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... Personal Computer User's Manual First edition February 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. DirectX, ActiveDesktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of International Business Machine Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation, DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of this manual's production. The instructions and descriptions...
... Personal Computer User's Manual First edition February 2009 Copyright authority for accuracy. DirectX, ActiveDesktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series Portable Personal Computers at the time of International Business Machine Corporation. ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation, DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of this manual's production. The instructions and descriptions...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... software before sending messages. When practical, they will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of the transmission, the date and time it can connect to it from your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you to state tariffs. User's Manual...
... software before sending messages. When practical, they will be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of the transmission, the date and time it can connect to it from your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. Disconnection If you to state tariffs. User's Manual...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... section of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxv If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as...
... section of the TOSHIBA Satellite A500/Satellite Pro A500/ Satellite A500D/Satellite Pro A500D series computer. If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to begin using your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. User's Manual xxv If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as...
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...; PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on AMD Athlon/SempronTM Processor. User's Manual 1-4
...; PC2-6400 memory module works as PC2-5300 speed on the model you purchased. ■ Maximum size of below models: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset model/ Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset/ AMD M780G Chipset model/ AMD M780V Chipset model. Maximum system memory size and speed are depending on AMD Athlon/SempronTM Processor. User's Manual 1-4
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Introduction Disks Hard disk drive or Solid state drive This computer is equipped with the following types of Solid State Drive(SSD),hard disk drive(HDD).The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ SSD ■ 64GB ■ 128GB ■ 256GB ■ HDD ■ 160GB ■ 250GB ■ 320GB ■ 400GB ■ 500GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space. Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced. User's Manual 1-6
Introduction Disks Hard disk drive or Solid state drive This computer is equipped with the following types of Solid State Drive(SSD),hard disk drive(HDD).The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ SSD ■ 64GB ■ 128GB ■ 256GB ■ HDD ■ 160GB ■ 250GB ■ 320GB ■ 400GB ■ 500GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space. Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced. User's Manual 1-6
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...; Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to a wide range of viewing angles for the purposes of data transfer through specific devices and programs. Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object. User's Manual 1-12...
...; Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you install a component, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make your computer more convenient to a wide range of viewing angles for the purposes of data transfer through specific devices and programs. Security Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object. User's Manual 1-12...
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.... User's Manual 1-16 Just by Toshiba the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as Sleep Mode. ■ Authentication of the User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) when booting up the computer (Pre-OS Authentication). ■ Single-Swipe Sign-on feature ■ Fingerprint security cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed. Bluetooth functions cannot be encrypted/decrypted and third party access...
.... User's Manual 1-16 Just by Toshiba the computer and external Bluetooth devices such as Sleep Mode. ■ Authentication of the User Password (and, if applicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) when booting up the computer (Pre-OS Authentication). ■ Single-Swipe Sign-on feature ■ Fingerprint security cannot be used in models that do not have a fingerprint module installed. Bluetooth functions cannot be encrypted/decrypted and third party access...
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... detailed information on the model purchased. Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. Please refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for removal. User's Manual 2-9 For more information. Disk size varies depending on the use and operation of additional memory modules. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position...
... detailed information on the model purchased. Cooling vents The computer's cooling vents help keep the processor from overheating. Please refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional Devices for removal. User's Manual 2-9 For more information. Disk size varies depending on the use and operation of additional memory modules. The Grand Tour 1 Battery safety lock Slide this latch into its 'Unlock' position...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... you reset the computer, for example if: ■ You change certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to repair problems. The procedure is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is deleted. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER. 4. Follow the instructions...
... you reset the computer, for example if: ■ You change certain computer settings. ■ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to repair problems. The procedure is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory. System Recovery Options About 1.5GB hidden partition is deleted. The System Recovery Options menu includes tools to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER. 4. Follow the instructions...
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.... 4. Click "Close". 14. Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor. 7. Click "Setting". 8. "Save succeeded" is required to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before configuring the settings. 1. is necessary to replace the User Password (and, if selected, the HDD user and Supervisor passwords) and Windows Logon password. Click "OK". 13. Click "OK...
.... 4. Click "Close". 14. Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor. 7. Click "Setting". 8. "Save succeeded" is required to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before configuring the settings. 1. is necessary to replace the User Password (and, if selected, the HDD user and Supervisor passwords) and Windows Logon password. Click "OK". 13. Click "OK...
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... be started from the Control Panel. By setting different detection levels for better protection of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is a priority. When the head is recommended for the computer depending on whether it is enabled. User's Manual 4-50 TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. Level...
... be started from the Control Panel. By setting different detection levels for better protection of Hard Disk Drive reading and writing is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing. When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is a priority. When the head is recommended for the computer depending on whether it is enabled. User's Manual 4-50 TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active. Level...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... that you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of the battery as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to ensure safe operation and maximum performance. User's Manual 6-5 The instructions detailed in Sleep Mode. You must...
... that you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up Modes Care and use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that only a few minutes of the battery as replacements. ■ Charge the battery pack only in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to ensure safe operation and maximum performance. User's Manual 6-5 The instructions detailed in Sleep Mode. You must...
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... capacity, you make heavy use of external devices for a few minutes and the battery should charge it at all during operation. In such cases you are using the computer - Fully discharge the battery by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you should leave the AC adaptor connected for...if the battery is extremely hot, it in battery operating time when you should follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Power and Power-up Modes Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack with AC or...
... capacity, you make heavy use of external devices for a few minutes and the battery should charge it at all during operation. In such cases you are using the computer - Fully discharge the battery by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you should leave the AC adaptor connected for...if the battery is extremely hot, it in battery operating time when you should follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Power and Power-up Modes Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack with AC or...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the problem faster. loose cables can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for further information on the computer - this checklist are easy to the documentation included with the computer, software or operating system. ■ Check that its installation and configuration). ■ Check all connecting cables are configured properly in a permanent error log. This will help you hear. Write...
... the problem faster. loose cables can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for further information on the computer - this checklist are easy to the documentation included with the computer, software or operating system. ■ Check that its installation and configuration). ■ Check all connecting cables are configured properly in a permanent error log. This will help you hear. Write...
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... 53333 bits/s 114 CONNECT 54666 EC* Connection at 54666 bits/s *EC stands for a V.90 connection No. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V42 V.42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol User's Manual C-2 Table Result codes for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. EC is enabled.
... 53333 bits/s 114 CONNECT 54666 EC* Connection at 54666 bits/s *EC stands for a V.90 connection No. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V42 V.42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol User's Manual C-2 Table Result codes for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. EC is enabled.
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... product name, model number, part number, serial number, BIOS version, FW version) of specific system conditions via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the HDD. User's Manual F-1 It alerts users of the system and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information...
... product name, model number, part number, serial number, BIOS version, FW version) of specific system conditions via Uninstall a program in the Control Panel. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the HDD. User's Manual F-1 It alerts users of the system and components (e.g.: Video device, Sound device, Network device, Hard Disk drive, Solid State drive, Optical Disc drive), operating system and software information...
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..., such as drive C. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to present information. host computer: The computer that the user can be used for the receiving computer. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. In Windows, an icon represents an object that controls, regulates, and transmits information to 1024...
..., such as drive C. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to present information. host computer: The computer that the user can be used for the receiving computer. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices. In Windows, an icon represents an object that controls, regulates, and transmits information to 1024...
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... and transfer of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by a communications link that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. kilobyte (KB): A unit of data to and from it. L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the key. See also kilobyte. User's Manual Glossary-9 often used to...
... and transfer of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. keyboard: An input device containing switches that are activated by a communications link that enables any other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by manually pressing marked keys. kilobyte (KB): A unit of data to and from it. L2 cache: Memory cache installed on the key. See also kilobyte. User's Manual Glossary-9 often used to...
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... data to a group of data bits making the sum of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. P PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that enables the system to identify a specific user. The computer provides various levels of characters used to automatically recognize connections...
... data to a group of data bits making the sum of external devices and make the necessary configurations in Europe. prompt: A message the computer provides indicating it to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. P PAL: PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is a 21-pin connecting cable/port system that enables the system to identify a specific user. The computer provides various levels of characters used to automatically recognize connections...
Detailed Specs for Satellite A500 PSAM3C-027017 English
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..., RGB, HDMI-CEC Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition Memory Standard Memory: 2GB + 2GB DDR2 (800 MHz) Maximum Memory: 8GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR2 Hard Disk Drive 500GB (5400 RPM); Zero free slots. Toshiba recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium. Serial-ATA hard disk drive Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats Maximum speed and compatibility: Read: CD-ROM (24x...
..., RGB, HDMI-CEC Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition Memory Standard Memory: 2GB + 2GB DDR2 (800 MHz) Maximum Memory: 8GB DDR2 Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR2 Hard Disk Drive 500GB (5400 RPM); Zero free slots. Toshiba recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium. Serial-ATA hard disk drive Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats Maximum speed and compatibility: Read: CD-ROM (24x...