Toshiba L50c Manual

							Power indicatorThe Power  indicator glows white when the
computer is turned on. However, if you turn the
computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will
blink white.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.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.
Left side
The following figure shows the left side of the computer. Figure 3-2 The left side of the computer
1. DC IN 19V jack3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port2. LAN jack4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port* 5. Optical disc drive
* 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. Please note that you should only use
the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase - using the
wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the
computer.
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							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
cause damage or malfunction.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portOne or two Universal Serial Bus ports, which
comply to the USB 2.0 standard, are 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.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 may be configured with a DVD
Super Multi drive, Blu-ray™ Combo 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.
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							Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer1. Headphone jack5. HDMI out port2. Microphone jack6. External RGB monitor port3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0)port7. Cooling vents4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0)port8. Security lock slot
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Headphone jackA 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enablesconnection of stereo headphones.Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a mini jack for monaural
microphone input.
The jack with the icon ( 
 ) has  Sleep and Music
function.
The integrated sound system provides support for the computer's internal
speakers and microphone, as well as allowing an external microphone and
headphones to be connected via the appropriate jacks.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 3.0) portsTwo Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to
the USB 3.0 standard, are 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 the icon ( 
 ) has Sleep and Charge
function.
USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB Legacy Emulation mode.HDMI out portHDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.
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							External RGB monitor
portThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port. Please refer to the  External RGB monitor port pin
assignment  section for information on external
RGB monitor port pin assignment. This port
allows you to connect an external RGB monitor
to the computer.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. Figure 3-4 The back of the computer
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Underside The 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.
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							Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer1. Cooling vents2. Memory module slot3. Force shut down hole 
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Memory module slotThe memory module slot allows for theinstallation, replacement and removal of
additional memory module.
The size of the memory modules varies
depending on the model. The actual amount of
useable system memory will be less than the
installed memory modules.
Refer to the  Additional memory module  section.Cooling ventsThe cooling vents help the processor to avoid
overheating.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.
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							Force shut down holeInsert a slender object such as a needle into thishole to force a shut down when the computer is
hung.
Front with the display open
This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortableviewing angle for you.
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							Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open1. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)*9. Stereo speakers2. Microphone10. Power button3. Web Camera LED11. Touch Pad4. Web Camera12. Touch Pad control button5. Microphone13. Touch Pad control button6. Display screen14. Touch Pad ON/OFF indicator7. Display hinges15. NFC (Near Field Communication)
detection area*8. Keyboard 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
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							Wireless
communication
antennasSome computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas.Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the  Legal
Footnotes  section.MicrophoneThe built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application - please refer
to the  Sound 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. Doing so mayreduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Display screen39.6cm (15.6") LCD screen, configured with the
following resolutions:
HD, 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
FHD, 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels
Please be aware that, when the computer is
operating on the AC adaptor, the image
displayed on the internal screen will be
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, please refer to the  Legal Footnotes
section.Display hingesThe display hinges allow the display panel to be
positioned at a variety of easy-to-view angles.
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							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.Stereo speakersThe speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.Power buttonPress this button to turn the computer's power on or off.Touch PadThe Touch Pad located in the palm rest is usedto 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.Touch Pad ON/OFF
indicatorDouble-tap this indicator to enable/disable the
Touch Pad. It also shows the status of the Touch
Pad:
Enabled: off
Disabled: glows white
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.
Internal Hardware Components
This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.
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							The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you
purchased.Battery packThis computer includes a battery pack inside. However, please do not attempt to dismount or
replace it by yourself. Please 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 please refer to the
Battery  section.Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the  Legal
Footnotes  section.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  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist (in taskbar) -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor , and then click PC 
Information .Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the  Legal Footnotes
section.Hard Disk 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  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist (in taskbar) -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor , and then click PC 
Information .
Please note that part of the hard disk's overall
capacity is reserved as administration space.Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)User's Manual 3-11