Toshiba C70b User Guide
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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.
164 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