Toshiba Satellite P50-B User Manual Page 1

User's ManualP50-B/P50t-B

Following information is only for Turkey:Disposal of products:The crossed wheelie bin symbol means that thisproduct should not be collected and dispos

After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you thatthe changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure tore

When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected tothe compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stoppedfor safety reason

System ON CDP ChargeThis function enable/disable CDP (Charging Downstream Port) to use rapidUSB charge while the computer is powered on. When "Sy

When Sleep and Music function is enabled, it is possible to play soundfrom the computer’s speaker by connecting an audio cable to theMicrophone jack.

The screen saver is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playinga video file or slideshows of photos.The computer will not enter Sleep and Hibernati

Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ManualThe features and operations about TOSHIBA Media Player are explainedin the TOSHIBA Media Player

Make sure that your computer is running on AC power while usingCyberLink MediaShow.Operate the computer at Full Power. Do not use power-savingfeatures

If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting might belocked. Please use a brand new disc.Internet ConnectionAn Internet connection is

Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be opened by clicking Desktop Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Hea

To open the utility, click Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -> HDD Protection on the desktop. The utility can also

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the detection level automatically switches according to the powerconnection mode.Detection Level AmplificationWhen the AC adaptor is disconnected, HDD

Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.Be sure to close all other software programs except the RecoveryMedia Creator.Do not

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

However, if you have already created a "Recovery Media", you can use itto restore the recovery partition.If you have not created "Recov

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

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

6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the followingacknowledgment:"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Projec

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

Problem ProcedureOn-screen pointerdoes not respond topointing deviceoperationIn this instance the system might be busy - Trymoving the mouse again aft

Problem ProcedureDouble-clicking doesnot workIn this instance, you should initially try changingthe double-click speed setting within the MouseControl

Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the USB Sleep andCharge section.Problem ProcedureI cannot use theSleep and

Problem ProcedureThe "USB Wakeupfunction" does notwork.When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the"USB WakeUp" function does no

Problem ProcedureMonitor does notturn onAfter confirming that the monitor's power switch ison, you should check the connections to makesure that

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

TOSHIBA supportIf you require any additional help using your computer or if you are havingproblems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOS

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

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or withoutmodification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:1. Redist

Computer 19V DC External RGB monitor port pin assignment610151511Pin Signal Name Description I/O1 CRV Red Video Signal O2 CGV Green Video Signal O3

Current rating: Minimum 2.5 amperes Certification agenciesChina: CQCU.S. and Canada: UL listed and CSA certifiedNo. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2Austral

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

http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com if you have any questions aboutusing Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Module.In Europe visithttp://www.toshiba-europ

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

The range of your wireless devices can be affected when theantennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-densitymaterials.Range is also impac

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

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna islocated or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of HealthCanada

Introduction============The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some ofthem may contain, in addition to the FreeType font eng

2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations,promptly change the frequency being used, change the location ofuse, or turn off t

Device AuthorizationThis device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and itbelongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-

Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark EstoniaFinland France Germany GreeceHong Kong Hungary Iceland IndiaIndonesia Ireland Italy JapanKorea Latvia Liechtenstein Li

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lostdata

time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery maynot charge while computer is consuming full power.After going through many ch

Copy ProtectionApplicable copy protection standards included in certain media mayprevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.User's Manual

IndexAAC adaptoradditional 4-40connecting 2-3DC IN 19V jack 3-2 ASCII characters 4-5BBatteryextending life 4-27monitoring capacity 4-26real time clock

LLANcable types 4-28connecting 4-28 MMedia careCard care 4-35Memory card care 4-35 Memoryinstalling 4-30removing 4-32 memory media cardinserting 4-36r

setting 2-9System automatic 5-7 Sound systemproblems 6-12 TTOSHIBA Desktop Assist 5-1Touch Screen UUSB deviceproblems 6-10 VVideo mode 4-41Video RAM 3

`You' refers to the licensee, or person using the project, where `using' is ageneric term including compiling the project's source code

Neither the FreeType authors and contributors nor you shall use the nameof the other for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes withoutspeci

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

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

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

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

chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand, arms,shoulders or neck.This section provides basic information to start using your co

Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legalvoltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the countryof use. Failure to d

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

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on thepalm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand toslowly open or close

Getting to know WindowsFor detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows,please refer to the Windows Help and Support.Start screenThe

Devices This charm allows you to manage your hardware.Settings This charm allows you to access your computer’ssettings (volume, brightness, connecting

Battery ... 4-24LAN ...

2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/disc.If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may

Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media,such as USB devices, memor

When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blinkwhite.If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthenthe overal

Starting Hibernation ModeTo enter Hibernation Mode, click the power icon ( ) on the Start screenand then select Hibernate.In order to show Hibernate

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 computer6 713 4 521. Headphone jack 5. HDMI out port2. Microphone jack 6. Cooling vents3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3

UndersideThe following figures show the underside of the computer. You shouldensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over toav

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open51889761011243712Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model512431. Microphone 7. St

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

Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so mayreduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to

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

CPU The processor type varies depending on model.To check which type of processor is included inyour model, open the TOSHIBA PC HealthMonitor utility

Video RAM The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor,used to store the image displayed on a bitmapdisplay.The amount of Video RAM available isde

1. Click Power and select On battery.2. Click Off under Display Power Saving Technology.3. Click Apply.If you want to enable this feature, under the c

Power on Power off(no operation)AC adaptornotconnectedRemainingbattery capacityis above lowbattery triggerpoint• Operates• LED: offRemainingbatter

Flashing white Indicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode andthat there is sufficient power available (ACadaptor or battery) to maintain this condit

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

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned byBluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba Corporation andits affil

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 or Blu-ray™Writer drive (BDXL™). When the computer is accessing an optic

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

If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed, the disc mightbe damaged. Also, the disc tray might not open fully when you press the

Writable discsThis section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specificationsof your drive to see the types of discs it can write.CDsCD-R

in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the optical disc drivemay not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite informa

DVD+R:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)DVD+R DL:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA

When writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to amedia:Always copy data from the hard disk drive to th

Close all other applications when using the CyberLink PowerDVD forTOSHIBA. Do not open any other applications or carry out any otheroperations during

Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached tothis equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals notre

Display Devices & AudioIf the video image is not displayed on an external display or television,stop the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA, and chang

Notes on useThis software can only be used on Windows operating system.TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is only provided with models configuredwith a DVD Super Mu

Carry out the installation/uninstallation of the TOSHIBA VIDEOPLAYER under a user account with administrator rights.Do not change Windows Users while

If the menu is opened in the Display Area using the Control Panel'sTop Menu or Menu buttons, Touch Pad and mouse menu operationsmay not be able t

Do not playback video while recording television programs using otherapplications. Doing so may cause video playback or televisionprogram recording er

Do not change the display device while running the TOSHIBA Blu-rayDisc Player.Starting TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc PlayerUse the following procedure to start

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

Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) and the related implementingmeasures.This product and the original options are designed to observe the relatedEM

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 Windows TaskbarVia th

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 cable2 11. LAN jac

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

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

Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card.Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verifiedto work correctl

Formatting a memory media cardMemory media cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specificstandards. If you reformat a memory card, be sure

Inserting memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. Toinsert memory media, follow the steps as detailed be

Do not remove only the miniSD/microSD Card while leaving theadaptor in the memory media slot.External DisplayYour computer video capabilities can be e

Figure 4-12 Connecting the HDMI out port121. HDMI out port 2. HDMI cablePlease do not plug/unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions:The sy

Selecting HD FormatTo select the display mode, follow the steps as below:1. Click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalizat

Security lockA security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or otherheavy object in order to help prevent unauthorized removal or theft

Volume MixerThe Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback ofdevices and applications under Windows.To launch the Volume Mixe

To open the Screen Resolution dialog, click Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display

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

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

TOSHIBA DisplayUtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop TextSize utility, Split Screen utility, Resolution+settings or Task Switcher utility.De

TOSHIBA HDDProtectionThis feature uses the acceleration sensor built inthe computer to detect vibration and shocks, andautomatically moves the hard di

TOSHIBA eco Utility This computer is equipped with "eco mode". Thismode slightly lowers performance of somedevices to reduce electric power

CyberLink MediaStory CyberLink MediaStory helps you to quicklymanage and share your multimedia content. Yourphotos and videos are organized by event,

TOSHIBA PC HealthMonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor applicationproactively monitors a number of systemfunctions such as power consumption, batteryhe

Display automaticpower off *1This feature automatically cuts off power to thecomputer's display panel when there is nokeyboard input for a specif

Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to thecomputer without exiting from your software. Thecontents of main memory are automatica

Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> User PasswordUser authentication may be required to validate user rights when

If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able toassist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY andPERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHI

3. Press ENTER.If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, or if you don’tenter the password within 1 minute, the computer shuts off.