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ii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505[...]

User ’s Manual iii L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. LabelFlash™ is a trademar k of Y AMAHA Corporatio n. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Wi-Fi is a registered trade ma rk of th e Wi[...]

iv User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D CE compliance 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 elecommun ications T er[...]

User ’s Manual v L500/L505/L500D/L505D Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. Following information is only for EU-memb er st ates: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol in dicates that products m[...]

vi User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Disposing of the com puter and the co m puter ’ s batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeabl e batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ab[...]

User ’s Manual vii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Following information is only for T urkey: ■ Compliant with EEE Regulations: T oshiba meets all requirements of T urkish regulation 26891 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electroni c equipment”. ■ The number of possible pixel fa ilures of your display is def[...]

viii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive safety instructions DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ890AD/UJ890ED ■ The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instru cti on manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenan ce, contact a[...]

User ’s Manual ix L500/L505/L500D/L505D HLDS GT20N/GT20F T oshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633 Y Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-Ku, T okyo, 108-0022 Japan Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFI[...]

x User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 and keep this manual for your future refere nce. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your neare[...]

User ’s Manual xi L500/L505/L500D/L505D OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE O[...]

xii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checkli st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Special featu res . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xiii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Using TO SHIBA Web Camera Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Using TO SHIBA Face R[...]

xiv User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 10 Disclaimers Appendix A Specifications Environment al requirement s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display contro ller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN C[...]

User ’s Manual xv L500/L505/L500D/L505D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L500/L505/L500D/ L505D computer . This pow erfu l notebo ok computer provides excellen t expansion capability , includes multimedi a functionality , and is desi gned to provide years of reliable, high-perfo rmance computing. This manual tel ls how to s[...]

xvi User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setu p program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , descri bes th e optional hardware available. Chapter 9, T roub leshooting , provides helpful information on how to p erform some diagn[...]

User ’s Manual xvii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: S ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its displ[...]

xviii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal i njury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precautio ns below [...]

User ’s Manual xix L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Rapid changes in temperature or hu midity and source s of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. S tres s injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfor t . It contains information on t[...]

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User ’s Manual 1-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 th[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sof tware The following Windows operating system and utility sof tware are pre-installed. ■ Windows 7 ■ Bluetooth Driver (Ca n be used only for Bluetooth model s) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ LAN Driver ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Features This computer incorporates the following fea tures and benefits: Processor Memory Built-in The processor type varies depending on model. T o check which type of processo r is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnosti c T ool Utility by clicking Start -> All programs -> TOS HI BA [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Disks Video RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mo bile Intel ® GL40 Express Chip set model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , and the proportion depend s on Dynamic Video Memory T echnolo gy . Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive Y our computer is equipp ed with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you run CDs or DVDs without using an adaptor . Keyboard DVD Super Multi drive The drive reads DVD-ROMs at a maximum 8x speed and CD-ROMs at a maximum 24x speed, and writes CD-Rs at up to 24x speed, CD-RWs[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Pointing Device Power Ports Slots Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and control butto ns in the palm rest allow control of the on-screen pointer and support function s such as the scrolling of windows. Battery p ack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC batte[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Multimedia Communications Sound syst e m The integrated sound system provides support for the computer ’ s internal speakers and microphone, also allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks. Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or [...]

1-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Security 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 t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDD automatic power off * This feature auto ma ti ca l l y cut s of f power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with pow er being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. System automatic Sleep/Hibernati on Mode * This[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 s[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. Bluetooth St ack for Wind ows by T oshiba Th[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Windows Mobility Center This sectio n describes the Windows Mob ility Center . Mobility Cen ter is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window . A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operati ng system, and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Cent[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options are available: Memory exp ansion A 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory module (PC3-8500/PC2-6400) can easily be installed in the computer . Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be pur[...]

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User ’s Manual 2-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Fr[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Lef t side The following figure shows the computer ’ s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Bridge media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fi re, poss i bly resu[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T y pe A connector HDMI cable. One HDMI cable can send video and audio signals. (Incl uded with some models. eSA T A/USB combo port This Universal Seri[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Underside The following figure shows the under side of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the displ ay is closed befor e the compu ter is turned over to avoid causing any damage . Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Battery safety lo ck Slide this latch into its “Unlock” position in order to release the battery pack and prepare for removal. Battery release latch Slide and hold th is latch into its “Unlock” position in order to release the battery pack. For more detailed information on removing the battery pack[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Front with the display open This section shows the comp uter 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 computer with the display open 1. Display screen 2. Power button 3. S tereo [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Power button Press this butto n to turn the computer’s power on and off. Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, gene rated by the system. Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Front operation p anel In addition to the power button, four buttons are provided with some models. Figure 2-6 Front operation panel Available for use: Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute. These buttons allow you to manage au dio/video, run application s and access utilities. Refer to the Front operation pane[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Next button Press this button to advance to the next track, chapter or data. Mute button Press this button to turn the sound on and of f. DC IN The DC IN in[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positions of the CAPS LOCK i ndicator and the NUM LOCK indicator . Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase forma t. NUM LOCK When the Number Lock indicator l ights green, you can u[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a DV D Super Multi drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for 12 cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD operation. When the computer is acce ssing a CD/DVD, an indicato r on the drive glows. For further information on loading and unl oad[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D DVDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Laye r) and DVD+R (Double Layer) discs can be written only o nce. The re corded da ta cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be re corded more than once. DVD Su p er Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive modu le allows you to rec[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 90 to 264 volts and to a frequency of either 47 or 63 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any coun try/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o re[...]

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User ’s Manual 3-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Connecti[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 o[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 tur[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna ti o n Mo de feature provi d es the followin g be n ef i t s: ■ 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 [...]

3-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 wher[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in one of th re e ways: ■ Click Start then cl ick the arrow in the power management 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 Start -> C[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 f eature is inst alled on the hard di sk wh[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Creating Optical Recover y 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. Have a blank DVD media ready . 2. The application will allow you to ch[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Restoring the pre-installed sof tware from your created Recovery Discs If the pre-installed files are dama ged, you are able to eith er use the Recovery Discs you have created to rest ore the computer to the state it was in when you originally receive d it. T o perform this restoration, foll ow the steps [...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 1. T urn off your computer . 2. While holding down 0 (zero) key on the keyb oard, turn on your computer . A menu will be displayed from which you should fo llow the on-screen instructions. Ordering Recovery Di scs from TOSHIBA* You can order Product Recovery discs for your notebook from the TOSHIBA Europe[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. Figu[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Using the optical disk drive The full-si ze drive pr ovides high-per formance exe cution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. Y ou ca n run either 12 cm (4.72 ") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without a n adaptor . A Serial A T A interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is acces[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened . Figure 4-3 Pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label si de up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-4 Inserting a CD/DVD When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the comp uter will extend slightly over the area where you inse rt the [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 4. Press the center of the CD/DVD gently until you feel it click into place on the center spi ndle. The disc shoul d be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the spindle base . 5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked. Remov[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D How to rem o v e a CD/DVD wh en the disc tray w ill not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is turned off although, in these circumstances, you can open the tray by inserting a slender object su ch as a straightened paper clip about 15mm into the eject hole just to [...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D W riti ng CD/DVD on DVD Super Mul ti drive Y ou can use the DVD Super Mu lti drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DV D+RW , DVD- RAM, or DV D-R (Dual Lay er) discs. TOSHIBA Disc Creator can be used to write data. Import ant message Bef[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Before writing or rew riting ■ Based on TOSHIBA ’s limited compat ibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Do uble Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media, however , it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite [...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ 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[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered. Y ou mu st check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it, making su re that if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, you do not delete data from the wrong one. ■ In writing to[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D When w riting or re w riting Please observe the followin g points whil e you write or re write data to CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM media: ■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste [...]

4-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Given the technological limitations of current op tical disc writing drives, you may experience une xpected writing or rewr iting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware de vices. In view o f this, it is go od practice to make two or more copies of important data, in case of any undesired cha[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or D V D +R W media - if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly . ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual L ayer), DVD-[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ 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 televisio[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 3. In order to protect copyrights, the Windows Print Screen function is disabled when “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” is running. 4. (Print Screen functions are di sabled even when running other applications besides “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” and when “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” is minimized.) Please close the “[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Media care This section provides tips on protecti ng dat a stored on your CD’ s, DVD’ s and floppy diskettes. Handle your media with care. Followin g the simple precautions listed bel ow will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it. CD/DVDs 1. S to re your CD’s and DVD?[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 8. Data may be lost if the floppy diskett e is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct sunlight , extreme heat or co ld . 9. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes. 10. Do not eat, smo ke, or use items such as e rasers near your fl oppy diskettes as foreign particles inside the jacket of the flop[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D When you first launch the Realtek Audi o Ma nager , you wil l see fol lowing device tabs. Speakers is the default output device. Microphone is the default input device. T o change the default device, click the Set Default Device button unde r the chosen device tab. ■ Speakers is the defaul t ou tp u t d[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 vide o conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messenger . T oshiba We b Camera Ap p[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> W eb Camera Application . Figure 4-9 Using the Web Camera Application Capture S ti[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Face Recognition uses a face verificati on library to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows. The user can thus avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . This software is preinstalled with so me models. Discl[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. Click the Register face butt on in the Management screen. The Registration screen is displa yed. 3. Click the Next button to start the guide. 4. First, take a picture while moving your neck slightly to the left and right. 5. Now take a picture while moving your neck down and up. Or click the Back butto[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 L500/L505/L500D/L505D How to Dele te the Face Re cognition Dat a Delete image data, account information, and personal record data created during registration. T o delete the Face Recognition Data, follow the steps as described below: 1. T o launch this utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> Utilities -&[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed. 3. Select St art face recognition () . 4. The Select Account scree n will be displa yed. 5. Select the account, and click the Arrow button . 6. “Please face the camera” will be displayed. 7. V erification wi[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Setting 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and I nternet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Connect to a network . 2. Choose a wireless network from the available connectio n window and click Connect . 3. Follow the wizard. Y ou will n eed the name o f the wireless network together with [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Security T wo advanced securi ty mechanisms ensure a high level of security: ■ Authentication preven ts access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy . Bluetooth™ S tack for W indows by T OSHIBA Plea[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 L500/L505/L500D/L505D If you used the T askbar to disable the wireless LAN, restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re-enab le it: Cli ck Star t , open Control Panel , click System and Security , click De vice Manager on System category , double-click Networ k Ada pters , and right click the wireless device [...]

4-28 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CA T5 cable or higher . Y ou can not use a CA T3 cabl e. If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect with a CA T3 or higher cab le. Connecting the LAN c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 har[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Moving the computer While the comp uter is designed for rugged durability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure tro uble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving th e computer - check that the HDD a nd other indicato rs on t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 c[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 i[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 + F[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Brightness (Up) : Pressing FN + F7 increases the computer ’s display panel brightness in individual steps. Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices. T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ou ch Pad function. Zoom: Pressing FN + Spac e changes th e display resolution[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: Windows S tart Button activates the Start menu and the other , the application key , has the same function as the second ary mouse button. This key activates the Window s Star t menu. This key has the same functi[...]

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User ’s Manual 6-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 dit[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vita l component of portable computing 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 compute r 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 po[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ 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 the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ 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 dire[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 p[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 [...]

6-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 -> Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register or delete the supervisor password. [...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Hot keys Y ou can use the FN + F3 hot key to enter Sleep Mode or FN + F4 to enter Hibernation Mode - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further details. Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel, and turned on again[...]

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User ’s Manual 7-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Prio rity , Keyboard, USB, LAN. Accessing HW Set u p Click on St[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 P[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 follow ing message appe ars. Y ou mus t repeat step 1. Incorrect Password!!! 4. Follow th e sam e procedures descr ib[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled. LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on from shu[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ Secure Digital (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, microS[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 8-1 Examples of memory media ■ Keep for[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 musi[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. Point to note about m em ory module error If you install a memory module that is not[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Inst alling a mem ory module The computer contains slots for two memory modules, one positioned immediately over the other - the proc edures are the same for installing either modul e . 1. Shut down the comp uter - make sure the Pow er indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the po w er section in Chap[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 5. Seat the memory module cover in pl ace and secure it with one screw . Figure 8-3 Seating the memory module cove r 6. Install the battery pack - refer to Replaci ng th e ba tt ery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 7. T urn your computer over . 8. Turn the compu ter on and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 tart ed if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive accomm oda tes either a 1.44 MB or 720KB a 3 1/2" floppy diskette and connects to one of the computer ’s USB ports. Figure 8-4 USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is availabl e only as an option. USB connector Insert this co[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 comput[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the T ask Bar . 3. Click the USB floppy diskette drive device that you want to remove. 4. Carefully pull the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector out from withi n the computer ’s USB port. eSA T A (Exter nal Serial A T A) An device corresponding to eSA T A [...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 disconn[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D For Intel 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Person alization -> Personalization -> Display -> Adjust screen re solution . 2. Click the Advanced Settin g button. The Generic PnP Monitor and Mobile Intel -> Arrandale Graphics Properties dial ogue box opens. 3. Click the Gra[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 4. In the subsequent dialogue box, click Display -> Multiple Displays and then set up your television a nd notebook displays. For A TI 1. Click Star t -> All Programs -> Catalyst Control Cente r -> CCC.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. Click Graphics and select Desktop & Displays . 3. Click the triangle icon on TV and select the display mode for TV .[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 d[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 proble[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 a[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , de aler or service provider . Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: Software The problems [...]

9-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 seco[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 ad[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 does[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. Pres[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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. Hard di sk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the display priority , and [...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D DVD Supe r Multi drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the Disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive. Please refer to [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D USB floppy diskette drive The USB flop py diskette drive is available only a s an option. For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 4, Operating Basics . Some CD/DVD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The computer ’s software or hardware configuration may be ca using a problem. Ensure tha[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D SD/SDHC memory card, mi niSD/microSD Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Pro cedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card error occurs Remove the SD/SD[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D MultiMedia Card For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices . 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 MultiMed iaCa rd er[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D The mouse poi nter moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the speed setting within th e Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Sta rt -> Control Panel -> Hardware an d Sound -> Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click [...]

9-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 touch pad isn’t enabled. Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB po[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 L500/L505/L500D/L505D USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. eSA T A device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your eSA T A device . Problem Pro cedure USB device does n[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Additional memory mod ule Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. 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:[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. V olume control Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard A dj ust the volume control. T urn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn the dial counte r clockwise to d[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D External m onitor Please also refer to Chapter 8 , Optional Devices , and to the documentation supplied with you r monitor for fu rther information. Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor ’s power switch is on, you should check the conne ctions to make sure that the[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Bas[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDMI outp ut function 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 software or the opera[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimer(s ) information applicabl e 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 exter[...]

10-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDD drive cap acity One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,0 00 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, howe ve r , report s storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,741 ,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available storage capacit[...]

10-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D External HDD Cap acity One Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 =1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating syst em, however , reports st orage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB= 2 30 =1,073,7 41,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity . Available storage cap acity wi[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’ s technical specification s . 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 [...]

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User ’s Manual B-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the inte[...]

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User ’s Manual C-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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) certified b y the Wi-Fi Alliance.[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 t[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D *1 Factory-set default chan nels *2 Check if these ch annels can be used in your country/reg ion. *3 These ch ann els are available to A/B/G/N combo type only . *4 Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only . 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 *3 104 5520 *3 108 5540 *3 11 2 5560 *3 11 6 5580 *3 1[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D For the United S tates and Canada, tw o pin plug configur ation must be a 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (12 5V) and th ree pin plug configuration must be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as desi gna ted in the U.S. National Ele ctrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illustratio n[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 pop-up messages. It also tracks the usages of the comput er and relate[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D S t arting the T OSHIBA PC Health M onitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> PC Health Monitor . ■ Click the icon in the notification area, then click the “ Click here to enable TOSHIBA PC [...]

User ’s Manual F-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 stol en? ■ What type of[...]

F-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500) Model numbe r: (e.g. PSL50EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stole[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Interchang[...]

Glossary-2 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area ne twork LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting d iode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media card OCR: optica l character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: periphe ral component[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D alternating current (AC): Electri c current that reve rses its di rection o f flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice commu nicat ions are anal og signals. a[...]

Glossary-4 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D byte: The representation of a single character . A sequen ce of ei ght bits treated as a single unit; also the sm allest addressable unit within th e system. C cache memory: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qui ck access. Accessing data from cache[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D components: Element s or p art s (of a syst em) which make up the whole (system). Composite Vi deo (YUV): A standard video signal u sed to transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer program: A set of instructions writte n for a comp uter that enable it to achieve a de si re d resu lt . com[...]

Glossary-6 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta sks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk storage: S toring data on magneti[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D enable: T o turn on a computer option . See also disab le. erase: See delete. escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), si gnaling the computer that what follows are commands; used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of abortin g the task currently in progress. escape guard tim[...]

Glossary-8 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold much mo re information than diskettes and are used for long-term storage of programs and data. The primary (or only) ha rd disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some co[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, m eaning 1000; often used as eq uivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10 th power . See also byte and kilobyte. keyboard: An input device containing switch es tha t are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits [...]

Glossary-10 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D mode: A method of operation, for example, the Shut Down Mode, Sleep Mode or the Hiberna tion Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator, a device that con ver ts (modulates) digital data for transmission over tele phone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to dig ital format w[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D P PA L : P AL (Phase Alternating Line) is the dominant video an d broadcasting standard in Europe. pa r it y: 1) The symmetrical relationship betwee n two parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 o r 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that [...]

Glossary-12 User ’ s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Random Access Memory (RAM): V olatile memory that can be written to as well as read. V olatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your comput er ’s main memory . See also memory . Compare ROM. resolution: A measure of the [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D system disk: A diskette that contains the operating system fil es needed to start the computer . Any diskette c an be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also called a “ boot able disk”, “boot disk” or a “startup disk.” Comp ar e non-system disk. T telephony: the transmission o[...]

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User ’s Manual Index-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Index A AC adaptor, 1-6 additional, 1-13 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-4 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending battery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-9, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-6, 6-4 save mode, 1-9 Battery Charger, 8-7 Battery pack, 1-6, 2-4 additional, 8-7 replac[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Touch Pad, 5-4 Wireless, 5-4 Zoom, 5-4 HW Setup accessing, 7-1 general, 7-2 HW Setup utility, 1-11 I Indicators Battery, 2-9, 6-2 DC IN, 2-9 HDD/ODD/eSATA, 2-9 Power, 2-9 K Keyboard, 1-6, 5-1 emulating keys on enhanced, 5-2 FN Sticky key, 5-4 Function keys F1 ... F12, 5-2 Hot keys, 5-3 problems, 9-7 Ty[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D USB device, 9-15 USB floppy diskette drive, 9-10 USB mouse, 9-14 Wireless LAN, 9-19 Processor, 1-3 R Recovery Discs, 3-12 Recovery hard disk drive, 3-10, 3-12 Restarting the computer, 3-9 S SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card problems, 9-11 Security lock attaching, 8-16 Sleep Mode, 1-10 setting, 3[...]

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