Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP
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- Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 1
Portégé® R500 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 Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 2
32 Removing a PC Card 33 Learning the basics 33 Using the TouchPad 34 Using the optical drive 35 Moving the computer 38 Mobile computing 38 Taking care of your battery 42 If something goes wrong 45 If you need further assistance 49 Power cord/cable connectors 50 Features and specifications - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 3
Portégé® R500 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 4
COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 5
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, 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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 6
possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 7
auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT. Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 8
à suivre. License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 9
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 10
10 Switzerland/Liechten Taiwan (ROC) stein UAE (United Arab Ukraine Emirates) Uruguay USA Vietnam Thailand United Kingdom Venezuela Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 11
/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 802.11a (5 GHz - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 12
11n specification 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 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 13
. 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.toshiba.com in the United States for more - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 14
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 15
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 16
stations, promptly change the frequency being used, 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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 17
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 18
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 19
Portégé and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows respective companies. Computer Disposal Information As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade- - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 20
optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Standby Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. According to the EPA, a computer - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 21
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 22
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 23
from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove 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 center. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 24
, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 25
) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 26
further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" in the electronic user's guide. To connect a printer to your computer - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 27
install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer or Shut Down (depending on the system). The Turn off computer or Shut Down window - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 28
the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 29
static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 30
30 Adding memory (optional) (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 31
more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 42. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Removing a memory module If - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 32
installed for the computer to work. Your computer's TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer 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. - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 33
damaged. Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 34
setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 35
discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. software that came with your computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 36
36 Using the optical drive Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. If your computer comes with a solid state drive (SSD), under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to high temperatures, your SSD - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 37
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 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 38
innovations into various Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users: ❖ . Pressing this switch will reduce battery power consumption. Running the computer on battery power Battery life may vary considerably from specifications - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 39
meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 43 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 40
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 41
lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 42
you cannot install it with reverse polarity. 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position. If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. 4 Turn the computer right side - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 43
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 approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 44
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 45
something goes wrong 45 If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops , Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The computer turns off. If you are connected to a domain server: 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 46
it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These 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. Press and hold the power button - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 47
press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 48
is also an intrinsic characteristic 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. PC Card problems PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 49
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 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 50
doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Power cord/cable connectors Your notebook computer features a universal - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 51
unexpected characters 47 keyboard problems not working 46 L lights AC power 24 M main battery changing 40 installing 40, 42 removing 40 memory module installing 26 inserting into socket 29 removing 31 memory module slot removing cover 28 monitor problems monitor not working 47 moving the computer 38 - Toshiba Portege R500-S5006X | Resource Guide for Portege R500 Series - XP - Page 52
31 S safety precautions 22 saving files 33 screen problems blank screen 47 secondary button TouchPad™ 34 setting battery alarms 40 setting up AC adaptor 24 computer 27 specifications Features and specifications 50 T tips on computing 33 Toshiba Accessories information 26 TouchPad™ using 34 W Web
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Portégé
®
R500 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 Global Support Centre
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____________________________________