Toshiba L50db Owners Manual

Front with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortableviewing angle for you.
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Figure 3-7 Top side of the touch screen model1. Microphone8. Display hinges2. Web Camera LED9. Power button3. Web Camera10. Power indicator4. Microphone*11. Keyboard5. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)12. Touch Pad6. Display screen13. Touch Pad control buttons7. Stereo speakers 
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
MicrophoneThe built-in microphone allows you to import and
record sounds for your application - please refer
to the  Sound System and...

Display screen39.6cm (15.6") LCD screen, may be configured
with the following resolution depending on the
model you purchased:
HD, 1366 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels
FHD, 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels
Please be aware that, when the computer is
operating on the AC adaptor, the image
displayed on the internal screen will be
somewhat brighter than when it operates on
battery power. This difference in brightness
levels is intended to save power when operating
on batteries.
Legal Footnote...

Touch Pad control
buttonsThe two buttons located on the bottom of the
Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a
standard mouse - press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphicsdesignated by the pointer, and press the right
button to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
Internal Hardware Components
This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.
The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you...

Hard Disk Drive or
Solid State DriveThe capacity of the hard disk drive varies
depending on the model.
To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor utility by clicking  Desktop Assist ->
Support & Recovery -> PC Health Monitor  on
the desktop, and then click  PC Information.
Please note that part of the hard disk's overall capacity is reserved as administration space.In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the...

Graphics Processing
UnitGraphics processing unit (GPU) performance
may vary depending on product model, design
configuration, applications, power management
settings and features utilized. GPU performance
is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when
operating in battery power mode.Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))
For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), pleaserefer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.
Intel®
 Display Power Saving...

AMD®
 Vari-Bright ™
AMD GPU models may include the AMD ®
 Vari-Bright ™
 feature that can
save the computer's power consumption by optimizing picture contrast on the internal LCD.
This feature can be used if the computer is:
running under battery mode
using the internal LCD display only
The Vari-Bright feature can be enabled in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center/Catalyst Control Center. You can access the center in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click  AMD VISION Engine Control...

  Power onPower off
(no operation)AC adaptor
not
connectedRemaining
battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: offRemaining
battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: flashes
amberRemaining
battery capacity
is exhaustedComputer shuts
down
DC IN/Battery indicator
Check the  DC IN/Battery  indicator to determine the status of the battery
pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following
indicator conditions should be noted:
Flashing...

Flashing whiteIndicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode andthat there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
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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...