Operation Manual

1-18 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
Options
You can add a number of options to make your computer even more
powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available:
TOSHIBA DVD
PLAYER
This software is provided for playback of DVD
Video.It has an on-screen interface and
functions. Click Start -> All Programs ->
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER.
Frame dropping, audio skipping or out of synch audio and video may occur
during playback of some DVD Video and Blu-ray Disc titles. Make sure to
connect the computer’s AC adaptor when playing a DVD Video.
Power-saving features may interfere with smooth playback.
Memory expansion A 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory module
PC3-8500/PC2-6400 can easily be installed in
the computer.
Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for
use as either a spare or replacement. Please
refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes,
for futher information.
AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than
one site, it may be convenient to purchase an
additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in
order to remove the need to always carry the
adaptor with you.
USB FDD The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates
either a 1.44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through
connection to one of the computer’s USB ports.
In use, please be aware that, while you cannot
format 720KB floppy diskettes under Windows
®
7,
you are able to read and write to diskettes that
have already been formatted.
Security lock A slot is available to attach a security cable to the
computer to deter theft.