Toshiba C50 User Manual

Power indicatorCheck the  Power indicator to determine the power status of the computer.
The following indicator conditions should be noted:WhiteIndicates that power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.Flashing whiteIndicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode and that there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
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Chapter 4
Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and
highlights the precautions that must be taken when using it.
Using the Touch Screen Some models are equipped with a touch screen.You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the on-
screen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.
TapSimply tap your finger once on the touch screen
to activate an item, such as an app.Press and holdPress your finger down and leave it there for a
few...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it.
Swipe from the left edge: views all your open
apps in task view.
Swipe from the right edge: opens the Action
center.
Swipe from the top edge: views title bars for full- screened apps.
For details and more advanced touch screen gestures to interact with
Windows operating system, refer to  Get Started in the Start menu.
Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest might support the...

The KeyboardThe number of keys available on your keyboard depends on which country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being available fornumerous languages.
There are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function keys, Windows special keys, and the keypad overlay.Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Failure to do so could
damage the parts under the key caps.
Keyboard indicator
The following figure shows the position of the  CAPS LOCK indicator and
NUM LOCK...

You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or
"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking  System Settings -> Function Key
under  TOSHIBA  group in All apps.
"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without
pressing the  FN key.Special
function modeStandard F1-
F12 modeFunctionF1FN + F1Allows you to search your computer,
the web, or within an app.F2FN + F2Decreases the brightness of the
display panel in individual steps.F3FN + F3Increases the...

Some functions show the toast notification at the edges of the screen.
Those toast notifications are enabled by default. You can disable them in the Function Key settings.
To access it, click  System Settings -> Function Key  under TOSHIBA
group in  All apps.
Windows special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows,
the Windows ®
 logo key activates the  Start menu while the application key
has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.
This key activates...

Blu-ray™ Writer drive
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive supports BD-ROM,
BD-ROM DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE and BD-RE DL.
Using the optical disc drive The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without
an adaptor.
Use the DVD playback application to view DVD-Video discs.
For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the  Writing discs section.
To load discs, do the following:
1. When the...

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc1. Laser lensWhen the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer covers the
disc tray slightly. Therefore, you must turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it liesflat.Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as
this could cause misalignment.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of
the disc tray,...

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the
disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open.
2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the disc.
3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.
How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open
Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computerpower is off. If the power is off, you can open the...

Blu-ray™ discs
BD-R and BD-R DL discs can be written only once. The recorded data
cannot be erased or changed.
BD-RE and BD-RE DL discs can be recorded more than once.
Writing discs You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-
RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM discs.
You can use the Blu-ray™ Writer drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-
RAM, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE or BD-RE DL discs.
When...