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Toshiba M505 S4945 - Satellite - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz Resource Manual

Toshiba M505 S4945 - Satellite - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz Resource Manual

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  • Page 1 Resource Guide Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................27 Setting up your computer and getting started........29 Adding memory (optional)..............33 Your computer’s TFT display ............. 40 ® Inserting an ExpressCard ............... 40 ® Removing an ExpressCard .............. 40 Learning the basics................41 Using the TouchPad™ ..............41 Using the optical drive ..............
  • Page 3 ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
  • Page 4 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information:...
  • Page 5 This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products.
  • Page 6 2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment.

  • Page 7: Device Authorization

    FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850...
  • Page 8 ® Approved Country/Region for the Intel Wireless ® Wi-Fi /WiMAX™ Link 5150/5350 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the country/region in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. WiMAX™...
  • Page 9 Wireless WAN device prior to turning on the equipment. TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this equipment, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.

  • Page 10: Regulatory Information

    47 CFR Part 2 section 1093. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless WAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 11 shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
  • Page 12 India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxemburg Malawi Malaysia Malta Martinique Mayotte Mexico Monaco Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Réunion Romania Russia...
  • Page 13 Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Poland...
  • Page 14 Japan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Mexico Monaco Montenegro Mozambique Nambia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Papua New Guinea Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Korea...
  • Page 15 Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland/ Taiwan (ROC) Liechtenstein UAE (United Arab Ukraine United Kingdom Emirates) Uruguay Venezuela Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique: 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
  • Page 16 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries European Community 5150-5250 MHz 5250-5350 MHz 5470-5725 MHz Countries Channels: 36, 40, 44, Channels: 52, 56, 60, Channels: 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor/Outdoor...
  • Page 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain...
  • Page 18 ® Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium...
  • Page 19 Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe Approved Countries/Regions for use for the ® Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table.
  • Page 20 11a, 11b, 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n respectively. The IEEE 802.11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

    Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth Wireless Technology And Your Health

    Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth wireless technology) ® Bluetooth Card from Toshiba equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Argentina...

  • Page 23: Regulatory Statements

    The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 24 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 25 INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL.
  • Page 26 Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.
  • Page 28 (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Computer And Getting Started

    For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day.
  • Page 30 Setting up your computer and getting started Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury.
  • Page 31 TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 32 Setting up your computer and getting started To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 33: Adding Memory (Optional)

    Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
  • Page 34 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may be hot.
  • Page 35 Adding memory (optional) Click Shut Down. The operating system turns off the computer. Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Remove the main battery.
  • Page 36 Adding memory (optional) Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer.
  • Page 37 Adding memory (optional) 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot’s socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket 13 Once the module’s connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket.

  • Page 38: Removing A Memory Module

    Adding memory (optional) Slot A Slot B Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws.
  • Page 39 Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: ® If “Start Windows Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter. If one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at ®...

  • Page 40: Your Computer's Tft Display

    Your computer’s TFT display Your computer’s TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.

  • Page 41: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Gently press the ExpressCard inward to release it. The ExpressCard pops out slightly. Grasp the ExpressCard and pull it straight out. Learning the basics Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive.

  • Page 42: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the optical drive Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Once you have positioned your cursor, you can click it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons.
  • Page 43 Using the optical drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. The Media control buttons are located above the keyboard and can be accessed when the display panel is open.
  • Page 44 Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. Previous track Next track button button Play/Pause button...
  • Page 45 Using the optical drive (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive Use only standard (12 cm) CD or DVD Discs. Any other size or shape disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system. Removing a disc (slot-type drive) Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the in- use indicator light is glowing.
  • Page 46 If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

  • Page 47: Moving The Computer

    This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer.
  • Page 48 Mobile computing either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.
  • Page 49 Mobile computing Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. For more information, see “Setting battery notifications” in the electronic user’s guide. Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery.
  • Page 50 Mobile computing Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the discharged battery out of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

  • Page 51: Taking Care Of Your Battery

    ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.
  • Page 52 Taking care of your battery Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4.

  • Page 53: If Something Goes Wrong

    If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. For details, visit www.ToshibaDirect.com, select Recycling &...
  • Page 54 If something goes wrong To power off your computer: Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Arrow Start Shut Down Menu (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Select Shut Down.
  • Page 55 If something goes wrong computer via software, or follow the steps if your program stops responding (see “Problems that are easy to fix” on page 53). Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it will not solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and “Resolving a hardware conflict”...
  • Page 56 If something goes wrong Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high- precision technology.

  • Page 57: If You Need Further Assistance

    Contact the software company’s technical support group for their assistance. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you, see “Toshiba voice contact” in this section. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.

  • Page 58: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

    ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index computing tips AC adaptor connecting AC power (DC-IN) AC adaptor connecting adaptor power cord/cable AC power light printer backing up display problems files screen is blank battery disposing of used batteries Call2Recycle™ double-click changing charge indicator light using disposal DVD-ROM or multi-function drive installing inserting discs...
  • Page 60 ExpressCard® inserted installation computer will not power up installing contacting Toshiba inserting into socket display is blank removing ExpressCard® checklist removing cover ExpressCard® slot appears dead monitor problems monitor not working...
  • Page 61 AC adaptor computer work environment specifications Features and specifications tips on computing Toshiba accessories memory TouchPad™ control buttons ON/OFF button primary button secondary button using USB-compatible printer Web sites...
  • Page 64 GMA500703010 04/09...

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