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User’s Manual
Satellite U500/U500D
Satellite Pro U500/U500D
computers.toshiba-europe.com
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition September 2009 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer p
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. ExpressCard is a trade mark of PCMCIA. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of SonyCorporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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. e
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Council Decision 98/482/EC - “TBR 21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the eve
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 c
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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. ■ Batte
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. Panasonic DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) UJ862A/VJ862E ■ The DVD Super Multi Double Layer 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 cont
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) GS20F ■ The DVD Super Multi Double Layer 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
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D International Precaution 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
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 O
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 TOSHIBA Value Added Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Utilities and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 Sound system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32 Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34 Wireless communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Hardware and system checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 TOSHIBA support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes Appendix A Specifications Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D computer. It also provides detailed information
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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, Legal Footnotes, provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer. The Appendices provide technical information about your computer. The Glossary defines general computer
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 advice that helps you make best use of your equipment. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in dea
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 thecomputer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Providing adequate ventilation ■ Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequat
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Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D 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 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 co
