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 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the
steps in the exact order as described in this User’s Manual.
Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last
step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical
charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when
touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal
parts.
Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the computer base and the surface of the AC adaptor increase in temperature during normal use.
Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface
that is resistant to heat damage.
Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for
detailed precautions and handling instructions.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)
Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)
Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord is included with the computer
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							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 raised, slowly lift the display panel. It allows the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity.
Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel
1. Display panel
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Open and close the display panel with reasonable care. Opening it
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							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 one hand on the
palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel).
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power. The  Power indicator
indicates the status. Refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions section for
more information.
After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you
have set up the operating system.
Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.
1. Open the display panel.
2. Press the power button.
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							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 Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing new and easy ways to access
everything from your favorite apps and websites to your contacts and other
important information.
From the Start screen, you can start typing to search for what you want.
From there, you can easily switch between results for apps, files, and
more.
Windows Taskbar Point to the bottom edge to show the Windows Taskbar on the Startscreen. (If you have moved the Windows Taskbar to another edge, point there.)
You can see all of your recently used apps on the Windows Taskbar.
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							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 .
SearchThis charm allows you to search your computer
(apps, settings, and files), the web, or within anapp. You can also find the  Search icon on the
upper right of the Start screen.ShareThis charm allows you to share items (links, photos, and more).StartThis charm takes you to the Start screen or, if
already on the Start screen, returns you to your last app.DevicesThis charm allows you to manage your hardware.SettingsThis charm allows you to access your computer
settings (volume, brightness, connecting to the internet, and more).
Tiles
Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen.Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to your system.
Windows Store Although many applications are pre-installed or built-in to your computer,you can also download many other applications at the click of your mouse.
In the Windows Store, you can search for and browse thousands of apps,
all grouped into easy to find categories.
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							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 Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode, no data will be savedand 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 the power icon () on the Start screen 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 the power icon () on the Start screen and then select  Restart.
In the Settings  charm, click  Power and then select  Restart.
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							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 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 the Apps view).
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.
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							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 the  Settings  charm, click  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.
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							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 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 the power icon (  ) on the Start screen
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 the Apps view.
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.
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							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
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