Toshiba L50b User Guide

Glossary171
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...

172Glossary
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...

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Index
A
AC adaptor 40
AC power 81
AC power light 40
accessing
network 102
adding
memory 46
optional external devices 45
adequate ventilation
cooling fan 39
adjusting
touch pad settings 59
Advanced Startup options 126
app, starting 71
App, starting from Start screen 71
apps
starting from Start screen 71
audio features 102
B
backing up files 67, 72
battery
battery life 80
Call2Recycle™ 94care 92, 93
changing 89
charge indicator light 41
charge time 81
charger 81
charging 41, 81
charging the real-time...

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running computer on battery 
power 79
safety precautions 92
setting notifications 85
taking care of 92
battery indicator light 84
BIOS Setup
see System Settings
Blu-ray Disc™
using 73, 74
button
eject, optical disc drive 75
mute button 76
next track button 75
play/pause button 75
previous track button 75
volume increase/decrease 
buttons 75, 76
buttons
media control buttons 75
C
Call2Recycle™
battery 94
caring for your computer 64
changing
battery 89
charging the battery 41
cleaning the computer...

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documentation 30
DVD
removing with computer off 78
removing with computer on 78
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player
troubleshooting 142
DVDs
using 72
E
eco power plan 88
eco Utility® 108
eject button
optical disc drive 75
eject, optical disc drive 75
enabling
touch pad 60
enabling/disabling touch pad 155
ENERGY STAR® 26
exploring
desktop 98
Start screen 96
external display device
HDMI™ Out port 61
external display, adjusting 63
F
files
backing up 67, 72
saving 72
Function Key 119
Function Keys
disabling or...

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next track button 75
play/pause button 75
previous track button 75
using 75
volume increase/decrease 
buttons 75, 76
memory
adding 46
Memory card reader
inserting memory media 105
removing memory media 105
using 104
microphone
using 102
monitor
connecting 62
monitor problems
troubleshooting 132
monitoring battery power 83
mouse properties 70
moving the computer 65
N
network
accessing 102
connecting your computer 102
networking
wireless 101
notification area 100
notifications 100
O
online...

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power light 84
power management 81
optimum performance 81
power plans
selecting power plan options 
87
power saving options 86
precautions
safety 37
printer
troubleshooting 139
problem solving
contacting Toshiba 150
Startup options 126
projector
connecting 62
R
real-time clock (RTC)
battery 81
recording sounds 102
recovery
creating recovery media 47
installing drivers and 
applications 56
internal storage drive 46
refresh your PC 51
reset your PC 53
restoring from recovery media 
50
Recovery...

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starting an app 71
starting an app from Start screen 71
Startup menu
problem solving 126
supervisor password, deleting 111
supervisor password, set up 109
system indicator lights
AC power 40
drive in-use indicator 75
LEDs 41, 83, 84, 104
System Settings 114
T
taking care of battery 92
taskbar 99
television
adjusting display 63
Tiles
Start screen 98
tips
for computing 66
To s h i b a
online resources 78
registering computer
Toshiba Web site 43
worldwide offices 150
TOSHIBA Application Installer...

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USB Wakeup function
does not work 149
Windows® operating system 
not working 125
wireless networking 140
U
USB Sleep and Charge
cannot use 148
USB Wakeup function
does not work 149
user password, deleting 113
user password, setting 111
using
a microphone 102
computer lock 65
DVDs 72
eco power plan 88
Memory card reader 104
optical disc drive 72
touch pad 57
We b  C a m e r a  104
using the keyboard 67
Utilities 107
V
video projector
adjusting display 63
W
warranty
standard limited warranty 30
We...