Panasonic U500D, U500 User Manual

User’s Manual

Satellite U500/U500D Satellite Pro U500/U500D

PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D

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Table of Contents

Pre fac e

Manual contents ............................................................................ xxvii

Conventions ................................................................................... xxviii

Chap ter 1:

Int rod uct ion

Equipment checklist ..................................................................... 1-1

Special features ............................................................................. 1-9

TOSHIBA Value Added Package ..................................................1-12

Utilities and Applications ..............................................................1-13

Options ........................................................................................... 1-17

Chap ter 2:

The Gr and To ur

Front with the display closed ....................................................... 2-1

Left side .......................................................................................... 2-3

Right side ....................................................................................... 2-5

Underside ....................................................................................... 2-8

Front with the display open .......................................................... 2-10

Optical Disc Drive .......................................................................... 2-13

AC adaptor ..................................................................................... 2-14

Chap ter 3:

Get tin g S tar ted

Connecting the AC adaptor .......................................................... 3-2

Opening the display ...................................................................... 3-4

Turning on the power ....................................................................3-5

Windows Vista™ setup ................................................................. 3-5

Turning off the power .................................................................... 3-6

Restarting the computer ............................................................... 3-10

System Recovery Options ............................................................ 3-10

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Chap ter 4:

Ope rat ing Ba sic s

Using the TouchPad ......................................................................4-1

Using the ngerprint sensor ........................................................ 4-2

USB Sleep and Charge function .................................................. 4-9

Using the Function buttons .......................................................... 4-11

Using the Web Camera ................................................................. 4-12

Using the microphone .................................................................. 4-14

Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition ........................................ 4-14

Using the optical disc drive .......................................................... 4-17

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi Double Layer drives ..... 4-23

TOSHIBA Disc Creator .................................................................. 4-28

Video ............................................................................................... 4-30

TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ................................................................. 4-32

Media care ...................................................................................... 4-33

Sound system ................................................................................ 4-35

Modem ............................................................................................ 4-37

Wireless communications ............................................................ 4-40

LAN ................................................................................................. 4-42

Cleaning the computer ................................................................. 4-44

Moving the computer .................................................................... 4-44

Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection .............................. 4-45

Chap ter 5:

The Ke ybo ard

Typewriter keys.............................................................................. 5-1

F1 ... F12 function keys ................................................................. 5-2

Soft keys: Fn key combinations .................................................. 5-2

Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard ...................................... 5-2

Hot keys ......................................................................................... 5-3

Windows® special keys ................................................................. 5-5

Keypad overlay .............................................................................. 5-6

Generating ASCII characters ........................................................ 5-7

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Chap ter 6:

Pow er and Po wer -Up Mo des

Power conditions .......................................................................... 6-1

Power indicators ........................................................................... 6-2

Battery types .................................................................................. 6-3

Care and use of the battery pack ................................................. 6-5

Replacing the battery pack ........................................................... 6-9

Starting the computer by password ............................................ 6-11

Power-up modes ........................................................................... 6-12

Panel power off/on ........................................................................ 6-12

System Auto Off ............................................................................ 6-12

Chap ter 7:

HW Set up

Accessing HW Setup .................................................................... 7-1

HW Setup Window ......................................................................... 7-1

Chap ter 8:

Opt ion al Dev ice s

ExpressCard Slot .......................................................................... 8-2

SD/SDHC/MMC/MEMORY STICK / MEMORY STICK PRO/

xD Memory cards .......................................................................... 8-4

Memory expansion ........................................................................ 8-7

Additional battery pack ................................................................. 8-11

Additional AC adaptor ...................................................................8-11

External monitor ............................................................................ 8-11

HDMI ............................................................................................... 8-11

Security lock .................................................................................. 8-13

Chap ter 9:

Tr oub les hoo tin g

Problem solving process .............................................................. 9-1

Hardware and system checklist ................................................... 9-3

TOSHIBA support .......................................................................... 9-20

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Appe ndix A :

Spe cif ica tio ns

Appe ndix B:

Dis pla y C ont rol ler

Appe ndix C:

Wir ele ss LAN

Appe ndix D:

AC Pow er Cor d a nd Con nec tor s

Appe ndix E:

TOSHIBA PC Hea lth Mo nit or

Appe ndix F:

Leg al Foo tno tes

Glo ssa ry

Ind ex

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© 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, PORTÉGÉ M900/ M900D Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual

First edition May 2009

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Disclaimer

This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/ U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual’s production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows® and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

DirectX, AcriveDesktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media are registerd trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth™ is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license.

CongFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation.

DVD MovieFactory is trademarks of the Corel Systems. Inc.

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Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

ExpressCard is a trade mark of PCMCIA.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Labelash™ is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

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 Kodak.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film, Co., Ltd.

Wi-Fi is as registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.

FCC information

FCC noti ce “D ecla ratio n of Conf ormi ty Info rmat ion”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port, USB port, serial port, parallel port, PS/2

mouse/keyboard port and microphone jack. Changes or modications made to

this equipment, not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC cond ition s

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.

Cont act

Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 Telephone: (949) 583-3000

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EU Conformity of Statement

Responsible for CEmarking:

TOSHIBA EUROPE GMBH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

Manufacturer: Toshiba Corporation, 1-1 Shibaura 1-chome,

Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8001, Japan.

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with ‘CE’ and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/ EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

The complete ofcial EU CE Declaration can be obtained on following internet

page: http://epps.toshiba-teg.com/

VCCI Class B Information

この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI)の基準に基づくクラスB 情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。

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Modem warning notice

Conf ormi ty St atem ent

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 event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the rst

instance.

Netw ork Compa tibi lity Stat ement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121.

Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and

DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal ATAAB AN001,005,006,007,011 and

P03,04,08,10 Spain ATAAB AN005,007,012, and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries/

regions

ATAAB AN003,004

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 modications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation

could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.

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Japan regulations

Regi on s elect ion

If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan country mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection.

Redi al

Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval between redials at one minute or longer.

Japan’s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones, but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes.

The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment.

Specic switch settings or software setup are required for each network. Refer to

the relevant sections of the user guide for more details.

The hookash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national

type approvals. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations,

and no guarantee of successful operation of that specic function on specic

national networks can be given.

This label is located on the module.

A06-5003201

A05-0413001

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This label is located on the module.

A06-5003201

A05-0025001

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Purs uant to F CC C FR 47 , Pa rt 68 :

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information:

The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.

The registration number that is located on the device LSI US : AGSMD01BDELPHI MOTOROLA US: S56MD01B13054 The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device

which is to be installed, or, if already installed, on the bottom of the computer

outside of the main system label.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary.

For the REN of your modem, refer to your modem’s label. The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called

the USOC RJ11C.

Ty pe of s e r vice

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central ofce

implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs.

If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Te lepho n e c ompan y p r ocedu r e s

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If p r o b lems a r i s e

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection.

If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notied as soon as possible. When you are notied, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are

ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.

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Dis c o n n ectio n

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax b r a nding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or

bottom of each transmitted page or on the rst page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identication of the business, other entity or individual

sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual. In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages.

Use only No.26AWG or larger UL listed or CSA certied

telecommunication line cord.

Inst ruct ions for IC CS -03 certi fied equi pmen t

1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This

certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications

network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in

the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).

The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s

satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to

be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The

equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may

not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative

designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to

this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications

company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water

pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be

particularly important in rural areas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

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3. The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below:

LSI Canada: 4005B-DELPHI

MOTOROLA Canada: 109AH-ML3054

2. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which can vary. For

the REN of your modem, refer to your computer’s user’s manual.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

Note s fo r Use rs i n Austr alia and New Zeala nd

Mod e m w arnin g n o tice f o r A u s t ralia

Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel

permit. This modem has been designed to specically congure to ensure

compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia. The use of other country/region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a noncompliant manner. To verify that the country/region is correctly set, enter the command ATI9 which displays the currently active setting.

To set the country/region permanently to Australia, enter the following command sequence:

AT+GCI=09 Failure to set the modem to the Australia country/region setting as shown above

will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of $12,000 for the connection of non-permitted equipment.

Note s fo r use of this devi ce in New Zeal and

The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance

of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating

conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of

operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of

many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers. Failure to

operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom.

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In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if: a/ it is compatible with the modem at the other end of the call; and b/ the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the

other end of the call such as accessing the Internet requires suitable

software in addition to a modem.

This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a

nuisance to other Telecom customers.

Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC Specifications

are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The

associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for

compliance with Telecom Specifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number

within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation; b/ The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds

between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next; and c/ Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds

apart.

Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged,

and arrange for its disposal or repair.

The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: ATB0 (CCITT operation) AT&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) AT&P1 (Decadic dialling make-break ratio = 33%/67%) ATS0=0 (not auto answer) ATS10=less than 150 (loss of carrier to hang up delay, factory default of 15

recommended) ATS11=90 (DTMF dialling on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect)

When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value

of 3 or 4. This ensures: n a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the

modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully

switched through the network. n caller identification information (which occurs between the first and

second ring cadences) is not destroyed.

The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this is

faster and more reliable than pulse (decadic) dialing. If for some reason you

must use decadic dialing, your communications program must be set up to

record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not

implement the New Zealand “Reverse Dialing” standard. Number to be dialed: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Number to program into computer: 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Note that where DTMF dialing is used, the numbers should be entered

normally.

The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this

there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal.

Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with

a standard Telepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone

performance is impaired.

It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line

during electrical storms.

When relocating the equipment, always disconnect the Telecom line

connection before the power connection, and reconnect the power first.

This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert

cadences and services such as FaxAbility.

NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE

CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM

Gen e r a l cond i t i o ns

As required by PTC 100, ensure that this ofce is advised of any changes to the specications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specications.

The grant of this Telepermit is specic to the above products with the marketing

description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval.

A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format, size, and colour on the attached sheet.

The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network.

The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature, as required in PTC 100.

The charge for a Telepermit assessment is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non-

Telecom New Zealand Specications. $112.50 is charged for each variation when

submitted at the same time as the original.

An invoice for $NZ1237.50 will be sent under separate cover.

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Following information is only for EU-member states:

This symbol may not be displayed depending on the country and region where you purchased

Disp osal of p rodu cts

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, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http://

eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city ofce or

the shop where you purchased the product.

Disp osal of b atte ries and/ or ac cumu lator s

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 specied values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) dened in the Battery

Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http://

eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city ofce or

the shop where you purchased the product.

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Disp osin g of the compu ter and t he c omput er ’s batt erie s

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 placing them in the trash.

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government

authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to

dispose of them properly. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to

environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information,

please contact your local government.

EnergyStar® Program

Your computer model may be Energy Star® Compliant.

If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled

with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the

following information applies. TOSHIBA. is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest

Energy Star guidelines for energy efciency. Your computer

ships with the power management options preset to a

conguration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum

system performance for both AC power and battery modes.

To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features

active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efciency. You

can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button.

According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specications

will use between 20% and 50% less energy depending on how it is used. If all

U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR qualied models, we would save more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over the next ve years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to more than 2.7

million cars.

If every computer purchased by businesses next year met the new ENERGY

STAR requirements, businesses would save more than $210 million over the lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to lighting 120 million square feet of U.S. commercial building space each year.

Visit

http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/power management

for more information regarding the ENERGY STAR Program.

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Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section.

Optical disc drive safety instructions

Pana soni c

DVD S u p er Mu l t i (+R D o u b l e Lay e r ) UJ862 A / V J 862E

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 specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open enclosure.

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Hita chi- LG Da ta S torag e, I nc.

DVD S u p er Mu l t i (+R D o u b l e Lay e r ) GU10N / G U 1 0F

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than

those specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open enclosure.

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Hita chi- LG Da ta S torag e, I nc.

DVD S u p er Mu l t i (+R D o u b l e Lay e r ) GS20F

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than

those specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open enclosure.

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International Precaution

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and

is classied as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To

use this model properly, read the manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service center.

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 “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT”

klassiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells

lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste autorisierte Service-Vertretung.

Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden.

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ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling.

APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!

Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.

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, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN.

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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.

Prov idin g ade quat e ven tila tion

Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation

and protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when the

AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep

Mode). In this condition, observe the following:

Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.

Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.

Never cover or block the vents including those located at the base of the computer.

Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or a soft material can block the vents.

Always provide sufficient space around the computer.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,

computer or AC adaptor damage or fire, possibly resulting in a serious injury.

Crea ting a co mput er-fr iend ly en viro nment

Place the computer on a at surface that is large enough for the computer and

any other items you are using, such as a printer.

Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Otherwise, they may overheat.

To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo

speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or

speakerphones.

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.

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Stre ss i njury

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 inj ury

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 withthe

metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot.

The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition

does not indicate a malfunction. If you need to transport the AC adaptor, you

should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it.

Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the

material could become damaged.

Pres sure or i mpac t dam age

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer’s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction.

Expr essC ard o verh eatin g

Some ExpressCards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question. In addition, you should also be careful when you remove a PC or ExpressCard that has been used for a long time.

Mobi le p hones

Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way, but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use.

Inst ruct ion M anua l for Saf ety a nd C omfor t

All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer.

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series 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, PORTÉGÉ M900/M900D Series computer. It

also provides detailed information on conguring your computer, basic operations

and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.

If you are a new user of computers or if you’re new to portable computing, rst

read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer’s features, components and accessory devices. Then read

Getting Started for step-by-step instructions on setting up your computer.

If you are an experienced computer user, please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized, then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages. Be sure to look over the Specications section of the Introduction, to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer. If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor, be sure to read Chapter 8, Optional Devices.

Manual contents

This manual is composed of the following nine chapters, ve appendixes, a

glossary and an index.

Chapter 1, Introduction, is an overview of the computer’s features, capabilities, and options.

Chapter 2, The Grand Tour, identies the components of the computer and briey explains how they function.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area.

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Chapter 4, Operating Basics, includes instructions on using the following devices: TouchPad, Sound System, optical media drives, modem, wireless communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer, and CD/DVDs.

Chapter 5, The Keyboard, describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys.

Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes.

Chapter 7, HW Setup explains how to congure the computer using the HW Setup program.

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.

The Appendices provide technical information about your computer.

The Glossary denes general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text.

The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual.

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Abbr evia tions

On rst appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their denition. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also dened in the Glossary.

Icon s

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations. A

distinctive typeface identies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard.

For example, Enter identies the Enter key.

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Key oper ation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press

C. If three keys are used, hold down the rst two and at the same time press the

third.

ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or

entering text, the icon’s name or the text you are to type in is

represented in the type face you see to the left.

Disp lay

Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer

that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face

you see to the left.

Mess ages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention.

Each type of message is identied as shown below.

ABC

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 death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Ter minol ogy

This term is dened in this document as follows:

Start

The word “Start” refers to the “ ” button in Microsoft® Windows® Vista™.

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