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ii User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555[...]

User ’s Manual iii L550/L550D/L555/L555D Manufactured under licens e from Dolby Lab oratories. 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 Alliance. Memory S tick and Memory [...]

iv User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 89/336/EEC for the notebook a nd the electronic a ccessories including the supplied power adapter , the Radio Equipment and T elecommunication s T[...]

User ’s Manual v L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 must be collected and disp osed of separately from household waste . Integrated batteries and accumulators can be di sposed of [...]

vi User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Disposing of the com puter and the c omputer’s batte ries ■ 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 abil[...]

User ’s Manual vii L550/L550D/L555/L555D REACH - Compliance St atement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (R egistration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemica ls), entered into force on 1 June 2007. T oshiba will meet all REAC H requireme nts and is committed to provide our customers with information ab out the[...]

viii User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA L550/L550D/L555/L555D series co mputer is shipped with one o f the following drives preinstalled: DVD Super Multi (±R DL ) drive, DVD Super Multi (±R DL)/w Label Fl ash drive or BD W riter drive . The drive has one of the following la bels: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LAS[...]

User ’s Manual ix L550/L550D/L555/L555D DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive Panasonic UJ 890AD/UJ890ED HLDS G T20N/G T20 F 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 la[...]

x User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D T oshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633Y BD Writer Drive 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 Corporat[...]

User ’s Manual xi L550/L550D/L555/L555D TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W28S-V ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual care fully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of control[...]

xii User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 nea[...]

User ’s Manual xiii L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 vaaralli sta lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE[...]

xiv User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 xv L550/L550D/L555/L555D Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Mul ti drives or BD Wr iter drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xvi User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving proc ess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3 TOSHIBA sup port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xvii L550/L550D/L555/L555D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L550/L550D/L 555/ L555D 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 t[...]

xviii User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Chapter 5, The Ke yboard , describes special keyb oard functions including the hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives details on the computer ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Pa sswords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setu p program[...]

User ’s Manual xix L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 hold dow n CTRL and at the same time press C . I f three keys are us ed, hold d own the f irst two and at[...]

xx User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 and[...]

User ’s Manual xxi L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 ■ Corel DVD Mo[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 processor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility by clicking Star t -> All pr ograms -> TOS HI BA [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Video RAM Video RAM depends on the model you purchased. Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel ® HM55 Express Chipset model: Video RAM cap acity shares with main memory , and the proportion d epends on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Mobile [...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Disks Hard disk dr ive This computer is equipped with one of the following types of Hard Disk Drives (HDD). ■ 120GB ■ 160GB ■ 250GB ■ 320GB ■ 400GB ■ 500GB ■ 640GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space. Additional hard d isk drive s[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equip ped with a full -size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you run CDs or DVDs without using an adaptor . 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 at up to [...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 L550/L550D/L555/L555D BD Writer drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size BD Writer drive module. The drive reads BD-ROMs at a maximum 6x speed, 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 at up to 16x speed, DVD-RWs at up to 6x spe ed, DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs and[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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. Refe r to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details. Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and control buttons in[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Slots Multimedia Communications Bridge media This slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD ™/microSD™ Card, Memory S tick ® (PRO™) and MultiMediaCa rd™. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional De vices . Sound syst e m The integrated sound system provides support for the computer ’s intern[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 . Wireless LAN The computers in this series are eq uipped with a Wireless LAN module tha t is compatible with other LAN [...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. * T o access the Powe r Options, click St ar t -> Control Panel -> Sy stem and Security [...]

1-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D On battery * This feature lets you c onfigure th e co mputer in order to save battery power . This can be specified in the Po wer Options. Critical battery action * When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically en ters Hibernation Mode a[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 L550/L550D/L555/L555D T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on th e Window s Desktop, or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications. TOSHIBA PC Di[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Utiliti es and Applications This section d escribes the pre-in stalled utilities that c ome with the computer and details how to start them. F or furt her information on their operati on , please refer to ea ch utility’s online m anual, help file s or README.TXT file. Bluetooth S t ack for Windows by T [...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 L550/L550D/L555/L555D WinDVD BD for TOS H I B A This sof tw ar e is p rovi d e d fo r play back of Blu-ray Disc. It has an on-screen interface and fu nctions. Click Start -> All Programs -> InterVideo WinD VD -> WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA . Window s Mob ility Center This section describes the Wi nd ow s Mobility Center . M[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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: TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility help s you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real ti me power consumption. Furth ermore, it shows approx[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with e ach component before you ope rate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with it s display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Fr[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Lef t side The following figure shows the computer ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Bridge m edia slot This slot lets you insert an SD ™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card, Memory S tick ® (PRO ™) and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Keep fo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D External monitor port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer . LAN jack This jack le ts you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE -T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megab its per second, 100BASE-TX). The LAN has two indi[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Right side The following figure shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer 1 3 2 4 1. Optical disc drive 2. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports 3. DC IN 19V jack 4. Security lock slot Optical disc drive The computer is configured with a tray version of the DVD Super Mult[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 5 1 3 2 6 4 1. Battery safety lock 2. Batter y 3. Battery release latch 4. Cooling v[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its “Unlock” positi on in orde r to releas e the bat tery p ack and pr epar e for removal. Battery p ack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor i s not connected. For mo re detailed information on the use and operatio n of the batte[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 computer with the display open 1 2 3 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 1. Display[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Display screen Please be aware that, when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor , the image displayed on the internal screen w ill be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power . This difference in brightness levels is i ntended to save power when operatin g on batteries. Fo r more info[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 r a The Web Camera is a device that allows you to record vide[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Front operation p anel In addition to the power button, fo ur buttons are provide d with some models . Figure 2-6 Front operation panel These buttons allow you to manage au dio/video, run application s and access utilities. Refer to the Front operation panel section in Chapte r 4, Operating Basics , for d[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 norma lly glows green when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor . Howe ver , If the output voltage from t[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 2-13 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Optical disc drives The computer is configured wi th a DVD Su per Multi drive or BD wri ter drive. A Serial A T A interface controller is used for 12cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BD operation. When the comp uter is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the drive glows. For further informati[...]

2-14 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D W r it able discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD/BD discs. Check the specifications of your drive to see th e types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics for further information. CDs ■ CD-R discs can be w[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 L550/L550D/L555/L555D BD-W riter drive The full-size BD-Writer drive mo dule lets you record data to writable CD/DVD/BD discs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for T ray type CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor. DVD Supe r Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module al lows you to re cord[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 90 to 264 volts and to a frequency of ei ther 47 or 63 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any count ry/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this comp uter . T o r[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 power ■ 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the power indicator light will then indicate the status. Please refer to the 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 com[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna ti o n Mo de feature pro vides the fol l ow i n g be nefit 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can enter Sleep Mode in one of th re e ways: ■ Click Start the n click the arrow ( ) i n 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 Star[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 Option s feature is inst alled on t he hard d isk w[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 1. T urn of f 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* Y ou can order Product Recovery discs fo r your notebook from the TOSHIBA Eur[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D T ouch Pad Gestur e There are four co nvenient gestures that make users operate the system easier and faster. Circular Motion Y ou can scroll vertically and ho rizontal ly . T o enable these features, select the Enable vertical scrolling and Enable horizont al scrolling chec k boxes. Click on the window or[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D The two buttons b elow the T ouch Pad ar e used like the buttons on a st andard mouse - press the left button to select a menu item or to manipula te text or graphics designated by the pointer , and press the right button to displ ay a menu or other function depending on the software you are using. Using o[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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/BD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-4 Inserting a CD/DVD/BD[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 4. Press the center of t he CD/DVD/BD gently until yo u feel it click into place on the center sp indle. The disc sho uld be slightly below the top of the spindle and flush with the sp indle base. 5. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked. [...]

4-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 4-5 Removing a CD/DVD/BD 3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Front operation p anel This section describes the buttons on the front operati on panel. Four buttons are next to the power button on some models. Figure 4-7 Function buttons W riting CD/ DVD/BD on DVD Super Mul ti drives or BD W riter drives Y ou can use the DVD SuperMulti drive or BD Writer drives or BD [...]

4-8 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Import ant m ess age Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive or BD drive, please read and follow all of the setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the DVD Super Multi drive or BD driv e may not function proper[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D BD Writer drive DVD-R for Labelflash: FUJIFILM CORPORA TION (for 16x speed media) DVD+R: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 8x and 16x speed media) T AIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media) DVD+R (Double Layer): MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. (for 2.4x and 8x speed media) DVD+R for Label[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D DVD-R: (DVD Specifications fo r Recordable Disc for General V ers io n 2.0) T AIYO YUDEN Co.,Ltd. (for 8x and 16 x speed media) MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L T D. (for 4x, 8x and 16x speed media) DVD-R for Labelflash: FUJIFILM CORPORA TION (for 16x speed media) DVD+R: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., L TD. ([...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ 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 itse[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ Do not use any hard disk utilities, including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data. ■ CD-RW (Ultra S peed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged. ■ Y ou should always write from th e co mputer ’[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R, CD -RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DV D+RW or DVD-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or re writing with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ Y ou might not be able to use th e “D isc Backup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media recorder . ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 L550/L550D/L555/L555D When Using Corel DVD MovieFactory ® for T OSH IB A How to make a DVD-V ideo Method 1: Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA -> DVD MovieFactory Launcher to launch DVD MovieFacto ry . 2[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD: 1. Editing digital video: ■ Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory . ■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory . ■ Operate the computer at Full Power . Do [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 3. About S traight to Disc: ■ There is no support to record on DVD-R/+ R disc ■ There is no support to record DVD+VR format by HDV ■ HDV support is l imited to burn DVD-Video only ■ DVD-VR format is not supported to add Menu 4. About recorded DVDs: ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for perso nal computers o[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ Do not switch to Hibernation or Sleep Mode when running the “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER”. ■ Do not lock the computer using the Windows lo go ( ) + L keys or the Fn + F1 keys when running the “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER”. Display Devices & Audio 1. “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” will only run whe n “Color[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 L550/L550D/L555/L555D S tarting TOSHIBA DV D PLA YER Use the following procedure to start “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER”. 1. Insert an DVD-Video in the DV D Super Multi drive while Windows ® 7 is running. When an DVD-Video disc is set in the DVD drive, the following application selection scre en may appear . If this occurs, select[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ Make sure to connect the computer ’s AC adapter when playing a Blu-ray Disc. ■ “WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA” supports AACS (Advanced Accesss Control System) copy protec tion technology . R enewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is re quired for uninterrup ted enjoyment of Blu-ray Disc. [...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD’s, DVD’s, BD’s and floppy diskettes. Handle your media with care. Following the simple precautions liste d below will increase the l ifetime of your me dia and protect the data stored on it. CD/DVD/BDs 1. S tore your CD’s, [...]

4-22 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 7. Never use a wet o r damp floppy diskette - this could damag e the floppy diskette drive or other devic es within the computer . 8. Data may be lost if the floppy disket te is twisted, bent, or expose d to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. 9. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes. 10.[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Realtek HD Audio Manager Y ou can confirm and change the audio configuration usi ng the Realtek HD Audio Manager . T o launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Soun d -> Realtek HD Audio Manager . When you first launch the Realte k HD Audio Manager , you [...]

4-24 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Using the web camera Some models are equipped 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 for video chatting or video conferences using a communication to ol such as Windows Liv e Messenger . T oshiba W eb Camera Appli[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Using TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows ® 7; if you need to restart it go to Start -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> W eb Camera Application . Figure 4-9 Using the Software Capture S till Image Click [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Using T OSHIBA Face Recog nition TOSH IBA Fa ce Recog n i ti on use s a fa ce verificat ion library to verify the face data of users when they log in Windows. The user can th us avoid having to enter a password or the like, which makes the login process easier . Thi s software is preinstalled with some mo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 2. Click the Regis ter button in t he Management screen. T he Registra tion screen is displ ayed. 3. Click the Next butto n 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 an d up. Or click the Back butto[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D How to Delete the Face Recog nition 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 -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -&[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 1:1 Mode Login screen 1. T urn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displaye d. 3. Select St art face recognition () . 4. The Select Account screen will be displayed. 5. Select the account, and click the Arrow button. 6. “ Please face the camera ” will be di splayed. 7. V erification w[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Setting 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Connect to a network . 2. Choose a wireless n etwork from the availa ble connection windo w and click Connect . 3. Follow the wizard. Y ou will need the name of the wireless netwo rk together with [...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Bluetooth™ S t ack for Windows by T OSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: ■ Windows 7 Information regard ing the use of th is software with these operating syste ms is listed below , with further details being contained with the e lectronic[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/di sconnect to a LAN. LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be su[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-10 Conn[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Disconnecting the L AN 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 the cable from the LAN hub or route r in the same man ner . Check with your LAN admi nistrator and h[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Moving the computer While the computer i s designed for ru gged d urability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-fre e operation. ■ Make sure all disk/disc activity has ended before moving the computer - check that the HDD and other indicato rs on t[...]

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User ’s Manual 5-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Function keys: F1 … F9 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 F9 are called function keys because they execu te programmed functions when pressed and, wh en used in com[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Power conditions continued Power indicators As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicato rs on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the batter[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Care and use of the ba ttery 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 [...]

6-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D ■ 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Figure 6-3 Securing the battery pack 3. T urn your computer over . T O SHIBA Passwo rd Utility The TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility allows you to maintain an additional level of security and provides two level s of password security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Window s utilities Y ou can configure various settin gs associated with bo th Sleep Mode an d Hibernation Mode within the Power Options. T o access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Secu rity -> Power Options . Hot keys Y ou can use the FN + F3 hot key to enter Sleep Mode or FN + F4 [...]

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User ’s Manual 7-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 TOSH IBA HW Setup allows you to configure settings for Genera l, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Button Se tting, Keyboard, USB, LAN, SA T A. Accessi[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Keyboard Wa k e-up on Ke yb oa 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Wireless Co mmunication Switch This feature enables or disables th e Wireless Communication Switch. SA T A (optional) eSA T A This feature al l ows yo u to set con d i ti on s of eSA T A. SA T A Inte rface setting This feature allo ws you to[...]

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User ’s Manual 8-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Inst alling a m em ory modu le 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 Ch[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 pa ck section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 7. T urn your computer over . 8. Turn the compu ter on an[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 urning off the powe r section in Chapter 3, Getting S t arted if required). 2. Remove the AC ad aptor[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 8-4 USB floppy diskette drive The USB floppy diskette drive is availabl e only as an option. USB connector Insert this conn[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D eSA T A (Exter nal Serial A T A) An device corresponding to eSA T A function can be connected to the eSA T A/USB combo port on the co mputer . 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 8-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 Hardwa re and Eject Media ico[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D For Intel 1. Click Start -> Control P anel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display -> Adjust screen r esolutio n . 2. Click the Advanced setting s button. The Generic Pn P Monitor and Intel ® Graphics Properties dial ogue box opens. 3. Click the Graphics Propertie s[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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. Internal display p anel Apparent display panel problems may b e related to the computer ’s setu p and configuration - ple[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Markings appear on the LCD screen. These marks may have come from contact with the keyboard or T ouch Pad while the display has been closed. Y o u should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or , if this fail s, with a good quality LCD screen cleaner . In this l[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check to see whether that is a floppy diskette in the floppy diskette dri ve or a CD-ROM/DVD- ROM in the optical disc drive - if so remove it and try to start the computer again. If this has no effect, check the Boot Priority se[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D DVD Su p er Multi driv e For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou canno t access a CD/DVD/BD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely close d - press it gently into the comp uter until it clicks into place. Open the drive’s disc [...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D BD writer drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Proc edure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD/BDs 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 and[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card error occurs Remove th[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 L550/L550D/L555/L555D MultiMediaC ard For further information, please refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad Problem Pro cedure MultiMediaCard error occ[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D USB mouse The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utility , click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Properties window , cl[...]

User ’s Manual 9-15 L550/L550D/L555/L555D USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device. Double-clicking does not work In this instance, you should initiall y try changing the double-click speed setti ng within the Mouse Control utility . 1. T o access this utilit[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 . Problem Procedure eSA T A device does not work Remove the eSA T A device from the computer and then reconnect it to a free port it in order to ensure it is firmly att[...]

User ’s Manual 9-17 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Additional mem ory modu le Please also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for further information on installing and removing memory modul es. Problem Pro cedure If there is a memory malfunction, the Power ind icator will repeatedly fla s h (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following pat[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 Adju st th e volume control. T urn the dial clockwise to increase the volume and turn the dial counterclockwise to dec[...]

User ’s Manual 9-19 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D LAN Wireless LA N If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refe r to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wireless communication , ple ase refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting B[...]

User ’s Manual 9-21 L550/L550D/L555/L555D HDMI m o n itor output function T OSHIBA sup port If you require any additional help using your compu te r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act T OSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software o[...]

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User ’s Manual 10-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 tter[...]

10-4 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D Copy Protec tion Applicable copy protection standards include d in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration. LCD Brightness and Eye S train Y our display panel has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We rec[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power Requirement s Operating Non-ope rating Ambient temperature 5°C to 35°C -20°C to 60°C Relative humidity 20% to 80% 1 0% to 90% Altitude (from sea level) 0 to 3,000 mete rs 0[...]

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User ’s Manual B-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 St andard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. [...]

C-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D T a ble Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A) *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 . Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5 850 MHz Note[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 Curr[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 configuration 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 rela[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D S t arting the T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Click Star t -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Appendix F If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll h elp 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 yo ur computer stolen? ■ What type of[...]

F-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: T OSHIBA 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 L550) Model numbe r: (e.g. PSL55EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stol[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics 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 L550/L550D/L555/L555D 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 area ne twork LCD: l[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D A adaptor: A device that provides a compatible connection betwee n two units. For example, the computer ’s internal disp lay adapter receives information from the software and tra nslates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connec[...]

Glossary-4 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D board: A circuit board. An internal card containing electronic components, called chips, which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system. boot: Short for bootstrap. A program that start s or restart s the computer . The program reads instructions from a storage devi ce [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 L550/L550D/L555/L555D click: T o press and release the pointing device’s primary button w ithout moving the pointing device. In the Windows operating system, this refers to the pointing device’s le ft button, unless otherwise stated. See also double-cli ck. CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor . An electron[...]

Glossary-6 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D D dat a: Information that is factual, measur able or statistica l that a computer can process, store, or retrieve. d ata b i ts: A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits (binary digits) used to make up a byte. If data bits = 7 the comp uter can generate 128 unique characters. [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 L550/L550D/L555/L555D DVB-T (Digit al Video Broadcasting - T errestrial): Also known as terrestrial digital TV . Digital TV broadcasting standard. DVD-R (+R, -R): A Digital V ersatile Disc Recordable disc ca n be writte n once and read man y times. The DVD-R drive us es a laser to read data from the disc. DVD-RAM: A Dig[...]

Glossary-8 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D firmware: A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor’s activities. flash memory: Non-volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. Information in flash memory remain s whether or not the computer is receiving power . See also memory . Compa[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 L550/L550D/L555/L555D I icon: A small graphic image displaye d on the screen or in the indicator panel. In Windows, an ic on represen ts an object that the user can manipulate. input: The data or instructions you provide to a computer , communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or exte rnal or in[...]

Glossary-10 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D LAN: A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications lin k that enables any device to intera ct with any other on the network. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied. Liquid Cr y[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D N network: A collection of computers and a ssoci ate d devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network al lows you to share data and periphe ral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-system disk: A disk for storing programs and data tha[...]

Glossary-12 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D peripheral: Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer ’s CPU. Péritel: Péritel is a 21-pin connecting c able/port system that allows images and high-qual ity ste reo sound (including Dolby ® Pro-Logic sound formats) to be sent f[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 L550/L550D/L555/L555D RJ1 1: A modular telephone jack. RJ45: A modular L AN jack. Read Only Memor y (ROM): Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that informati on in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power . This type of memory is used to store your computer [...]

Glossary-14 User ’ s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D TFT display : A liquid cryst al display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. T ouch Pad: A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA compute r palm rest. U USB: Universal Serial Bus. This serial interf[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 L550/L550D/L555/L555D Index A AC adaptor, 1-8 additional, 1-16 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-4 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending battery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-11, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-8, 6-4 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-7 Battery pack, 1-8, 2-6 additional, 8-7 replacing[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual L550/L550D/L555/L555D H Hard disk drive, 2-6 Heat dispersal, 1-12 Hibernati on Mode, 1- 12 Hot keys, 1-11 Brightness (Down), 5-3 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-3 Lock, 5-3 Mute, 5-3 Output, 5-3 Power Plan, 5-3 Sleep, 5-3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge), 5-4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (re duce), 5-4 Touch Pad, 5-4 Wireless[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 L550/L550D/L555/L555D MultiMediaCard, 9-13 Overheating power down, 9-5 Password, 9-7 Pointing device, 9-13 Power, 9-4 SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card, 9-12 Self test, 9-4 Sound system, 9-18 System start-up, 9-4 TOSHIBA support, 9-21 Touch Pad, 9-13 USB device, 9-15 USB mouse, 9-14 Wireless LAN, 9-20 Processor, 1-3[...]

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