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22 ❖ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation 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 country. ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The 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 Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8192E 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 Austria Bangladesh Bosnia Cambodia China Croatia Denmark Egypt Finland Ghana Honduras Argentina Azerbaijan Belgium Brazil Canada Colombia Cyprus Dominican Republic El Salvador France Greece Hong Kong Australia Bahrain Bolivia Bulgaria Chile Costa Rica Czech Republic Ecuador Estonia Germany Herzegovina Hungary

Section	Page
Satellite® M500 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	34
Introduction	42
This guide	44
Safety icons	45
Other icons used	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Other documentation	46
Service options	46
Chapter 1: Getting Started	47
Selecting a place to work	47
Setting up a work environment	47
Keeping yourself comfortable	48
Precautions	48
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	50
Setting up your computer	50
Connecting to a power source	51
Charging the main battery	53
Using the computer for the first time	54
Opening the display panel	54
Turning on the power	55
Setting up your software	56
Registering your computer with Toshiba	56
Adding optional external devices	56
Adding memory (optional)	57
Installing a memory module	57
Removing a memory module	62
Checking total memory	65
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	65
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	66
Recovering to a custom size partition	69
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	71
Creating recovery DVDs/media	74
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	75
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	76
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	78
Installing drivers and applications	78
Using the TouchPad™	78
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	81
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	82
Using external display devices	82
Connecting the display device	83
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	84
Adjusting the quality of the external display	85
Using an external keyboard	85
Using a mouse	86
Connecting a printer	86
Setting up a printer	87
Turning off the computer	87
Options for turning off the computer	88
Using the Shut down command	90
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	92
Using and configuring Sleep mode	94
Closing the display panel	97
Customizing your computer’s settings	97
Caring for your computer	97
Cleaning the computer	97
Moving the computer	98
Using a computer lock	98
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	99
Computing tips	99
Using the keyboard	100
Character keys	101
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	101
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	101
Function keys	101
Special Windows® keys	102
Overlay keys	102
Backlit Keyboard	103
Starting a program	103
Starting a program from the Start menu	104
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	104
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	105
Saving your work	106
Printing your work	107
Backing up your work	108
Restoring your work	109
Using the optical drive	109
Optical drive components	110
Media control buttons	111
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	111
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	112
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	113
Playing an audio CD	114
Playing optical media	114
Recording optical media	115
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	115
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	116
Caring for optical discs	116
Toshiba’s online resources	116
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Battery Notice	118
Power management	119
Using additional batteries	119
Charging batteries	119
Charging the main battery	120
Charging the RTC battery	120
Monitoring main battery power	121
Determining remaining battery power	122
What to do when the main battery runs low	123
Setting battery notifications	123
Conserving battery power	124
Power Plans	125
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	126
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	127
Changing the main battery	128
Removing the battery from the computer	128
Inserting a charged battery	130
Taking care of your battery	131
Safety precautions	131
Maintaining your battery	132
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	134
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	135
Exploring the desktop	135
Finding your way around the desktop	136
Setting up for communications	138
Connecting your computer to a network	139
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	139
An overview of using the Internet	141
The Internet	141
The World Wide Web	141
Internet Service Providers	141
Connecting to the Internet	142
Surfing the Internet	142
Internet features	142
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	143
Exploring audio features	144
Recording sounds	144
Using external speakers or headphones	144
Using the Web Camera	145
Using an ExpressCard®	146
Inserting an ExpressCard®	146
Removing an ExpressCard®	146
Using the Memory card reader	147
Inserting memory media	148
Removing memory media	148
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	149
Chapter 5: Utilities	150
TOSHIBA Assist	151
Connect	152
Secure	153
Protect & Fix	154
Optimize	155
TOSHIBA Application Installer	156
Setting passwords	157
Using an instant password	157
Using a supervisor password	158
Using a user password	159
Deleting a user password	160
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	161
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	162
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	163
Mouse Utility	164
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	165
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	168
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	168
USB Sleep and Charge	168
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	170
Power supply mode settings	170
Battery settings	170
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	171
TOSHIBA Button Support	172
TOSHIBA Accessibility	173
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	174
Fingerprint utility limitations	174
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	174
Fingerprint Logon	174
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	175
Fingerprint reader limitations	176
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	177
TOSHIBA Service Station	178
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	178
ConfigFree®	179
Getting Started	179
ConfigFree® Utilities	180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	183
Problems that are easy to fix	183
Problems when you turn on the computer	184
The Windows® operating system is not working	187
Using Startup options to fix problems	188
Internet problems	189
The Windows® operating system can help you	189
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	190
Checking device properties	190
Memory problems	191
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	193
Display problems	193
Disk or storage drive problems	195
Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)	197
Sound system problems	198
ExpressCard® problems	198
ExpressCard® checklist	198
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	199
Printer problems	200
Modem problems	201
Wireless networking problems	202
DVD operating problems	203
Develop good computing habits	204
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	205
If you need further assistance	210
Before you contact Toshiba	210
Contacting Toshiba	211
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	211
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	212
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	214
Hot Key Cards	214
Using the Hot Key Cards	215
Application Cards	216
Using the Application Cards	217
Card Case	218
Hot key functions	218
Volume Mute	219
Lock (Instant security)	220
Power plan	221
Sleep mode	222
Hibernation mode	223
Output (Display switch)	224
Display brightness	225
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	226
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	227
Zoom (Display resolution)	228
Keyboard hot key functions	229
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	230
Glossary	231

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❖

To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless

LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply.

The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of

operation. If operation 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 country.

❖

This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the

5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct

communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access

Point.

❖

This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and

activated a radar detection feature required for European Community

operation in the 5 GHz bands. This device will operate under the control of

the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any

radar system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation may result

in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The 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 Countries/Regions for the Realtek

RTL8192E

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

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia

Bosnia

Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Herzegovina

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary