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    							Glossary161
    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.
    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. 
    						
    							162Glossary
    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.
    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. 
    						
    							Glossary163
    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).
    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 adaptor 39
    AC power
     79
    AC power light
     39
    accessing
    network
     99
    adding
    memory
     45
    optional external devices
     45
    adequate ventilation
    cooling fan
     38
    adjusting
    touch pad settings
     58
    Advanced Startup options
     120
    app, starting
     70
    App, starting from Start screen
     70
    apps
    starting from Start screen
     70
    audio features
     99
    B
    backing up files 66, 71
    battery
    battery life
     78
    Call2Recycle™
     91care
     89, 90
    changing
     86
    charge indicator light
     40
    charge time
     79
    charger
     79
    charging
     40, 79
    conserving power
     83
    determine remaining power
     81
    disposal
     90
    indicator light
     81
    installation
     88
    low charge
     82
    maintaining
     90
    maximum capacity
     78
    monitoring power
     40, 80
    power management
     79
    power options
     82
    recharge time
     78
    removing
     87
    running computer on battery 
    power
     77
    safety precautions
     89
    setting notifications
     82
    taking care of
     89 
    						
    							165Index
    battery indicator light
     81
    BIOS Setup
    see System Settings
    button
    eject, optical disc drive
     72
    mute button
     73
    next track button
     73
    play/pause button
     73
    previous track button
     73
    volume increase/decrease 
    buttons
     73
    buttons
    media control buttons
     73
    C
    Call2Recycle™
    battery
     91
    caring for your computer
     63
    changing
    battery
     86
    charging the battery
     40
    cleaning the computer
     63
    communications
    set up
     98
    computer
    caring for
     63
    cleaning
     63
    environmental precautions
     30, 
    91
    moving
     63
    running on battery power
     77
    setting up
     38
    computer lock
     64
    computer will not start
    troubleshooting
     117
    computing habits
    troubleshooting
     135
    computing tips
     65
    connecting
    AC adaptor
     39
    AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN)
     40
    computer to a network
     99external device
     59
    HDMI™-compatible TV or 
    display device
     60
    monitor
     61
    power cord/cable
     40
    power source
     39
    cooling fan
    adequate ventilation
     38
    customize
    computer settings
     62
    D
    data/entire system backup
    troubleshooting
     138
    desktop
    creating new icon
     96
    exploring the
     95
    icons
     96
    recycle bin
     96
    standard features
     94, 95
    Device Manager
    fixing a problem
     123
    directing
    display output
     61
    disabling
    touch pad
     59
    display
    troubleshooting
     127
    display devices
    external
     60
    display output settings
     61
    display, external
    adjusting
     62
    disposal information
     19
    disposing of used batteries
     90
    documentation
     29
    DVD
    removing with computer off
     76
    removing with computer on
     75
    DVD player
    troubleshooting
     134
    DVDs 
    						
    							166Index
    using
     71
    E
    eco power plan 85
    eco Utility®
     105
    eject button
    optical disc drive
     72
    eject, optical disc drive
     73
    enabling
    touch pad
     59
    enabling/disabling touch pad
     146
    ENERGY STAR®
     25
    exploring
    desktop
     95
    Start screen
     93
    external display device
    HDMI™ Out port
     60
    external display, adjusting
     62
    F
    files
    backing up
     66, 71
    saving
     71
    Function Key
     113
    Function Keys
    disabling or enabling wireless 
    devices
     147
    Function keys
     146
    display brightness
     144
    Help file
     144
    keyboard Function keys
     147
    media buttons
     146
    Output (Display switch)
     145
    volume mute
     147
    Zoom (Display resolution)
     147
    function keys
     67
    H
    headphones
    using
     100
    I
    icon
    desktop
     96
    moving to desktop
     96recycle bin
     96
    safety
     28
    Shut down
     43, 44
    Initial setup
    using your computer for the 
    first time
     41
    installing
    a charged battery
     88
    internal storage drive
    recovery
     45
    K
    keyboard
    function keys
     67
    special Windows® keys
     68
    troubleshooting
     126
    using
     66
    keys
    function keys
     67
    L
    LEDs
    system indicator lights
     81
    AC adaptor light
     80
    AC power light
     39, 40
    battery light
     40
    Web Camera light
     101
    Licenses
     18
    lock
    computer, using
     64
    M
    maintaining your battery 90
    manual eject hole
    optical disc drive
     73
    media control buttons
    mute button
     73
    next track button
     73
    play/pause button
     73
    previous track button
     73
    using
     73
    volume increase/decrease 
    buttons
     73
    memory 
    						
    							167Index
    adding
     45
    Memory card reader
    inserting memory media
     102
    removing memory media
     102
    using
     101
    microphone
    using
     99
    monitor
    connecting
     61
    monitor problems
    troubleshooting
     127
    monitoring battery power
     80
    mouse properties
     69
    moving the computer
     63
    N
    network
    accessing
     99
    connecting your computer
     99
    networking
    wireless
     98
    notification area
     97
    notifications
     97
    O
    online resources
    To s h i b a
     76
    optical disc
    Auto-Run feature
     74
    handling
     74
    inserting
     73
    playing optical media
     74
    positioning
     74
    recording optical media
     74
    removing with computer off
     76
    removing with computer on
     75
    optical disc drive
    components
     72
    drive in-use indicator light
     72
    eject button
     72
    handling an optical disc
     74
    inserting an optical disc
     73
    manual eject hole
     73playing optical media
     74
    recording optical media
     74
    removing a disc
     75, 76
    troubleshooting
     130
    using
     71, 72
    optical discs
    troubleshooting
     130
    optical media
    recording
     74
    optional external devices
    adding
     45
    P
    password
    deleting a supervisor
     108
    deleting a user
     110
    instant password
     106
    power-on password
     106
    setting
     106
    setting a supervisor
     106
    setting a user
     108
    supervisor password
     106
    user password
     106
    utility
     106
    port
    HDMI™
     60
    HDMI™ Out
     60
    power
    connecting cable to AC 
    adaptor
     39
    cord/cable
     40
    cord/cable connectors
     148
    energy-saving features
     77
    power down
    shut down
     43
    power light
     81
    power management
     79
    optimum performance
     79
    power plans
    selecting power plan options
     
    84
    power saving options
     83 
    						
    							168Index
    precautions
    safety
     36
    printer
    troubleshooting
     131
    problem solving
    contacting Toshiba
     141
    Startup options
     120
    projector
    connecting
     61
    R
    recording sounds 99
    recovery
    creating recovery media
     46
    installing drivers and 
    applications
     55
    internal storage drive
     45
    refresh your PC
     50
    reset your PC
     52
    restoring from recovery media
     
    49
    Recovery Media Creator
     114
    recycle bin icon
     96
    refresh your PC
    with user’s data
     50
    registering computer
     42
    removing
    an optical disc with computer 
    on
     75
    and optical disc with computer 
    off
     76
    battery from the computer
     87
    restart computer
     44
    restore points
    troubleshooting
     136
    running computer on battery power
     
    77
    S
    safety
    computer
     91
    disposing of batteries
     90
    icons
     28precautions
     36
    safety precautions
    battery
     89
    saving files
     71
    selecting
    a place to work
     30
    power plan options
     84
    video cables
     60
    Service Station
     114
    setting
    low battery notifications
     82
    setting up
    AC adaptor
     39
    communications
     98
    computer
     38
    software
     42
    work environment
     30
    settings
    customize computer settings
     
    62
    display output
     61
    Shut down
    computer
     43, 44
    icon
     43, 44
    Sleep mode
     44
    sounds
    recording
     99
    speakers
    using external
     100
    Start screen
    exploring the
     93
    starting an app
     70
    starting an app from Start screen
     70
    Startup menu
    problem solving
     120
    Startup options
    Advanced options
     121
    Refresh your computer
     120
    Reset your computer
     121
    supervisor password, deleting
     108
    supervisor password, set up
     106
    system indicator lights 
    						
    							169Index
    AC power
     39
    drive in-use indicator
     72
    LEDs
     40, 80, 81, 101
    System Settings
     111
    T
    taking care of battery 89
    taskbar
     96
    television
    adjusting display
     62
    Tiles
    Start screen
     95
    tips
    for computing
     65
    To s h i b a
    online resources
     76
    registering computer
    Toshiba Web site
     42
    worldwide offices
     141
    TOSHIBA Application Installer
     115
    TOSHIBA Function key
    zooming in
     147
    zooming out
     147
    TOSHIBA Function Keys
    functions
     143
    touch pad
    using
     56
    touch screen navigation
     68
    traveling tips
     91
    troubleshooting
     126
    AC power light is blinking
     118
    battery light is blinking
     119
    bookmarked site not found
     
    122
    checking device properties
     
    123
    computer will not start
     117
    contacting Toshiba
     140
    corrupted/damaged data files
     
    129
    data/entire system backup
     138
    Device Manager
     123
    display error message
     127display problems
    screen is blank
     126
    DVD player
     134
    eject button
     130
    error message, warning 
    resume failure
     118
    Error-checking
     128
    external display problems
     128
    external keyboard
     126
    external monitor
     127
    good computing habits
     135
    hard disk drive is slow
     129
    high-pitched noise
     131
    installing hardware/software
     
    139
    keyboard
     126
    missing files/trouble accessing 
    a drive
     128
    on-screen eject button
     131
    optical disc drive
     130
    power and batteries
     124
    printer
     131
    restore points
     136
    screen does not look correct/
    flickers
     127
    slow Internet connection
     122
    sound system
     131
    trouble running discs
     130
    trouble running programs
     129
    URL address not found
     122
    Windows® operating system 
    not working
     119
    wireless networking
     132
    U
    user password, deleting 110
    user password, setting
     108
    using
    a microphone
     99
    computer lock
     64
    DVDs
     71
    eco power plan
     85
    Memory card reader
     101 
    						
    							170Index
    optical disc drive
     71
    touch pad
     56
    We b  C a m e r a
     101
    using the keyboard
     66
    Utilities
     104
    V
    video projector
    adjusting display
     62
    W
    warranty
    standard limited warranty
     29
    We b  C a m e r a
    using
     101
    We b  s i t e s
     141
    Wi-Fi®
    wireless networking
     98
    Windows® Charms
    Devices
     94
    Search
     94
    Settings
     94
    Share
     94
    Start
     94
    Windows® charms
     94
    Windows® key
     68
    Windows® operating system
    desktop
     95, 102
    troubleshooting
     119
    Windows® Store
     97
    wireless networking
     98
    troubleshooting
     132 
    						
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