Toshiba C55a Manual

Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legalvoltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in
the region the computer is bought and should not be used outside this
region. For use in other regions, buy power cords that conform to
safety rules and regulations in the particular region.
Do not use a...

2. Connect the DC output plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jackon your computer. Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer1. DC IN 19V jack2. DC output plug
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The  DC IN/Battery indicator
glows.
Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of
the computer is not...

Do not put your fingers in the gap between the LCD panel and battery
pack when closing your LCD, otherwise your fingers might get hurt.Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage.
Do not press or push on the display panel.
Do not lift the computer by the display panel.
Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in
between the display panel and the keyboard.
When opening or closing the display panel, place...

Figure 2-5 Turning on the power1. Power button
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Initial setup The Windows Startup Screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on
the power. To install the operating system properly, follow the on-screen instructions on each screen.
When it is displayed, be sure to read the  License Terms carefully.
Getting to know Windows
For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows, refer
to the Windows Help and Support.
Start screen The...

Power Options iconThe Start screen provides you a convenient way to enter the Shut Down/
Sleep/Hibernation Mode. You can click the power icon ( 
 ) on the upper
right of the Start screen and then select the mode you want.
Charms Use the Windows charms to start apps, find documents, set up system
components, and perform most other computing tasks.
By pointing the mouse pointer to the upper or lower right of your screen,
you can find a list of charms:  Search, Share , Start , Devices , and
Settings ....

Sign-in optionsWindows offers a number of sign-in options including  Password (
),
PIN (
)  and  Picture password () authentication to prevent from
unauthorized access. If you have multiple sign-in methods set for a user
account, you can select an option on the Windows login screen by clicking
sign-in options. Password authentication is the default sign-in option.
Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either ShutDown Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.
Shut...

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.When you have to turn off your computer...

Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than theHibernation 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.
Executing Sleep Mode
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of following ways:
Click the power icon () on the Start screen and then select  Sleep.
In...

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:
Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a...

Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes amoment 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
to let all capacitors fully discharge.User's Manual 2-13