Toshiba L50c Manual

For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please
refer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.RTC batteryThe internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time
Clock (RTC) and calendar.Video RAMThe memory in a computer's graphics adaptor,
used to store the image displayed on a bitmap
display.
The amount of Video RAM available is
dependent on the computer's system memory.
Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) -> Control Panel -> Appearance and 
Personalization -> Display -> Adjust...

great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip forsustained battery life. Switching is automatic and does not require the user to reboot the computer.
In the Manage 3D Settings menu of NVIDIA Control Panel, you can change
the global 3D settings and create overrides for specific programs. The overrides will be used automatically each time the specified programs arelaunched.Please use the default setting for NVIDIA Optimus technology.
If the program does not run normally after the setting...

The Display Power Saving Technology feature can be disabled in the Intel®
HD Graphics Control Panel/Intel ®
 Graphics and Media Control Panel.
You can access this control panel in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click  Graphics Properties...
In Intel ®
 HD Graphics Control Panel:
1. Click  Power and select  On battery.
2. Click  Off under  Display Power Saving Technology .
3. Click  Apply.
If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above, click  On under  Display...

With the Intel®
 Rapid Start Technology, the Windows can rapidly resume
from Hibernation Mode and battery life will be longer than when in Sleep Mode.
Intel ®
 Rapid Start Technology is enabled as the factory default. The
computer will switch to Hibernation Mode after two hours of Sleep Mode.
You can use BIOS Setup to enable/disable the function and change the
specified time setting from Sleep Mode to Hibernation Mode.
1. In the  Settings charm, click  Power and then select  Restart.
2. Hold down the  F2...

Power Condition DescriptionsPower conditions
The computer's operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected and what the charge level is for that battery.The LED in the table below refers to the  DC IN/Battery indicator.  Power onPower off
(no operation)AC adaptor
connectedBattery fully
charged• Operates
• No charge
• LED: white• No charge
• LED: whiteBattery partially
charged or no
charge• Operates
• Charge
•...

WhiteIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is fully charged.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge
will stop and the  DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the battery
pack's temperature falls to a normal range, charging will resume - this
process will occur regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.
Power indicator
Check the  Power indicator to determine the power...

Chapter 4
Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and
highlights the precautions that should 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
onscreen 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: shows your recently
opened apps and so on.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.
For details and more advanced touch screen gestures to interact with
Windows 8, please refer to Help and Support.
Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
Touch Pad, without pausing when you first touch
it.
Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently
opened apps.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.Some of the Touch Pad operations described in this section are only
supported in certain applications.
The Keyboard
The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on...

CAPS LOCKThis indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCKWhen the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
use the number keys on the keyboard for number
entry.
Function Key
The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the twelve keys at the top of your
keyboard.
You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or
"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking  Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in 
taskbar) -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -> Keyboard ....