NB505-N508​BL

Hi
Does anybody know if this computer has the internal reset system (power-up and pressing 0 simultaneously)? I tried it and doesn't work, yet there is a 100 MB partition on the computer....
Is there anywhere I can download the USB re-initialising software, or is purchasing it from toshiba the only option? (I now live in Brazil and getting the key shipped here is not an option by Toshiba!
thanks a lot!!

mini notebook NB505-N508BL
Downloads are here.
See the section Recovering the Internal Storage Drive, which begins on p. 48 of the User's Guide.
   NB500 Series User’s Guide
Recovery media cannot be downloaded. If you have difficulty, contact Semp Toshiba.
-Jerry

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  • Can't Install Photoshop on NB505-N508

    Hello. When I try to install Photoshop CS5 on my NB505-N508 (yeah, I know it's too small, but I just want to try it ), the installation hangs and can't be cancelled. I can't kill the process either, so I have to force a shutdown, and it hangs on the shutdown as well, so I have to power off. Everything seems fine when it boots again.
    Any ideas? Thanks.

    Your graphics card might not work or it also the requirements of the photoshop must meet the requirements of your computer.
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  • Adding programs to mini notebook NB505-N508?

    This is a novice question, but I was hoping someone could confirm. 
    Can this mini notebook run Quicken?  I have an external CD-ROM drive for installation, and the specifications for this computer seem to match what is required from Quicken. 
    My concern is that this computer seems to be for web surfing and such.  I just wanted to confirm it could also run software programs.  Quicken is the only program I need to run, and the only thing I will use this computer for.
    Thanks in advance!
    Quicken system requirements - http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance-software/deluxe-money-management.jsp
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    mini notebook NB505-N508BL - the blue one
    Can this mini notebook run Quicken? 
    Sure, Michelle. You'll find it can use most any programs that are compatible with Windows 7.
    If it's a little slow, you can double the memory (from 1 to 2 GB).
    -Jerry

  • Dual core nb500 series in US

    When will Toshiba release a dual core NB500 series netbook in the US?
    The rest of the world seems to have them already, but here I only see the
    NB505-N508 model which sports an atom N455 processor.

    That's normal behavior. The cooling system control software isn't loaded in Single User mode, so the fans ramp up as a protective measure.
    Same behavior in iMac G5s.

  • Harddisk Controller ERROR

    Toshiba Mini NB505-N508
    PN : PLL50U-01R00C
    Keeps getting an Admin Tools/Event Viewer/ERROR :
    The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk1\DR1
    Below is COPY/PASTE of error message :
    Log Name:      System
    Source:        Disk
    Date:          4/16/2011 10:15:00 AM
    Event ID:      11
    Task Category: None
    Level:         Error
    Keywords:      Classic
    User:          N/A
    Computer:      OnTheRoad
    Description:
    The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk1\DR1.
    Event Xml:
    <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
      <System>
        <Provider Name="Disk" />
        <EventID Qualifiers="49156">11</EventID>
        <Level>2</Level>
        <Task>0</Task>
        <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
        <TimeCreated SystemTime="2011-04-16T17:15:00.548654300Z" />
        <EventRecordID>13270</EventRecordID>
        <Channel>System</Channel>
        <Computer>OnTheRoad</Computer>
        <Security />
      </System>
      <EventData>
        <Data>\Device\Harddisk1\DR1</Data>
        <Binary>0E04680001000000000000000B0004C003010000000000000000000000082D00000000000000000089ED020000000000FFFFFFFF060000004000000000000000FF0006120C000010000000003C000000000000000002F78F00000000989CBD87000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000</Binary>
      </EventData>
    </Event>
    Attached is screen shot of reoccurrance of error.
    I have run complete check disc from C:/ properties with fix option and surface scan, but with no results
    What would you suggest as my next steps in deternmining what the problem is ?
    thx ... don
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    mini notebook NB505-N508BL Specifications
    mini notebook NB505-N508BL Downloads
    Try reloading these critical base drivers in this order. Download these to your desktop and double click on them to install.
    Intel Chipset SW Installation Utility
    Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
    Intel Display Driver
    Realtek Audio Driver
    If this fixes up your problem, it was probably a Windows Update that caused the problem. I recommend setting Windows Update to only allow manual updates, and when you check for updates, never let it change any of your hardware drivers, Toshiba laptops are very finicky about using only their drivers.
    Click 'Start - All Programs -Windows Update', then click on 'Change settings' on the menu at left, under 'Important updates' click on the drop down menu at right, select 'Never check for updates (not recommended)', and then click 'OK'.
    Please let us know if it works. Good luck.
    Mike

  • Kubuntu Linux alternative to Win7 on NB505-N508BN

    Hi, here's a quick summary on installing Linux on my NB505-N508BN netbook (Win7 Starter, Atom Processor, 2GB RAM), If you're looking to have some fun with the netbook and are bored with Windows, try it out. Linux is free, open source sw and there are various linux packages. I chose Kubuntu (Ubuntu linux packaged by KDE).
    Pros: nice alternative to Win 7 (starter or otherwise)
    Cons: Battery gets drained faster than in Windows, and if you're looking for long hours of use, linux may not be for you.
    From Windows, open a browser, and find/download Kubuntu 11.04, nicknamed "Natty Narwhal". Unzip it and find and run an installer called 'wubi'. It'll install Kubuntu alongside Win 7. You'll have to 'restart' to finish the installation at the end of which you restart once again. This time, hit F12 and you'll have the option to boot from Windows or Kubuntu. Choose Kubuntu. If you really want, you can also download and install an image file onto a USB drive (get the Universal-usb-installer-1.8.6.0.exe; look up Pendrivelinux.com) and run Kubuntu from the usb drive itself.
    Raw Kubuntu 11.04 needs tweaks. Open its Rekonq browser, and download Firefox 4 (for Kubuntu/ubuntu)) and install. Then install Flash and Java. You'll need to open a terminal window and type commands to download. Here's the site for Java: http://www.multimediaboom.com/how-to-install-java-in-ubuntu-11-04-natty-narwhal-ppa/ Also, you can improve the Firefox setup by downloading the Oxygen theme: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Oxygen+KDE+%28Firefox+Theme%29?content=117962
    Install Skype (the webcam video turns out a bit darker than in the windows version) and Dropbox to share files in the Cloud. For audio and video play, fire up and configure the Amarok and Dragon Player that come with Kubuntu. You'll lose the  Fn-#3 and Fn-#4 key volume control but use a volume control app called KMix instead.
    Connect to Wifi by finding your home or hotspot wifi (note: it saves your wifi passwd in sleep/hibernate, but not if you reboot; you have to reenter it).
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    The look and feel of Kubuntu linux is quite inuitive, it boots fast, runs fast, even on my netbook with just 2GB RAM and an Atom processor. Right now, I'm posting this from my Firefox browser in Kubuntu. I haven't gone back to Windows except to backup my files onto a portable drive using EaseUS Todo software (since I can't find that sw for linux).
    Hope this gives you an idea of what you need to do to setup a linux alternative to Windows. Note: there are other flavors of linux like plain Ubuntu or others like Xubuntu and Edubuntu, openSUSE etc. Check out what they're about. Overall, if you are willing and able, you can have linux up and running and customized in a day or two. It's pretty cool. See some of the screenshots I have posted below as png graphics files.
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    Cheers!
    Nat
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    Hi, just a quick update. The 11.04 (K)ubuntu linux distro drains the battery significantly faster than Win 7. I recently learned that the kernel in 11.04 is far more power consuming than kernels used in previous distros such as 10.10 and that it is not clear why or how to overcome this. In this regard, the kernel in 11.04 is a step back from the earlier kernels, which is not a good thing for linux if it is to continue competing with Windows or the Mac's OS, particularly for very mobile devices such as laptops and netbooks that one wants to use unplugged and on battery alone for many hours -that's the whole point of being mobile. This is unfortunate, because Linux is otherwise a very viable and capable OS.
    My advice to folks on this forum who still would like to play with linux is to try the older versions such as (K)ubuntu 10.10 or just hang on to Windows 7 for now.
    Nat

  • How to connect notebook NB505-N500BL to HDTV?

    Anyone know that if the Video card of notebook NB505 can support digital signal output through VGA port function? I want to connect it to my HDTV. Since no HDMI port for NB505, so I bought a VGA TO HDMI cable to connect them. But it doesn't work. Anyone can help? Thanks.

    No, that won't work... it connects VGA to DVI.  There is no VGA connector on the iPad.
    You need this... http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MTcyMTgxNTk

  • My experience with memory upgrades (NB305 & NB505)

    I just wanted to share my experience upgrading my NB305 and NB505 Toshiba netbooks from 1GB to 2GB RAM.  I ordered the memory from Crucial Technology on 1/1/12 and received it today (1/6/12).  The memory module for the NB505 (DDR3) cost $15, and for the NB305 cost $25, with free shipping.
    I'm not a techie by any means, but swapping out memory is pretty straightforward.  There's only one screw holding on the cover for memory access on the NB305.  For the NB505, two screws.  Loosen the screws and gently pry the covers up.  A little resistance is normal because there are small tabs also holding the covers in place.  The memory modules are held by small clips that can be moved with your fingernail, and the memory come out easily.  The new memory is also easily inserted.  It's not totally idiot-proof (is anything?), but it's pretty close.
    After putting memory access covers back on, I booted up both machines.  The only glitch I had was that I had not powered down the NB505 altogether but had it in hibernation state, so it could not restore and just had a blank screen.  All I had to do was to hold down the power button until all lights went off, and then I was able to power up normally.  Both the NB305 and the NB505 powered up without any more problems.
    I don't have any benchmarks or anything like that, but I noticed the difference in performance on both machines right away.  Both netbooks are running Windows 7 Starter edition, so those users who are warning that you cannot upgrade memory with Windows 7 Starter edition are totally wrong.  Performance is a lot snappier, and I wish that I had upgraded the NB305 two years ago when I first bought it.  This little upgrade is well worth the money.
    MY ONLY WARNING:  NB505 users should make sure they get the right kind of memory.  Some memory is DDR2, and some memory is DDR3.  Look on the serial number label on the back of your computer, and if there is a D3 in the upper right hand corner, you need to get the DDR3 memory.  Otherwise, get the DDR2 memory.   

    gablueskies thank you for the info , i think even i need to upgrade my netbook.
     I own a NB505-N508BL , it doesnt have a D3 written on its corner of the serial label, it has XF , i assume i should buy the DDR2 memory for the upgrade right ?

  • NB505-508BL Rebuilding replaced hard disk without recovery media

    Hi All,
    I'm hoping for some help.  My brother has an NB505-508BL mini netbook.  It doesn't have a DVD drive, and so when he got the laptop, he decided he couldn't make the recovery media.
    Last week his hard disk completely died, so I ordered him a new one.  I've just installed it and asked him for the recovery disk / image / media, which he hasn't got.
    So I've been checking these forums and I can't believe what I am reading: Toshiba don't supply a link to a downloaded image for recover for software that the customers already own, but will charge an outrageous $30 to send out an image by post.
    The main problem I have is that I like in the UK, so Toshiba wont send me the recovery disk or USB. So I pretty much screwed unless someone else can help me out with any of the following:
    Is it possible to download windows 7 starter from Microsoft (or anywhere, legitimately) and install it onto the laptop, at least to get it going?
    If I got windows going and downloaded all the Toshiba drivers from the website, would I be able to create the recovery media and re-image the hard disk to have the hidden partition with all the recovery data on it?
    I'm desperate to get this going for my brother - especially as he spent a lot of money on the computer, and then I spent a lot of money replacing the hard disk!
    Many thanks for any help -

    mini notebook NB505-N508BL
    Probably your best bet is to have an acquaintance in the US or Canada request the recovery thumb drive and mail it to you.
       Order Toshiba Recovery Media
    That's cheaper than purchasing a retail version of Windows and certainly much less trouble than installing all of the drivers and utilities (which are here).
    Until recently it was possible to download Windows 7 for Netbooks from Microsoft. But that has for some reason been withdrawn.
    You can still download Windows 7 from here. You'd want the x86 English version. That DVD contains all 32-bit Editions.
    You can convert the DVD to a bootable flash drive.
       Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7—Even on a Netbook
    Note that Microsoft does not actually sell Windows. It sells product keys. Which edition you choose to install determines the price of the product key.
    I'd guess you have a fighting chance of convincing the Microsoft activation people that Windows 7 Starter edition has already been paid for. If you're successful, they will issue a free product key for that edition (only).
    This Microsoft toll-free phone number in the UK is for volume licensing, but maybe they will give you the number of the local Microsoft people for more info.
       (0) (800) 018 8354
    Good luck!
    -Jerry

  • Toshiba nb505 dual monitor & line out sound

    Hi all, I've gotten a toshiba recently. Everything is working perfectly right out of the box--except the dual monitor setup (w/ a maxent moniter as the secondary).
    The maxent works fine w/ other laptops, so that item is not the problem. It has to be the toshiba. When the toshiba starts up, the images like the toshiba logo and very initial windows splash will show up. But then it stops, and the maxent just goes back to its blue screen. In addition, the line out sound will only play right speaker sound (on the maxent and other devices) . . . but w/ headphones it is fine.
    Please advise on any suggestions. Drivers are all up-to-date and windows updates are good, so I'm really lost.
    This should be basic, so it's pretty disappointing this isn't working. Thank you!
    system info:
    toshiba nb505-508BL
    OS Windows 7 Home Premium, 32 bit

    update:
    sound line out: Apparently the speaker on that maxent monitor flat out just doesn't work anymore--no matter what input. And I suppose my hearing is such that it may well have been like that for a while, as it's unlikely the toshiba just happened to blow out that speaker these few recent times I hooked it up to the maxent (as there was no such indication, like a pop or the like).
    dual monitor: Testing w/ other monitors successfully, this seems to be more a compatibility issue w/ the Maxent itself (though there may be other monitors it won't work w/, too). So I mostly wanted to put this out there still if wide compatibility w/ dual/external monitors is something that others are considering this sys. for, too. . . .
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  • NB505 question

    hi folks i have a netbook nb505...a few questions if i may....is ther any scan that i can do that would tell me what drivers are out fo date and how to update them?..on my sreen i have a faint gray line going from top to bottom about a half inch wide .how would i fix this? wuld a restore fix it ?one last thing what do you folks use for an antivirus that protects and does slow the netbook down thx mk

    Hi When asking for help, post your full model number found on the bottom of your laptop. I'm not sure what the gray line is. A up date display driver might help. You can find all your drivers for your Toshiba hereWhen you restore back to factory, your PC is restored just like it was the first day you tured it on.. When you restore to an earlier time, you restore to the date you choose.
    Use Safe Mode to perform a system restore
    Windows includes a utility called System Restore that can help with many problems. While this won't alter or remove any of your personal files, it will roll back your system settings and files to an earlier date. We'll use this to attempt to fix Windows.
    Open the Start Menu.
    Type "System Restore" in the search field.
    Press ENTER.
    Press "Next" in System Restore.
    A list of restore points will be displayed along with the date and time they were created.
    Select the most recent restore point.
    Press Next to continue with the restore.
    If you'd like further help using System Restore, click here to view a video explaining how to use this tool.
     I personally prefer Microsoft Security Essentials(MSE) Avira and Avast are also very good and all these are freeware
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  • My NB505-N500BL with windows 7 got a Trojan Horse Virus..

    Hello all,
    OK.. I bought this NB505-N500BL, Serial # a couple years ago, it has Windows 7 Operation system.   I loaned it out to a friend who promptly got a Trojan Horse Virus then sent it back to me.  I cannot find the original CD that came with this computer and I didn't make a recovery disc for it when I bought it.. (silly me)..
    Question:   How do I fix this problem? IS it worth fixing?  can I do it by buying a recovery disc from Toshiba OR do I need to buy new hardware?     
    Thanks..   Frank

    mini notebook NB505-N500BL
    Your support page is here - http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=2871355
    From your user guide located here - http://support.toshiba.com/support/staticContentDetail?contentId=2865070&isFromTOCLink=false
    Before you start recovery plug in power supply for the entire process:
    You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer
    to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer’s
    internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have
    created such media. To recover using the first method, follow the
    procedure below. To recover using the second method, see
    “Restoring from recovery DVDs/media” on page 60.
    To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your
    computer’s internal storage drive:
    1 Make sure the computer is turned off.
    2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while
    powering on the computer.
    Getting Started 51
    Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
    3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit
    operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to step 4.
    4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is
    executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to
    continue.
    (Sample Image) Warning screen
    5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a
    process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default
    Software and then click Next.
    (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
    52 Getting Started
    Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
    6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
    Select Recover to out-of-box state.
    (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
    7 Click Next.
    A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data
    will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your
    work to external media before proceeding (see “Backing up
    your work” on page 93).
    8 Click Next to begin the recovery.
    When the process is complete, a message displays indicating
    that the internal storage drive has been recovered.
    9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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  • Windows Anytime Upgrade fails (NB505)

    Brand new NB505-N500, wanted to upgrade to Windows 7.  Installed the MS Upgrade Advisor, probably more of formality, everything OK.  However, when I launch the Windows Anytime Upgrade, and select the first choice, "Go online to choose...", I get nothing but a blank page with a little red X.  2nd choice to enter a key directly displays OK.
    Tried repeatedly, and installed all the latest MS patches - still no change. 
    Called support and they referred me to call MS.  Have to wait till they are open on Monday. 
    In the log file, found the URL that the Upgrade program uses, and it looks to be Toshiba/OEM product dependent:
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/anytime-upgrade-reg?skuid=0xb&activated=1&Count...

    mini notebook NB505-N500BL 
    wanted to upgrade to Windows 7.
    I don't understand. That model already has Windows 7 (Starter) when it arrives.
    Do you want to upgrade to a better version of Windows 7? In case that's what you are trying to do, see this web page.
       Troubleshooting Windows Anytime Upgrade in Windows 7
    -Jerry

  • Why doesn't my NB505 access the internet when I bring it to a WiFi location?

    I  have a NB505.
    I  have brought it to  a  Dunkin Donuts    and to several Starbucks so as  to   get WiFi
    The notebook just does not  work as far as  accessing the internet  at  a WiFi location.
    Do I have to set it  up  somehow?
    Does a NB505  have no capacity to  access the internet through WiFI?
    Help please

    Since posting that question I have found out how to use the notebook in a WiFi place.
    Thanks.
    However also since that posting, my laptop  has  seemingly konked out. 
    See my other post

  • Windows 7 Update issues NB505

    Tried many times to get Windows Update to update various files, but just won't update. I've disabled my Norton Anti-Virus before the attempts, but still won't update.
    Error messages are Code 80070BC9, Code 643 and Code BC9. As far as I'm conerned it shouldn't be up to the user to have to continually research why this or that won't happen. That's Toshiba's or Microsofts responsibility. I go all the way back to the original DOS days. This thing of user research has gotten way out of hand.
    Anyhow folks I need help with this issue. Thanks so much.

    This Troubleshooter does a pretty good job. Give it try.
       Open the Windows Update troubleshooter
    Which NB505?
    -Jerry

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