User’s Manual
Satellite M500
Satellite M500D
Table of Contents
Preface
Manual contents ............................................................................ xxvi
Conventions ................................................................................... xxvii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Equipment checklist ..................................................................... 1-1
Special features ............................................................................. 1-8
TOSHIBA Value Added Package .................................................. 1-11
Utilities and Applications .............................................................. 1-12
Options ........................................................................................... 1-16
Chapter 2
The Grand Tour
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
Chapter 3
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor .......................................................... 3-2
Opening the display ...................................................................... 3-4
Turning on the power .................................................................... 3-5
Windows® 7 setup.......................................................................... 3-5
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Turning off the power .................................................................... 3-6
Restarting the computer ............................................................... 3-10
System Recovery Options ............................................................ 3-10
Create Optical Recovery Discs .................................................... 3-11
Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD ... 3-11
Restoring the preinstalled software from Recovery Media ....... 3-12
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the TouchPad ...................................................................... 4-1
Using the fingerprint sensor ........................................................ 4-2
Using the Function buttons .......................................................... 4-11
Using the Web Camera ................................................................. 4-12
Using the microphone .................................................................. 4-14
Using the Face Recognition ......................................................... 4-14
Using the optical disc drive .......................................................... 4-17
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive ....... 4-25
Video ............................................................................................... 4-31
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER ................................................................. 4-33
Media care ...................................................................................... 4-34
Sound system ................................................................................ 4-36
Modem ............................................................................................ 4-38
Wireless communications ............................................................ 4-41
LAN ................................................................................................. 4-43
Cleaning the computer ................................................................. 4-45
Moving the computer .................................................................... 4-45
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection .............................. 4-46
Using the touchscreen (provided with some models) ......... 4-48
Chapter 5
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys.............................................................................. 5-1
F1 ... F12 function keys ................................................................. 5-2
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Soft keys: Fn key combinations .................................................. 5-2
Hot keys ......................................................................................... 5-3
Windows® special keys ................................................................. 5-5
Keypad overlay .............................................................................. 5-6
Generating ASCII characters ........................................................ 5-7
Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
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
Chapter 7
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup .................................................................... 7-1
HW Setup Window ......................................................................... 7-1
Chapter 8
Optional Devices
ExpressCard Slot .......................................................................... 8-2
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
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Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process .............................................................. 9-1
Hardware and system checklist ................................................... 9-3
TOSHIBA support .......................................................................... 9-20
Specifications
Appendix A
Appendix B Display Controller
Appendix C Wireless LAN
Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors
Appendix E
Appendix F
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Legal Footnotes
Glossary
Index
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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 M500/M500D Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
First edition Sep. 2009
Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases, and
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Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual.
Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and
descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite M500/M500D
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
IBM® is a registered trademark, and IBM® PC and PS/2 are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows® 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.
ConfigFree is a trademark of TOSHIBA Corporation.
DVD MovieFactory is a trademark of the Corel Corporations.
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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-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Labelflash™ is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.
Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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 notice “Declaration of Conformity
Information”
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:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
n 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 modifications 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 conditions
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.
Contact
Address:
Telephone:
TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
(949) 583-3000
VCCI Class B Information
この装置は、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
り扱いをしてください。
VCCI-B
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