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User ’ s Manual NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525 NB550D/NB555D Series.
User ’s Manual ii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T able of Contents Copyright..................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........ v Disclaimer ............. .............. ..........
User ’s Manual iii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wireless communicati ons ..................... .............. .............. ................. .. 3-9 LAN .......... .............. .............. ................. .............. .....
User ’s Manual iv NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter D Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability..... .............. ................. .............. ............. D-1 Bluetooth wireless technology Intero perability .
User ’s Manual v NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Copyright © 2010 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 p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
User ’s Manual vi NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wi-Fi is a registered trade ma rk of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are tradema rks of Mu ltiMediaCard Association.
User ’s Manual vii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1.
User ’s Manual viii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series W orking environmen t This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromag netic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residenti al, commercial and light industry environments”.
User ’s Manual ix NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Canadian regulatory in formatio n (Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
User ’s Manual x NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government.
User ’s Manual xi NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series REACH - Compliance St atement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (R egistration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemica ls), entered into force on 1 June 2007.
User ’s Manual xii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expans ion capability , includes multime dia functionality , and is designed to prov ide years of reliable, high-pe rformance computing.
User ’s Manual xiii NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention.
User ’s Manual xiv NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer .
User ’s Manual xv NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series S tress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual fo r Safety and Comfor t . It contains information on the prevention of stre ss injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by exte nsive keyboar d use.
User ’s Manual 1-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 1 C h a p t e r 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and basic informa tion to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking ca re to save the box and packaging materials for future use.
User ’s Manual 1-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ TOSHIBA eco Utility ■ TOSHIBA Bulletin Board ■ TOSHIBA ReelT ime ■ Online Manual ■ TOSHIBA NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB55 0D/NB555D Series User's Manual (This manual) * Y ou may not have all the softwares listed above depending on the model you purchased.
User ’s Manual 1-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power .
User ’s Manual 1-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2.
User ’s Manual 1-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator on the front of the computer should glow . Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing.
User ’s Manual 1-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator wil l then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 5, Power and Powe r-Up Modes fo r more information.
User ’s Manual 1-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode.
User ’s Manual 1-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature.
User ’s Manual 1-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
User ’s Manual 1-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Point to the arrow icon ( ) and then select Hibernate from the menu.
User ’s Manual 2-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 2 C h a p t e r 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate th e computer .
User ’s Manual 2-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Memory media slot This slot lets yo u inse rt an SD™/SDHC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™ Card and MultiMediaCard™. Refe r to the Optional devices section in Chapter 3, Op erating Basics for more information.
User ’s Manual 2-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Lef t side The following figures show the co mputer ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased.
User ’s Manual 2-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cabl e to the LAN jack. It could cause damage or malfunction. ■ Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply . It could cause damage or malfunction.
User ’s Manual 2-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo head phones or other devic e for audio output.
User ’s Manual 2-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.
User ’s Manual 2-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer * Provided with some models. Product appearance depends on the model yo u purchased.
User ’s Manual 2-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you.
User ’s Manual 2-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wireless LAN antennas Some computers i n this series are e quipped with the Wireless LAN an tennas. Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN) For more information regarding Wirele ss LAN, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C.
User ’s Manual 2-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Legal Footnote (LCD) For more information regarding LCD, please refer to the Lega l Footnotes section in Appendi x C. Power button Press this button to turn the computer's power on and off.
User ’s Manual 2-1 1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Internal Hardware Component s This section describes the internal hardw are components of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. CPU The processor type varies d epending on model .
User ’s Manual 2-12 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System)) For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C. Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance.
User ’s Manual 3-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 3 C h a p t e r 3 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it.
User ’s Manual 3-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T ouch pad gesture Please refer to the touch pad settings in mouse properties. The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e co.
User ’s Manual 3-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-3 CAPS LOCK indicator Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys.
User ’s Manual 3-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey marki ngs on their bottom edge become either numeric keypad ke ys (F N + F1 1) or cursor co ntrol keys (FN + F10).
User ’s Manual 3-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ Power Plan Pressing FN + F2 changes the power settings. ■ Sleep Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. ■ Hibernate Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode.
User ’s Manual 3-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series FN S ticky key Y ou can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Ut ility to make the FN key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and then press an "F Number" key .
User ’s Manual 3-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 3. Release FN key to continue using the selected overlay function. T emporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard function, you can temporaril y use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series ■ Y ou ca nnot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media using the "Disc Backup" function of T OSHIBA Disc Creator .
User ’s Manual 3-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator Please refer to the Help files for additional TOSHIBA Disc Creator information. Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports some wireless communication devi ces.
User ’s Manual 3-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communi cation function is on. 2. Click S t art -> Control Pane l -> Network and Inte rnet -> Network and Sharing Center . 3. Click Set up a new connecti on or network .
User ’s Manual 3-1 1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation in the license-free 2.
User ’s Manual 3-12 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Bluetooth Stack fo r Windows by TOSHIBA Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems: .
User ’s Manual 3-13 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE- TX), be sure to connect with a CA T5 cable or higher .
User ’s Manual 3-14 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hu b connector or router . Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a netw ork connection.
User ’s Manual 3-15 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-5 Examples of memory media Memory medi a This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media.
User ’s Manual 3-16 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Memory media format New medi a cards are f ormatted ac cording to specific standards.
User ’s Manual 3-17 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series About the write-protect The following memory media ha ve a function for protect. ■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) Inserting a memory me dia The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s.
User ’s Manual 3-18 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Removing a memor y media The following instru ctions apply to all types of supported media device s. T o remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Hard ware and Eject Media icon on the Windows T askbar.
User ’s Manual 3-19 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Inst alling a mem ory modu le T o install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Shut down the comp uter - make sure the Pow er indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S tarted if required).
User ’s Manual 3-20 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-8 Seating the memory module 8 . S e a t t h e m e m o r y m o d u l e c o v e r i n p l a c e a n d s e c u r e i t w i t h t h e s c r e w s . 1. Notch 2. Slot 1 2 ■ Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and p aper clips, to enter the computer.
User ’s Manual 3-21 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-9 Seating the memory module cover 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 5, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 10. Turn your co mputer over .
User ’s Manual 3-22 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Figure 3-10 Removing the memory module 9. Seat the memory module cover in p lace and secure it with the screw . 10. Install the battery p ack. 1 1. T urn your computer over . ■ Do not touch the connectors on the memory modul e or on the computer .
User ’s Manual 3-23 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series External monitor Some models are e quipped with a n external moni tor port. An external analog monitor can be connected to the external mo nitor port on the computer . T o connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: Connecting the mo nitor cable 1.
User ’s Manual 3-24 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series HDMI Some models are equip ped with an HDMI out port. An HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the comp uter . T o connect monitor , follow the steps as det ailed below: Connecting the H DMI out port 1.
User ’s Manual 3-25 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Settings for display video o n HDMI T o view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure th e following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed. Select HD Form at T o select the display mode, follow the steps as detailed below: 1.
User ’s Manual 3-26 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Connecting the secu rity lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer so it s left side faces you. 2. Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place.
User ’s Manual 3-27 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Sound System This section describes some of the audio control functions. Adjusting System V olume Y ou can control the overall leve l of sound using Windows Volume Mixer . T o launch V olume Mixer , follow the steps below .
User ’s Manual 3-28 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 3. On the Enhancement s tab select the sound effects you would like, and click Apply . Realtek HD Audio Manager Y ou can confirm and ch ange the audi o configuration using the Realte k Audio Manager .
User ’s Manual 3-29 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Dolby Advanced Audio This function is su pported with some models. Dolby Advanced Audio provides a stun nin g listening experience from any pair of speakers or headphones.
User ’s Manual 3-30 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series V ideo mode Video mode settings are configured via the Screen Resolu tion dialog. T o open the Screen Resolution dialog, click St art -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Person alization -> Display -> Change display settings .
User ’s Manual 3-31 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Moving the comp uter While the computer is designed for fl exible day-to -day usage you sh ould exercise a few simple p recautions when moving i t in order to help ensure trouble-free opera tion.
User ’s Manual 4-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 4 C h a p t e r 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage This chapter describ es the utlities a nd special features in this comp uter , and the advanced usage of some utilites.
User ’s Manual 4-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer's built-in hardware devices to be tested.
User ’s Manual 4-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user i nterface that provides access to specific tools, utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier .
User ’s Manual 4-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series TOSHIBA Service Stat io n This application all ows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA sof tware updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and it s programs.
User ’s Manual 4-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures.
User ’s Manual 4-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Intelligent power supply *1 A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power supply detects the battery's charge, automa.
User ’s Manual 4-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Using the T OSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility is pre-installed in some models. It is used for changing settings of "Sleep and Charge function " and "Sleep and Music function".
User ’s Manual 4-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Sleep and Music Y our can use your computer ’s speaker fo r the portable audio devi ce, even when the power of the computer i s turned OFF . "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.
User ’s Manual 4-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series from Ty p i c a l M o d e to Alternate Mode (*1) to find the suitable mode for your USB device to charge. This function may not be able to be used with so me connected external devices even if the appropriate mode is selected.
User ’s Manual 4-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series > SECURE -> Supervisor password . This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register or delete the supervisor password.
User ’s Manual 4-1 1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series General This window displays the BIOS/EC version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIO S version , date and EC version . Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
User ’s Manual 4-12 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Owner S tring This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will not be shown. The maximum length is 256 characters.
User ’s Manual 4-13 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> screen appears, release the F1 2 key . 2. Use the up and down cursor keys to select the boot device you want and press ENTER .
User ’s Manual 4-14 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Power will be automatically turn ed on when a signal is received from an administrator's computer whic h is connected via a network. The following settings can be changed when the Built-in LAN is Enabled .
User ’s Manual 4-15 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series System Recovery There is a hidden partition allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options in the event of a problem. Y ou can also create recovery media and restore the system.
User ’s Manual 4-16 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to eit her DVD or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps: 1. Select either blank DVD or USB Flash Memory .
User ’s Manual 4-17 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 1. Load the Recovery Media into the ex te rnal ODD or insert the recovery USB Flash Memory into one availabl e USB port.
User ’s Manual 4-18 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery hard disk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
User ’s Manual 5-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 5 C h a p t e r 5 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's powe r resources include the AC adaptor , battery pack and any internal batteries.
User ’s Manual 5-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the DC IN/Battery and Power indicato rs on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status.
User ’s Manual 5-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be noted: Battery This section explai ns battery types, use, recharging me thods and handling.
User ’s Manual 5-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Leading Innovation >>> screen appears. Plea se refer to Chapter 6 T roubleshooting for further information. Care and use of the ba ttery p ack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly .
User ’s Manual 5-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Procedures T o recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer , connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged.
User ’s Manual 5-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how .
User ’s Manual 5-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges.
User ’s Manual 5-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Removing the battery pa ck T o remove a discharged battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Save your work. 2. T urn the computer's power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off.
User ’s Manual 5-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Power-up modes The computer has three differ ent power-up modes as follows: ■ Shut Down Mode : The computer will shut down without saving data - in view of this you must always save your work before you turn the computer of f.
User ’s Manual 6-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Chapter 6 C h a p t e r 6 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause.
User ’s Manual 6-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series been loaded (please refer to the documentation included with th e optional accessories fo r further information on its inst allation and configuration). ■ Check all cables to ensure they are corre ctly and firmly attached to the computer - loose cables can cause signal e rrors.
User ’s Manual 6-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series If something goes w rong Y our program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all ope rations, chances are the program has stopped respond ing. Y ou can exit the faile d program without sh utting down the operating system or closing other programs.
User ’s Manual 6-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery . Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds.
User ’s Manual 6-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator .
User ’s Manual 6-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached If the battery is complete ly discharged, it will not begin charging immediately , in th ese instances you should wait a few minutes before trying again.
User ’s Manual 6-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Real Time Clock Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to the section The Ke yboard in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for further information.
User ’s Manual 6-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Internal display p anel Apparent computer's display pane l problems may be related to the computer's setup and configuration - pl ease refer to the HW Setup section in Chapter 4, Utilities & Advanc ed Usage, for further information.
User ’s Manual 6-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Memory Media Card For further information, please refe r to Chapter 3, Operating Basics. Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse.
User ’s Manual 6-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series USB mouse The on-screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance, you should initially try changi ng the speed setting within the Mouse Control utili ty . 1. T o access this utility , click St art -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sou nd -> Mouse .
User ’s Manual 6-1 1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with yo ur USB device.
User ’s Manual 6-12 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Problem Procedure I cannot use the "Sleep and Charge function". Sleep and Charge function may be disabl ed. Select the "Enable Sleep and Charge" che ck box in the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to enable this function.
User ’s Manual 6-13 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics , and to the documentation supplied with yo ur monito r for further information.
User ’s Manual 6-14 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series LAN No display T ry adjusting the contrast an d brightness controls on the external monitor . Press the FN + F5 hot key in order to change the display priority and ensure that it is not set for the internal display onl y .
User ’s Manual 6-15 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics .
User ’s Manual 6-16 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your compu ter or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance.
User ’s Manual A-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Appendix A C h a p t e r A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications.
User ’s Manual B-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Appendix B C h a p t e r B AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used.
User ’s Manual B-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug configuration mu st be 6- 15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designat ed in the U.
User ’s Manual C-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Appendix C C h a p t e r C Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. Non-applicable Icons Certain computer chassis are design ed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product se ries.
User ’s Manual C-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an ex ternal storage med ium.
User ’s Manual C-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD scree n will de teriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode.
User ’s Manual D-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Appendix D C h a p t e r D Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperab ility The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other .
User ’s Manual D-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series CAUTION about Wireless Devices Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy .
User ’s Manual D-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device is must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions as descr ibed in the user do cumentation that comes with the product.
User ’s Manual D-4 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Restrictions for Use of 5470-5725MHz Frequencies in Europe T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operati on, the above 2. 4GHz and 5GHz chann el limitations apply for outdoor usage.
User ’s Manual D-5 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi ti.
User ’s Manual D-6 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Ta i w a n Using this equip ment in J ap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400MHz to 2,483.
User ’s Manual D-7 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series 2. Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appe ars on this equipment. 1. 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz. 2. DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3.
User ’s Manual D-8 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Re gulation Conformity Certifi cation and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da ta communication system radio station st ipulated in the T elecommunications Business Law of Japan.
User ’s Manual D-9 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Radio approvals for wireless devices Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros ® AR9285 Wirele ss Network Ada pter b/g/n (b/g) W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-10 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Realtek ® RTL8191SE W ireless LAN 802.1 1n PCI- E NIC b/g/n W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-1 1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6200 AGN a/b/g/n W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-12 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Realtek ® RTL8188CE W ireless LAN 802.1 1n PCI- E NIC b/g/n W ireless LAN This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-13 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Broadcom ® 802.1 1n Network Adapter b/g/n(b/g) W ire less LAN and Blue tooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-14 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Approved Countries/Regio ns for the Atheros AR9002WB-1 NG Wireless Netw ork Adapter b/g/n(b/ g) W ireless LAN an d Bluetooth This equipment is approved to the r adio standard by the countries/regions in the following table.
User ’s Manual D-15 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt E.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.
User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Eng ineers I/O: input/output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area.
User ’s Manual Index-1 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series Inde x A AC adaptor additional, 3-26 connecting, 1-3 DC IN 15V jack, 2-3 ASCII characters, 3-7 B Battery charging, 5-4 extending l.
User ’s Manual Index-2 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series H Hard disk drive, 2-11 automatic power off, 4-5 Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive/eSATA indicator, 2-2 Heat dispersal, 3-31, 4-6.
User ’s Manual Index-3 NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series indicators, 5-2 panel on/off, 4-6, 5 -9 Shut Down mod e (Boot Mo de), 1-7 Sleep Mode, 1-7 System Auto Off, 5-9 turning off, 1 -7 t.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba NB520 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba NB520 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba NB520 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba NB520 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba NB520, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba NB520.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba NB520. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba NB520 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.