Toshiba C55a Manual

							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 figure shows the left side of the computer. Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer1. DC IN 19V jack4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*2. LAN jack5. Optical disc drive*3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 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.
Right side
The following figure shows the right side of the computer. Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer
1. Memory media slot5. HDMI out port2. Headphone/Microphone combo jack6. Cooling vents3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port7. Security lock slot4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port 
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							Memory media slotThis slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™
Card and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to the
Memory media  section for more information.Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples, and paper clips, out of
the Memory media slot. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit,
which can cause damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.Headphone/
Microphone combo
jackA 3.5 mm mini headphone/microphone combo
jack enables connection of a monaural
microphone or stereo headphones.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 port with the icon ( 
 ) has Sleep and Charge
function, and this function is only provided with
some models.
USB 3.0 port(s) might work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB
Legacy Emulation mode.
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.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0 or 3.0) portOne additional Universal Serial Bus port, which
complies to the USB 2.0 or 3.0 standard, is
provided on the right side of the computer.HDMI out portHDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoid overheating.Security lock slotA security cable can be attached to this slot andthen connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.
Back
The following figure shows the back of the computer.
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							Figure 3-4 The back of the computer1. Battery packBattery packThe rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
provides power to the computer when the AC
adaptor is not connected.
For more detailed information on the use and
operation of the battery pack, refer to the  Battery
section.Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
For more information regarding Battery Life, refer to the  Legal Footnotes
section.
Underside
The following figures show the underside of the computer. Ensure that the
display is closed before the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage.
Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer
1. Cooling vents3. Memory module cover*2. Cooling vents* 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.
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							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 damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Carefully clean the dust on the surface of the cooling vents using a soft cloth.Memory module
coverSome models are equipped with the memory module cover. The memory module slot under
this cover allows for the installation, replacement
and removal of additional memory module.
The capacity of the memory modules varies
depending on the model. The actual amount of
useable system memory is less than the installed
memory modules.
Refer to the  Additional memory module  section.
Front with the display open
This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift up the display panel and position it at a comfortableviewing angle for you.
Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open
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							Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model1. Microphone8. Display hinges2. Web Camera LED9. Power button3. Web Camera10. Power indicator4. Microphone*11. Keyboard5. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)12. NFC (Near Field Communication)
detection area*6. Display screen13. Touch Pad7. Stereo speakers14. Touch Pad control buttons
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
MicrophoneThe built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application. Refer to theSound System and Video mode  section for more
information.Web Camera LEDThe Web Camera LED glows when the Web
Camera is operating.Web CameraWeb Camera  is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool.Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Failure to do
so might reduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Wireless
communication
antennasDepending on the configuration of your
computer, one or all of the following antennas are built-in:
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Do not cover the wireless communication antennas area with any metal
objects, otherwise the wireless function might not work.Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)User's Manual 3-71243
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							For more information regarding Wireless LAN, refer to the Legal Footnotes
section.Display screen39.6 cm (15.6") LCD screen, is configured with
one of the following resolutions depending on the
model you purchased:
HD, 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
FHD, 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels
UHD, 3840 horizontal x 2160 vertical pixels
Be aware that, when the computer is operating
on the AC adaptor, the image displayed on the
internal screen is somewhat brighter than when it
operates on battery power. This difference in
brightness levels is intended to save power when
operating on batteries.
Legal Footnote (LCD)
For more information regarding LCD, refer to the  Legal Footnotes section.Stereo speakersThe speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.Display hingesThe display hinges allow the display panel to be
positioned at a variety of easy-to-view angles.Power buttonPress this button to power on/off the computer.Power indicatorThe  Power  indicator glows white when the
computer is turned on. However, if you turn off
the computer into Sleep Mode, this indicator
blinks white.KeyboardThe 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.
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							NFC (Near Field
Communication)
detection areaNFC (Near Field Communication) initiates
interactions immediately between people and
objects close the computer. NFC enables quick
ad-hoc connections from PC to PC, or PC to
device, through simple physical touch, without
the pre-requisite of formal pairing. The
interactions are intended to be quick, simple and
delightful, simplifying the interactions with daily
used devices and promoting a more social computing experience.
Some models are equipped with NFC function.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 of the
Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a
standard mouse. Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphicsdesignated by the pointer, and press the right
button to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
Internal Hardware Components
This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.
The actual specifications might vary depending on the model you
purchased.
Battery packThis computer includes a battery pack inside.
However, do not attempt to dismount or replace it
by yourself. Contact an authorized TOSHIBA
service provider, if necessary.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
provides power to the computer when the AC
adaptor is not connected.
For more detailed information on the use and
operation of the battery pack, refer to the  Battery
section.
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							CPUThe processor type varies depending on model.To check which type of processor is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor utility by clicking  PC Health Monitor
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view, and
then click  PC Information .Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information regarding CPU, 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 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor utility by clicking  PC Health Monitor
under  TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view, and
then click  PC Information .
Note that part of the hard disk overall capacity is reserved as administration space.In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the
SSD unless otherwise stated.
SSD is a large-capacity storage device which uses Solid-State
Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk.
Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to
high temperatures, the SSD might be vulnerable to data retention errors.Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, refer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.User's Manual 3-10