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User’s Manual
L450/L450D
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L450/L450D Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA L450/L450D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition September 2009 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright
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L450/L450D Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of SONY Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of the SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. Macrovision License of Notice For DVD Manufacturing License Agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectua
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L450/L450D This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected / implemented those options / cables have to provide assurance that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulfils the required standards. T
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L450/L450D Following information is only for EU-member states: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005. By participating in separate collection of products and batteries, y
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L450/L450D Disposing of the computer and the computer’s batteries ■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. ■ Please
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L450/L450D Please consult the following website www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/ info/reach for information about the presence in our articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (“REACH”) in a concentration above 0.1 % weight by weight. Following information is only for Turkey: ■ Compliant with EEE Regulations: Toshiba meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substance
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L450/L450D Optical disc drive safety instructions ■ The drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure ■ To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclo
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L450/L450D HLDS GT20N/GT20F Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUFACTURED Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 22-23, Kaigan 3-chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 108-0022 Japan Toshiba Samsung TS-L633C/TS-L633Y Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J, APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. MANUFACTURED Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Korea Corpo
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L450/L450D International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als “LA
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L450/L450D OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜ
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L450/L450D Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Utilities and
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L450/L450D Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25 Cleaning the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L450/L450D Appendix A Specifications Environmental requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Supported
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L450/L450D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L450/L450D computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. If you are a new user
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L450/L450D Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Devices, describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, 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. Chapter 10, Disclaimers, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer. The
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L450/L450D Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left. Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. A note is a hint or ad
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L450/L450D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any o
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L450/L450D Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your skin might suffer a low-heat injury. ■ If the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the meta
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