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User’s Manual
NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525
NB550D/NB555D
Series
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Table of Contents Copyright................................................................................................... v Disclaimer ................................................................................................. v Trademarks ............................................................................................... v FCC information ...................................................................................... vi
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wireless communications .................................................................... 3-9 LAN ....................................................................................................... 3-12 Optional devices.................................................................................. 3-14 Sound System...................................................................................... 3-27 Video mode ..........................
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter D Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability...............................................................D-1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability .................................D-1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices .......................................................D-2 Wireless Devices and your health .......................................................D-2 Radio Regulatory Information .....................
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Copyright © 2010 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. First edition October 2010 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Atheros is a registered trademark or Atheros Communication, Inc. Realtek is a registered trademark or Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Broadcom is registered trademark or Broadcom Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 Telephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Declaration of Conformity Th
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. For example, the following environments are not approved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. env
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Canadian regulatory information (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear belo
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series REACH - Compliance Statement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation. Please consult the following website www.toshiba- europe.com/computers/info/reach f
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this 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. Conven
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are S ABC 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
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 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. Provide adequate ventilation Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ve
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become v
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 1 Getting S 1 retpa h C tarted This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the followin
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Board ■ TOSHIBA ReelTime ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series User's Manual (This manual) * You may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased. Getting Started ■ All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time. ■ Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost all country/region.
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left of the computer. Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 2 1.
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NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator on the front of the computer should glow. Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity. Figure 1-4
