Toshiba Satellite L550-ST5708, Resource Manual

Page 1: ...e 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 Please fill in for your reference and future use Model name______________________________________ Part number______________________________________ Serial number____________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...FT display 36 Inserting an ExpressCard 36 Removing an ExpressCard 37 Learning the basics 37 Using the TouchPad 38 Using the optical drive 41 Moving the computer 44 Mobile computing 44 Taking care of your battery 48 If something goes wrong 51 If you need further assistance 55 Power cord cable connectors 56 Features and specifications 56 Index 57 ...

Page 3: ...RRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important ...

Page 4: ...IBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that fo...

Page 5: ... 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 first instance Taiwan The legal communicati...

Page 6: ...es OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations a...

Page 7: ...hnical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The name of the radio equipment refer to the equipment label provided on the computer Approved by both the JAPAN APPROVALS I...

Page 8: ... 6366 512AN_HMW CNC C 6373 512AN_MMW CNC C 6374 Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bermuda Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Caicos Islands Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Netherlands Antilles Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Egypt Estonia Falkland Islands Finland France French Guinea French Polynesia Germany Ghana G...

Page 9: ...vakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Turkey Turk Islands Ukraine UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Vatican Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands Zimbabwe Albania Argentina CNC 693 GI 2007 3655 GI 2007 Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Cro...

Page 10: ...ds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor privé gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtim...

Page 11: ...d for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France Vous pouvez contacter l Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications http www art telecom fr pour la procéd...

Page 12: ... in the following table Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan...

Page 13: ...prus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Ghana Germany Greece Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Antilles Netherlands New Zealand...

Page 14: ...rus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Herzegovina Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jate Japan Teleco Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Morocco Mozambique Netherla...

Page 15: ... Infrastructure mode is available in Ch1 Ch11 802 11b g Ch36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 149 153 157 161 165 802 11a Wake up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode 802 11b g 2 4 GHz 802 11a 5 GHz UAE United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay USA Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe Australia Brunei Canada Chile Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Saudi Arabia Taiwan USA...

Page 16: ...ss LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 11a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can communicate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cannot be used with WEP TKI...

Page 17: ...United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or m...

Page 18: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 19: ...ring normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device compl...

Page 20: ...age the drive You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all ...

Page 21: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER 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...

Page 22: ...rino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft Outlook and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance All other brand and ...

Page 23: ...hat your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency 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 According to the EPA a computer meeting the new ENERGY STAR specifications will use between 20 and 50 less energy depend...

Page 24: ...tensive troubleshooting guidelines see the electronic user s guide preinstalled on your system It is also available on the Web at pcsupport toshiba com Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriou...

Page 25: ...ms that may come with your system 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 Please handle your computer carefully to av...

Page 26: ...e computer Computer base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Read the Avoid extended contact between computer base palm rest and skin section in the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort that is shipped with your computer Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer It could damage the com...

Page 27: ... connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or...

Page 28: ...of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet...

Page 29: ...utomatically recognize the printer the printer is then ready for use Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions TECHNICAL NOTE To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play check its documentation If your printer does not support Plug and Play you can set up the printer as described in Setting up a printer in the electronic user s guide To connect a printer to your computer...

Page 30: ...good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode data will be...

Page 31: ... For information on removing the main battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 46 Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe ...

Page 32: ...of the computer If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 34 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 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 mus...

Page 33: ...f the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 12 13 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted in...

Page 34: ...leep 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 air 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 other soft material can...

Page 35: ...at which time Windows should boot back up normally When Safe Mode is suggested this could be a sign that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive If so consult Windows Help and Support 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the to...

Page 36: ...les 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work 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 y...

Page 37: ... system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 3 Gently press the ExpressCard inward to release it The ExpressCard pops out slightly 4 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 If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your...

Page 38: ...tem on the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Sample Illustration The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to your computer To...

Page 39: ...ight click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample Illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad in the direction you want to s...

Page 40: ...e 40 Disable the tapping feature If you disable tapping only you can still use the TouchPad s control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure TouchPad setting options vary by computer model The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Prope...

Page 41: ...on Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes 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 Your optical drive may look like this Sample Illustration Optical drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the ...

Page 42: ...ton skips to the following track on the disc The Mute button allows you to mute the sound Inserting an optical disc Before putting on headphones to listen turn the volume down Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the c...

Page 43: ...the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the drive in...

Page 44: ...y the back Doing so could damage the system Mobile computing Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard The Toshiba EasyGuard technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common security reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users EasyGuard Protect and Fix to fortify vital i...

Page 45: ...t is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 49 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a ...

Page 46: ...puter 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 Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery ...

Page 47: ...ample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 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 regu...

Page 48: ... care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a ...

Page 49: ...If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 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 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord cable to a power outle...

Page 50: ...ent voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury 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 b...

Page 51: ...click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by...

Page 52: ... on an area where you can type text and try typing again Your computer may be in Sleep mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Then shut down the computer via software or follow the steps if your program stops responding see Problems ...

Page 53: ...r 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 Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer ...

Page 54: ... until the computer shuts down approximately 10 seconds 2 Restart the computer and press the F8 key immediately after pressing the ON OFF button 3 From the menu select Safe Mode 4 After the computer starts click Start Control Panel System and Security and then under System click Device Manager 5 Look for an item with a yellow shield with an exclamation mark in it This indicates there is a resource...

Page 55: ...g Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice co...

Page 56: ...e shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world Features and specifications For the detailed specifications for your computer visit pcsupport toshiba com Click Product Support search for your model and then click Detailed Specs USA UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA and NEMKO approved Canada CSA approved ...

Page 57: ...battery 46 computer moving 44 setting up 30 computing tips 37 connecting AC adaptor 27 power cord cable 28 printer 29 D display problems screen is blank 52 disposing of used batteries 50 DVD using 41 E EasyGuard 44 eject button optical drive 41 eject optical drive 41 ENERGY STAR 23 ExpressCard computer stops working 54 inserting 36 removing 37 ExpressCard problems 53 slot appears dead 54 F files b...

Page 58: ...ord cable 28 power source connecting 28 precautions 25 printer connecting 29 problem solving computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 54 computer will not power up 52 contacting Toshiba 55 display is blank 52 ExpressCard checklist 53 ExpressCard slot appears dead 54 external monitor 53 keyboard not responding 52 program not responding 51 R real time clock RTC battery 45 removing DVD with computer ...

Page 59: ...59 Toshiba accessories memory 29 Toshiba EasyGuard 44 TouchPad adjusting settings 40 disabling 40 enabling 40 using 38 U USB compatible printer 29 W Web sites 55 ...

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