Toshiba Satellite S50a Manual

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Regulatory statements
This product complies with any mandatory product specification in 
any country/region where the product is sold. In addition, the product 
complies with the following:
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following 
Standards:
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related 
European Directives. The party responsible for CE-Marking is 
TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, 
Germany.
The European Union WEEE (Waste from 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 
Directive Information
The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment) Directive is intended to protect the quality of the 
environment and human health through the responsible use of 
natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies 
that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers 
of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European 
Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such 
products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. If 
the product’s battery or accumulator contains more than the 
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) 
defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical 
symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear 
below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery.Supplementary 
Information:*The product complies with the 
requirements of the Low Voltage 
Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC 
Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the 
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Pb, Hg, Cd  
						

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In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end 
user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate 
facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU 
member countries only and does not apply to end users in other 
countries such as the United States.
Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working 
with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine 
appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life 
strategies for our products. Please contact your local government for 
applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this 
product. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your product, 
visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.
Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz 
Frequencies in European Community 
Countries
België/
Belgique:For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over 
less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is 
required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private 
usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 
300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over 
afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; 
voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij 
BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact 
opnemen met BIPT.
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, 
au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est 
nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une 
distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de 
l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, 
veuillez contacter l’IBPT.
Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller 
for procedure to follow.
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht 
genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise 
abstimmen.
France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz 
and 2454 MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. 
Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable 
procedures to follow. 
						

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Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz 
Frequencies in European Community 
Countries
O:  allowed  x:  forbidden
❖To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws 
for Wireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 
channel limitations apply. The user should use the wireless 
LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 
2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits 
extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorité de 
Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-
telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.
Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations 
not allowed.
È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso 
interno.
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.
Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller 
for procedure to follow.
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem 
contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
European Community 
Countries5150-5250 MHz
Channels: 36, 
40, 44, 48
Indoor Only5250-5350 MHz
Channels: 52, 
56, 60, 64
Indoor Only5470-5725 MHz
Channels: 100, 
104, 108, 112, 116, 
120, 124, 128, 132, 
136, 140
Indoor/Outdoor
Austria O x x
Belgium, France, 
Switzerland/
LiechtensteinOOx
Denmark, Finland, 
Germany, Greece, 
Ireland, Italy, 
Luxembourg, 
Netherlands, Norway, 
Portugal, Sweden, UKOOO
Iceland, Spain O O O 
						

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operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as 
listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN 
at that location and consult the local technical support staff 
responsible for the wireless network.
❖The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in 
any European Community country.
❖This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using 
channels in the 5 GHz bands in the European Community. Ad-
hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client 
devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point.
❖This device must be used with Access Points that have 
employed and activated a radar detection feature required for 
European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands. This 
device will operate under the control of the Access Point in 
order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar 
system in the area. The presence of nearby radar operation 
may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. 
The Access Point’s radar detection feature will automatically 
restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult 
with the local technical support staff responsible for the 
wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are 
properly configured for European Community operation. 
Ta i w a n
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio 
communications operated in accordance with telecommunication 
laws and regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against 
interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific 
and medical radio emission electric machinery. Article 14  Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio 
frequency electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall 
not change the frequency, increase the power or change the 
features and functions of the original design.
Article 17  Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall 
not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal 
communications. In the event interference is caused, the use of 
such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued. 
Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are 
modified and can no longer cause interference. 
						

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Using this Equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for 
second generation low-power data communication systems such as 
this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems 
(premises radio station and specified low-power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this 
product.
2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation.
3The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 
2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz.
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification 
systems.
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
12.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
2FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation.
The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the 
same range as industrial devices, scientific devices, medical 
devices, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed 
specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification 
systems (RFID) used in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations).
 
1. Before using this equipment, ensure that it does not interfere with 
any of the equipment listed above. 
2. If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, 
promptly change the frequency being used, change the location 
of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 
3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference 
caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. 
2.4DSOF4
(1) (2) (3) 
(4) 
2.4FH1
(1) (2) (3) 
(4) 
						

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3The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m.
4This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 
2,483.5 MHz.
3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048
Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850
Fax: 03-3457-4868
VCCI Class B Information
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification 
and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to 
the device class of radio equipment of low-power data 
communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and 
the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, 
Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide 
cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written 
permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with 
respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2014 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights 
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Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under 
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to 
the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. 
Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export 
Administration Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to 
any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO 
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TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES 
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY 
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THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL 
TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, 
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, 
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL 
OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR 
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Trademarks
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or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or 
Toshiba Corporation.
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U.S. patents apply to this product. See http://patents.dts.com. 
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the 
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks 
and DTS Premium Voice Pro is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. 
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Licenses
This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 
Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with 
the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 
and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged 
in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video 
provider licensed to provide such video. None of the licenses extend to 
any other product regardless of whether such product is included with 
this product in a single article. No license is granted or shall be implied 
for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG 
LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com. 
						

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Computer Recycling Information
As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes 
the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero-waste-
to-landfill goal at all our production sites. In addition to our existing 
waste reduction and recycling policies, Toshiba is strongly 
committed to reducing electronic waste. In order to ensure efficient 
use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous 
substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, 
country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to 
recycle products at the end of the life cycle. To learn more about 
Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit toshiba.com/recycle.
Reuse, Donation, Recycling
Functional computers can be donated to a local charity or resold 
easily through a Toshiba-branded program.
Non working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for free 
recycling. 
For additional details, please visit toshiba.com/recycle. 
						

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Contents
Introduction....................................................... 26
This guide ............................................................ 28
Safety icons ......................................................... 29
Other icons used ............................................ 29
Your computer’s features and 
specifications ........................................... 30
Documentation .................................................... 30
Service options .................................................... 30
Chapter 1: Getting Started...................................... 31
Selecting a place to work .................................... 31
Setting up a work environment ...................... 31
Keeping yourself comfortable ........................ 32
Computer user comfort recommendations.... 32
Good Working Posture .................................. 32
Using the notebook with an external 
keyboard, mouse or monitor .................... 33
Typing style .................................................... 34
Taking breaks and varying tasks ................... 35
Mobile computing tips ................................... 35
Transporting the notebook ............................ 35