Toshiba C55a Manual

Video RAMThe memory in the graphics adaptor of the
computer, used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display.
The amount of Video RAM available depends on
the system memory of the computer.
Click  Control Panel -> Appearance and 
Personalization -> Display -> Adjust 
resolution  under Windows System  group in the
Apps view.
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the  Advanced settings  button in the
Screen Resolution window.Memory moduleThe memory module is installed in the...

2. Click Power and then select  On Battery from the drop-down menu
under  Power  in the upper-left corner.
3. Click  Disable under Display Power Saving Technology .
4. Click  Apply.
If you want to enable this feature, click  Enable under Display Power 
Saving Technology .
AMD ®
 Vari-Bright ™
AMD GPU models might include the AMD ®
 Vari-Bright ™
 feature that can
save the power consumption of the computer by optimizing picture contrast
on the internal LCD.
This feature can be used if the computer is:...

The NVIDIA®
 GeForce Experience TM
 can notify you of the latest
display driver updates for NVIDIA Graphics Controllers. However,
Toshiba does not guaranty compatibility of such NVIDIA drivers with
your device. TOSHIBA shall not be liable for any damage resulting from NVIDIA’s drivers. Hence, your device shall not be covered under TOSHIBA’s limited warranty. Please refer to the End User LicenseAgreement (EULA). Furthermore, TOSHIBA does not provide any
technical support for such drivers.
The NVIDIA ®...

Power indicatorCheck the  Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer.
The following indicator conditions should be noted:WhiteIndicates that power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.Flashing whiteIndicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
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Chapter 4
Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and
highlights the precautions that must be taken when using it.
Using the Touch Screen Some models are equipped with a touch screen.You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the on-
screen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.
TapSimply tap your finger once on the touch screen
to activate an item, such as an app.Press and holdPress your finger down and leave it there for a
few...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it.
Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently
opened apps, and so on.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.
For details and more advanced touch screen gestures to interact with
Windows operating system, refer to Help and Support.
Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
Touch Pad, without pausing when you first touch
it.
Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently
opened apps.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.Do not put items on the Touch Pad surface to prevent abnormal action.Some of the Touch Pad operations described in this section are only
supported in certain applications.
The Keyboard...

Figure 4-1 Keypad indicators1. CAPS LOCK indicator2. NUM LOCK indicatorCAPS LOCKThis indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCKWhen the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
use the number keys on the keyboard for number
entry.
Function Keys
The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard.
You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or
"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking  System Settings -> Keyboard...

Special
function modeStandard F1-
F12 modeFunctionF6FN + F6Moves media backward.F7FN + F7Plays or pauses media playback.F8FN + F8Moves media forward.F9FN + F9Decreases the computer's volume.F10FN + F10Increases the computer's volume.F11FN + F11Turns the sound on or off.F12FN + F12Turns the Airplane mode on or off.FN + 1FN + 1Reduces the icon size on the desktop
or the font sizes within one of the
supported application windows.FN + 2FN + 2Enlarges the icon size on the desktop
or the font sizes...

Generating ASCII charactersNot all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation, but you can generate these characters using their specific ASCII
codes.
1. Hold down the  ALT key.
2. Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character you require.
3. Release  ALT. The ASCII character appears on the display screen.
Optical disc drives Some models will be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive or Blu-ray™Writer drive. When the computer is accessing an optical disc, the...