User’s Manual 1-19
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:
WinDVD BD for
TOSHIBA
This software is provided for playback of Blu-ray
Disc. It has an on-screen interface and functions.
Click Start -> All Programs -> InterVideo
WinDVD -> WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA.
Windows Mobility
Center
This section describes the Windows Mobility
Center. Mobility Center is a utility for accessing
several mobile PC settings quickly in one
window. A default maximum of eight tiles are
provided by the operating system, and the
additional two tiles are added to your Mobility
Center.
■ Lock Computer:
This can be used to lock your computer without
turning it off. This has the same function as the
Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the
start menu.
■ TOSHIBA Assist:
This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is
already installed in your computer.
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.