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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 .
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. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Wi-Fi is a registered trade ma rk of th e Wi-Fi Alliance.
iv User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Direct.
User ’s Manual v L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 .
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.
User ’s Manual vii L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
viii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive st andards TOSHIBA L500/L505/L500D/L505D seri es computers are shipped with a DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive preinstalled.
User ’s Manual ix L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
x User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D T oshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633Y TEAC DVD Super Multi DV-W28S-V 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 MANUFACTURE.
User ’s Manual xi 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 a nd keep this manual for your future reference.
xii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråinin g överstigande gränsen för laserkla ss 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä sil milie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
User ’s Manual xiii L500/L505/L500D/L505D T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xiv User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xv L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 10 Disclaimers Appendix A S pecifications Environment al requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display contro ller . . . . . . .
xvi User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the T OSHIBA L500/L505/L500D/L505D computer . This powerful notebook com puter provides excellent exp ansion capability , includes multimedia functional i ty , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing.
User ’s Manual xvii L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives det a i ls on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program.
xviii User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Display Messages Messages are used i n this manual to bring important information to yo ur attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.
User ’s Manual xix L500/L505/L500D/L505D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
xx User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Rapid changes in temperature or hum idity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner ven ts or heaters. ■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. S tress injur y Carefully read the Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfort .
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.
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.
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.
1-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 .
User ’s Manual 1-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 drive’s overall capacity is reserved as administration space.
1-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Optical disc drive Y our computer is equipped with a ful l -size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you run CDs or DV Ds without using an adapto r .
User ’s Manual 1-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Pointing Device Power Ports Slots Built-in T ouch Pad The integrated T ouch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest allow control of the on-screen pointer and support functions such as the scrolling of windows.
1-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Multimedia Communications Sound system The integrated sound system provides supp ort for the computer ’s internal spea kers and microphone, also allowing an external microphone and headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks.
User ’s Manual 1-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Security Software The computer ’s internal displa y panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability .
1-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Display a uto ma tic power off * This feature auto matically cuts off power to the computer ’s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specifi ed time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed.
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer .
1-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Utiliti es and Applications This section describes the pre-insta lled utilities th at come with the computer and details how to start th em. For further info rmation on their operation, please refer to each utili ty’s online manua l, help files or README.
User ’s Manual 1-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Window s Mob ility Center This section describ es the Windows Mobility Center . Mo bility Center is a utility for accessi ng several mobile PC settings quickly in one window .
1-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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: Memory exp a nsion A 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory module (PC3-8500) can easily be installed in the computer .
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 p anel in the closed position.
2-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Lef t side The following figure shows the computer ’s lef t 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.
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 conne ct with T ype A connector HDMI cable.One HDMI cable can send video and audio signals.
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 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.
User ’s Manual 2-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adapto r is not connected. For more detailed information on the use and operatio n of the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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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 adap.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
User ’s Manual 3-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Executing Sleep Mode Y ou can e nter Sleep Mode in one of four ways: ■ Click Start then cl ick the arrow in the power management button and select Sleep from the menu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
4-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. The CD/DVD media will extend sl ightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray .
User ’s Manual 4-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
4-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Import ant message Before you write or rewrite to any of the media supported by the DVD Super Multi drive, please read and follow all of the setup and opera tin g instructions in this section.
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.
4-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Data written to a CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R (Double Layer) di scs cannot be deleted ei ther in whole or in part. ■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc cannot be recovered.
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 , DV.
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.
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 .
4-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Use DVD-Video discs with a region c ode which is either “the same as the factory default setting” or “ALL”. ■ Do not playback DVD discs Video while watching or recording television programs using other applications .
User ’s Manual 4-15 L500/L505/L500D/L505D TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER 1. “TOSHIBA DVD PLA YER” software is supported for playback of DVD-Video and DVD-VR.
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.
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 .
4-18 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D When you first launch the Realtek HD Audi o Ma nager , you will see following device tabs. Speakers is the default output device. Microphone is the default input de vice. T o change the defau lt device, click the Set Default Device button under the chosen device tab.
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 .
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 .
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 .
4-22 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 2. Click the Register button 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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
User ’s Manual 4-27 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Wireless com munication indic ator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer ’s wireless com mun ication func ti on s.
4-28 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
User ’s Manual 4-29 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
4-30 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Cleaning the comp uter T o help ensure long, trouble-fre e oper ation, keep the computer free of dust and dirt, and use care with all liquids around it. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer .
User ’s Manual 4-31 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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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 .
5-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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”.
5-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Wireless: Pressing FN + F8 switches the active wireless devices. T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ou ch Pad function.
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.
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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.
6-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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 not.
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.
User ’s Manual 6-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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).
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.
6-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Owner String (text box) Y ou can use this box to associat e text with the p assword. After you enter text, click Apply or OK, then, each time the computer is switched on, this text will be displayed al ong with the prompt for the password.
User ’s Manual 6-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Power-up modes The computer has three power-up modes: ■ Hibernation (saves data in memory to the hard disk) ■ Sleep (power remains on, maintaining the d.
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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 Priority , Button Setting, Keyboard, USB, LAN, SA T A.
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.
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 following message appears.
7-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Keyboard Wa k e-up on Keyboa r d When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Sleep mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the interna l keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep mode.
User ’s Manual 7-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 eSA T A This feature al l ows yo u to set con d i ti on s of eSA T A.
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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 installa.
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.
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/SDH.
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.
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 .
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.
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).
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 3.5" 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.
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.
8-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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.
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.
User ’s Manual 8-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D For Intel 1. Click Start -> Control P anel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Personalization -> Display -> Adjust screen re solution . 2. Click the Advanced setting s button. The Generic Pn P Monitor and Intel ® Graphics Properties dial ogue box opens.
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.
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.
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 ha.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 disp layed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent.
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.
User ’s Manual 9-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Hard disk drive Display Power Saving T echn olog y Display Power Saving T e chnology: Y our model may include th e Display Power Saving T echno logy Display Power Saving T echnology feature that can save the computer ’s power consumption by optimizing pictu re contra st on the internal LCD.
9-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D DVD Su p er Multi drive For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 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 dri v e.
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 . Some CD/DVD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The computer ’s software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem.
9-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices . MultiMedia Card For further information, plea se refer to C h ap ter 8, Optional Devices .
User ’s Manual 9-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 you r mouse.
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 T ouch Pad isn’t enabled.
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 .
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.
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 Adjust the volume control.
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.
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 .
9-20 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D HDMI monitor output fu nction 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.
User ’s Manual 10-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimer(s ) information applicabl e to TOSHIBA computers.
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 so.
User ’s Manual 10-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
10-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 t ain Y our display panel has a brightness approaching that of a TV device.
User ’s Manual A-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Environme nt al requirements Power Requirement s Operating No.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 w.
C-4 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 .
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 Length: Minimum 1.
D-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 .
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 po p-up message s.
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 .
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.
F-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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.
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.
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 .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted.
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.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 L500/L505/L500D/L505D compatibility: 1) The ability o f one computer to accep t and process data in the same manner as another comp uter without modifying the data or the media upon which it is b ein g transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or comm unicate with a nother system or component.
Glossary-6 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D device d river: A program (called a “driver”) that permit s a computer to communicate with a device. dialog bo x: A window that accepts user in put to make system settings or record other informatio n.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 L500/L505/L500D/L505D DVD+R (Double Layer): A disc having two layers on one side wi th the DVD+R storage capacity about 1.8 times larger than before. The DVD-RW drive uses a laser to read d ata from the disc. E echo: T o send back a reflection of the transmitted dat a to the sending device.
Glossary-8 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megab yte. graphi cs: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as charts or graphs, to present in fo rm ation. H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 L500/L505/L500D/L505D interrupt request: A signal that gives a component access to the processor . I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of dat a to and from a computer . I/O devices: Equipme nt used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it.
Glossary-10 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 millio n cycles per second. See also hertz. memory: T ypically refers to the computer ’s main memory , where programs are run and data is temporar ily stored an d processed .
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A techniqu e or device that uses laser or visible lig ht to identify characters and in put them into a storage device. online state: A functional st ate of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data.
Glossary-12 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D port: The electri cal connection through which the computer sends an d receives data to and from devices or other computers. Power Saver: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the p arameters for various power-saving functions.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 L500/L505/L500D/L505D SCSI: Small Computer System Interfac e is an industry standard interface for connection of a variet y of peripheral devices. SD/SDHC memory card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants.
Glossary-14 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D V VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popula r sof tware. volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer .
User ’s Manual Index-1 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Index A AC adaptor, 1-7 additional, 1-14 connecting, 3-2 DC IN 19V jack, 2-4 ASCII characters, 5-5 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending battery life, 6-8 in.
Index-2 User ’s Manual L500/L505/L500D/L505D H Hard disk drive automatic power off, 1-10 Heat dispersal, 1-10 Hibernati on Mode, 1-11 Hot keys, 1-9 Brightness (Down), 5-3 Brightness (Up), 5-3 Hibern.
User ’s Manual Index-3 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Problems AC power, 9-5 Analyzing the problem, 9-2 Battery, 9-6 Bluetooth, 9-19 External monitor, 9-18 Hard disk drive, 9 -9 Hardware and system checklist.
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