Toshiba L505-S5998 - Satellite Laptop - 15.6" Widescreen driver and firmware
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Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 31
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Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Recovering to out-of-box state
(recommended recovery method 62 Recovering to a custom size partition...
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... until the operating system has loaded completely.
NOTE
The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Product registration is strongly...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 151
... ❖ Setting up a Face Recognition account
❖ Registering a user image
❖ Updating a user image
❖ Changing a user image
❖ Deleting a user image
❖ Configuring Settings
❖ ... to your computer using your Windows® password.
Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not ...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 161
...on the computer's internal storage drive.
The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 168
... an internal storage drive problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot-up device. (You may need to press F12 several times.)
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 171
... Startup menu:
1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before Windows® starts
loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 173
... updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem.
The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help.
Memory problems
Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 175
... battery discharge completely, then try charging it again.
Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 117). Have you added a device, such as a memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin...
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Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.
Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself.
Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 81 or in the instructions that came with the printer.
You may have connected the printer while the computer is on...
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... by Windows®.
1 Click Start to open the Start menu.
2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field.
3 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter.
The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed.
❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 185
... are some ways you can do this:
❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk.
❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device.
❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.
Some people use a combination of these methods, backing...
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... and devices you purchase.
Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals.
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
The Windows® operating system offers some easy-to-use features for backing up your Windows® settings and...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 187
... of your data.
Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical drives, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 188
... optical discs, or a storage drive:
NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing.
1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive.
2 Click Start.
3 Click Control Panel.
4 Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 189
... if it is connected to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If this occurs, disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on.
NOTE
Before connecting the eSATA device to your computer and external power source, read the documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
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Toshiba voice contact
Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all
other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program ...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 215
... from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from the computer to a printer. See also upload.
drag - To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers
to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated.
driver - See device driver.
DVD - An individual digital versatile (or...
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icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40
installation memory module 52
installing
main battery 119, 121
memory modules 52 mouse 80 Internet bookmarked site not found 172 connecting to 133 features 133 slow connection 172 surfing 133 uploading and downloading files
134 URL address not found 172 using 132 Internet Service...
Specifications - Page 1
...graphics memory
Toshiba Software and Utilities
Memory5
Configured with 4GB DDR2 (max 8GB)
Storage Drive6
o Electronic User's Guide o Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba o TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator o TOSHIBA ConfigFree®
320GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
Fixed Optical Disk Drive7
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
o TOSHIBA Disc...
Specifications - Page 2
...-800 Memory Module
Power
Part Number
Description
PA3717U-1ACA Toshiba 120W Global AC Adapter
PA3534U-1BRS Toshiba Primary Li Ion Battery Pack (6 cell)
PA3727U-1BRS Toshiba Primary High Capacity Li Ion Battery Pack
(12 cell)
Expansion
Part Number
Description
PA3575U-1PRP dynadock USB Docking Station with DVI/VGA port
PA3579U-1ETC Toshiba Universal Notebook/Projector Stand
Storage
Part...