Toshiba Wt7c Owners Manual

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LED (Light Emitting Diode)—A solid state lamp (SSL) that 
uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light, 
which offers long life and high efficiency output. Multiple 
diodes are used together, since the light created by 
individual light-emitting diodes is small compared to 
incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)—A type of display that uses a 
liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. 
When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the 
molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that 
polarizes the light passing through it. A filter over the 
electrodes permits only non-polarized light to pass to the 
surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels.
load—To move information from a storage device (such as a 
hard disk) into memory for processing.
local area network—See LAN.
logical drive—A section of a disk that is recognized by the 
operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’s logical 
drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a 
single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more 
logical drives.
Mmemory—Typically refers to the computer’s main memory, 
where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and 
processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data 
temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold 
data permanently, such as ROM. A computer’s main 
memory is RAM. See also 
RAM, ROM.
microprocessor—See Central Processing Unit (CPU).
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)—A standard 
for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and 
computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating 
music into a form computers can use, and vice versa.
motherboard—The computer’s main circuit board that 
contains the processor, memory, and other primary 
components.
MS-DOS prompt—See system prompt. 
						

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multi-function drive—A DVD drive that can read and write to 
CD and DVD media.
multimedia—A combination of two or more media, such as 
sound, animation, and video in a computer program or 
presentation.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface—See MIDI.
Nnetwork—A collection of computers and associated devices 
that are connected by communications facilities. A network 
allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as 
printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail.
non-interlaced—A method of refreshing a computer screen, 
in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron 
beam scans across and down the screen. Compare 
interlaced.
non-system disk—A disk for storing programs and data that 
cannot be used to start the computer. Compare 
system disk.
Oonline—Available through the computer. Online may refer to 
information being read from your own computer’s internal 
storage drive, such as online documentation or online Help, 
or to information coming from another company on a 
company network or the Internet.
operating system—A set of programs that controls how the 
computer works. Examples of operating systems are the 
Windows Vista
®, Windows® 7, and Windows 8 operating 
systems.
optical disc drive—A drive which reads plastic coated discs 
on which   information is recorded digitally, and uses a laser 
to read data, music, or videos.
Ppalette—See color palette.
password—A unique string of characters entered by a user to 
verify his or her identity to the computer or the network.
PC Card—A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to 
increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide 
functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, 
network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. 
						

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peripheral—Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is 
attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’s 
CPU.
pixel—Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be 
produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to 
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. 
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed 
by a device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure 
itself automatically to work with the device.
pointer—An icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen 
when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a 
mouse. Used to point to and select/activate on-screen 
items, such as icons, menu items, and buttons. The shape 
and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program 
you are using and what you are doing.
pointing device—Any device, such as the touch pad or a 
mouse, that enables you to move the pointer on the screen.
port—A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for 
connection to a network or a peripheral device.
processor—See Central Processing Unit (CPU).
program—A set of instructions that can be executed by a 
computer. The general classes of programs (also called 
software) are operating system, application, and utility. See 
also 
operating system, application, utility.
properties—The attributes of an object or device. For example, 
the properties of a file include the file’s type, size, and 
creation date. 
RRAM (Random Access Memory)—Volatile memory that 
can be written to as well as read. Volatile here means that 
information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. 
This type of memory is used for your computer’s main 
memory. See also 
memory. Compare ROM.
Random Access Memory—See RAM.
Read-Only Memory—See ROM.
reboot—See boot, restart. 
						

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removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk 
drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk.
resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that 
can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a 
printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a 
screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available 
horizontally and vertically. 
restart—Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by 
reloading the operating system without turning the computer 
off. See also 
boot.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) monitor—A monitor that 
reproduces all colors by mixing red, green, and blue light in 
various combinations.
RJ45 connector—An eight-wire connector used to connect a 
computer to a network.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)—Non-volatile memory that can 
be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that 
information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is 
receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your 
computer’s BIOS, which is essential instructions the 
computer reads when you start it up. See also 
BIOS, 
memory
. Compare RAM.
SSecure Digital (SD)—A small, portable, non-volatile memory 
card used to store and transfer data between digital 
products, providing encryption capability for content 
security.
select—To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics 
with the intent to perform some operation on it.
shortcut—See keyboard shortcut.
Sleep—A feature of some Windows® operating systems that 
allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open 
applications and to continue from where you left off when 
you turn the computer on again.
software—See program. Compare hardware. 
						

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solid state drive—A data storage device that utilizes solid-
state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also 
hard disk). 
Solid state drives hold a large amount of information and are 
used for storage of programs and data.
Start screen—Displays the new Windows® operating system 
look and feel.
Suspend—A feature of some Windows® operating systems 
that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your 
open applications and to continue from where you left off 
when you turn the computer on again.
Swipe—Swipe an open window to the left or right of the screen 
to display the next or previous window.
system prompt—The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating 
system, generally a drive letter followed by a “greater than” 
sign) indicating where users are to enter commands.
TTFT display—See active-matrix display.
To u c h—To activate items displayed on the screen, such as 
apps, setting icons, and on-screen buttons by touching 
them with your finger.
Tile/Tiles—A list of square or rectangular icons on the Start 
screen representing applications that can be accessed by 
selecting them.
UUniversal Serial Bus (USB)—USB is a serial bus that 
supports data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of 
peripherals. See also 
bus, hot swapping, serial.
upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem 
or network. See also 
download.
USB—See Universal Serial Bus (USB).
USB Flash drive—A small, portable flash memory card that 
plugs into a computer’s USB port and functions as a 
portable hard drive. They are smaller and more durable than 
an external hard drive because they do not contain any 
internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. See 
also 
Universal Serial Bus (USB). 
						

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utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly 
focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are 
often related to computer system management.
WWeb—See World Wide Web.
Wi-Fi®—A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that 
stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the 
communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection 
using wireless communication components. 
World Wide Web (www)—The worldwide network of Web 
sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can 
jump from site to site regardless of the location of the 
computer hosting the site. See also 
Internet. 
						

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Index
A
AC power 57
accessing
network
 71
adding
optional external devices
 41
apps
searching
 53
starting from Start screen
 52
audio features
 71
B
backing up data 30
backing up files
 50, 54
battery
battery life
 56
care
 63
changing
 62
charge time
 57
charger
 57
charging
 37, 57
conserving power
 60
determine remaining power
 58
low charge
 58
maintaining
 63maximum capacity
 56
power management
 57
power options
 59
recharge time
 56
running device on battery 
power
 55
safety precautions
 63
setting notifications
 59
taking care of
 62
when the battery runs low
 58
button
power
 38
buttons
power button
 34
volume control button
 34
C
Camera
back
 33, 73
front
 73
caring for your device
 48
changing
battery
 62
charging the battery
 37
cleaning the device
 48 
						

							118Index
communications
set up
 70
computing habits
troubleshooting
 92
computing tips
 49
connecting
device to a network
 71
external device
 47
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
power source
 36
connecting power
optional USB/AC adaptor
 37
customize
device settings
 48
D
data
backing up
 30
data/entire system backup
troubleshooting
 95
desktop
creating new icon
 68
exploring the
 67
icons
 68
recycle bin
 68
standard features
 66, 67
device
caring for
 48
cleaning
 48
disposal
 63
environmental precautions
 64
running on battery power
 55
setting up
 35
Device Manager
fixing a problem
 84
device will not start
troubleshooting
 80
display
troubleshooting
 87
disposal information
 20
disposing of your device
 63
documentation
 28
E
exploring
desktop
 67
Start screen
 65
F
features
features and components
 32
features and components
back view
 33
bottom view
 35
front view
 32
left side view
 33
right side view
 34
top view
 34
files
backing up
 50, 54
saving
 53
H
headphone jack 34
headphones
using
 72
I
icon
desktop
 68
moving to desktop
 68
recycle bin
 68
safety
 27
Shut down
 40, 41
Initial setup
using your device for the first 
time
 38
internal microphone
 34
L
Licenses 19
M
maintaining your battery 63
Memory card reader
inserting memory media
 74
removing memory media
 74
Micro USB port
 35 
						

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microphone
using
 71
microphone jack
 34
microSD™ Card
using
 73
microSD™ slot
 35
mouse properties
 52
N
network
accessing
 71
connecting your device
 71
networking
wireless
 70
notification area
 69
notifications
 69
O
online resources
To s h i b a
 54
optional external devices
adding
 41
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
P
PC
Refresh and Reset
 41
ports
headphone
 34
internal microphone
 34
Micro USB
 35
microphone
 34
microSD™ slot
 35
power
connecting cable an optional 
USB/AC adaptor
 36
cord/cable connectors
 100
energy-saving features
 55
optional USB/AC adaptor
 37
turning on
 38
power button
 34, 38
power down
shut down
 40
power management
 57optimum performance
 57
power plans
selecting power plan options
 
61
power saving options
 60
precautions
safety
 29
printer
troubleshooting
 90
problem solving
contacting Toshiba
 98
Startup options
 81
R
recording sounds 71
recovery
refresh your PC
 42
reset your PC
 44
recycle bin icon
 68
Refresh and Reset
PC
 41
refresh your PC
with user’s data
 42
registering device
 39
restore points
troubleshooting
 93
running device on battery power
 55
S
safety
device
 64
disposing of device
 63
icons
 27
precautions
 29
safety precautions
battery
 63
saving files
 53
selecting
a place to work
 31
power plan options
 61
Service Station
 78
setting
low battery notifications
 59 
						

							120Index
setting up
communications
 70
device
 35
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
software
 39
settings
customize device settings
 48
Shut down
computer
 40, 41
icon
 40, 41
Sleep mode
 40
sounds
recording
 71
speaker
 35
speakers
using external
 72
Start screen
exploring the
 65
starting an app
 52
starting an app from Search
 53
starting an app from Start screen
 52
Startup menu
problem solving
 81
T
taking care of the battery 62
taskbar
 68
Tiles
Start screen
 67
Tips
file management tips
 30
tips
for computing
 49
To s h i b a
online resources
 54
registering device
Toshiba Web site
 39
worldwide offices
 98
TOSHIBA Display Utility
 77
touch screen navigation
 51
traveling tips
 64
troubleshooting
 87
bookmarked site not found
 84checking device properties
 85
contacting Toshiba
 97
corrupted/damaged data files
 
89
data/entire system backup
 95
Device Manager
 84
device will not start
 80
display error message
 87
display problems
screen is blank
 87
error message, warning 
resume failure
 80
Error-checking
 88
external display problems
 87
good computing habits
 92
hard disk drive is slow
 89
high-pitched noise
 89
installing hardware/software
 96
missing files/trouble accessing 
a drive
 88
power and batteries
 86
printer
 90
restore points
 93
screen does not look correct/
flickers
 87
slow Internet connection
 83
sound system
 89
trouble running programs
 89
URL address not found
 84
Windows® operating system 
not working
 81
wireless networking
 91
turning on
power
 38
U
using
a microphone
 71
We b  C a m e r a
 73
Utilities
 76
V
volume control button 34