Toshiba Satellite L50T-A User Manual

User's ManualL50/L50D/S50/S50D/S50t/S50Dt/P50/P50t

Battery is a consumption product, since the battery time depends onthe usage of your computer. If the battery can not be charged at all,then it is a d

Notes on useThis software is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video,music and photo. However, some files may not be able to play bac

2. Click Photos in the upper-left corner of the screen.3. Select a folder icon or date icon for playback.4. Click a photo file to playback.Opening TOS

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modifyTOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way.TOSHIBA&apos

Setting up HDD ProtectionYou can change HDD Protection settings.To open the utility, click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) ->Tools &

different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runswith the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage),the d

Creating Recovery MediaThis section describes how to create Recovery Media.Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.Be sure to

Restoring the pre-installed software from your createdRecovery MediaIf the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the RecoveryMedia you

If you have not created "Recovery Media", please contact TOSHIBAsupport for assistance.Restoring the pre-installed software from theRecovery

1. Visit https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu on the Internet.2. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will receive your RecoveryDiscs within two weeks aft

Chapter 6TroubleshootingTOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed i

4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not beused to endorse or promote products derived from this softwarewith

Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to thecomputer - loose cables can cause signal errors.Inspect all connecting cables

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you shouldthen check the setup and configuration of yourhardware. First run through the items in thepr

If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computeroff and then on.If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the compute

Overheating power downIf the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level witheither setting, the computer will automatically shut

Problem ProcedureBattery doesn’tpower the computeras long as expectedIf you frequently recharge a partially chargedbattery, the battery might not char

Internal display panelApparent computer's display panel problems may be related to thecomputer's setup and configuration.Problem ProcedureNo

Problem ProcedureYou cannot access aCD/DVD/Blu-rayDisc™ in the driveMake sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed.Press gently until it clicks in

Touch PadProblem ProcedureThe Touch Pad doesnot work.Check the Device Select settings.Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) ->Control Pan

USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointerdoes not respond tomouse operationIn this instance the system might be busy - Trymoving the mouse again aft

Problem ProcedureUSB device does notworkRemove the USB device from the computer andthen reconnect it to a free port in order to ensure itis firmly att

Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in thecode are not to be removed.If this package is used in a product, Eric You

Problem ProcedureExternal devicesconnected to thecompatible ports donot work whenconnected to acompatible port.Some external devices may not work when

External monitorPlease also refer to Operating Basics, and to the documentation suppliedwith your monitor for further information.Problem ProcedureMon

Problem ProcedureWake-up on LANdoes not workMake sure the AC adaptor is connected. TheWake-up on LAN function consumes power evenwhen the system is of

If a problem occurs when you are running software applications,consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestionsand consider calling

Chapter 7AppendixSpecificationsThis section summarizes the computer’s technical specifications.Physical DimensionsPhysical Dimensions shown below do n

External RGB monitor port pin assignment610151511Pin Signal Name Description I/O1 CRV Red Video Signal O2 CGV Green Video Signal O3 CBV Blue Video

Certification agenciesChina: CQCU.S. and Canada: UL listed and CSA certifiedNo. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2Australia: ASJapan: DENANHOEurope:Austria:

AustraliaAS approvedEuropeApproved by the appropriateagencyCanadaCSA approvedChinaCCC approvedInformation for Wireless DevicesWireless Technology Inte

Please visit http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com, if you have anyquestions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA.In Europe visi

Always turn off wireless functionality if the computer is near automaticcontrol equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or firedetectors. Radi

ENERGY STAR® ProgramYour Computer model may be ENERGY STAR®compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it islabeled with the ENERGY STAR logo

The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of thewireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range maytravel larger

EuropeRestrictions for Use of 2400.0-2483.5MHz Frequencies in EuropeFrance: Outdoor uselimited to 10mWe.i.r.p. within theband2454-2483.5MHzMilitary Ra

RussianFederation:Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to useonly for indoor applications, closedindustrial and warehouse areas,and on board aircraft.1. P

check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside ofthe allowable frequencies for outdoor use, as listed above, the user mustc

Article 14 The low power radio-frequency devices shall notinfluence aircraft security and interfere legalcommunications;If found, the user shall cease

1. 2.4 : This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz.2. DS : This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.3. OF : This equipment uses OFDM modulation.4. 4 : The

Realtek® RTL8188EE 802.11n Wireless LANThe Name of the radio equipment: RTL8188EEDSP Research, Inc.Approval Number: D120135003Atheros QCWB335 Wireless

your selected model may not have all the features and specificationscorresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the computerchassis.CPUCent

graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and otherfactors.If your computer is configured with more than 3 GB memory, the memorymight

Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode.Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and youmay not be

The drive model employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of thisproduct, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain forfuture refere

IndexAAC adaptoradditional 4-38connecting 2-3DC IN 19V jack 3-2 ASCII characters 4-5BBatteryextending life 4-24monitoring capacity 4-23real time clock

MMedia careCard care 4-32Memory card care 4-32 Memoryinstalling 4-27removing 4-29 memory media cardinserting 4-33removing 4-33 Memory media slot 4-30M

TTOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5-1UUSB deviceproblems 6-10 VVideo mode 4-40Video RAM 3-12WWeb Camera 3-9Wireless communication 7-5User's Manual Index-3

Provide adequate ventilationAlways make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequateventilation and are protected from overheating when the power i

Heat injuryAvoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer isused for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While thetem

Turn off (shut down) the computer.Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving thecomputer.Close the display panel.Do not pick up the c

Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information tostart using your computer.Some of the features described

Right-click Click the right Touch Pad control buttononce.Right-click the mouse once.Press and hold on the touch screen (only fortouch screen models).D

Table of ContentsChapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and SafetyCopyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks ... 1-1

It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal Hard Disk Drive orother main storage device to external media. General storage media isnot dura

When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow thesteps in the exact order as described in this User’s Manual.Connecting the power cab

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack onyour computer.Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer121. DC IN 19

Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left inbetween the display panel and the keyboard.When opening or closing the display pa

When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.Getting to know WindowsFor detailed information on what is new and how to operate Wi

Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tilesrepresenting all other applications downloaded to your system.Windows S

In the Settings charm, click Power and then select Restart.Press CTRL, ALT and DEL simultaneously (once) to display the menuwindow, and then select Re

Benefits of Sleep ModeThe Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than theHibernatio

Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is inHibernation Mode. Data will be lost.Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferr

Data save in Hibernation ModeWhen you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take amoment to save the current data in memory to the

Memory media ... 4-30External Display ...

Chapter 3The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it isrecommended that you become familiar with each before you

Power indicator The Power indicator glows white when thecomputer is turned on. However, if you turn thecomputer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator wi

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptorhas built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10megabits per second, 10BASE-T), or FastEthernet LAN

Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer76 813 4 521. Headphone jack 5. HDMI out port2. Microphone jack 6. External RGB monitor port3. Universal Seri

External RGB monitorportThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pinassignment section for information

Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer211321131. Cooling vents 2. Memory module slot3. Force shut down hole Product appearance depends on the model

Force shut down hole Insert a slender object such as a needle into thishole to force a shut down when the computer ishung.Front with the display openT

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open178623 45710111312149915178623 457101312149911151. Wireless communication antennas(not

WirelesscommunicationantennasSome computers in this series are equipped withthe Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas.Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)For more

Keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains characterkeys, control keys, function keys, and specialWindows keys, providing all the functionality of afu

Chapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory andSafetyThis chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicableto TOSHIBA computers.Copyright,

The actual specifications may vary depending on the model youpurchased.Battery pack This computer includes a battery pack inside.However, please do no

For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, pleaserefer to the Legal Footnotes section.RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs u

great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip forsustained battery life. Switching is automatic and does not require the userto reb

The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel®HD Graphics Control Panel/Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel.You can acc

With the Intel® Rapid Start Technology, the Windows can rapidly resumefrom Hibernation Mode and battery life will be longer than when in SleepMode.Int

Power Condition DescriptionsPower conditionsThe computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affectedby different power conditio

White Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and thebattery is fully charged.No light Under any other conditions, the indicator doesnot light.If the ba

Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, andhighlights the precautions that should be taken when using i

Swipe Quickly move your finger in from the edge of thescreen, without pausing when you first touch it.Swipe from the left edge: shows your recentlyope

Swipe Quickly move your finger in from the edge of theTouch Pad, without pausing when you first touchit.Swipe from the left edge: shows your recentlyo

Windows, Microsoft and the Windows logo are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks

CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys arelocked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you canuse the

Specialfunction modeStandard F1-F12 modeFunctionFN + 1 FN + 1 Reduces the icon size on the desktopor the font sizes within one of thesupported applica

Optical disc drivesThe computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive, Blu-ray™Combo drive or Blu-ray™ Writer drive (BDXL™). When the computer

2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open211. Eject button 2

Removing discsTo remove the disc, follow the steps as detailed below:Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the opticaldisc dri

CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RWdiscs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.DVDsDVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-

Damage to any disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting withthis product.Any change or loss of the recorded contents of media that may becaused

DVD-RW:DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1.1 or version1.2Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) (for 2x, 4x and 6x speed media)MITSUBIS

Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do notuse the cut-and-paste function as the original data will be lost if thereis a w

Do not playback video while watching or recording television programsusing other applications. Doing so may cause video playback ortelevision program

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached tothis equipm

When viewing video on an external display or TV, change the displaydevice before playing. Video can be played only on internal LCDdisplays or external

Close all other applications before playing back video. Do not openany other applications or carry out any other operations during videoplayback.Do no

This software can only playback MPEG2, MP4 and WTV files createdby the preinstalled applications on the same computer. Playback maynot function proper

Important Safety Information for 3D FunctionPlease refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experiencediscomfort before or while watching 3D vi

The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is intended for playing DVD-Video,DVD-VR and video files and for viewing 2D home video content in 3D.The 3D playback of any v

Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc PlayerThe 3D playback function can playback 3D video content, and your 2Dhome video content and other 2D

Depending on the system environment, the player may automaticallyswitch into 2D if you perform any of the following operations during 3Dplayback. Furt

BatteryThis section explains battery types, use, recharging methods and handling.Battery typesThe computer has different types of batteries.Battery pa

ProceduresTo recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jackand plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery ind

Monitoring battery capacityRemaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods.Clicking the battery icon on the TaskbarVia the Batter

Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC,Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) and the related implementingmeasures.This product

Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down ModeBattery pack (43Wh, 4cell)about 30 hours about 15 daysExtending battery lifeTo maximize the life of your battery

The Link speed (10/100/1000 megabits per second) changesautomatically depending on the network conditions (connected device,cable or noise and so on).

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until youhear the latch click into place.Figure 4-5 Connecting the LAN cable211. LAN jack

Additional memory module is a precision electronic component thatmay be fatally damaged by static electricity. Since the human bodycan carry static el

7. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slotand gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 degree anglebefore holdin

8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw.Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed.Figure 4-8 Sea

8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer.If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and thecircuits locating

capacities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digitalcameras and Personal Digital Assistants.Keep foreign objects out of the m

The maximum capacity of SD memory cards is 2GB. The maximumcapacity of SDHC memory cards is 32GB. The maximum capacity ofSDXC memory cards is 64GB.Mem

SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memorycard)Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to recorddata.Inse

Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus

If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while thecomputer is accessing the memory media, you may lose data ordamage the media.Do not remo

When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop issometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars arounddesktop (with

When you change the display output device, the playback device may notswitch automatically. In this case, in order to set the playback device to thesa

A compatible external display with built-in support for Intel WiDi.An external display with HDMI port and a digital adaptor featuring IntelWiDi.The ad

Figure 4-14 Security lock211. Security lock slot 2. Security lockOptional TOSHIBA AccessoriesYou are able to add a number of options and accessories i

2. Select Microphone, and click Properties.3. On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase ordecrease the microphone volume level.If you f

To access the utility, Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) ->Media & Entertainment -> DTS Sound.U.S. patents apply to this produ

Chapter 5Utilities and Advanced UsageThis chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utiliti

TOSHIBA DisplayUtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop TextSize utility, Split Screen utility and Other Settings.Desktop Text Size allows you

TOSHIBA VIDEOPLAYERThis software is provided for playback of DVDVideo. To access this utility, click Desktop ->Desktop Assist (in taskbar) -> Me

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulatorsThe crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates thatbatteries and/or accumulators must be collected anddisp

TOSHIBA FunctionKeyThis utility allows you to perform some featuresby pressing a specified key or combined with theFN key.To setup this utility, click

You may not have all the software listed above depending on the modelyou purchased.Special featuresThe following features are either unique to TOSHIBA

Low batteryautomatic HibernationMode *1When battery power is exhausted to the pointthat computer operation cannot be continued, thesystem automaticall

TOSHIBA Password UtilityThe TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security:User and Supervisor.Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Passwor

You can use BIOS Setup to set, change or delete the HDD Password orHDD Master Password.To start BIOS Setup.1. In the Settings charm, click Power and t

1. Turn on the power as described in the Getting Started section. Thefollowing message will appear in the screen:Enter Password [ ]At this point, the

Keyboard—Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or toconfigure the function keysUSB—Allows you to set conditions for USBSATA—Allows you t

If Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer’s battery willdischarge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. It isrecommended

Disabled Enables Sleep and Charge function only whenthe AC adaptor is connected.Disable features whenthe battery levelreachesSpecifies the lower limit

"Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.To set Sleep and Music feature, click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in t