Toshiba Satellite C55-a Owners Manual

							Chapter 3
The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is
recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes  section.Please 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 indicator3. Wireless communication indicator2. Power indicator4. Memory media slot
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
DC IN/Battery
indicatorThe  DC IN/Battery  indicator shows the condition
of the DC IN and the battery's charge - white
indicates the battery is fully charged while the
power is being correctly supplied from the AC
power adaptor.
Please refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions
section for more information on this feature.
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							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. Security lock slot3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port2. DC IN 19V jack4. Optical disc drive*
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Security lock slotA security cable can be attached to this slot and
then connected to a desk or other large object in
order to deter theft of the computer.
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							DC IN 19V jackThe AC adaptor connects to this jack in order topower 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.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portOne Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is 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 port*2. Microphone jack6. LAN jack*3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*7. External RGB monitor port*4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*8. Cooling vents
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Headphone jackA 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of stereo headphones.Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a mini jack for monaural
microphone input.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 2.0 or 3.0) portTwo Universal Serial Bus ports, which comply to
the USB 2.0 or 3.0 standard, are provided on the
right side of the computer.
The USB port type may vary depending on the
model you purchased. The port with blue color is
USB 3.0 port.
The USB 2.0 port is compliant with USB 2.0
standard and not compatible with USB 3.0
devices.
The USB 3.0 port is compliant with USB 3.0
standard and backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.USB 3.0 port(s) may work as USB 2.0 port(s) when operating in USB
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							HDMI out portHDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.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.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.
Back
The following figure shows the back of the computer. Figure 3-4 The back of the computer
1. Battery pack 
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Battery 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 please refer to the
Battery  section.
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							UndersideThe 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.
Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer1. Battery lock3. Memory module slot2. Battery release latch4. Cooling vents
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Battery lockSlide the battery lock to release the battery pack
ready for removal.Battery release latchSlide and hold this latch into its "Unlock" position in order to release the battery pack for removal.
For more detailed information on removing the
battery pack please refer to the  Battery section.Memory module slotThe memory module slot allows for the
installation, 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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							Front with the display openThis 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.
Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open1. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)*8. Keyboard2. Microphone*9. Stereo speakers3. Web Camera LED*10. Power button4. Web Camera*11. Touch Pad5. Microphone*12. Touch Pad control button6. Display screen13. Touch Pad control button7. Display hinges 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
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.
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							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.
Some models are equipped with a Web Camera.Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so may reduce 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
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.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.
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							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 below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse - press theleft button to select a menu item or to manipulate
text or graphics designated 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 may vary depending on the model you purchased.
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 -> 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 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  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> 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.In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the
SSD unless otherwise stated.
SSD is a large-capacity storage media which uses Solid-State
Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk.
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							Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to
high temperatures, the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors.Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please
refer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.RTC batteryThe internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
Clock (RTC) and calendar.Video RAMThe memory in a computer's graphics adaptor,
used to store the image displayed on a bitmap
display.
The amount of Video RAM available is
dependent on the computer's system memory.
Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Control Panel ->
Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Adjust resolution .
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the  Advanced settings  button in the
Screen Resolution window.Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the
Legal Footnotes  section.Display controllerThe display controller interprets software
commands into hardware commands that turn
particular parts on the screen on or off.
The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern
the screen resolution and the maximum number
of colors that can be displayed at a time.
Therefore, software written for a given video
mode will run on any computer that supports that
mode.Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))
For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), pleaserefer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.User's Manual 3-10