video to DVD: ■ When you record DVD disc, pleas e use only discs recommended by the Drive manu fa cturer . ■ Do not set the workin g dri v e to a slow de vi ce lik e a U SB1 .1 har d disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of th e following actions: ■ O[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs using other applications . Doi ng so may cause DVD Video playback or television program recording errors. In addition, if prescheduled recording starts during DVD Video playback it may cause DVD Video playback or television[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Satellite A500/A500D TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER 1. “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” software is supported for playback of DVD-Video and DVD-VR. 2. The “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” does no t have a parental control function. 3. In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” is runnin[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Using WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA Notes on use ■ “WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA” is for Blu-ray Disc playback only . DVD playback is not supported. Please use “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” for DVD play b ac k. ■ Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio skipping or decrease in computer perfor[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Satellite A500/A500D ■ The Blu-ray disc movie can be played only with internal LCD display or external devices connected by RGB and HDMI output. WinDVD does not support Clone mode (DualView) which plays on internal LCD and external display or TV . ■ This product does not play HD DVD discs. Blu-ray discs with high-definitio[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Floppy diskettes 1. S tore your floppy diskettes in th e container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a floppy diske tte becomes dirty , clean it with a soft, lightly dampened cloth - do not use cleani ng fluid. 2. Never open the shutter or touch t he magnetic surfac e of your flopp y dis[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Satellite A500/A500D Sound system This section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System V olume Y ou can control the o verall level of sound using Windows V olume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below . 1. Locate the Speaker icon on the task tray . 2. Right-click the Speaker icon on t[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Microphone is the defa ult input device. It should be selecte d when using the comp uter ’s internal microphone o r an extern al microphone connected to the Microp hone jack to record sound. If an external microphon e or audio ca ble is connected to the Microphone jack, the Realtek HD Audio Manager C[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Satellite A500/A500D Using the web camera Some models are e quipped with a Web Camera. Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your compute r . Y ou can use it fo r video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger . Camera Assistant Sof tware [...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Using T OSHIBA W eb Camera Application TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pr e-configured to start when you turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Start -> A ll Pr ograms -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> W eb Camera Application . Figure 4-10 Using the Software Capture S t ill Image C[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Satellite A500/A500D Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition This feature uses a face verification lib rary to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows. Th e user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . Disclaimer T oshiba does not guarantee that the fa ce recognition [...]

4-38 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D How to register the Face Re cognition Dat a T ake a picture for facial verification purposes, and register the data needed when you log in. T o register the data needed when yo u log in, follow the steps as described below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A ->[...]

User ’s Manual 4-39 Satellite A500/A500D 12. The Mana gement screen is displayed. The registered account name wi ll be displayed. Clicking on it wi ll cause the captured image of your face to be displayed on the left. How to Dele te the Face Re cog nition Dat a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during regist[...]

4-40 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 1:N Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed. 3. Select S tart face recognition ( ). 4. “Please face the camera” will be displayed. 5. V erification will be pe rformed . If the authentication is successful, the image data taken in step 4 will be faded in[...]

User ’s Manual 4-41 Satellite A500/A500D Modem This section describes how to connect and di sconnect the internal modem to and from a telepho ne jack. Region selectio n T elecommunication regulati ons vary from one re gion to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be us[...]

4-42 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 4. Select either a region from the re gion menu or a telephony loca tion from the sub-menu. ■ When you click a region it becomes the modem’s default selection for any new dialing locations that are created within th e Win dows Control Panel (Pho ne and Modem Options). ■ When you select a telephony lo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-43 Satellite A500/A500D Connecting the m od ular cable T o connect the modem’s modular cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Plug the end of the modular cable into the computer ’s modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-1 1 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the[...]

4-44 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D TV T uner Use the My TV feature of Media Ce nter in W indows mode to w atch TV programs or record them. Attach a TV T uner antenna to the tv tuner jack on the computer . The dimensions and shape of the TV antenna port vary for di fferent regions. TV T uner will function only in th e country where th e comp[...]

User ’s Manual 4-45 Satellite A500/A500D 1. Save data, shutdown Windows and turn off the power . 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV antenn a port of your computer . Figure 4-12 Connecting the antenna cable If you have to operate your comput er during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tu ner to an outs ide antenna, you should opera te y[...]

4-46 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communicati on function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. All models are provided with Wireless Commun ication switch. Some models are equipped wi th both Wireless LAN and Bl uetooth functions. Wireless LA N The Wireless LAN is compatible [...]

User ’s Manual 4-47 Satellite A500/A500D Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that y ou enable encryption functionality , otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of stored data. ?[...]

4-48 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Release Notes related to the Bluetooth ® S tack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA 1. Fax application software: ■ Please be aware that there is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth™ St ack. 2. Multi-user considerations: ■ On Windows ® 7, the use of Bluetooth is not supported i[...]

User ’s Manual 4-49 Satellite A500/A500D Wireless com munication indic ator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer ’s wireless com mun ication func ti on s. If you used the T askbar to disable the wireless LAN, restar t the computer o r perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Cli ck Star t , open Control[...]

4-50 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Connecting the LAN ca ble T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the compu ter . 2. Plug one end of the cabl e into th e LAN jack. Press gently u ntil you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-13 Con[...]

User ’s Manual 4-51 Satellite A500/A500D Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the L AN hub or router in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator and hardw[...]

4-52 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day-to -day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation . ■ Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving th e computer - check that the HDD a nd other indicato [...]

User ’s Manual 4-53 Satellite A500/A500D Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protecti on This computer has a function fo r reduci ng the risk of damage on the hard disk drive. Using an acceleration senso r built into the computer , TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks an d similar signs of movement of the computer , and automatically moves[...]

4-54 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in t he workplace or at home. By setting different detection levels for the comp ute r depending on whether it runs with the AC powe[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard wil l depend on which co[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Function keys : F1 … F12 The function keys (no t to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your keyb oard - these keys function dif ferently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when presse d and , when used in[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 Satellite A500/A500D Hot keys Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computer . Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the volume on and off. Lock: Pressing FN + F1 enters “Lock computer mode”. T o restore y our desktop, you need to log on again. Power Plan : Pressing FN + F2[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Brightness (Up) : Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps. Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on. T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ou ch Pad function. Zoom: P[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 Satellite A500/A500D FN S ticky key Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can p ress it once, re lease it, and then press an “ F Number ” key . T o start the T O SHIBA Accessibility utility , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> Utilities -> Accessibilit[...]

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User ’s Manual 6-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power-up mode s. Pow er co n diti[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T able 6- 1 Power conditions continued Power indicators As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicato rs on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge st atus. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Satellite A500/A500D DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be no ted: [...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Real Time Cloc k ba ttery The Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calen dar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is tu rned off. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system will lose this information and the r[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Satellite A500/A500D Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l component of portable computin g and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on batte ry power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help to e[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Procedures T o recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer , connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the Battery indicator will glow amber while the batte ry is being charged. Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required [...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Satellite A500/A500D In such cases you should follow the steps as det ai l e d be l ow : 1. Fully discharge the battery by leavin g it in the computer with the pow er on until the system automat ically turns itself off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer , and to a wall outlet that is supplying powe[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ■ Whether you close the display p anel when you a re not using the keyboard - closing the display saves power . ■ The environmental temperature - operating ti me decreases at low temperatures. ■ The condition of the battery termi nals - you should always ensure th e terminals stay clean by wiping them[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Satellite A500/A500D ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged - overcharging will make the battery h ot and can shorten its operating life. ■ If you are not going to use the co mputer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adap tor . ■ S t ore spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direc[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 5. Slide the battery safety lock towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release latch movable. Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack (1) 6. Slide and hold the battery release la tch (1) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2). Figure 6-2 Releasing the battery pa[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D T o install a battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its position. Figure 6-3 Securing the battery pack 3. T urn your computer over . T O[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Supervisor p assword If you set a supervisor password, some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password. T o set a supervisor password: TOSHIBA Assist -> SECURE -> Supervi sor password This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register or delete the supervisor password. [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Satellite A500/A500D Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk) ■ Sleep (power remains on, maintaining the data in memory , but the CPU and all other devices effectively enter a “sleep” mode) ■ Boot (does not save data in memory) Window s utilities Y ou[...]

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User ’s Manual 7-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup allows y ou to configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard, USB, LAN, LED Illumination and Button Settin[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS V ersion a nd date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Select Registered to displa y the following prompt: Enter Pa[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 Satellite A500/A500D 3. Click the OK button. If the char acter string you enter matches the registered password, the password option is reset and the display changes to: Not registered If they do not match, the following message appears. Y ou must repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow the same procedures d escribed in [...]

7-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Keyboard Wa k e-up on Keyboa r d When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the interna l keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep mode. USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Leg[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 Satellite A500/A500D Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Illumination Illumination ON/OFF This feature allo ws you to set conditions for Fro nt Edge Logo LED, touchpad illumination LED and Functio n button backlight LED. (Dependin g on the model you purchased) Keyboard Backlight SA T A eSA T A This[...]

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User ’s Manual 8-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ ExpressCard ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, mini[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D ExpressCard The computer is equipped with a sing le ExpressCard slot into which any ExpressCard device that meets industr y standards, either manufactured by TOSHIBA or another vendor , can be installed. The slot supports hot plug connection and utilizes th e PCI Expre ss interface that su pports the readin[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Satellite A500/A500D Removing an ExpressCard T o remove an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar . 2. Point to ExpressCard and click th e left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Press the ExpressCard eject button to partially extend it out of the computer [...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Brid ge media slot that can accommod ate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory ca pacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Figure 8-3 Examples of memory media ■ Keep fore[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Satellite A500/A500D Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media. Points to note about the SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards compl y with SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative), which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Additiona l memory module Y ou can install additional me mory into the computer in order to increa se the amount of system memory that is available. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules. ■ Y ou should place a mat bene ath the computer in o rder to prevent the computer ?[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Satellite A500/A500D Point to note abou t m emory m odule error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flash in the following ways: ■ If there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A: repeatedly flashes amber twice, then green. ■ If the[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 4. Align the notch of the memory modul e with that of the memory module slot and gently insert the mod ule into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down unti l the latches on either side snap into place. 5. Seat the memory module cover in pl ace and secure it with one screw . Figure 8-5 Se[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Satellite A500/A500D Removing a m em ory module T o remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power of f - make sure the Power indicator is of f (refer to the T urnin g off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting S tarted , if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accomm oda tes either a 1.44 MB or 720KB a 3.5" floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer ’s USB ports. Figure 8-6 USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is availabl e only as an option. USB connector Insert this conn[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D Using the USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer ’s USB ports. Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector into one of the compu[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D eSA T A (Exter nal Serial A T A) An device corresponding to eSA T A function can be connected to the USB (eSA T A combo) port on the computer . Connecting the eSA T A device T o connect an eSA T A device, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect an eSA T A cable to the eSA T A/USB comb o port. Figure[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 Satellite A500/A500D Disconnecting an eS A T A device When you have finished using an eSA T A device, you can follow the procedures below in order to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the i ndicator light of an eSA T A device to g o out to make sure all activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the Windows T[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D When you turn on th e power , the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine wheth er it is a color or monochrome device. If you have problems on getting an image displayed on the correct monitor , you should use the FN + F5 hot key to change the displa y settings (if you then disconne[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 Satellite A500/A500D For all display 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Pers on alization -> Adjust screen reso lu tion . 2. Connect Display Cable and choose Display setting .[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 3. Choose “Duplicate these disp lays” of Multiple displays. System displays on Mobile PC display , TV or Monitor at the same time. 4. Choose “Extend these displays” of Multiple displays. Syste m desktop extends on TV or Mon itor .[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 Satellite A500/A500D REGZA Link (PC Contr ol) HDMI out port can connect wi th T ype A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send and re ceive video, audio and control signals.HDMI-CEC (Consume r Electronics Control) is a standard in the CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. By connecting a TV[...]

8-18 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Security lock A security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object in o rder to help pre ven t unauthorized removal or theft. The computer has a security lock slot on it s right side into which you can attach one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches to a de[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , ho wever, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problem[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Preliminary checklis t Y ou shou ld always consider the simplest solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet may cause w hat appears to be a serious problem: ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer - this includes your printer and an[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 Satellite A500/A500D ■ Do you hear any beeps? If so, how ma ny , are they long or short, and are they high-pitched or low-pitche d? In addition, is the computer making any unusual noises? Write down what you hear . Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , de aler or service provider . Har[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D System st art-up When the computer does not start properly , check the following items: ■ Self test ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test While booting up the computer , self test is executed automatically and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few secon[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 Satellite A500/A500D Overheating power down If the processor ’s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will auto matically shut down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost. AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC ada[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Battery If you suspect a problem with the batt ery , you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indica tor . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , for more information on these indicators, together with general battery operation. Problem Procedure Battery doesn[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 Satellite A500/A500D Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for further information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Internal display p anel Apparent display panel problems may be related to the computer ’s setup and configuration - please refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup a nd Passwords , for further information. Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , and to make sure it is [...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 Satellite A500/A500D Solid S t ate Drive Display Power Savi n g T echnology: Y our model may include the Display Po wer Saving T echnology feature that can save the computer 's power consumption by optimizi ng picture contrast on the internal LCD. This feature can be used if the computer is: ■ configured with Mobile Inte[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Hard di sk driv e Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check to see wheth er that is a floppy dis kette in the floppy diskette driv e or a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in the optical disc drive - if so remove it and try to start the computer ag ain. If this has no effect, check the Boot Priority[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D DVD Supe r Multi drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Proc edure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely clo sed - press it gently into the compu ter un til it cl icks into place. Open the drive’s disc tr ay a[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D BD writer drive For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cann ot access a CD/DVD/BDs in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed - press it gently into the computer until it clicks into place. Open the drive’s disc tray and en[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 Satellite A500/A500D USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette d rive is available o nly as an option. For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . ExpressCard For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure Drive does not operate Check the connec tion[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/mic roSD Card For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices . Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO/Memory S tick PRO Duo For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure SD/SDHC memory card, m iniSD/ microS D Card[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 Satellite A500/A500D xD picture card For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Infrared receiver window If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in th is chapter , and the documentation suppli ed with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy - T r[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 Satellite A500/A500D USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation In this instance the system might be busy . T ry moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Check to make sure the T ouchpad isn’t enabled. Press the T ouchpad Enable/disab le button below the spacebar . Remove the[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Fingerprint Sensor USB device In addition to the information in th is section, please also refer to the documentation supplied wi th your USB device . Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful. In this instance you should try the fingerprint reading operation again using the correct f[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 Satellite A500/A500D USB Sleep-and-Charge function Problem Pro cedure I cannot use the “USB Sleep-and-Ch arge function”. The setting of “USB Sleep-and-Charge function” may be [Disabled]. Chang e the setting to [Enabled]. When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus p[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D eSA T A device In addition to the information in th is section, please also refer to the documentation supplied wi th your eSA T A device . External devices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port. Some external device s may not work when connected to a compatible [...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 Satellite A500/A500D Additional mem ory module Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modul es. Problem Procedure If there is a memory malfunction, the Power indicator will repeatedly flash (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following patterns:[...]

9-22 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Sound system In addition to the information in th is section, please also refer to the documentation supplied wi th your audio d evice. V olume control Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control. Press the V olume UP button to increase the volu me and press the V o lume DOWN button to de[...]

User ’s Manual 9-23 Satellite A500/A500D External monitor Please also refe r to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information. Problem Pro cedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor ’s power switch is on, you should check the conn ections to make sure that the [...]

9-24 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Modem This information is applicable to the models equip ped wi th a built-in modem. Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the comp uter ’s internal modem settings are corre ct. Please refer to the Phone and Modem Options link within the Windows Control Panel. Y ou c[...]

User ’s Manual 9-25 Satellite A500/A500D LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less commu nication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basi[...]

9-26 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D HDMI monitor output fu nction TV T uner T O SHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may n eed to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to soft[...]

User ’s Manual 9-27 Satellite A500/A500D Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the enclosed warranty booklet or visit www .to shiba-europe.com on the internet.[...]

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User ’s Manual 10-1 Satellite A500/A500D Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (“C PU”) Performance Disclaimer . CPU performance in your co mputer pr oduct may vary from specifi c ati ons under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain externa[...]

10-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D 64-Bit Computing 64-bit processors are design ed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the fo llowing hardware and software requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating System ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Satellite A500/A500D LCD Over a period of time, and dependi ng on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. Screen will dim when the computer is operated on ba ttery[...]

10-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Non-applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all po ssible configurations for an entire product series. Y our selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the noteboo k chassis, unless yo u have selected [...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power Requirement s Operating Non-operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20 % to 80% 10% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 meters 0 to[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Built-in Mo dem The ability of this feature is de pend ing on the model you purchased. Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (analog only) T ype of dialin g Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’s speaker Communication sp[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware com-mands that turn particular pixels on o r off. A high-resolution e xternal moni tor connected to the computer can d isplay up to 1600 horizontal and 1200 vertical pixels at up to 16M color[...]

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User ’s Manual C-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Form Factor Mini Card Compatibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certifi ed by th e Wi-Fi Alliance.[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype o f product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rki ng prod ucts have been designed for [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Satellite A500/A500D T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by th[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D T a ble Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Check if these channels can be used in your country/reg ion. *3 These channels are available to A/B/G/N combo type only . *4 A vailable Area: US (USA, CANADA) only . Frequency Range Channel ID 51 50-5850 MHz Note 36 [...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications liste d as belo w: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size: Mi nimum 0.75 mm 2 Curre[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power co rd must be VDE type, H05VV -F . For the United S tates and Canada, tw o pin plug configu r ation must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (12 5V) and th ree pin plug configuration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix E T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA Health Monitor soft ware program monitors computer system functions such as power consumpt ion, the cooling system and HDD Drop sensor . It alerts users of specific system conditions via po p-up message s. It also tracks the usages of the comp uter and relat[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor soft wa re doe s no t ex tend or modify TOSHIBA ’s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way . TOSHIBA ’s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply . Vis it http://www .warranty .toshiba.com for details. S t arting the T OSHIBA PC Health M onito[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Satellite A500/A500D Appendix F If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’l l help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which co untry was your computer stole n? ■ What type of [...]

F-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Blumenstras se 26 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. Satellite A500) Model numbe r: (e.g. PSL50EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Satellite A500/A500D Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D FIR: fast infrared GB: gigabyte HDD: hard disk drive GPS: Global Positio ning System HD+: High Definition Plus IDE: integrated drive electronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local are[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Satellite A500/A500D A adaptor: A device that provide s a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer ’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D board: A circuit board. An internal card containing ele c tron ic components, called chips, which perform a specific function or incre ase th e capabilities of the system. boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that st arts or restarts the computer . The program reads instructions from a storage de vic[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Satellite A500/A500D click: T o press and release the poin ting device’s primary button without moving the pointing device. In th e Windows operating system, this refers to the pointing device’s left button, unless otherwise st ated. See also double-click. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor . An electroni[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D D data: Information that is factual, measurab le or statistical that a computer can process, stor e, or retrieve. data bit s: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters. If dat[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Satellite A500/A500D DVB-T (Digital V ideo Broadcastin g - T errestrial): Also known as terrestrial digital TV . Digital TV broadcasting standard . DVD-R (+R, -R): A Digital V ersatile Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times. The DVD-R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc. DVD-RAM: A Digita[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D file: A collection of related information; a file can contain data, programs, or both. fingerprint s ensor: The fi nge rprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fin gerprint. firmware: A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Satellite A500/A500D hot key: The computer ’s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key , FN , can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume. HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that let s y ou set the parameters for various hardware comp onents. I icon: A small graphic image d[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D L L1 cache: Level one cache. Memo ry cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also cache memo ry , L2 cache. L2 cache: Memory cache in stalled on the motherboard to hel p improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory . See also cac he me[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Satellite A500/A500D motherboard : A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It usua lly co ntains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions. MP3: An audio compre ssio[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D pa r it y: 1) Th e symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detecti on bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, o[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Satellite A500/A500D resolution: A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a scre en. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels availa ble ho rizontally and vertically rest art: Rese tting a compu[...]

Glossary-14 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D system disk: A diskette that contains the operati ng system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette ca n be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a “bootable disk”, “boot disk” or a “startup disk.” Compare non-system disk. T telephony: th e transmission of sp[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Satellite A500/A500D Index A AC adaptor, 1-8 additional, 1-18 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-6 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending battery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-13, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-8, 6-4 save mode, 1-13 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-9 Battery pack, 1-8, 2-7 additional[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D FN + F6 (Brightness Down), 5-3 FN + F7 (Brightness Up), 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless), 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pa d), 5-4 FN + space (Zoom), 5-4 Function buttons, 4-18 Function keys, 5-2 H Hard disk drive automatic power off, 1-12 Heat dispersal, 1-13 Hibernati on Mode, 1-14 Hot keys, 1-12 Brightness (Down), 5-3 Br[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Satellite A500/A500D Power conditions, 6-1 Hibernation Mode, 3-6 indicator, 6-3 panel power on/off, 6-13 Shut Down mode (Boot Mode ), 3-6 Sleep Mode, 3-8 system auto off, 6-13 turning off, 3-6 turning on, 3-5 Problems AC power, 9-5 Analyzing the problem, 9-2 Battery, 9-6 Bluetooth, 9-25 ExpressCard, 9-13 External monitor, 9[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual Satellite A500/A500D W Web Camera, 1-9 Wireless communication, 4-46 indicator, 4 -49 Wireless communication switch, 1-11, 2-2, 4-48 Wireless LAN , 1- 11, 4-46 problems, 9-25 X xD picture card problems, 9-15[...]