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ii User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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.
User ’s Manual iii Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D ConfigFree is a trade mark of TOSHIBA Corporation. Dolby is a registe red trademark of Dolby Laboratories. ExpressCard is a trade mark of PCMCIA. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfa c e are trademarks or registered trade marks of HDMI Lice nsing LLC.
iv User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D W ork ing environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Co mpatibility) requirements to be observed for so-ca lled “Residential, co mmercial and light industry environments”.
User ’s Manual v Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Modem warning notice Conformity S tatem ent The equipment has been approved to [Council Decision 98/482/EC - “TBR 21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched T elephone Netwo rk (PSTN).
vi User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Following info rmation is only for EU-member st ates: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
User ’s Manual vii Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Disposing of the com puter and the computer’s batte ries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government.
viii User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Following info rmation is only for T urkey: ■ Compliant with EEE Regulations: T oshiba meets all requirements of T urkish regulation 26891 “R estriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”.
User ’s Manual ix Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Optical disc drive safety instructions Panasonic DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) UJ862A/VJ862E Be sure to check the international prec autions at the end of th is se ction. ■ The DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive employs a laser system.
x User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Hit achi-LG Dat a S torag e, Inc. DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) GS20F ■ The DVD Super Mu lti Double Layer drive employs a laser system. T o ensure prop er use of this prod uct, please read this instruction manual carefu lly and retain for future reference.
User ’s Manual xi Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D International Precaution 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.
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User ’s Manual xiii Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D T able of Content s Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Special f eatures .
xiv User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Media care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User ’s Manual xv Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xvi User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D computer .
User ’s Manual xvii Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, T roubleshooting , provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests, and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn’t seem to be working properly .
xviii User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Messages Messages are used i n this manual to bring important information to yo ur attention.
User ’s Manual xix Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 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 damage to thecomputer .
xx User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Stre ss injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It cont ains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be ca used by extensive keyb oard use.
User ’s Manual 1-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides a n equipment ch ecklist, and identif ies the computer ’s features, options, and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer .
1-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Sof tware The following Windo ws ® operating system and utility software are pre-installed: ■ Windows ® 7 ■ TOSHIBA V alue Add.
User ’s Manual 1-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Features Please visit your region’s web site for the configurat ion details of the model that you have purchased. Processor Memory Built-in The processor type varies depending o n model.
1-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Power Disks Battery Pack Y ou r computer is powered by a rechargeab le lithium-ion battery pack. RTC Battery The internal R TC battery backs up the Rea l T ime Clock and calendar. AC Adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low .
User ’s Manual 1-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Optical disc drive DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (±R DL ) drive module tha t allows you to record data to rewrit able CD/DVDs as wel l as run CD/DVDs witho ut using an adaptor.
1-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Display The computer ’s LCD panel supports high-resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing ang les fo r maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Display panel 13.
User ’s Manual 1-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Slots Multimedia Universal Serial Bus (USB 2 .0) The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which e nables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.
1-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Communications Modem Provides capability for data and fax communication. It suppo rts V .90 (V .92). The speed of data transfer and fax communica tion depends on the analog telephone line conditions.
User ’s Manual 1-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Security Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object.
1-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Intelligent Power Supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer ’s intelligent power supply de te cts the battery’s charge and calculates the remaini ng battery capacity .
User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Hibernation This feature allows you to turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk, when you turn on the po wer again, you ca n continue working right where you left off.
1-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D T O SHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the T OSHIBA Component fea tures pre-installed on the computer . Utiliti es and Applications This section describes pre -installed utilities and tells how to start them.
User ’s Manual 1-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripheral s you use. T o start the utility , double click the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop, select OPTIMIZE t ab, and click TOSHIBA Hardware Se ttings .
1-14 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ■ Fingerprint security cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module in stalled.
User ’s Manual 1-15 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Window s Mob ility Center This section describes the Win dows Mobility Center . Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings qu ickly in one window . A maximum of eight tiles are prepared as the operating system de fault.
1-16 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Options Y ou can add a numbe r of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use.
User ’s Manual 2-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer .
2-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ■ T urn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when nea r a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pa cemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serio u s injury .
User ’s Manual 2-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer 1. External Monitor Port* 2. Cooling V ents 3. HDMI* 4. eSA T A and USB Combo Port 5.
2-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 5 ExpressCard Slo t This slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. An ExpressCard is a small, modular add-in card technolo gy based on PCI Express and the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.
User ’s Manual 2-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer 1. ODD Indicator 2. Emergency Eject Hole 3. Eject Button 4. Optical Disk Drive 5.
2-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 6 LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LA N. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabi t Eth ernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T).
User ’s Manual 2-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your compu ter . Figure 2-4 The underside of the computer 1 5 3 4 6 7 2 1.
2-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 6 Battery Pack The battery pack powers the comp uter when the AC adapto r is not connected. For detailed information on the battery pack, refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes .
User ’s Manual 2-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Front with the display op en This section shows the front of the co mputer with the display open. Re fer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , lift the front of the display .
2-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 1 T ouchPad Control Buttons These let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the o n-screen pointer . Refer to the Using the T ouchPad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 10 Built-in microp hone The Microphone is used with the Web Camera to talk to other Web Camera users and to reco rd messages on windows medi a. (Provided with some models) 1 1 Display Screen The LCD displays high-contrast text and graphics.
2-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Optical Di sc Drive An A T API interface con trol ler is used fo r optical disc operation.
User ’s Manual 2-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D DVD Supe r Multi Double Layer d rive The full-size DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72”) or 8cm (3.15”) CD/DVDs at T ray ODD and 12 cm (4 .
2-14 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Figure 2-6 The AC adaptor ■ Depending on the model in question, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/ power lead will be bundled with the computer . ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
User ’s Manual 3-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer .
3-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 st arted, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 3-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 1. Connect th e power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power co rd to the AC adaptor 2. Connect th e AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer .
3-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. Figure 3-3 Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel.
User ’s Manual 3-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power . Press and hold the computer ’s power button for two or three seconds.
3-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the followin g modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation o r Sleep Mode.
User ’s Manual 3-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does Hibernation Mode.
3-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned ba ck on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to stat ic electricity or electrical noise.
User ’s Manual 3-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click . 2. Click the arrow icon ( ) located in the power management button () . 3. Fr om the pull dow n menu, select Hibernate .
3-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Rest arting the computer Certain conditions require that yo u reset the system . For example, if: ■ Y ou change certain computer setting s. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands.
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Restoring the pre-in st alled Sof tware Depending on the model you purchased, different ways for restoring the pre-installed soft.
3-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 4. Insert the first blank media into the optical disc drive tray . 5. Double cli ck the Recovery Media Creator icon on the Windows ® 7 desktop, or select the application from Start Menu.
User ’s Manual 3-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 1. Turn of f the computer . 2. Turn on the computer a nd when the TOSHIBA screen appea rs repeatedly press the F8 key . 3. The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to select Rep air Y our Computer and press ENTER .
3-14 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Restoring the pre-installed so ftware from your ordered Recovery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are abl e to use the Recovery Discs you have ordered to restore the co mputer to the state it was in when you originally received it.
User ’s Manual 4-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, optical media drives, so und system, modem, the wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer .
4-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D For some functions, yo u can tap the T ouch Pad instead of pressing a control button. Using the fingerprint sensor Depending on the model purchased ther e is installed a fingeprint utility for the purpose of enro llin g and recognizing finge rp rints.
User ’s Manual 4-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Figure 4-2 Slide the finger over the recognition sensor Point s to note about the finge rp rint se nsor Failure to follo w these gu.
4-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Observe the following before you pl ace your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition. ■ W ash and dry you r hands th oroughly . ■ Remove static electricity from yo ur fingers by tou c hing any metal surface.
User ’s Manual 4-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Fingerprint sensor limit ations ■ The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. ■ A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration .
4-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 3. Th e Enroll screen is displaye d. Click the non-enroll ed finger icon above the finger and cl ick Next . 4. The note fo r enrollment operation scree n is displayed. Co nfirm the message and click Next .
User ’s Manual 4-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Windows logon via fingerprint authen tication In place of the usual Windows logo n by ID and password, fingerpri nt authentication also allo ws logon to Window s. This is useful especially when ma ny u sers are using the PCs, as user selection can be skipped.
4-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Fingerprint Single Sign-O n feature General This is a feat ure that allow s the user to complete the auth entication for b oth the U.
User ’s Manual 4-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Fingerprint utili ty limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fi ngerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately scree n o ut unauthorized users at all times.
4-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D St arting the U SB Sleep and Cha rge Utility T o start the utility , click Sta rt -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities USB -> Sleep and Charg e . Y ou can set T ypical Mode/Alternate Mode/Disa ble USB sleep and charge function also i n BIOS Setu p menu.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Power supply mod e settings There are two USB Sleep and Charge function modes. “Mode 4 (Default)” should normally be used. Set “Alternate Mode” if the charge function cannot be used in “T ypical Mo de(Defa ult)”.
4-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Using the W eb Camera This section describes the bundled w ebcam utility , which can capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Win dows starts. Please unstick the protective plasti c-film before using the Web Camera.
User ’s Manual 4-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Using TOSHIBA We b Cam era Appl ication TOSHIBA W eb Camera Application is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows ® 7 (.
4-14 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Using the microphone Y our computer has a bu ilt-in micr opho ne that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications. It ca n also be used to issue voice commands to applications that suppo rt such functions.
User ’s Manual 4-15 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fa ce recognition utility technology willbe completely secure or error-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the face recognition utili ty will accura tely screen out unau th orized users at all times.
4-16 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 9. Perform the verification te st. Face the screen as you do when you register . ■ If verification fails, click the Back button and re-register . Please refer from step 6 to step 8 .
User ’s Manual 4-17 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D AUTO Mode Login screen 1. T u rn on the computer . 2. The Select Tiles screen will be displayed. 3. Select Start face recognition . 4. “ Please face to the camera ” will be disp layed.
4-18 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Loading discs T o load a d isc, follow the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly . Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button b.
User ’s Manual 4-19 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 3. Place the disc, label side up , i n th e dr awer . Figure 4-6 Inserting a disc 4. Press gently at the centre of the di sc until you feel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of the spindl e, flush with the spindle base.
4-20 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Slot-loading optical disc drive For computer with slot-loa ding optical drive, to load CD/DVD, please follow the steps below and refer to figures.
User ’s Manual 4-21 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Removing discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the ejec t button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened.
4-22 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Slot-loading optical disc drive For computer with slot-loading optical drive, pl ease follo w the steps below and refer to figures. 1. Make sure that your computer i s on. 2. Press the Eject bu tton.
User ’s Manual 4-23 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Optical Drive Auto Lock (P rovided with some m o dels) This function automat ically locks the optical disc drive eject bu tton if the computer detects any vibration or other shocks while running on the battery .
4-24 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D W ri ting CD/DVDs on DVD Supe r Multi Double Layer drives DVD Su p er Multi Doub le L ayer drive Y ou can use the D VD Super Multi Doub le Layer drive to write data to eith er CD-R,CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RA M discs.
User ’s Manual 4-25 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R, CD -RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (D ual 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.
4-26 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty o r damaged, writing o r rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check all discs for dirt or d amage before you use th em .
User ’s Manual 4-27 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D ■ Data written to a CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD+R or DVD+R (Double Layer) discs cannot be deleted eith er in whole or in par t. ■ Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc cannot be recove red.
4-28 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D When wr iting or rewriting Please observe the following points while you write or rewri te data to CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual.
User ’s Manual 4-29 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D ■ DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the “Disc Ba ckup” function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y o u ca nnot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the “Disc Backup” function of T OSHIBA Disc Creator .
4-30 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Dat a V erification T o verify that data has been written or rewritten correctly to a data CD/DVD you should follow the steps below before you begin t he write/rewrite process: 1.
User ’s Manual 4-31 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D ■ It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected wh en pla ying DVD-Video. Power saving features ma y interfere with smo oth playback. When playing DVD-Video using battery power , set the Power Options to “High performance”.
4-32 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Floppy diskettes 1. Store your floppy diskettes in the container they came in to prote ct them and keep them clean. If a floppy diske tte becomes dirty , clean it with a soft, lightly dampened cloth - do not use cleani ng fluid.
User ’s Manual 4-33 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Y ou may se e another control under Applications in Vo l u m e M i x e r . It is the control for an application whic h is currently running. The System Sou nd s is always displayed since it controls the system so unds’ volume.
4-34 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Sound Effect s This section explains how to select various sound effects. ■ Environment - simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environments around us. Y ou can select an existing preset in th e menu.
User ’s Manual 4-35 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 2. The Reg ion Selection icon will appear in the T ask Bar . Click th e icon with the primary mouse button to di splay a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub me nu for telephony l ocation information will also be displayed.
4-36 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties. Connecting T o connect the mo dem cable , follow the steps below . 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack.
User ’s Manual 4-37 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.
4-38 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Security ■ Be sure to enable the encryption function otherwise you may expose your computer to illegal access by an outsider across the Wireless LAN which may cause intrusion, eaves droppi ng, and the loss or destruction of stored data.
User ’s Manual 4-39 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Wireless com munication switch Y ou ca n enable or disable the Wirele ss LAN function, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the Switch to turn it on and turn it of f.
4-40 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CA T5 cable or higher . Y ou cannot use a CA T3 cable. If you are using Giga bit Ethernet LAN, be sure to connect with a CA T5-E cable or higher .
User ’s Manual 4-41 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D W ire less W AN Guide Introduction Depending on the model you purchased your TOSHIBA Notebook come with an installed Wireless W AN (wide area network) device.
4-42 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 4. Slide the battery safety lock (1) towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release latch movable. Figure 4-13 Releasing the battery pack 5. Slide and ho ld the battery release latch (1) to diseng age the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (2).
User ’s Manual 4-43 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 7. Slide your SIM card into the SIM Card Slot with th e metal connectors facing up. 8. Insert the b attery pack as far as it w ill go into the compu ter (1). 9. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its lock position.
4-44 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Disabling or ena b ling wireless devices Fn + F8: This hot key enables/disables the wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless mode s are: ■ Enable all Devices: Ena bles the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ® and 3G modules.
User ’s Manual 4-45 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, troub le-free oper ation, keep the computer free o f dust and use care with liquids aroun d th e computer . ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the comp uter .
4-46 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ■ When carrying your computer , be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything.
User ’s Manual 4-47 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection window . T o ope n th e window , click Start -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> HDD Protection Settings .
4-48 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Det ails T o open the Details window , click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window .
User ’s Manual 4-49 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Point s to note about the touc hscre en Failure to fo llow these guideline s might result in da mage to the touchscre en or cause touchscreen failure. ■ Operate the touchscree n with your finger.
4-50 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D T ouchscreen gestures Gesture Windows Usage Action Diagram Ta p p i n g Click Lightly tapping on a n object in the screen performs the same function as a mouse click. A double tap is the same a s a double click.
User ’s Manual 4-51 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Rot ating Rotation T ouching two points on an image and moving your fingers in a twisting motion allows you to rotate images. Press and Ta p Right-Click Pressing the screen with one finger and then tapping with a second finger nearb y brings up the right-cli ck menu.
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User ’s Manual 5-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 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 the 104/ 105-key ke yboard functions can be executed on the comp uter .
5-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D F1 ... F12 function keys The function keys (not to b e confused with Fn) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F12 are called fun ction keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
User ’s Manual 5-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Press Fn + F1 1 to access the integra ted keyp ad. When activa ted, the keys with gray markings on the botto m edge become numeric keyp ad keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chap ter for more info rmation on how to operate these keys.
5-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D To u c h P a d : Enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Enable Keypad: Enables or disables the Key Pad function. Number Lock: En ables or disables the Number Lock function. Scroll Lock: Enables or disables the Scroll Lock fun ction.
User ’s Manual 5-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Fn Stick y k ey (Depends on the model yo u purchased) Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessi bility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an “ F number ” key .
5-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following figure.
User ’s Manual 5-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using norma l keyboard operation. But, you can generate these charac ters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1.
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User ’s Manual 6-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries.
6-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D T able Power co nditions Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 6-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Battery Battery types The computer has the following ba tteries: ■ Battery pack ( 6cell or 12cell depen ding on the mod el.
6-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Figure 6-1 Battery pack T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum cap acity , op erate the computer on battery power at le as t once a mo nth until the battery pack is fully discharged.
User ’s Manual 6-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D If the following message is displayed on the LCD: ERROR 0271: Check date and time settings. WARNING 0251: System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used. Press [F1] to resume, [F2] to setup.
6-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of batte ry power remain.
User ’s Manual 6-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all.
6-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Maximizin g battery operating tim e A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can sup ply power on a single charge.
User ’s Manual 6-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges.
6-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Removin g the battery p ack T o replace a discharged battery , follow the steps below . 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer ’s power off. Make sure the Power indi cator is off.
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Disco nnect all cables connected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack.
6-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D or if availabl e Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already regi ste red the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and en abled Fi ng erprint Power on Security .
User ’s Manual 7-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer . TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Password, Display , Boot Priority , Keyboard , LAN, and USB.
7-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. User Password Lets you register a new password or un-register an existing password. Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup.
User ’s Manual 7-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Keyboard Wa ke -up on Keyboard When this feature is enabl ed and the computer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is ef fective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Sleep Mode.
7-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Illumination Illumination ON/ OFF This feature allows you to set the conditions around the illumination LED. Keyboard Backlight This feature allows you to set the conditi ons around the keyboard backlight LED.
User ’s Manual 8-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility .
8-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ExpressCard Slot The computer is equ ipped with an Ex pre ssCard slot that can acco mmodate one ExpressCard. Inserting an ExpressCa rd One ExpressCard connecto r is located on the left side of the computer .
User ’s Manual 8-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Removing an ExpressCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follow the steps below . 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware and Eject Me dia icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Click the ExpressCard you want to remove .
8-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Memory cards SD/SDHC/ MMC/MEMOR Y STICK / MEMOR Y STICK PRO/xD The computer is equipped with a multiple digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY ST ICK/ MEMORY STICK PRO/xD memory cards.
User ’s Manual 8-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Inst alling a memory c ard T o install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection . Figure 8-3 Inserting a memory card Be sure the memory card is orient ed properly befo re you insert it.
8-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Remov ing a memor y car d T o remove a memo ry card, follow the steps below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hard wareand Eject Media icon on the T askbar . 2. Select a devi ce, then click the Sto p button.
User ’s Manual 8-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Memory card care 1. Do not write to a memory card if the battery power is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress.
8-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Installing a memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power . 2. Remove all cable s connected to the computer .
User ’s Manual 8-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 7. Push the mo dule down so it lies flat. Latch es on either side wil l click into place to secure the module . Figure 8-6 Installing the memory module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws.
8-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Remov ing a memo ry mo dul e T o remo ve the m emory m odule, make sure t he compu ter is in boot mode then: 1. Be sure the powe r is off and all cables are disconnected from thecomputer .
User ’s Manual 8-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Additional battery p ack Y ou can increase the po rtability of t he computer with add itional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r source and your battery runs low , you can replace it with a freshly c harge d battery .
8-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to th e HDMI out port on the com puter . 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p and 480 p signa l formats can be supported. But actual signal format you can use depends on HDMI monitor .
User ’s Manual 8-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Settings for audio on HDM I T o set the audio device to use the HDMI, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start. 2. Click Co ntrol Panel. 3. Click Hardware an d Sound. 4. Click Sou nd.
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User ’s Manual 9-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the p rocedures in this chapter can help to de termine the cause.
9-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Preliminary checklis t Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer .
User ’s Manual 9-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 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: Sof tware The prob lems may be caused by your software or disc.
9-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D System st art-up When the computer does not start properly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-o.
User ’s Manual 9-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Overheating power down If the computer ’s internal temperature becomes too h igh, the computer will automatically enter Hiber natio n Mode or Sleep Mode and shut down.
9-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Battery If you suspect a problem wi th the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on indica tor and battery operation refer to Chapte r 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t pow er the computer The battery may be discharged.
User ’s Manual 9-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Disposing of PC and PC batteries ■ Discard this PC in accordance with applicable la ws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeable batteries.
9-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Real Time Clock Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by y our setup configur ation. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’s setup.
User ’s Manual 9-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Hard disk drive Solid S tate Drive Problems above remain unre s olved or other problems occur Refer to your software’s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty .
9-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Recovery Discs DVD Su p er Multi Doub le L ayer drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Media Creator .
User ’s Manual 9-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Some C D/DVDs run correctly , but others do not. The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matche s your software’s needs.
9-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D USB floppy diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices .
User ’s Manual 9-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchPad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operati on The system might be busy .
9-14 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D USB Also refer to your USB device’s document ation. The response of the T ouchPad is too sensitive Adjust the touch sensitivity . 1. T o access this utility , click Control Panel -> Hardware and S ound -> Mouse (under Devices and Printers ) 2.
User ’s Manual 9-15 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operati on The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it.
9-16 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D USB Sleep and Charge function Problem Procedure I cannot use the “USB Sleep and Charge function”. The setting of “USB Sleep and Charge function” may be [Disabled]. Change the setting to [Enabled] in the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge utility .
User ’s Manual 9-17 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Memory exp ansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. External d evices connected to the compatible ports do not work when connected to a compatible port.
9-18 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. External M onito r Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to you r monitor ’s documentation. Modem Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the sof tware volume settings.
User ’s Manual 9-19 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 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 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Fingerprint Sensor ExpressCard Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful Please try again using th e correct posture.
User ’s Manual 9-21 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D 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 TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
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User ’s Manual 10-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computer s.
10-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Under some conditions, your com puter product ma y automatically shutdown. This is a no rmal protective fea ture designed to reduce the ri sk of lost data or damage to th e product when u sed outside recommended conditions.
User ’s Manual 10-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Hard Disk Dri ve (HDD) Cap acity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 109 = 1,000,00 0,000 bytes using powers of 10.
10-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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.
User ’s Manual A-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications.
A-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Built-in Modem This information is applicable to the models equip ped wi th a built-in modem.
User ’s Manual B-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix B Display Controller Display Controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or o ff.
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User ’s Manual C-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix C Wireless LAN Card S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 St andard for Wire less LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
C-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s.
User ’s Manual C-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.
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User ’s Manual D-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used.
D-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two conductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configu ra ti on must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.
User ’s Manual E-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix E T OSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor soft ware program monitors computer system functions such as power co nsumption, the cooling system and HDD/SSD Alert.
E-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D S tarting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the following methods: ■ Double click TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor in the Welcome Center . ■ Click Star t -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> PC Health Monitor .
User ’s Manual F-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Appendix F If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’ll help you try to find it.
F-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Blumenstras se 26 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: +49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.
Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D I/O: input/output KB: kilobyte LAN: local area ne twork LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting d iode MB: megabyte M.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A sig nal whose characteristics su ch as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted.
Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D C cache memory: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated fo r quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer ’s main memory .
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that en able it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combi nation of hardware , software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful informat ion.
Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D documentation: The set of manuals and/or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application. Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D fingerprint sensor: The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint. firmware: A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor’s activities.
Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D I icon: A small graph ic image displayed on the screen or in th e indi cator panel.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liqui d crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting mate rial. The viewing-side coating is etched into chara c te r forming segments with leads that extend to the ed ge of the glass.
Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D numeric keypad overlay: A feature that allo ws you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform nume ric entry , or to control cursor and page movement. O OCR: Optical Charac ter Reco gnition (reader).
User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D pointing device: Any device, such as the T ouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port: The electrical connection throug h which the computer send s and receives data to and from devices or other computers.
Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D SD/SDHC Card: Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digi t al de vices such as digital cam eras and Personal Digital Assistants. serial: Processes that occur one at a time.
User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D W warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off. Wi-Fi ® : A registered trademark term of the Wi-F.
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User ’s Manual Index-1 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Index A AC adaptor, 2-13 additional, 8-11 connecting, 3-2 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery, 6-3 charging, 6-6 disposal, -vi, -vi.
Index-2 User ’s Manual Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Hot keys, 1-9, 5-3 Brightness decreases, 5-3 Brightness increases, 5-3 Enable Keypad, 5-4 Keyboard Backlight, 5-4 Lock, 5-3 Mute.
User ’s Manual Index-3 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500 D Power-up modes, 6-12 Problems AC power, 9-5 analyzing, 9-2 battery, 9-6 DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive, 9-10 ExpressCard, 9.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Toshiba U500D c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Toshiba U500D - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Toshiba U500D, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Toshiba U500D va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Toshiba U500D, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Toshiba U500D.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Toshiba U500D. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Toshiba U500D ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
