Toshiba Satellite S50a Manual

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If you need assistance:
Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web site at 
support.toshiba.com. At this Web site, you will find answers 
for many commonly asked technical questions plus many 
downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other 
downloads.
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on 
page 122 in this guide.
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/
L50/L70/S40/S50/S70 - B 
Series 
User’s Guide 
						

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a 
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects 
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For the state of California only.
Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/
L70/S40/S50/S70 - B Series
Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) 
and Associated Software Warranty
The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/
or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among 
the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any 
new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage 
instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed 
or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not 
function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. 
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. 
(“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT 
WARRANT 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. 
						

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Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all 
the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a 
precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF 
YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, 
FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR 
OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE 
RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE 
RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR 
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO 
CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY 
COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY 
LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE 
DATA CORRECTLY.
Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical 
applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, 
medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, 
commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other 
applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or 
loss of life or catastrophic property damage. 
ACCORDINGLY, 
TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY 
AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE 
COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF 
YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL 
APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. 
						

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FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity 
Information”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be 
attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant 
peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely 
to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded 
cables must be used between the external devices and the 
computer's ports. Changes or modifications made to this 
equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties 
authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate 
the equipment. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: 
❖This device may not cause harmful interference. 
❖This device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Contact Toshiba’s Support Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 
Interoperability
This section is only applicable if your system has a Bluetooth® module.
Bluetooth® modules are designed to be interoperable with any 
product with 
Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on 
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and 
is compliant to:
❖Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The 
Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
❖Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as 
defined by The 
Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
Bluetooth modules enable wireless networks over two or 
more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable devices. 
Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web 
site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/
bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the 
United States for more information.
When you use a 
Bluetooth module close to 2.4 GHz Wireless 
LAN devices, 
Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or 
cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use 
a 
Bluetooth device, always change the frequency, move your 
device to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 
GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) 
or stop transmitting from your device. Please contact 
TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://
www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in 
Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more 
information.
Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the 
same radio frequency range and may interfere with one 
another. If you use 
Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices 
simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than 
optimal network performance or even lose your network 
connection. If you should experience any such problem, 
immediately turn off either one of your 
Bluetooth or Wireless 
LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on 
Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/
bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the 
United States for more information.
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your 
Health
The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio 
devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of 
energy emitted by devices with 
Bluetooth wireless technology 
however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by 
wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because products 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 the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of 
Bluetooth wireless 
technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or 
responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may 
for example include:
❖Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on 
board airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other 
devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless 
devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you 
are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with 
Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Bluetooth module is far 
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. 
Nevertheless, the Bluetooth module shall be used in such a 
manner that the potential for human contact during normal 
operation is minimized. 
						

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Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN products are designed to be interoperable with any 
wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread 
Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision a/b/g/n/
ac), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and 
Electronics Engineers.
❖The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification as defined by the Wi-
Fi Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark 
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the 
same radio frequency range and may interfere with one 
another. If you use 
Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices 
simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than 
optimal network performance or even lose your network 
connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn 
off your 
Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device.
Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web 
site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/
bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the 
United States for more information.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in 
the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires 
this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 
GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful 
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
Please note that high-power radars are allocated as primary 
users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with 
and/or damage this device.
The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802.11a radio device.
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Wireless LAN and Your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency 
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN 
devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy 
emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found 
in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA 
believes Wireless LAN 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 the extensive 
research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be 
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible 
representatives of the organization. These situations may for example 
include:
❖Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other 
devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless 
devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you 
are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN 
device prior to turning on the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN is far below 
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the 
Wireless LAN shall be used in such a manner that the 
potential for human contact during normal operation is 
minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not 
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. 
						

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Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
This section is only applicable if your system has an Optical 
Disc Drive.
This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a 
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, 
read the User’s Guide carefully and keep it for your future 
reference.
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical 
disc drive. You could damage 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.)
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme 
NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the 
antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF 
field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general 
population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health 
Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device 
shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has 
not been tested with this device.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of this device.
L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions 
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du 
dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique 
reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son 
fonctionnement.
The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only 
signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is 
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide 
maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is 
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service 
faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait 
etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage 
maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a 
l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in 
the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada 
requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 
5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful 
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
Please note that high-power radars are allocated as primary 
users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with 
and/or damage this device.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont 
réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire 
les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites 
mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont 
désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les 
bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars 
pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs 
LAN-EL.
The above caution applies to products that operate with an 
802.11a radio device.
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