Portege R500 - unrecognized SD cards

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• Portege R500 - Bluetooth PC card mouse not recognized

  I am trying to use a mouse with my R500 bluetooth PC card, but it is not recognized when I insert it in the PCMCIA slot.

  The light. I need to change any settings?

  Hello

  Usually, the PCMCIA card should be recognized directly after that it was inserted in the slot.
  There is no special driver for the PCMCIA. It s a BIOS according to the function.

  What you could do is to change the device configuration option in the BIOS.
  I think that it s on the second page in the BIOS.
  It s set configuration by OS. I recommend that you change this.

• Portege R500 - internal SD card reader not working not

  Internal SD card reader does not. When I insert the SD card, beep for laptop, but SD card nothing...
  At the hardware level manager is the card reader SD with yellow exclamation point!
  I have test the 4 cards of 128 MB, 512 MB, a two 1 GB cards...

  Any idea?

  I have not had a problem similar, but only with normal SD, SDHC cards no problem

• Portege R500: Card reader SD and ODD do not work - drivers needed

  I have laptop portege R500, product number: PPR50E-04X04WCE.

  last year, I changed the operating system and installed windows 7.
  Since then, I can't use the dvd drive or the sd card reader.
  And the control panel it apears two unknown devices, but I can´t find the controllers for these.

  What can I do to fix this?

  I assume you found unknown devices in Device Manager.
  Check it please http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/ann.jspa?annID=78
  Here you can find instructions how to identify the unknown devices.

  I checked the Toshiba download under http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp page and your Portege is listed there, but under the option ARCHIVE. It is supported for Win7 so there is no problem to install all the drivers available.

  Check it out please and let us know if you still have the same problem.

• Problem reading SD card after the mode reader 'sleep' Portege R500 SP1

  Hi all

  I still have the problem, that my new Portege R500 with Vista SP1 does nor react when reading / writing on a SD card. This only happens when the SD card is inserted and I wake the R500 from his sleep. All read or written in the SD card will lock the PC and the R500 must be turned off hard. I tried this with different SD cards with always the same result. The R500 was freshly installed from the recovery DVD and even installing from a DVD SP1 Microsoft at any time has the same exact behavior. All the drivers are up to date, Bios 1.60. I also tried to remove the entry in Device Manager and reinstalled.

  I found on the Microsoft site a patch, that describes exactly this issue: [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936825 | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936825]. But this patch cannot be installed under Vista SP1. Microsoft says that it is already included in the Vista SP1. But it still does not.

  Any other idea? Or what I have to live with it?

  Best regards
  Stefan

  Hello Stefan

  I can imagine that this problem is quite annoying for you, but otherwise, you can disconnect SD card when you have no more need. I can't imagine that it must be inserted at all times.

  I can imagine there are a few conflicts between the patches from Microsoft and Toshiba driver but such bugs should be fixed by some Toshiba updates or hotfixes Microsoft. What to say? I'm afraid at the moment that you must live with it.

  By the way: post please exactly the model of mobile number and give some info on the SDCard (capacity). Perhaps someone with the same model laptop and the same card can test and view the results.

• Portege R500 - fingerprint reader and SD card reader does not work

  Hello

  I hope someone can help me.

  I bought an opportunity Portege R500 (the warranty is still available until 12/2010) and set up with Windows 7 Home Premium.

  I installed all the drivers for Windows 7 from the specific model support page. Driver Vista have been installed for all drivers, which are not available in Windows 7.

  If everything works fine, except the fingerprint reader and the sd card slot.

  Fingerprints: I tried al a lot of drivers, even that of the R600 and R700 (such as proposed by someone here in the forum). When I run the Toshiba fingerprint utility, a text box tells me, that there is no connection with the sensor. Authentc software does not work either.

  SD card reader: I tried several SD cards from a card SD 2 GB simple and old (but functional) Kingston. According to the Director of devicce, the driver is correctly installed and running.
  The blue icon next to wireless light turns on and after a "long", a message box appears and asks me to format the card. It takes a little longer and then I get the massage, the card cannot be formatted. I tried the same procedure with a SDHC card 4 GB and a Micro SDHC card in a SD card adapter. Then of course the cards are identified but not usable and formatted.

  There are several reports of other users of the internet, the locations of sd card in computer models laptops different toshiba have problems under Windows 7.

  The two problems have emerged as well under Vista. My hope was, this upgrade to Win 7 solve poverty. Unfortunately remain the problems of th I have Win 7.

  Thanks in advance,

  Michael (Germany)

  Thanks for the feedback second
  By the way; It is a forum for user to user in this community, everyone is trying to help everyone, so if someone wants to say that he would be able to help, then you will get a response from such user maybe you should also pass a few simple threads in this forum and might help other users as well?

  Tip; BIOS update and setting BIOS by default (with F9) can solve many problems... it's worth a try...

  By the way; Win 7 is able to update the drivers automatically. I recommend that you run an update in Device Manager and let windows search for the update.

  I ve got another laptop and installed Win 7 as well. The card reader Vista driver has worked for me on Win 7 OS just a tip

• Re: Portege R500-125 - Vodafone 3 G SIM card - what to do!

  I recently bought a Portege R500 125. It is size excellent performance wise, wise, specs, weight, etc. But the most important feature for me was the 3G feature.

  Opening the box and instructions (guia rapido) there was no mention about the card 3 G slot at all, I got a quick glance around the laptop and could not find shelter. Then, I wondered if I had indeed bought the laptop, looked good the box and he defeinitely said 3G.

  So I came to the forum support and picked up a thread saying that the SIM card slot was behind the battery in the range Portege and Tecra. Hey presto, he was there. I thought, excellent put SIM card in and run the mobliink software. I started the mobilink software and he said Vodafone UK on the interface graph of the application user. Click on connect and it would start saying "connection" and then would just go back to "Ready".

  Next step was to call the Toshiba support, they told me that I had to download the update of the Novatel Wireless of the download site VER 10.9 driver I think. In addition, they said that YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE MOBILINK SOFTWARE TO CONNECT! I was told to use the Vodafone VISTA software to connect. Thus obtained on the Vodafone site and downloaded the 9.3.0 software, also reviewed the read me document (do not usually do this and guess what he mentioned that it supports Novatel V10.9), so I was well on my way, I thought! Not yet!

  Downloaded the Novatel Wireless driver and then install the Vodafone software. Pulled up the Vodafone software and he said "mobile deveice is detected" and that's all. It does not search for networks. So I thought lets try one more thing. I removed the SIM card from the laptop and put the SIM card in the original PC card. Once I put the PC data card in, it installed some drivers and then he said that it has been installed successfully. Then the times of crisis! , launcehed the Vodafone software and hey presto, we have a signal and a connection! SUCCESS.

  Now for the acid test. Put the SIM card in the laptop launched the software, the first message on the screen - 'mobile device detected' then 'search network', then to the last 'Vodafone 3 G', you press the button connect and we had a connection.

  It seemed a long drawn from the process, but arrived in the end. I think using the data card, it installs several structural factors that Vodafone and Portege software must have to operate successfully. I think it would be the same approach for the 3G SIM card Vodafone not only.
  _In summary_

  * Update of Novatel Wireless Drivers (V10.9) Portege downloads
  To install the Vodafone Vodafone (V9.3.0) Vista driver. co.UK
  * Insert data with 3G SIM card (wait drivers are installed and message that says "drivers installed successfully")
  Launch of software Vodafone and connect - wait for a successful connection
  * Remove the SIM and data card
  * Install the SIM card in the Portege (behind the battery, then lock it in position)
  Launch of Vodafone software and connect (DO NOT USE MOBILINK)

  I hope this helps.

  Wow. That s a great statement!
  Thanks for posting here in our small community ;)
  Maybe this instruction step by step would help others

• Portege R500 - Powerpoint and dual head video card

  Urgent! I have a presentation to do tomorrow.

  Anyone know if the Portege R500 has a dual head video card so that Powerpoint can be used in presenter view. That is to say, the notes show on laptop and external display or via a projector presentation?

  I put t know what you mean exactly with dual head video card but the Portege R500 may be connected to the projector too.
  You could extend your desktop on the projector by using the FN + F5 key combination and could spend the PowerPoint on the extended desktop.
  This should also work.

• What is the difference between Portege R500-121 and R500-11z

  Hello

  What difference is between model Portege R500-121 3 G and R500-11z?

  Thank you

  The two supports of laptops:

  PROCESSOR - INTEL CORE 2 DUO U7700 (1.33 GHZ) PROCESSOR
  GPU - INTEL 945GMS
  DISK HARD - 160 GB (5400 RPM) SATA
  FINGERPRINTSENSOR
  11 a/G/N INTEL wireless network card

  And the only difference is that R500-11Z does not support the * module * 3 g!

• Portege R500 - blue screen after installing Windows XP SP3 home edition

  * computer toshiba Portege R500 laptop *.

  * non-modele ppr50e00j00fs4 *.

  SP3 installed via update-site, received successful message SP3 installed restart... now bluescreen an impossibility to restart! Not even in save mode!

  If I try to start with the InstallationRecommandations, I get the following message:

  STOP: 0X0000007E (0XC0000005, 0XF79ED8EB, 0XF79ED7F4, 0XF79ED4F0)

  Can someone help me please?

  Hmmm. seems that this is a known Microsoft issue because I found these MS knwoldge base article:

  How to troubleshoot a Stop error 0x0000007E in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330182/en-us/

  Microsoft has stated that:

  + These problems may occur if a system thread generates the error handler catches not an exception. You receive this error message if one or more of the following conditions are met: +.

  + If this issue occurs after the first restart during Windows Setup, or when the Setup program is finished, the computer does not have a sufficient disk space to run Windows. +
  + If this problem occurs after the first restart during the installation of Windows, or once the installation is complete, the computer's BIOS may be incompatible with Windows. +
  + Incompatible video card drivers. +
  + A chauffeur service or system device damaged. +
  + If the problem is associated with the Win32k.sys file, it can be caused by a control program remote third +.

  I recommend checking the solution proposals published on the website of Ms.

  Good bye

• Portege R500 fan turns and freezes

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 running windows XP. I seem to have problems with the fan turns very quickly upward and the laptop then freeze it. It sems happens especially when I remove the Cat5 network card and turn on the wireless network card. Toshiba have replaced the Module of cooling for me. I don't know if the problem is hardware or software, the problem sometimes at random, but as above especially when you remove the Cat5.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  This Toshiba recovery image or self created image this image that you use?
  If you have noticed this problem with own laptop preinstalled (Toshiba recovery image) I don't think that it is software issue.

  Did you speak with service days? I mean they should have enough experience with this model of laptop.

• Portege R500 - all chances of getting a kit of renovation of 3G (UMTS/HSDPA)

  I just bought my Toshiba R500 here in Germany about three weeks ago. A few days ago, I received information that Toshiba will soon offer the R500 with integrated UMTS/HSDPA modem.
  Even more surprising: the price seems to be the same, there is no price increase.

  So, I just bought a R500 with 64 GB of SSD three weeks ago and he is already OLD. I've always wanted the R500 with integrated 3G but my dealer told me that there is no information that Toshiba will offer such a product. Of course, I can still use my 3G Express card with a PCMCIA card, but to be honest, it seems silly to have that thing sticking out of the R500.

  Now, here's my question, because I am sure that other customers are too affected: is wise and customer Toshiba kind enough to offer some kind of kit of renovation of the 3gs for the R500? I know that there is space, including for the reader of card SIM, but if Toshiba does not offer a kit of renovation, any modification may void the warranty and it can also do not work as it should.

  Chances to get a 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) renovation for the R500 kit any time soon? I love my R500 but without integrated 3G, it truly annoys from time to time (btw: the s.cks Word is censored, funny).

  Retro Kit 3G? : D

  Hey Buddy AFAIK the 3G card must be connected to the motherboard, and if someone wants to upgrade the small Portege R500, thin with this card you will need to disassemble the whole laptop.
  This would void the warranty.

  I m not sure if it of possible to modernize the R500 with such card but if yes, then you should contact the ASP in your county for such a procedure.

  I have already seen that the Portege R500 equipped with module 3G / UMTS (3.6 Mbps) high-speed.
  Maybe it's better to sell your R500 and buy a new one with the card 3G s? ;)

  Best regards

• Portege R500 - problem with roaming

  Hello

  I use the laptop Toshiba Portege R500. Computer works well, however I had a problem with the connection to the internet from abroad. I use Novaltel Moblink application and modem integrated - on the territory of the Poland, internet connection is working without problem, but abroad there is no link (tested in Czech Republic and Austria). Operating system - Windows Vista Business SP1. When the external modem (PCCard) and GlobeTrotter application is used, then internet woks without reservation.

  Any help will be appreciated.

  Jacek

  If I understand the problem, you are the Poland and this card doesn t work in other countries.

  What is your mobile card is activated for use abroad?

  For me it doesn t look like a laptop but problem the problem of the map.

  You contact the mobile service provider and ask for clarification!

• Several questions on Portege R500

  I got this new Portege R500 (PPR50E) and the fan noise is driving me crazy! I can't believe why the processor should run all the time so warm, even if it isn't on the heavy load. Even online light surf starts the fan of rolling and moaning of it are really annoying. I tried to find a software that puts the CPU halt state, as CPU Idle, but no chance, none of the old applications work with that CPU. The temp is always around 60 ° C which is quite a lot even thought I've customized power management profile to use only the lightest load.
  Someone has ideas how to force the processor to stop the State?

  I am also struggling to get the standard 1280 x 720 60 Hz resolution to work for an external projector, but that's another story... Calculator of DTD disobeys his magic and now I have to start hacking the registry manually...

  Then sound card driver. I would use two audio apps at the same time, but the driver does not allow the sharing of resources, which means that I can't use Amplitube and media player at the same time.

  The CPU is supposed to be dual-core 1.2 GHz with 2 GB of memory, the machine should work pretty well. BUT Vista spoil the fun! This is the second time that I am using Vista on a laptop and now I am quite convinced, is an eater of great resources and no good OS. R500 should come with Win XP SP3!

  I'm sorry because I have to whine, but I will return it to the dealer if there is no solution to these.

  Post edited by: ADMIN

  Hey Buddy

  The machine is known to me. It s a large notebook small and powerful.
  Fact is that the laptop was equipped with a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo CPU processor that produces a lot of heat.
  To my knowledge, the internal temperature (not only the temperature of the CPU) varies and can increase and decrease at the rate of 15 degrees C.
  Fact is also that cooling modules are not oversized due to the size of small notebook and the unique fan must therefore turn more quickly to ensure cooling properly.

  He should also know that the new series of portable comes with the operating system preinstalled Vista and this OS needs a lot of resources.
  It is no secret.

  Of course, you can install you own Win XP on the R500.
  I think the laptop wouldn't create this heat using the XP and the cooling modules should run a little slower.

  Installing XP is possible and all Win XP drivers are located on the European driver Toshiba page!

  Greetings mate

• Where can I find XP x 64 drivers for Portege R500 - hotkey / power management?

  Where can I find the downloads that will enable the power management or hotkey support for my Portege R500?

  I already installed the drivers for everything except the fingerprint reader (do not want), tpm (really envy) and hdd (tos620a) motion sensor (not embarrassed at this time). Most of the drivers are recent original sites of the seller or, in the absence of those, leaving Toshiba 64-bit Vista download areas.

  Everything else works generally: wifi, graphics & chipset, sound, lan, bluetooth stack, cardbus, card reader, etc.

  However, after doing this, are the following questions:

  FN keys do not work for suspend to ram, suspend-to-disk, * screen * brightness *-essential to extend the life. FN keys for digital/Board pad, rocker of external surveillance * work

  Dedicated toggle backlight button does nothing

  However, in order to get the lifetime of battery beyond ~2.5 hours and closest alongside 7.1 hours, I need to turn things down / stop occasionally. What software can help and where I can get, as it runs on Windows XP x 64 edition?

  Note:

  I tried packages of 32-bit xp which provides Toshiba, they do not seem to work on x 64. The package 'chopsticks' requires 'cmod', but 'cmod' gives this error:

  Installation of Modules common TOSHIBA
  Not an ACPI machine. Cannot install TOSHIBA ACPI peripheral logic.
  Ok

  I tried the 32-bit xp package called 'pwrsav '; It installs a bad help link in my Start menu and adds a few exes, tpsmain and tpsoddctl, to my automatically starts. These 32-bit executables left immediately after execution.

  I tried to install packages of 64-bit Vista from Toshiba hotkeys / common modules / power management, but the only one of the three I can find via toshiba.co.uk is the common modules, and unfortunately this zip file contains only .inf, .cat and .sys files, no program installation.

  Motivation:
  I use a new installation at the same time because the default installation of Vista is unusable (900 MB of memory used on a fresh startup desktop, disk divided into several partitions, trial, adware and with broken software at left and right)
  I use x 64 because I am software engineer the next product needs to work on x 64, and this new laptop was a likely first candidate

  Hello

  Bad news first :(

  The European driver Toshiba page provides the drivers for XP 32 bit and Vista (32-bit & 64-bit).
  I did find all the drivers for XP 64-bit OS.

  As much as I know XP 64-bit drivers is not exist for one of the series of Toshiba laptops.

  Now a new better ;)

  I found a tool called display Tuner.
  It offers convenient access to the monitor settings, such as brightness, contrast, color settings.

  Perhaps this is an option for you.
  Google a bit

  See you soon