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 Video mode  section for
more information.Web Camera LEDThe Web Camera LED glows when the Web
Camera is operating.Web CameraWeb Camera  is a device that allows you to
record video or take photographs with your
computer. You can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool.Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so mayreduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Wireless
communication
antennasDepending on the configuration of your computer, one or all of the antennas listed below are built-in:
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Legal Footnote (Wireless LAN)
For more information regarding Wireless LAN, please refer to the  Legal
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							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 (LCD)
For more information regarding LCD, please refer to the  Legal Footnotes
section.Stereo speakersThe speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.Display hingesThe display hinges allow the display panel to be
positioned at a variety of easy-to-view angles.Power buttonPress this button to turn the computer's power on or off.Power indicatorThe  Power  indicator glows white when the
computer is turned on. However, if you turn the
computer off into Sleep Mode, this indicator will
blink white.KeyboardYour computer’s keyboard contains character
keys, control keys, function keys, and special
Windows keys, providing all the functionality of a
full-size keyboard.
Refer to the  The Keyboard  section for details.Touch PadThe Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used
to control the movement of the on-screen pointer.
To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move
your fingertip across it in the direction you want
the on-screen pointer to go.
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							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 purchased.
Battery packThis computer includes a battery pack inside.
However, please do not attempt to dismount or
replace it by yourself. Please contact an
authorized TOSHIBA service provider, if
necessary.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
provides power to the computer when the AC
adaptor is not connected.
For more detailed information on the use and
operation of the battery pack please refer to the
Battery  section.Legal Footnote (Battery Life)
For more information regarding Battery Life, please refer to the  Legal
Footnotes  section.CPUThe processor type varies depending on model.
To check which type of processor 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.Legal Footnote (CPU)
For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the  Legal Footnotes
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							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
SSD unless otherwise stated.
SSD is a large-capacity storage media which uses Solid-State
Memory in place of a magnetic disk of the hard disk.
Under certain unusual conditions of prolonged non-use and/or exposure to
high temperatures, the SSD may be vulnerable to data retention errors.Legal Footnote (Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity)
For more information regarding Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity, please
refer to the  Legal Footnotes  section.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.
Click  Desktop Assist -> Control Panel ->
Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Adjust resolution  on the desktop.
The amount of Video RAM can be verified by
clicking the  Advanced settings  button in the
Screen Resolution window.Memory moduleThe memory module is installed in the computer.Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System))
For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the
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							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 Technology
Intel GPU models may include the Display Power Saving Technology 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 Display Power Saving Technology feature is enabled as the factory
default. If you want to disable this feature, you can disable it.
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 Power Saving Technology .
In Intel ®
 Graphics and Media Control Panel:
1. Click  Power.
2. Select  On battery from the drop-down menu in  Power Source.
3. Clear the  Display Power Saving Technology  check box.
4. Click  OK.
If you want to enable this feature, under the conditions mentioned above, select the  Display Power Saving Technology  check box.
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							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
Center /Catalyst Control Center .
In this control panel:
1. Select  PowerPlay™  under Power.
2. Select  Enable PowerPlay™  check box, and then select the  Enable 
Vari-Bright™  check box.
If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditions mentioned above, adjust the setting towards Maximize Quality or disable this feature.
Power Condition Descriptions Power 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
• LED: amber• Quick charge
• LED: amber
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							  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 amberThe battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must
be connected in order to recharge the battery.AmberIndicates the AC adaptor is connected and the
battery is charging.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 status of the computer -
the following indicator conditions should be noted:
WhiteIndicates power is being supplied to the
computer and the computer is turned on.
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							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 seconds. This will show information to help
you learn more about an item or will open a
menu specific to what you are doing.Pinch or stretchTouch the screen or an item with two or more
fingers, and then move the fingers toward each
other (pinch) or away from each other (stretch).
This will show different levels of information or
visually zooms in or out.RotatePut two or more fingers on an item and then turn
your hand to rotate things in the direction you
turn your hand. Only some items can be rotated.SlideDrag your finger on the touch screen to move through what's on the screen.Swipe to selectQuickly slide down an item with your finger, such
as an app tile to select it. This usually opens the
app commands.
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