Remote SIM on Portege R500

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• 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: unable to connect the remote DVI monitor via Dynadock

  Hello

  I just connected Dynadock (DVI) with my Portege R500. The cell would be supported - according to Toshiba - but my experience confirms that Dynadock is not able to access the DVI ports. This implies, that Dynadock is nothing more than the USB HUB.

  My setup: Vista 32 company b (CZE edition), the latest patches, Toshiba R500.

  Software: latest dynadock software 2.3 c.

  Symptom: I can't connect to the remote DVI monitor via the dynadock, there are only two external panels with 800 x 600, but Vista does not allow me to choose.

  More information: software Dynadock requires to run without Microsoft Defender, otherwise it blocks the service: DisplayLinkService; file:C:\Program Files\DisplayLink base Software\DisplayLinkService.exe
  If you turn off the MSDef, the "error 2738" message appears when you connect the dynadock and when Vista tries to install a missing drivers for you.
  Yes, I know the VBS question and the problem is not caused by VisualBasic - VBS "Hello World" runs.

  If you think always, Toshiba Dynadock is compatible with Toshiba R500, then press Fn + F5 and look at your logs and you should find something like:
  In English: igfxext.exe throws an exception 0xc000000d, offset 0x0000f9f8.

  I look forward to the comments, advice etc. If you are able to transmit this bug report to a responsible engineer, do please.

  Hello Leo

  As far as I know, Toshiba has not designed for laptops models own only Dynadock and it can be used on every laptop or fixed. Because of this, I think that this statement about model of care is not so important for this problem.

  Toshiba provides devices and software. To connect using the USB port, and these ports must each computer or laptop. I hope that you have installed the software by following the on-screen instructions (device of should not be connected to the start-up of the plant).

  Is your Portege docked the host or you have connected Dynadock directly in Portege s USB port?

• Portege R500 - configure the parser on the Port Replicator

  The system is Portege R500 with a port replicator Port MS Vista running. Port replicator has a Philips 19 "LCD monitor

  System has BEEN configured so that when the system was in the duplicator monitor 19 "inches would be active and system monitor is inactive.

  But, a few days before the following events occur, when the system is in the port replicator and its turned on screen (the one with the mobile progress indicator) Windows startup is displayed on the Port Replicator monitor, then the screen turns white and displays them on the screen on the monitor system, after entering the desktop on the monitor system.

  I live in a remote area, so I can't pop in the store of the local computer to ask for help.

  I would appreciate someone to give me some guidance as to where it configures the port replicator monitor configuration. I looked at the section Configuration screen Control Panel but it seems to be the performance of two monitors, it appears not to address the peculiarities of a laptop computer with a port replicator configuration

  Thank you

  Hello

  I have no Portege R500 but I ve used external monitor connected to my Tecra duplicator.
  Can you please tell me how you have configured previously?

  What is your external monitor set as primary monitor?

• 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 - 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

• 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.

• Portege R500 - RAM and disk SSD upgrade

  Hello

  I have a PORTEGE R500 bought in 2007, SERIES NO.48025469H.

  I have obvious problems with VISTA and WINDOWS 7. The two do not work well, because he seems to have a memory. I wonder if I can increase the memory and replace the drive with an SSD. I want to keep this laptop because it is perfect for all my needs.

  Thank you

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  Hello

  According to the specifications of the laptop your laptop can handle with GB of RAM, but has been bundled with 2 GB memory is not possible.
  http://www.Toshiba.it/discontinued-p...Tege-R500-11z/

  What about SSD? SSD upgrade is possible and you can use 256GB SSD for upgrade. After this system will be much faster, and you will certainly more performance and speed.

• Portege R500 - network Constant interruptions

  I have a Portege R500 with Windows XP (SP3 now, but same problem with SP2 and same problem before and after all reinstall them), and the network continues to interrupt. It's desperately irritating, because I work a lot of ssh connections, and almost every time the connection breaks I lose some work. The best of cases, it's that I have to log in again and continue where I was.

  This happens regardless of whether I use WIFI or wired network, and sometimes little matter where I am - home, office, coffee internet, that, is not my connection. The network is interrupted every 15-30 minutes, and sometimes as I type or loading a page, while other times it seems just to occur. It is usually easy to tell when it happens, because all the ssh connections instantly hang, all my messenger connections are broken and Outlook complains that he has lost the connection to the Exchange Server. The connections Outlook and messenger do not realize anything is wrong before the connection started actually working again, which has probably something to do with TCP or ICMP messages finally get through, but it's really strange that TCP is not only address the problem transparently - the physical connection is never interrupted for long.

  I guess that it probably has something to do with energy saving, but I have been unable to resolve in setting energy saving settings. Also, I have the same problem, regardless of the question of whether the laptop is powered.

  (Probably?) it is not a hardware failure, because I don't have the same problem in Ubuntu Linux and memtest does not report the errors of memory. (Speaking of which, is there a memory testing tool or self test tool integrated with this laptop?).

  Any suggestion would be appreciated. I tried calling the number of local support twice, but it didn't help much to get there.

  Thanks a lot for this great info

• Portege R500: Pwdbank starts consuming 50% of CPU

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 (it's great!), running Vista with SP1.
  However from time to time pwdbank.exe, the banking password part of TrueSuite, starts consuming 50% of CPU.

  I downloaded the last update, but it has not solved the problem.

  Has anyone seen this problem?

  Thanks in advance

  Why do you think that it s a problem?
  Maybe this application needs of these material resources from time to time

• Portege R500: Cannot restore Vista using Toshiba recovery disks

  I downgraded Vista to XP loaded factory.
  However, I would now like to restore back to Vista.

  I have disc 1 & 2 ' product Recovery DVD-Rom; Portege R500 disks.
  They are also marked "Windows Vista Business (SSD/PATA)" has been provided by Toshiba.

  I don't know how to use these discs to restore my operating system to Windows Vista. When I insert disc 1 and after loading some files, a message "cannot read the file source or disk - Preinst2.SWM" and I can not go any further.

  An instruction step by step would be greatly appreciated

  I wonder why you receive two recovery disks. As far as I know Toshiba Vista Recovery image is stored on a DVD.
  Perhaps you have received two CD

  In any case, have you tried to boot from the second disk? I mean the second recovery CD?

  Usually, recovery is not very sensitive. You must boot from the disc and should follow the instructions on the screen.

  The error cannot read from the source file or disk - Preinst2.SWM looks like a little to the Conference on disarmament would not readable or the CD/DVD drive would not read the disc properly.

• Portege R500 - low volume with Win 7 and Realtek driver

  Hello

  I have now installed Windows 7 on my R500 to prepare for the end of Windows XP to life.
  I've experienced this now with Windows 7 sound does not really work.

  Build-in speaker does not work and a speaker connected to the outside with amplifier can get just a little sound in the maximum amplification I googled and saw many people having similar problems.

  Does anyone know if Toshiba has a solution for this?

  Other people with laptop computers Portege have the same problem?

  Thank you
  Markus

  AFAIK the Portege R500 supports Realtek ALC262
  I googled and found some people having problems with low sound volume on other laptops from other manufacturers using the piece ALC262

  But I found the solutions :)
  Download the utility of small noise turn Mute Off after upgrade to Vista
  [Its utility to turn Mute Off | http://support.toshiba.com/support/viewContentDetail?contentId=1671893&pf=true] and unzip it with WinRAR or WinZip
  You will find a small file called "MuteOff". Run this file as an administrator and check if your sound would work.

  Note: All drivers should be installed as well as the Realtek audio driver.

  Your comments would be appreciated

• 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.

• 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-S5001X will not start

  My Portege R500 arrested last night when displaying "my pictures" and I was not able to do restart upward.

  I removed the battery and turn the direct power, but when I power on I get the Toshiba with "Intel" page in the lower right and five icons feature lower downtown.

  It will not boot to Windows, I know I should know, but I "think" it works under XP.

  I have no recovery disks, he passed to us my father in law a few years ago and no supported drives has come that I can find.

  Can someone help please!

  Thank you
  Tim

  Hey,.

  Can you please verify certain things?

  You can start in safe mode? After you have powered on the notebook press key F8 to access the Windows Advanced Boot menu and select mode.

  If you cannot access the t Windows Advanced Boot menu, you must check the BIOS if the HARD drive is recognized correctly.