Toshiba C50b User Guide

Turn off (shut down) the computer.
Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the
computer.
Close the display panel.
Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.
Before carrying your computer, shut it down, disconnect the AC
adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction
may result in minor heat injury.
Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure to
follow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computer failure or...

Chapter 2
Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to
start using your computer.
Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA.
Equipment checklist
Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box andpackaging materials for future use.
Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items:
TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer
AC adaptor and power cord...

Right-clickClick the right Touch Pad control button
once.
Right click the mouse once.
Press and hold on the touch screen (only for
touch screen models).
Double-clickTap the Touch Pad or click the left Touch
Pad control button twice.
Left click the mouse twice.
Tap the touch screen twice (only for touch
screen models).
HDD or Hard disk
driveSome models are equipped with a "Solid State Drive (SSD)" instead of a hard disk drive. In this
manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive"...

Connecting the AC adaptorAttach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want tooperate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because
the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from
battery power.
The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100
to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor converts AC
power to DC power and reduces the...

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)
Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)
Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer
depending on the model.
2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on your computer. Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer
1. DC IN 19V jack2. DC output plug
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the  DC...

Opening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the
angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity.
Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel1. Display panel
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening
it...

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the
palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel).
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the  Power indicator will
then indicate the status. Please refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions
section for more information.
After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it...

Turning off the powerThe power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either ShutDown Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.
Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode, no data will be saved
and the computer will boot to the operating system's main screen the next time it is turned on.
1. If you have entered data, either save it to the Hard Disk Drive or to other storage media.
2. Make sure all disk/disc activity has stopped before removing the disk/ disc.If you turn off...

When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in placeswhere electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completelyshut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless
communication functionalities, and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure tocompletely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating
system to reactivate and run pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved
data, which could...

Click Start. Point to the arrow () beside the  Shut down button and
then select  Sleep.
Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled
within the Power Options.
Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled
within the Power Options.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off
when you shut down the computer.
When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator will blink
white.
If you are operating the computer on battery power,...