Toshiba Satellite C50-A-19U manual

GMAD00349010 04/13 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available on line at T o shiba’ s W eb site at support.toshiba.com . At this W eb site, you will f ind answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software driv ers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more in formation, see “If Something Goes Wro[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . For the s tate of California only . Model: Satellite ® /Satellite Pro ® C40/C50/C70 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Assoc[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact T o shiba’ s Support W eb site at supp[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . Th e lev el of ener gy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology howe ve r is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirele[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® and Wireless LAN devic es operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfer e with one another . If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneous ly , you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network perfor mance or even l ose your network connection. If you should exper ience a[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ In any other en vironment where the risk of interference to other d evices or services is perceiv ed or identif ied as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific or ganization or environment (e.g. ai rports), you are enco uraged to ask for authorization to use t[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its op eration in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz fr equency range . Industr y Canada requires this product to b e used indoors for fr equency rang e 5.15 GHz to 5.2 5 GHz to redu ce the potential fo r harmful interference to co-cha nnel Mobile Satellite systems . Please note that high[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The European Union WEEE (W as te from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (W aste from El ectrical and Electronic Equipment) Directiv e is intended to protect the quality of the en vironment and human health through the responsible use of n atura l resources and the adoption of[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au- dessus d’un espace public, aucun en registrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistremen[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O: allowed x: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation. If operation is occu rring ou tside of the allow able frequenci[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwi dth of 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communicatio n systems such as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object identifi cation systems (premises radio station and specified lo w-po wer radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:0 0 T oll Free T el: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 VCCI Class B Information Device Authorization This devic[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either register ed trademarks or trademarks of T oshiba Am erica Information System s, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or tr ademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite d States and/or other countries. Bl[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, T oshiba promot es the ef ficient use of resources by working to achie ve our zero-waste-to-landf ill goal at all our production sites. In add ition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies, T oshiba is st rongly committed to redu[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 24 This guide ...............................................................26 Safety icons ............................................................27 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Seeking additional help .....................................33 Check list .......................................................... 34 Precautions .......................................................34 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan ..................................................36 [...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ..................................68 Adjusting the quality of the external display ......69 Customizing your co mputer’s settings ....................69 Caring for your computer ........................................69 Cleaning the computer ...........[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging batteries ...................................................86 Charging the main battery .................................86 Charging the RTC battery .................................. 87 Monitoring battery power .......................................88 Determining remaining battery power ..............[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 5: Utilities .............. ...................................................... 110 Desktop Assist ......................................................111 Media & Entertainment ................................... 112 Tools & Utilities .............................................. 113 Support [...]

23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Wireless networking problems..............................142 DVD operating problems .......................................143 Develop good computing habits ...........................144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows ® operating system ...............145 If you need further assistance ....[...]

24 I n t roduct ion W elcom e to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T o shiba computer , your work and entertainment can accompan y you where ver you go. Y our comp uter is ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. T osh iba is a partner in the En vironmental Protection Agency’ s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has desi gned th[...]

25 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® for all your equipment needs, which can sav e you mone y , save ener gy , and help protect the climate. Vi s i t http://www .energystar .gov or http://www .energystar .gov/powermanagement for more information[...]

26 Introd uction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T oshi[...]

27 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the se riousness of the risk, and icons highlight [...]

28 Introd uction Documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Y our select model may not ha ve all the features and speci f ications corresp onding to all of the icons or switches shown on th e compu[...]

29 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . Please read the saf ety instruction information on the Qu ick Start document (that shipped with your computer) caref ully and make sure you fully under[...]

30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner vent s or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold[...]

31 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ A void glare: posit ion the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light inten sity from windows by using blinds. Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, e y[...]

32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternati ve k eyboards, such as the split curved k eyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the ke yboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length aw ay w[...]

33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ T ake short, strategically spaced rest breaks to a void eye strain and body fatigue. For e xample, stand up and walk around or stretch for a few minutes ev ery hour . ❖ T aking regular breaks is especially important if you are working long hours on your comput er or working on a deadline. ❖ If st[...]

34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work For more specif ic recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer en vironment, custom ers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration W eb site at: http://www .osha.gov/SL TC/etools/com puterworkstations/ Check list ?[...]

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer , and never expose the computer to rain, water , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of thes e eventualities should accidentally occur , immedi[...]

36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Keep the computer and disks aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on some disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Gras[...]

37 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on page 41 before a dding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, and printer . Y our computer con[...]

38 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors sp ecified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the c omputer possibly resulting in serious injury . TOSHIBA a[...]

39 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g the AC adaptor cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C po wer light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to connect or disconne[...]

40 Getting Started Char ging the main battery Charging the main batter y The computer battery may not be accessible by the user . Before using the battery to power the computer , you must charge the battery . T o charge the battery , leav e the co mputer plugged into an A C power source with the co mputer turned off until the ba ttery light glows w[...]

41 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Initial setup The W indo ws 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time. F ollow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your compu ter . Setting up your software When y[...]

42 Getting Started T o Shut down your computer T o Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, m ov e your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the W indo ws ® charms appear , click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® opera[...]

43 Getting Started T o place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Powe r () icon. (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart , and then click or touch the Restart optio n. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. T o place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start [...]

44 Getting Started Adding optional external de vices 4 Highlight Sleep , and then click or touch the Sleep option. Sleep mode sav es the current s tat e of the computer to memory so that, when you restart th e computer , you can continue working from where you left off. Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices, T oshiba recom[...]

45 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memor y module slots on the underside of the computer . Y ou will ne ed a small Phill ips screwdri v er for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently , the memory module(s) may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. A[...]

46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause you to lose your work . Make sure the system indicator panel’ s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being a ccessed, you may lose data or damage t[...]

47 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) T o locate your memor y module slot cover , please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdri v er , loosen the capti ve scre w (s) that secure the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover . 10 [...]

48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another , you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 13 Pick [...]

49 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module. If the latches[...]

50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 18 T urn the com puter right side up. Make sure to remov e the soft cloth from the work surface be fore restarting the computer . Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequa te ventilation and are prote cted from ove rheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is connected [...]

51 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memor y module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of t[...]

52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequa te ventilation and are prote cted from ove rheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power out let (even if y our computer is in Sleep mode). In this conditi on, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your comp[...]

53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission. If you were trying to perform[...]

54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor . ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and driv ers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are no[...]

55 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive field, type Reco very Media Cr eator . In the list that appears, click or touch your selectio n. The TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Recovery Media Cr eator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on the type of ex[...]

56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for example, “1 of 3,” “2 of 3,” etc.), so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery . For information on using the Recove ry m e di a you ha ve created with[...]

57 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 3 T urn on yo ur computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arro w ke ys, select the DVD option or the USB Fla sh option, depending on which type of medi a you are using, and then press the ENTER key . 5 A warning screen appears, statin g that w[...]

58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch General . 5 Scroll down to “Refresh your PC without af fecting your files, ” and click or touch Get Started . The “Refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Imag[...]

59 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 Click or to uch the Next b utton to begin. The “Ready to refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to r efr esh your PC scr een Y ou will be promp ted to refresh your system. 7 Click or to uch the Refr esh b utton. 8 Y our system will restart. The “Refreshing your PC” w[...]

60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settin gs . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings scr een 4 Click or touch General . 5 Scroll do wn to “Remove ev eryt hing and reinstall W indows, ” and click or touch Get Started . The “Reset your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) R[...]

61 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 Click or to uch the Next button. The “Do you want to fully clean your dri v e?” screen appears. (Sample Imag e) Do you want to fully clean your drive scr een 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just r emove my files ❖ Fully clean the driv e The “Ready to reset your PC” scr[...]

62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” opt ion may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The T OSHIB A Appl ication Inst aller allo ws you to reinstal l the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applicatio[...]

63 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. Y ou can use the touch pad (t he small, touch-sensitiv e area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Mov e the pointer on the screen[...]

64 Getting Started Using the touc h pad T o: Do the following: Example: Move the on-s creen pointer Slide your finger across t he touch pad in the direction you want to move the pointer . T o move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times acros s the touch pad in the preferr ed direction. (Sample Illustra tion) P o inter moves [...]

65 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to rando m locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatical ly select text, click buttons, and acti v ate other user interface elements. F or help with these probl[...]

66 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsiv e to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. T ouch pad setting options var y by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mou se Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more inf[...]

67 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display de vice via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* (Sample Illustration) V i deo ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables T o connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must pur[...]

68 Getting Started Using external display de vices Y ou can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xte r nal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only , the external de[...]

69 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection. Y ou may also use the F4 key , and then press ENTER to activate a selection. Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality from your televis[...]

70 Getting Started Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker , and other openings. Never spray cleaner direc tly onto the computer and/or display . Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer . T o keep your computer clean, gently wipe the[...]

71 Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into th e security lock slo t on your computer , then engage the locking device. The computer is no w securely locked. (Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable[...]

72 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage driv e. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your [...]

73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d ❖ Back up your files to e xternal media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put of f backing up because it takes time. Ho wev er , if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate bac[...]

74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard (Sample Illustration) 10-ke y ke yboard (A vailable on certain models) T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad.) T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .[...]

75 Learning the Basics T ouch scr een Special Windows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special W indo ws ® keys Y our computer’ s ke yboard has one ke y and one button that ha v e special functions in W indo ws ® : ❖ Win d ow s ® key —T oggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start scr een. For more information refer [...]

76 Learning the Basics Mouse pr op erties Swipe or slide —T o swipe or slid e, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pa using. For example , swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen to display the W indo ws ® charms. Double-tap —T ap quickly twice to zoom in. For example, double- tap a section[...]

77 Learning the Basics Starting an app Starting an app T o Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer ov er the appropriate tile and click or touch to open. T o Start an app from th e Desktop, move your pointer to the upper - right corner of the screen or swip e in from th e right edge. When the W indo ws ® charms slide out from the righ [...]

78 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, sav e your work on the internal stor age driv e, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most imp ortant rules of computing. Many applications of fer a feature that sav es documents at regular intervals. Ch[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer . Optical disc drive components The optical disc dri ve is located on the side of the computer . Y our optical[...]

80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located abo ve the ke yboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD mo vies when the computer is on. (Sample Illustration) Media contr ol buttons The Pre vious track bu t t o n allows you to rest art playing the current track or go to the[...]

81 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 5 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up, and gently press the disc onto th e center spindle until it clicks into place. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not s tack discs. If you incorrect[...]

82 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, your T oshiba optical disc drive may not record on certain optical media that bear the applicable logo, or play back optical media recorded by other comp[...]

83 Learning the Basics T o shiba’ s online r esour ces 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protecti v e cov er . 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. T oshiba’ s online resources T osh iba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide info rmation about T oshiba[...]

84 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspects of using your computer while trav eling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our comp uter enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is n ot being used, thereby co nserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of othe r features that enhance its energy ef ficienc y [...]

85 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only , and does not indicate the battery life t hat will be obtained by any individual user . Actual battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on pro duct model, configuration, applications, po wer managemen[...]

86 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on. Power management Y our comp uter ships with the power management optio ns preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum system performance for both A C po[...]

87 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The rech arging of the batter y may not occur when your computer is using all of the pow er provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features , and devices. Y our computer's Power Options utility can be used to select a powe r level setting that reduces the power required for syste[...]

88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power T o recharge the R TC battery , plug the computer into a li v e electrical outlet and leav e the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the inc[...]

89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power HINT : Be careful not to confuse the batter y light ( ), the power light ( ), and the power button light. When the power light or power button light flashes amber , it indicates that the system is suspended (us ing the Windows ® operating system Sleep command). (Sample Illustration) P ow er and battery [...]

90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaini ng charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the ag[...]

91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 4 Click or touch Change adv anced power settings . The Advanced settings tab of the Po wer Options window appears. 5 Double-click or touch Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of P ower Options scr een 6 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving b[...]

92 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power These power -sa ving options contro l the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, y ou can increase the length of time you can use the computer before yo u need to recharge the battery . Microsoft ® has combined these options into preset Po wer Plans. Using one of these power plans lets [...]

93 Mobile Computing Using the eco power plan T o edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 5 Click or touch Chan ge plan settings to choose the pl an you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. 6 Click or touch Change adv anced power settings to access settings for battery notification lev els[...]

94 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main batter y When your main battery has ru n out of power , you hav e two options: plug in the A C adapto r or install a charged battery . Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. [...]

95 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 6 Slide and hold the battery releas e latch to release the battery . 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used[...]

96 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery does not slide into the slot easily , move the batter y release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lo ck to the locked position. (Sample Illustration) Locking the batt[...]

97 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable/cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the fol[...]

98 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amb er shortly after you hav e fully rechar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a batter y if it becomes dam aged. Never attempt to dispose of a computer by burnin[...]

99 Mobile Computing T raveling tips T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 29 , also apply while traveling. ❖ Nev er lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always tra vel with the comput er in a carrying ca se. T oshiba of fers a[...]

100 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for ev erything you can do in the W indo ws ® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access e verything from your fa v orite apps and W [...]

101 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring th e Start scr een For detailed information on the new W indows 8 functionality , refer to the W indo ws ® Help and Support. (Sample Image) W indows ® Start scr een Charms Use the W indo ws ® charms to start apps, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks[...]

102 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Ti le s T iles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. T ypical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other a pplications downloaded to your system. Exploring the desktop Y ou can use its features to start ap plications, [...]

103 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop Y ou ma y see v arious icons displayed on your system deskto p, for example: Recycle Bin—Holds files you ha v e deleted. Y ou m ay be able to retriev e these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from th[...]

104 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features W indows ® Stor e T ypical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Po wer usage mode, network connecti vity status, and speaker volume. T o activ ate a specific task, cl ick or touch the appropriate notification area ic on. Notifications There are many types of notifications you can employ to hel[...]

105 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications Connect to the Internet Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availa bility of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Follo w the steps belo w to set up your W ireless connection. 1 Mo[...]

106 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es Exploring audio features Y ou can use your comp uter to record sounds using the computer’ s internal microphones (av ailable on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Y ou can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphones, or external[...]

107 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume down. Do not set the volume too high when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speak ers that require an external power source. Other types [...]

108 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™), Mini SD™, Micro SD™, SDHC, SDXC, or MultiMediaCard ® (MMC ® ) media. These media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular ph ones, P[...]

109 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Always remove memory media when not in use. Removing memor y media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2 . 2 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on or touching the Show hidden ico ns b utton ( ),[...]

110 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includ es sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns. These utilities are described in this chapter . The utilities described in this [...]

111 Utilities Desktop Assist Desktop Assist The Desktop Assist provides qu ick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settin gs. T o access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop A ssist , or while in the Deskt op screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon. The Desktop Assist window[...]

112 Utilities Desktop Assist Media & Entertainment The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ TOSHIB A Optical Disc Player ❖ Audio Enhancement (S a mp l e I ma ge ) Desktop Assist window – Media & Entertainment tab[...]

113 Utilities Desktop Assist T ools & Utilities The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Passw ord Utility ❖ System Settings ❖ Function Ke y (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window – T ools & Utilities tab[...]

114 Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be av ailable in this category are: ❖ Recov ery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A Application Installer ❖ User’ s Guide (Sample Image) Desktop Assist wi ndow – Support & Recovery tab[...]

115 Utilities eco Utility ® eco Utility ® The eco Utility ® monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o ver time. T o access the eco Utility ® : 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility , or while in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assi[...]

116 Utilities P asswor d Utility Password Utility Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again. TOSH IBA supports d if ferent types of p asswords on your comput er: ❖ A supervisor passw[...]

117 Utilities P asswor d Utility (Sample Image) Supervisor P asswor d tab 4 Click or touch Supervisor Password . 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 7 Click or touch Set . Under User Policy , this option may or may not ask for password verification. 8 Click or touch OK to sa ve your passw ord as a te[...]

118 Utilities P asswor d Utility 3 Click or touch Passw ord Utility . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 4 Enter your pas sword, and then click or touch V erify . 5 Click or touch Supervisor Password. 6 Click or touch Delete . An authority verification pop-up screen appears. 7 Click or touch Delete . 8 Enter the password, and then clic[...]

119 Utilities P asswor d Utility (Sample Image) User P asswor d tab 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your pas sword, and th en enter it again to v erify . 7 Click or touch Set . 8 Click or touch OK to sa ve your passw ord as a text f ile. 9 Click or touch Sa ve . 10 Click or touch OK . Deleting a user password T o cancel t he power -on password funct[...]

120 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is the TOSHIB A conf iguration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: 1 T o access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settin gs , or while in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click or t[...]

121 Utilities System Settings ❖ General —Allows you to vie w the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Ke y bo a r d —Allows you to access the w ake-on ke yboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SA T A —Allows you to set conditions for SA T A ❖ USB —Allows you to enable or disabl[...]

122 Utilities Function Ke y Function Key T urns noti fications for the touch pad status ON/OFF . (Sample Image) Function K e y The Function option is disabled by default. NOTE[...]

123 Utilities Recovery Media Cr eator Recover y Media Creator The Recov ery Media Creator utility enables yo u to create recov ery media that can be used to return y our system to it s out-of-bo x state, if necessary . For detailed information on using the utility to cr eate recov ery media, see “Creating recovery media” on page 54 . Service St[...]

124 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Applica tion Instal ler allo ws you t o reinstall the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer . T o reinstall driv ers and applications: 1 T o access TOSHIB A Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing A pplicat [...]

125 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems you are mos t lik[...]

126 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer T o close a program that has stop ped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once), and then click or touch T ask Manager . The T ask Manager window appears. 2 Select the program or application you want to close, and then click or touch End T ask in the lower rig[...]

127 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems wh en you turn on the computer Always sa v e your data ev en when you are using Sleep mode. If your battery fully discharges, information that has not been sav ed will be lost. Y our computer can be co nfigured to warn you when the battery is running low see “What to do when the main battery runs low” on pa[...]

128 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, th is indicates a power mismatch. Do the follo wing: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the A C adaptor (for example, DC 19V – 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT speci[...]

129 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 2 Press the Powe r button in the lo wer right corner of you r screen. 3 Click or to uch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch T roubleshoot from the menu. Y ou now hav e se veral options: Refresh your computer ❖ Y our files and personalization settings won&ap[...]

130 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Command Prompt The command prompt is a very po werful tool for adv anced users. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majorit y of the optio ns found on this menu were av ailable by pressing the F8 ke y during the W indo ws ® boot process: ❖ Enable low resol[...]

131 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is v ery slow . Many f actors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when ev eryone else is surf ing, your access can be slo w) and popularity of th[...]

132 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager pro vides a way to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause o ther conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for a[...]

133 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or e ven softw are related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, m ov e your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in f rom the righ t edg[...]

134 If Something Goes Wrong P ower and the batteries Power and the batteries Y our computer receive s its po w er through the A C adaptor and po wer cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power pr oblems are interrelated. F or example, a f aulty A C adaptor or po wer cord/cable will neither po wer the [...]

135 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems Check the po wer options vi a your Po wer Plans (see “Po wer Plans” on page 92 ). Have you added a de vice that tak es its po wer from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage driv e more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? W as the battery fully charged to begi[...]

136 If Something Goes Wrong Display pr ob lems HINT : P ressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s power cord/cable is f irmly plugged into a working p o wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting t[...]

137 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the exter nal display de vice does not work . Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher . De vices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mod e, and not simult[...]

138 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems 2 Click or touch Computer from the list that appears. (Sample Image) Sear ch r esults for “computer” 3 Right-click or touch the d ri ve you wish to check. (Sample Image) Clicking on or touching the drive 4 In the pop-up menu, click or touch Properties . The dri ve’ s Properties box [...]

139 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your computer for a long time, your files may hav e become fragmented . Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this: 1 Mov e your pointer to the up per-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the W indows ® charms ap[...]

140 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechani sm requires po wer to operate. Make sure a program is not accessi ng the dri ve and pre venting it from ejecting. [...]

141 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when inpu t from a microphone i s fed to the speakers and the speak er vo lume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. Printer problems This sectio n lists some o f th[...]

142 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you[...]

143 If Something Goes Wrong D VD operating pr oblems ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - one other than the pri v ate address of 169.254.xxx.x xx assigned by Windo ws ® . 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd . 2 Click Command Pr ompt . 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL , and then press ENTER . The IP address for each activ e net[...]

144 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical disc dri ves and their operation. A blank scr een appears whi le watching a D VD-RO M movie or title. Change the setting for when to tu rn off the display using the following steps: 1 Mov e your pointer to the up per-right corner [...]

145 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stor ed on y our internal sto rage drive. Use W indo ws ® to back up files, or the en tire computer , to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Use the W indo ws ® operating system to back up files or you[...]

146 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points The System Restore feature of the Windo ws ® operating system quickly creates restore points - ‘snapshots’ of your Windo ws ® operating system configuration - and sav es them for later recall. If you experience problems after installing s[...]

147 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 In the left pane, click or touch System Protection . The System Protecti on tab of th e System Properties window appears. 4 Click or touch System Restor e... 5 Click or touch Next . 6 Click or touch the Restore point you want to use then click or touch Next . The time stamp and descripti o[...]

148 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to back up y our computer or files to optical discs, or a storage driv e: Y ou cannot back up the computer while running on battery power . Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control . Cli ck or touch Contr ol Pane l from the list that[...]

149 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ Restart the W indows ® operating system. Always restart the W indo ws ® operating system after each installation, e v en if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the installation is complet ed, and will clean up anything that the installation uti[...]

150 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Contacting T oshiba T oshiba’ s T echnical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent softw are and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb site at support.toshiba.com . Othe[...]

151 If Something Goes Wrong T o shiba’ s worldwide off ices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwid e locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co. jp/ind ex. htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Vi a P a r a c e l s o 1 0 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Jap an T osh iba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Mi[...]

152 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOS HIB A Functi on ke ys pro vide a quick w ay to modif y selected system functions and to launch applications. Functions TOSHIB A Function keys are used to set o r modify the fo llo wing system functions: ❖ Help file ❖ Brightness control ❖ Output (Display sw itch) ❖ T ouch pad ❖[...]

153 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Help file Display brightness This TO S H I BA Funct ion key displays the help file. This TO S H I BA Function key decreases the screen brightness. This TO S H I BA Function key increases the screen brightness.[...]

154 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Output (Display switch) This TO S H I BA Function key c ycles through the display options and highl ights the av ailable options. ( O n l y t h e fi r s t option is av ailable when you do not hav e an external monitor attached.) ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen o[...]

155 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons This TO S H I BA Function key enables/disables the touch pad. T o enable/d isable the touch pad press F5 . For more information on using the touch pad, see “Using the touch pad” on page 63 . This TO S H I BA Funct ion key allo ws you to r[...]

156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom (Display resolution) This TO S H I BA Function ke y enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is enabled, n o sound will come from the speakers or headphones. This TO S H I BA Function key enables/disables th[...]

157 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our comp uter ships w ith the correct power su pply for the co untry of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world. USA UL ap prove d Canada CSA approv ed United Kingdom BS ap prove d Europe VD A ap[...]

158 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide. AC Alt ernating Current BIOS Basic Input/Output System BD-R OM Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Mem ory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD-R OM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CD-[...]

Glossary 159 DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersatile (or V id eo) Disc Read-Only Memory eSA T A external Serial Adv anced T echnology Attachment FAT File Allocation T able FCC Federal Communicat ions Commission GB gigabyte GBps gigabytes per second HDD Hard Disk Dri ve HDMI High-Definition Multime[...]

160 Glossary RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide. A active-matrix display —A liquid[...]

Glossary 161 B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation. Baud r ate is the numb er of signal changes per second (not necessari[...]

162 Glossary C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L 1 ca che, L 2 c ache. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Onl y Memor[...]

Glossary 163 CPU —See Central Pr ocessing Unit (CPU). CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L1 ca che, L 2 ca che. cursor —An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing ver[...]

164 Glossary disk drive —The de vice that reads and writes information and programs on e xt e r n a l m e d i a or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie ved. See also f ile . double-click —T [...]

Glossary 165 F fil e —A collection of related info rmation, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a g e d r iv e that keeps track of the location of stored files. fil e n a m e —A set of characters th[...]

166 Glossary hardware —Th e physical components of a computer system. Compare softwar e . H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) —O[...]

Glossary 167 LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed over a relati v ely li mited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network. LED (Light Emitting Diode) —A solid state lamp (SSL) that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as th e source of light, [...]

168 Glossary multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a . multimedia —A com bination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface —See MIDI . N network —A collection of computers and associated de vices that ar[...]

Glossary 169 pixel —Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play —Generally , refers to t he computer’ s ability to automatically configure itsel f to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a sta ndard that, when followed by a device manufacturer , allows a c[...]

170 Glossary res ol u ti on —A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically . res ta rt —Synonymous with reboot. T o reset the comput[...]

Glossary 171 Start screen —Displays the ne w W indows ® operating system look and feel. Suspend —A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Swipe —Swipe an open window to the le ft[...]

172 Glossary W We b —See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Alliance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W eb sites li nked toge[...]

173 Index A A C adaptor 37 AC p o w e r 86 A C po wer light 37 accessing network 105 adding memory check total memory 52 memory (optional) 44 optional external devices 44 adequate ventilation cooling fan 36 adjusting touch pad settings 65 app, starting 77 App, starting fr om Start screen 77 apps starting from Start screen 77 audio features 106 B ba[...]

174 Index running computer on battery power 84 safety precautions 97 setting notifications 90 taking care of 97 battery indicator light 89 BIOS Setup see System Settings but t on eject, optical disc driv e 79 mute button 80 next track button 80 play/pause button 80 previous track b utton 80 volume increase/dec rease buttons 80 buttons media control[...]

175 Index disposing of used batteries 98 documentation 28 DV D removing with compu ter off 82 removing with compu ter on 82 D VD player troubleshooting 143 DV D s using 78 E eco po wer plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc driv e 79 eject, optical disc driv e 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY ST AR® 24 [...]

176 Index M maintaining your battery 97 manual eject hole optical disc driv e 79 media control buttons mute button 80 next track button 80 play/pause button 80 previous track b utton 80 using 80 volume increase/dec rease buttons 80 memory adding (optional) 44 check total memory 52 remo ving memor y module slot cov er 47 Memory card reader inserting[...]

177 Index user password 116 utility 116 port HDMI™ 67 power connecting cable to A C adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 157 energy-s aving features 84 po wer do wn shut down 42 power light 89 po wer management 86 optimum performance 86 po wer plans selecting power plan options 92 power sa ving options 91 precautions safety 34 printer t[...]

178 Index Shut down computer 42 , 43 , 46 , 133 icon 42 , 43 , 46 , 133 Sleep mode 43 sounds recording 106 speakers using external 106 Start screen exploring the 100 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 128 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator li ghts AC p[...]

179 Index slo w Internet connection 131 sound system 140 trouble running discs 140 trouble running program s 139 URL address not found 131 W indo ws® operating system not wor kin g 128 wireless netw orking 142 U user password, deleting 119 user password, setting 118 using a microphone 106 computer lock 70 DV D s 78 eco po wer plan 93 Memory card r[...]