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User’s Manual
L500/L505/L500D/L505D
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 L500/L505/L500D/L505D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition September 2009 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual proper
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. LabelFlash™ is a trademark of YAMAHA Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo and i.LINK are registered trademarks of SONY Corporation. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Associat
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives, notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter, the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC for the supplied power adapter. This produ
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted. 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 indica
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. ■ The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 13406-2 standards. If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard, they will not be counted as defect or failure. ■ Battery is a consumption produ
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 i
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 D
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 Ut
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Using the web camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Using TOSHIBA Web Camera Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Using TOSHIBA Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 LAN . . . .
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Chapter 10 Disclaimers 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L500/L505/L500D/ L505D 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 L500/L505/L500/ L500D computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices a
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 comp
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by S 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
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D 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 ventilation and are pro
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L500/L505/L500D/L505D ■ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ■ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ■ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. 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. Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the comp
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