Toshiba L505-S6956 - Satellite 16.0" Notebook driver and firmware
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Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 5
...necessary.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within...to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer.
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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...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 51
... the power again 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...
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
... best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish.
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 168
... RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did not shut down successfully message.
To continue, select Start Windows normally. This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down.
Data stored in the computer's memory has...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 171
... 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 Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode...
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
... and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging.
If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue ...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...
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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...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 183
... 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
... 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 up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis.
If you have installed your...
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 186
... can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to...
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.
Satellite L500 Series (PSLU0U, PSLV0U, PSLV6U) User's Guide - Page 191
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
.... See also DVDROM.
DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM.
E
emulation - A technique in which a device or program imitates another
device or program.
enable - To turn on a computer option. See also disable...
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icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40
installation memory module 52
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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 Providers ISPs 132...
Resource Guide - Page 53
....toshiba.com.
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 involved in the problem
along with its installation...