Portege R500 flashing Code 01001000 (48 h) or in the opposite direction 00010010 (12 h)

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• How to boot from a USB - Portege R500 flash drive

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 running Windows XP, presented about 2 years ago and recently contracted a virus that has infected some of the startup files as the minute I connect it disconnects again, even in SafeMode! The quickest way I can think sorting is to reformat with the XP Recovery disk and reinstall windows.

  Problem! The CD/DVD drive on the computer laptop stopped working earlier, tried almost everything in the thread on this site, but had no luck.

  So my plan was to boot from a USB flash drive and do it this way. However in the boot parameters I only have the options of HARD drive / floppy drive / CD-ROM / LAN, none of them work. Does anyone know how to boot from USB flash drives?

  Any help would be really appreciated

  Hello

  As far as I know, it should be possible to boot from USB FDD

  I don't know if you would be able to boot from a USB flash drive, but it of certainly worth a try m

  Generally, you can try to press the F12 key when the laptop is turned on.
  A start menu should appear on the screen, then you should see all bootable devices.

  PS: as far as I know the USB startup was available in ToshibaHWSetup (tool of Toshiba which changes the settings of the BIOS under windows OS.) So I guess boot from USB must be possible.

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• Portege R500 works on battery, but after connection to the power supply is OFF

  Hello

  Problem I happened suddenly, laptop computer workins perfect all the time, but since yesterday when I plug the laptop ac adapter will work for 10 seconds off powerd then and then lights - just the orange power cord icon flashes.
  I checked the AC with my girlfriend protected r500 adapter - it has exactly the same model and its working perfect on HQ..., when I use the battery of my laptop works again correctly - any ideas

  You can start your Portege with only (removed battery) AC power?
  If yes it and when Windows is fully charged battery back in place.

  What happens when you do this?

• Portege Z35-AST3N06 - Alps Trackpad scrolls in the opposite direction

  Hello, my ALPS trackpad scrolls in the opposite direction. In other words, when I want to scroll down a page I have to start at the bottom of the trackpad and scroll upwards and vice versa.

  Is there a way to get the mouse pad to scroll properly?

  Open please Synaptics settings for the touchpad and click the scroll option. You will find option Enable reverse the direction of scrolling

  Disable it and I hope your problem will be solved.

• Failure code 80072EFE on update and all the downloads directly from the site of the window

  not only the update will not be able to find updates, try to download several elements of fault of the site window, and the automatic update of the driver in Device Manager also fails. I have perfect connection to the internet and that you can upload to other sites.

  Yes, that sounds like a problem of router or your ISP with 4 machines. Maybe a firewall issue? Try
  Disabling the firewall on one or two machines. Perhaps a common question of antivirus. Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Portege R500 stops automatically

  Portege R500 stops automatically when it is connected to the power for a certain period.
  It comes on Toshiba power cable and cable igo juice. Tends to happen when it's hot, with or without battery.

  Yellow flashes 2 long, short 2, 1 x long, 3 short. Only way to reset is to subscribe to the battery and the power cable.
  Occurred after be connected for some time and will work only on power outlet after a long wait.
  Now the case more often, even if the connection to the laptop isn't hot.

  This is the 3rd generation of this laptop I've had over the last 10 years and with the memory of mid-life upgrade, they seem to be very robust and this is the fundamental problem only that I have met.

  Are there patches?

  Hello

  The blink code means that a hardware problem has been detected on the motherboard.
  So I think this could be a hardware related issue and not an overheating problem
  But nothing is impossible
  You can try to clean the cooling fans/modules with a jet of compressed air
  Would it help to remove dust from the computer laptop cooling grids
  This workaround is useful if the laptop temperature is too high and the laptop stops automatically to avoid that the pieces of equipment against damage

  Check and try

• Portege R500 - replacement of the keyboard - success

  After buying a new keyboard for the R500 on EBay about a year ago, I finally blew the courage to replace a badly scratched by a new keyboard. The reason I've waited? I was worried about how to get out the old keyboard (it is locked down to the chassis, and it was obvious that I have would hurt one during the withdrawal.

  There is a nice write-up general on how to disassemble a R500 here:
  http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Portege-R500/disassemble-laptop-remove-hard-drive.htm

  The description above is not to discuss the keyboard however, so here's some additional information and tips:

  * Read this whole procedure before you start - it's simple, but not for the faint of heart.

  * Shut down, unplug the power, remove the battery.

  * Make sure that you have the correct keyboard for your model. The US keyboard is p/n G83C000903US for example. One I removed was a Rev 1 and a new one, I had a Rev 2 (don't know the difference - they look identical). They can get as low as $40-mais check the part number before you buy.

  * The keyboard connector is located under the computer, and so you will have to take off from the bottom, carefully following the instructions in the link above.

  A couple of notes: (a) the cable Ribbon PCMCIA connector must be opened to disconnect the cable, as this is the only thing that prevents you from removing the bottom of the computer. You can easily do so through access memory on the back door, but BE careful not to damage the cable lock. It works by switch to the top the little plastic lever that is held in place by small pieces of plastic on the sides of the connector that flex * a little *. Be gentle with this connector. When you put it back later-connector, if you placed the cable all the way into the connector, you can lock with only slight pressure down on the connector, and it will snap into place.

  (b) there are other types of cable Ribbon connectors use too. For example, to unlock the keyboard connector, now visible also on the bottom of the deck, slide both ends of the connector in the direction where the cable plugs in. They are snug and will only move about 1/4 ", be gentle but firm.

  (c) the two tiny connectors blocks free access to the water of the keyboard do not have locks on them. We're a band with only a few drivers, and one is a red and white power connector. Just pull out them. All the other connectors, you will probably miss through requires unlocking, so be careful!

  _Now back to the keyboard: _

  Once you have managed to disconnect his cable on the bottom, turn the laptop and start to remove the keyboard on the edges. It is supported by many small pieces of sticky tape, 2 faces, and that's it. As the base of the keyboard is made of aluminum, it is likely that you will distort the keyboard a bit as release you it, even though it may be downplayed maybe using a tool like a rule or something plastic and pry with it. Take care of not to damage the connector of the Ribbon and try to ignore these scary cracking sounds that identify each section!

  Once you have turned it off, you must remove any excess tape before starting point and again put a bunch of small pieces of new, good quality 2-sided tape (such as 3 m). No need to use anything stronger or thicker - just put a bunch of parts everywhere on the base, especially near the edges and the space key.

  Now, finally, turn the keyboard in position, making sure that you screw the connector back Ribbon through to the correct place. Turn the laptop over and re - insert and lock the Ribbon connector (make sure that it is directly and fully forward lock connector). All other connectors back in too. Then come back and push down hard on all sections.

  Re-assembling, taking care to put the 4 mm and 6 mm screws in the right places and a tiny on the side.

  Cross your fingers and turn it on!

  Good luck!

  Thank mate for this review.
  Generally the replacement of keyboard is not really complicated and someone with small technician skills should be able to replace it

• Portege R500 - HARD drive failure

  I am just a HARD disk failure in my Portege R500.

  It will not recover from the recovery for all disk options seem to point to a new HARD drive. Is this something that needs connection factory? How to replace (160GB)? Is there an option of a SSD instead? I remember it was talking about

  Adrian Lucas (UK)

  Hello!

  You can use each SATA HDD, because there is no capacity limit. So you can buy the biggest HDD 2.5 and I think that it s a 500 GB.

  You can use the product for your new HARD disk recovery disk and you will then have the factory with all the drivers settings and tools of Toshiba.

  I put t know if its possible to use an SSD, but I think that it s better to use the same technology has been integrated. So it s sure that you have no problem with your new drive.

  Bye!

• Portege R500 upgrade to Win 7 64 bit: lost and no scrolling touchpad driver

  Dear all,

  I have updated my portege R500 WIndows 7 64-bit OS and had the following problems:

  1. as a first step the touchpad scrolling has worked well (with no driver installed) but then it works more... so I tried a driver but
  2. There is no driver for the touchpad (Alps) which is recognized as a compatible mouse PS
  BTW, uninstalling and reinstalling didn't work and I searched a lot on the web but found no solution.

  I downloaded the drivers for VISTA 64 bit, is it safe to use?

  Appreciated advice, thank you.

  Simone

  Hello

  > I downloaded the drivers for VISTA 64 bit, is it safe to use?
  Yes, it s safe you can try to install the drivers for the touchpad for Vista in the worst case, you will get an error message that this driver is not compatible or will not work.

  But look man there is Win 7 Alps and Synaptics touchpad drivers for Win 7.
  The drivers were released for other series of laptop.
  Check the Satellite L500 area for example

  I have Win 7 64 bit drivers.
  Synaptics v14.0.11.0
  Alps Electric v7.x5.303.117

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• Portege R500 screen problem

  My Portege R500 screen is a light quite leak in the edges and it is impossible to display anything on the sides.
  It is very difficult to watch videos. Black is dark gray.

  Can I have a defective unit?
  Is it possible to fix this screen to warranty service?

  How is your R500 screen?

  Hello

  I'm not quite sure of what could be the problem exactly. There may be something wrong with the FL inverter, but it is my personal suggestion.
  To get a detailed fault diagnosis audit specifications would be necessary.

  > Is it possible to fix this screen to warranty service?
  If you warranty is valid that everything should be done for free just contact the ASP in your country and ask for later handling.

  The technician of the authorized service provider should be able to provide more details and should help you.

  Good luck

• Portege R500 - unknown button on desktop

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 and I noticed a small button in the upper left corner of my office (see screenshot, inside a red circle). The button looks a lot like a close button on a window, but if I click it, nothing happens. It appears when I reduce all my open windows. When I press the "View desktop" button in the "Quick Launch bar" However, it is not there.
  Has anyone encountered the same problem or what anyone has any idea whence this button and how do I stop it from appearing?

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  Thanks in advance

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  Hello

  you have installed ICQ? If Yes, then you know what this "object", it s the sign that ICQ is running in the background. It s also another application that runs in the background and place a symbol somewhere around the desktop computer.

  Could you please tell me what 3rd party applications are installed on your computer? It would be useful to know, perhaps we can understand what the weird symbol...

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• Portege R500 - Nokia PC suite does not work with Bluetooth

  Hello

  Toshiba bluetooth + nokia pc suite works DO NOT!

  I have problem with Portege R500. Toshiba Bluetooth stack 6.40 (from the download page) is not compatible with the new Nokia PC suite 7.1.
  PC Suite only works with Toshiba Bluetooth stack, driver version 5.10.12. PC Suite indicates that bluetooth can not be found.

  * See the system requirements for PC suite

  http://Europe.Nokia.com/get-support-and-software/download-software/Nokia-Ovi-Suite/system-requirements

  Where can this 5.10.12 version be downloaded for 64-bit operating system? I just need for the trial which would even work.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  I'm not very well if you want to get an older version of battery BT m.
  On this Toshiba Bluetooth portal, you can get the new version 6.40.00 BT
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/Bluetooth/

  But I don t understand why it should not work with c. 6.40
  I think that Nokia system requirements were created before the release of version 6.40...

  However, if newest PC suite 7.1 is not compatible with the BT 6.4 then I recommend that you test the battery Microsoft Bluetooth...

• Failing utility Portege R500 fingerprint after upgrade to Windows 7

  Just, I improved my Portege R500 to Windows 7 (clean install) and downloaded the latest Tosh utilities and install.

  When I tried to set up the utility of fingerprints by the registration of fingerprints, I get to the end where I am asked to register the imprint, and then get the message "operation failed. Model duplicate already exists. "

  Can anyone help please?

  Hello

  Seems there is something wrong with the registration of fingerprints for me it looks like the old fingerprints are still present, somewhere in the registry or on the folder of files to HARD drive.

  I think you should first remove the traces of fingers and then have to uninstall the software.
  After this should clean the registry using a tool like Ccleaner.
  Restart the unit. Install the VAP (value added package) and fingerprint software!

  I hope this helps!

• No sound on Portege R500

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Portege R500, and there is no sound.
  In the Device Manager I checked the drivers and hardware and it seems to be ok.
  I did test sound with the sound of Windows and it did not work.
  I have good gear wheel in the front of the laptop, no sound.
  I use Windows Vista Business SP1.
  Can you help me? Should I use a specific software from Toshiba?

  Kind regards

  OK, you already checked wheel in front of your laptop. Make sure it is not disabled via the FN + ESC key combination.

  The other thing could be, she is silent in sound options or level is set to low.
  Got to control panel configuration-sounds.

  There should be a green mark on the speaker icon. Enter the properties and go to the level and put them to 100. Check that there are no red symbol above the speaker symbol.

• Password BIOS in Portege R500

  Hello!
  I found my old laptop, but cannot start - forgotten BIOS password. Disconnect CMOS battery did not help.
  Local support asked me to service offline, but they want too much money to unlock - this laptop is now less expensive itself.
  Support of the USA asked me write here
  May be someone can help generate answers unlock code?
  Model is Portege R500 PPR50E-06W012RU

  Protection of the BIOS is a very important feature for protection, so it cannot be discussed in the public forum.
  If someone writes here how you can remove the password BIOS all stolen Portege R500 can be unlocked.

  I know that it costs a bit, but this should be done by the authorized service provider.