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Introduction Software Microsoft® Windows Vista™ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ■ TOSHIBA FingerPrint Utility (FingerPrint support model only) ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities (Provided with some models) ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA Face Recognition ■ Corel MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA ■ Online Manual Other software may be preinstalled dependant on the model purchased. Documentation ■ TOSHIBA Satellite P500 / Satellite P505, Satellite P500D / Satellite P505D, Satellite Pro P500 /Satellite Pro P505 Series Personal Computer User Information Guide ■ Microsoft® Windows Vista™ manual package (Provided with some models) ■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is included only with computers sold in ILW supported areas.) ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. 1-2 User's Manual

Section	Page
Copyright	2
Disclaimer	2
Trademarks	3
FCC information	4
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”	4
FCC conditions	4
Contact	4
EU Conformity Statement	5
VCCI Class B Information	5
Important Safety Information for Computers with TV tuner	5
Modem warning notice	6
Conformity Statement	6
Network Compatibility Statement	6
Japan regulations	7
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:	8
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	9
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	10
Following information is only for EU-member states:	13
ENERGY STAR® Program	14
Optical disc drive safety instructions	15
Hitach-LG Data Storage	15
DVD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F	15
Panasonic	16
DVD Super Multi UJ880AP/UJ880ED	16
TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY	17
DVD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y	17
International Precautions	18
General Precautions	20
Provide adequate ventilation	20
Creating a computer-friendly environment	20
Stress injury	21
Heat injury	21
Pressure or impact damage	21
ExpressCard overheating	22
Mobile phones	22
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	22
Table of Contents	23
Preface	29
Manual contents	29
Conventions	30
Abbreviations	30
Icons	30
Keys	30
Key operation	31
Display	31
Messages	31
Terminology	31
Chapter 1	32
Introduction	32
Equipment checklist	32
Hardware	32
Software	33
Features	34
Special features	42
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	44
Utilities and Applications	45
Options	47
Chapter 2	48
The Grand Tour	48
Front with the display closed	48
Left side	50
Right side	51
Backside	53
Underside	54
Front with the display open	56
Optical Disc Drive	59
Region codes for DVD drive and media	59
Writable discs	59
CDs	59
DVDs	59
DVD Super Multi drive	59
AC adaptor	60
Remote controller	61
Using the remote controller	64
Installing/Removing batteries	66
Placing the slim size remote controller	68
Chapter 3	69
Getting Started	69
Connecting the AC adaptor	70
Opening the display	72
Turning on the power	73
Windows Vista™ setup	73
Turning off the power	74
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)	74
Sleep Mode	74
Hibernation Mode	76
Restarting the computer	77
System Recovery Options	78
System Recovery Options	78
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD	79
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media	80
Chapter 4	81
Operating Basics	81
Using the TouchPad	81
Using the fingerprint sensor	82
How to swipe the finger	83
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor	84
How to delete the fingerprint data	85
Fingerprint sensor limitations	85
Points to note about the fingerprint utility	86
Set up procedure	86
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication	87
Fingerprint system boot authentication	87
Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature	88
USB Sleep and Charge function	89
How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function	90
Using the Web Camera	91
Using the software	91
Using the microphone	93
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	93
Disclaimer	94
How to register the Face Recognition Data	94
How to Delete the Face Recognition Data	95
How to launch the help file	96
Windows Logon via TOSHIBA Face Recognition	96
Using the optical disc drive	96
Loading discs	97
Removing discs	101
Writing CD/DVD with the DVD Super Multi drive	102
Important message (DVD Super Multi drive)	102
Before writing or rewriting	102
When writing or rewriting	106
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)	106
TOSHIBA Disc Creator	107
Data Verification	108
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator	108
Video	108
When using Corel DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA:	108
How to make a Labelflash DVD	108
When Using Corel MovieFactory for TOSHIBA	109
How to make a DVD-Video	109
How to learn more about Corel MovieFactory	109
Important information for use	110
TOSHIBA DVD Player	111
Media care	113
CD/DVD	113
Modem	114
Region selection	114
Properties menu	114
Settings	115
Modem Selection	115
Dialing Properties	115
Connecting	115
Disconnecting	116
Using the FM tuner	117
Wireless communications	118
Wireless LAN	118
Security	119
Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA (depends on the model you purchased)	119
Wireless communication switch	120
Wireless activity LED	120
LAN	120
LAN cable types	120
Connecting LAN cable	121
Disconnecting LAN cable	121
Cleaning the computer	121
Moving the computer	122
Chapter 5	123
The Keyboard	123
Typewriter keys	123
F1 ... F12 function keys	124
Soft keys: Fn key combinations	124
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard	124
Hot keys	125
Fn Sticky key (Depends on the model you purchased)	126
Windows® special keys	127
Generating ASCII characters	127
Chapter 6	128
Power and Power-Up Modes	128
Power conditions	128
Power indicators	129
Battery indicator	129
Power indicator	129
Battery types	130
Battery pack	130
Real Time Clock battery	131
Care and use of the battery pack	133
Charging the batteries	133
Monitoring battery capacity	135
Maximizing battery operating time	135
Retaining data with power off	136
Extending battery life	136
Replacing the battery pack	137
Removing the battery pack	137
Installing the battery pack	138
Starting the computer by password	139
Power-up modes	140
Hot keys	140
Panel power off/on	140
System Auto Off	140
Chapter 7	141
HW Setup	141
Accessing HW Setup	141
HW Setup Window	141
Chapter 8	144
Optional Devices	144
ExpressCard	145
Inserting an ExpressCard	145
Removing an ExpressCard	146
SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/xD Memory cards	147
Installing a memory card	148
Removing a memory card	148
Memory card care	149
Memory expansion	150
Installing a memory module	150
Removing a memory module	153
Additional battery pack	154
Additional AC adaptor	154
External monitor	155
Television	155
HDMI	156
Setting for display video on HDMI	157
Settings for audio on HDMI	157
i.LINK (IEEE1394)	157
Precautions	157
Connecting	158
Disconnecting	158
eSATA (External Serial ATA)	159
Connecting an eSATA device	159
Disconnecting an eSATA device	160
Security lock	160
Chapter 9	161
Troubleshooting	161
Problem solving process	161
Preliminary checklist	162
Analyzing the problem	162
Hardware and system checklist	163
System start-up	163
Self test	164
Power	164
Disposing of PC and PC batteries	166
Real Time Clock	167
Keyboard	167
LCD panel	168
Solid State drive	168
Hard disk drive	168
DVD Super Multi drive	169
Pointing device	170
USB	172
USB Sleep and Charge function	173
Memory expansion	174
Sound system	175
Monitor	175
Modem	175
LAN	176
Wireless LAN	176
Fingerprint sensor	177
ExpressCard	177
TOSHIBA support	178
Before you call	178
Where to write	178
Appendix A	180
Specifications	180
Environmental Requirements	180
Built-in Modem	180
Appendix B	182
Display Controller	182
Display controller	182
Appendix C	183
Wireless LAN	183
Card Specifications	183
Radio Characteristics	184
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	185
Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets (Revision B, G and draft N)	185
Appendix D	186
AC Power Cord and Connectors	186
Certification agencies	186
Appendix E	188
Disclaimers	188
CPU	188
64-Bit Computing	189
Memory (Main System)	189
Battery Life	189
HDD drive capacity	190
LCD	190
Graphics Processor Unit (\	190
Wireless LAN	190
USB Sleep & Charge	190
External HDD Capacity	191
Non-applicable Icons	191
Copy Protection	191
LCD Brightness and Eye Stain	191
TV Tuner	191
Safety Use for TV Tuner	191
Glossary	192