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    Satellite® M500 Series Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from
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    40 Learning the basics 41 Using the TouchPad 41 Using the optical drive 42 Moving the computer 47 Mobile computing 47 Taking care of your battery 51 If something goes wrong 53 If you need further assistance 57 Power cord/cable connectors 58 Features and specifications 58 Index 59
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    . Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® M500 Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA
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    "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb),
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    this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life
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    , change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment. (1) (2) (3) 2.4DSOF4 (4) 1 2.4: This equipment
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    uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz
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    extra cost. Availability of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and use the product is granted. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that
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    support to any third parties for such modified products. Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless WiMAX™ adapters to be "modules", and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval upon receipt and review and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA. The correction of interference caused
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    Part 2 section 1093. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
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    cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device. Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel® Wireless
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    Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Saipan Serbia Slovenia Spain Tahiti Turk Islands United Kingdom Vatican Virgin Islands Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B95 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do
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    Guinea Poland Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Taiwan UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi-Fi® Link AR5B93 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not
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    14 Japan Kyrgyzstan Lesotho Luxembourg Mexico Mozambique Netherlands Nigeria Philippines Puerto Rico Russia Serbia Slovenia Sri Lanka Thailand Ukraine USA Yemen Kazakhstan Latvia Liechtenstein Macedonia Monaco Nambia New Zealand Norway Poland Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea Sweden Turkey
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    15 Russia Slovenia Sweden UAE (United Arab Emirates) Uruguay Saudi Arabia South Korea Switzerland/ Liechtenstein Ukraine USA Slovakia Spain Taiwan (ROC) United Kingdom Venezuela Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For private
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    is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community
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    17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Azerbaijan Brazil Chile Costa
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    18 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium
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    Ch1-Ch11 (802.11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam
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    has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment
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    performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport
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    and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review
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    wireless technology on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio
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    injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc
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    INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT
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    Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports
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    manuals or all program functionality. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management
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    common problems. For more detailed information, descriptions of other features, and more extensive troubleshooting guidelines, see the electronic user's guide preinstalled on your system. It is also available on the Web at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions
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    version of the user's guide. ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included
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    the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service " section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" model
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    's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger
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    . The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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    instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support printer" in the electronic user's guide. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough
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    the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot
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    display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 49. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the
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    the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If
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    Adding memory (optional) 37 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the
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    computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 50. 16 Turn the
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    of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page
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    of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to the
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    goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke
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    the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on , multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive
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    The Media control buttons are located above the keyboard and can be accessed when the display standard tray style optical drive (available on certain models), see "Inserting an optical disc (tray-type Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole (tray-type drive only)-Use if
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    buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer dusty, clean it. See "Caring for optical discs" in the electronic user's guide for more information. 2 With the label facing up, carefully place the disc partially
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    light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. The computer must be powered on disc (tray-type drive) (Available on certain models) Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. To insert an optical
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    on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to
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    object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery
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    the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to battery or plug in the AC adaptor HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard
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    before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any
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    is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible
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    purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an
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    out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs to be replaced, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to
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    search bar. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle™, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you
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    click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start Arrow problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery
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    in your electronic user's guide. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password
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    battery power. ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See "Using an ExpressCard®" in the electronic user's guide be listed under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system
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    before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their
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    problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA (UL approved) Canada .toshiba.com. Go to the Tech Support Center, select your particular model from
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    45 computer moving 47 setting up 34 59 computing tips 41 connecting AC adaptor 31 power cord/cable 32 printer 33 D display problems screen is blank 55 disposing of used batteries 52 double-click 42 DVD using 42 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive inserting discs 44 removing 45 E eject button optical
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    will not power up 54 contacting Toshiba 57 display is blank 55 ExpressCard® checklist 56 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 56 external monitor 55 keyboard not responding 54 keyboard produces unexpected characters 55 program not responding 53 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 48 removing CDs and DVDs
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    29 safety precautions main battery 51 saving files 41 screen problems blank screen 55 setting battery notification 49 setting up AC adaptor 31 computer 34 work environment 29 specifications Features and specifications 58 T tips on computing 41 Toshiba accessories memory 33 TouchPad™ control
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Satellite
®
M500 Series
Resource Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your computer.
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
Please fill in for your reference and future use:
Model name______________________________________
Part number______________________________________
Serial number____________________________________