Toshiba C50b User Guide

Saves power by shutting down the system when the computerreceives 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, point to the arrow (  ) beside the
Shut down  button and then select  Hibernate from the menu.
Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. In...

Chapter 3
The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is
recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes  section.Please 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...

DC IN/Battery
indicatorThe  DC IN/Battery  indicator shows the condition
of the DC IN and the battery's charge - white
indicates the battery is fully charged while the
power is being correctly supplied from the AC
power adaptor.
Please 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...

Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It couldcause damage or malfunction.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portOne Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left side
of the computer.
The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0 devices.Please 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...

Universal Serial Bus
(USB 3.0) portOne Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 3.0 standard, is provided on the right
side of the computer.
The USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0
standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. The port with blue color is USB 3.0 port.USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USBLegacy Emulation mode.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portOne Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left...

UndersideThe following figures show the underside of the computer. You should
ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to
avoid causing any damage.
Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer1. Cooling vents2. Battery packCooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoidoverheating.Do not block the cooling vents. Keep foreign metal objects, such as
screws, staples and paper clips, out of the cooling vents. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause...

Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open
Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model
1. Microphone8. Display hinges2. Web Camera LED9. Power button3. Web Camera10. Power indicator4. Microphone*11. Keyboard5. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)12. Touch Pad6. Display screen13. Touch Pad control buttons7. Stereo speakers 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
MicrophoneThe built-in microphone allows you to import and
record...

Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so mayreduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Wireless
communication
antennasDepending on the configuration of your computer, one or all of the antennas listed below are built-in:
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the  Legal...

KeyboardYour computer’s keyboard contains character
keys, control keys, function keys, and special
Windows keys, providing all the functionality of a
full-size keyboard.
Refer to the  The Keyboard  section for details.Touch PadThe Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used
to control the movement of the on-screen pointer.
To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move
your fingertip across it in the direction you want
the on-screen pointer to go.Touch Pad control
buttonsThe two buttons located on the bottom...

CPUThe processor type varies depending on model.To check which type of processor is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic
Tool by clicking  Start -> All Programs ->
TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC  Diagnostic Tool .Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the  Legal Footnotes
section.Hard Disk Drive or
Solid State DriveThe capacity of the hard disk drive varies
depending on the model.
To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in
your model, open the...