Toshiba C50 User Manual

							Turning off the powerThe power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either ShutDown Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.
Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode, no data will be saved
and the computer will boot to the main screen of the operating system the next time it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the Hard Disk Drive or to other storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc.If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you
might lose data or damage the disk.
Never turn off the power while an application is running. Failure to do so can cause data loss.
Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device, orremove storage media during data read/write. Failure to do so can
cause data loss.
3. Click  Start -> Power  and then select  Shut down.
4. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately. Wait
a short period to avoid any potential damage.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the computer, for example if:
You change certain computer settings.
To restart the computer, there are several ways this can be achieved:
Click  Start -> Power  and then select  Restart.
Press CTRL, ALT , and  DEL simultaneously (once) to display the
menu window, and then select  Restart by clicking the power icon (
)
in the lower-right corner.
Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power withoutexiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode, data is maintained in the main memory of the computer. When youturn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off.
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							When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in placeswhere electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always shut down thecomputer. This includes turning off any wireless communicationfunctionalities, and canceling settings that reactivate the computerautomatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure to shut down the
computer in this way could allow the operating system to reactivate and run
pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved data, which could interfere
with aviation or other systems, possibly causing serious injury.Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
To prevent data loss, do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring
data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media, or other
external memory devices.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Sleep Mode (only for models equipped with the memory module cover). The computer or the memory module could be damaged.
When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep
Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it,
click  Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options
under  Windows System  group in All apps).
To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press and
hold the power button or any key on the keyboard for a short amount
of time. Note that keyboard keys can only be used if the Wake-up on
Keyboard option is enabled within the TOSHIBA System Settings.
If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is
active, the application might not be restored when the computer is
next turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode.
To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode,
disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options.
To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options.
Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than the Hibernation Mode feature.
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computerreceives no input or hardware access for the time period set by theSystem Sleep Mode feature.
Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
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							Executing Sleep Mode
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of following ways:
Click Start -> Power  and then select  Sleep.
Close the display panel. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
Press the power button. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off
when you shut down the computer.
When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator blinks white.
If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode. SleepMode consumes more power while the computer is off.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the Hard
Disk Drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned
on, the previous state is restored. Note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed.
To prevent data loss, do not install or remove a memory module whilethe computer is in Hibernation Mode (only for models equipped withthe memory module cover).
To prevent data loss, do not switch to Hibernation Mode while
transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media, or other external memory devices.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
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							Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a low battery condition.
You can return to your previous working environment immediately
when you turn on the computer.
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by theSystem Hibernate feature.
Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
To enter Hibernation Mode, click  Start -> Power and then select
Hibernate .
To show Hibernate  in Power menu, set up according to the following
steps:
1. Click  Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options  under
Windows System  group in All apps.
2. Click  Choose what the power button does  or Choose what closing 
the lid does .
3. Click  Change settings that are currently unavailable .
4. Select the  Hibernate check box from Shutdown settings.
5. Click the  Save changes  button.
Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. To define these settings,
do the following:
1. Click  Power Options  and then click Choose what the power button 
does  or Choose what closing the lid does .
2. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for  When I press the 
power button  and When I close the lid .
3. Click the  Save changes  button.
Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a
moment to save the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive.
After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been saved to the Hard Disk Drive, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
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							System RecoveryThere is a recovery image on the Hard Disk Drive for the System Recovery
Options in the event of a problem.
The following items are described in this section:
Creating Recovery Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery
Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Hard Disk Drive
If you choose TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility to erase the hard disk drive, all
data including the operating system and recovery image will be deleted. In
that case, you cannot create recovery media or restore the pre-installed
software from the recovery image. Make sure that you have already created recovery media before you start TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility. This recovery media can be used to restore your system after you haveerased your hard disk drive.
Creating Recovery Media
This section describes how to create Recovery Media.
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.
Be sure to close all other software programs.
Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
Operate the computer at full power.
Do not use power-saving features.
Do not write to the media when the virus check software is running.
Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any
software that checks files automatically in the background.
Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance Hard Disk Drive access speed. They might cause unstable operation anddamage data.
Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewritingthe media.
Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard
Disk Drive, and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps:
1. Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory.
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							Some of the disc media might not be compatible with the optical disc
drive connected to your computer. You should therefore verify that the optical disc drive supports the blank media you have chosen before
proceeding.
USB Flash Memory will be formatted and all the data in the USB Flash
Memory will be lost when proceeding.
2. Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows operating system from the Hard Disk Drive as normal.
3. Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray, or insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
4. Click  Control Panel -> System and Security -> Security and 
Maintenance -> Recovery -> Create a recovery drive  under
Windows System  group in All apps.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish creating the Recovery Media.
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created
Recovery Media
If the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the Recovery
Media you have created to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. To perform this restoration, do the following:
When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will
be reformatted and all data will be lost.
Make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in TOSHIBA Setup
Utility before restoring.
1. Launch the TOSHIBA Setup Utility. Refer to the  TOSHIBA Setup Utility  section for further information.
2. In the TOSHIBA Setup Utility screen, select  Advanced -> System 
Configuration -> Boot Mode .
Note:  Please skip the following contents if you cannot find the Boot
Mode option in your system.
3. Select  UEFI Boot (Default).
1. Load the Recovery Media into the Optical Disc Drive or insert the
recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
2. Click  Start -> Power  and then select  Restart.
3. Hold down the  F12 key and then release this key one second after the
computer is power on.
4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from the menu according to your actual recovery media.
5. A menu is displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.
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							If you have previously chosen to delete the recovery image without creating
"Recovery Media", the "Recovery Media" cannot be created.
However, if you have already created a "Recovery Media", you can use it
to restore the recovery image.
If you have not created "Recovery Media", contact TOSHIBA support for assistance.
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Hard
Disk Drive
A portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is used to store the recovery
image which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a
problem.
Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected during the restoring process.When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be
reformatted and all data will be lost.
1. Click  Start -> Power  and then select  Restart.
2. Hold down  0 (zero) key and then release this key one second after the
computer is power on.
3. Select  Troubleshoot .
4. Select  Reset your PC .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery.
You can also perform the restoration through Settings in the operating
system:
1. Go to  Settings and click  Update & security -> Recovery .
2. Click  Get started  under Reset this PC .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery.
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							Chapter 3
The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer. It isrecommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, refer to the  Legal
Footnotes  section.Handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the
surface.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display panel
in the closed position.
Figure 3-1 Front of the computer with display panel closed
1. DC IN/Battery indicator2. Wireless communication indicatorDC IN/Battery
indicatorThe  DC IN/Battery  indicator shows the condition
of the DC IN and the battery charge status. White
indicates that the battery is fully charged while
the power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor.
Refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions
section for more information on this feature.Wireless
communication
indicatorThe  Wireless communication  indicator glows
amber when the Bluetooth or Wireless LAN
functions are turned on.
Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN functions.
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							Left sideThe following figures show the left side of the computer. Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer1. DC IN 19V jack5. Optical disc drive*2. LAN jack6. Cooling vents3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port7. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*8. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
DC IN 19V jackThe AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to
power the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Note that you must only use the model
of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase. Using the wrong AC adaptor
can damage the computer.LAN jackThis jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T), or Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX). Some models are equipped with
a Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per
second, 1000BASE-T). Refer to  Operating
Basics , for details.Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could
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							Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0 or 3.0) portOne or two Universal Serial Bus ports, which
comply to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 standard, are
provided on the left side of the computer.
The USB port type might vary depending on themodel you purchased. The port with blue color is
USB 3.0 port.
The USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0
standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0
devices.
The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0
devices.Note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available. Some functions associated with a
specific device might not operate properly.
Before removing a USB device from the USB port of your computer,
click the  Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media  icon on the
Windows Taskbar, and then select the USB device that you want to remove.
Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples, and paper clips, out of
the USB port. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.Optical disc driveThe computer might be configured with a DVDSuper Multi drive or Blu-ray™ Writer drive.2.6GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM media cannot be read from or written to.Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.
Right side
The following figures show the right side of the computer.
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