Toshiba Satellite C50-a Manual

Chapter 3
The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is
recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the
computer.
Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)
For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes  section.Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the
surface.
Front with the display closed
The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display panel
in the...

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.Wireless
communication
indicatorThe  Wireless communication  indicator glows
amber when the Bluetooth or Wireless LAN
functions are turned on.
Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN functions.Memory media slotThis slot lets you insert an SD™/SDHC™/ SDXC™ memory card, miniSD™/microSD™
Card and MultiMediaCard™. Refer to...

DC IN 19V jackThe AC adaptor connects to this jack in order topower the computer and charge its internal
batteries. Please note that you should only use
the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase - using the
wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the
computer.Universal Serial Bus
(USB 2.0) portOne Universal Serial Bus port, which complies to
the USB 2.0 standard, is provided on the left side
of the computer.
The USB 2.0 port is not compatible with USB 3.0 devices.Please note...

Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer1. Headphone jack5. HDMI out port*2. Microphone jack6. LAN jack*3. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*7. External RGB monitor port*4. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 or 3.0)
port*8. Cooling vents
* Provided with some models.
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Headphone jackA 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables
connection of stereo headphones.Microphone jackA 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables
connection of a mini jack for monaural...

HDMI out portHDMI out port can connect with Type A
connector HDMI cable.LAN jackThis jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor
has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T), or Fast
Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX). Some models are equipped with
a Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per
second, 1000BASE-T). Refer to  Operating
Basics , for details.Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack. It could
cause damage or malfunction.External...

UndersideThe following figures show the underside of the computer. You should
ensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over to
avoid causing any damage.
Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer1. Battery lock3. Memory module slot2. Battery release latch4. Cooling vents
Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.
Battery lockSlide the battery lock to release the battery pack
ready for removal.Battery release latchSlide and hold this latch into its "Unlock"...

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.
Figure 3-6 The front of the computer with the display panel open1. Wireless communication antennas
(not shown)*8. Keyboard2. Microphone*9. Stereo speakers3. Web Camera LED*10. Power button4. Web Camera*11. Touch Pad5. Microphone*12. Touch Pad control button6. Display screen13. Touch Pad control button7....

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.
Some models are equipped with a Web Camera.Do not point the web camera directly at the sun.
Do not touch or press strongly on the web camera lens. Doing so may reduce image quality. Use an eyeglass cleaner (cleaner cloth) or othersoft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty.
Display screen39.6cm (15.6") LCD...

Touch PadThe Touch Pad located in the palm rest is usedto 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.Touch Pad control
buttonsThe two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse - press theleft button to select a menu item or to manipulate
text or graphics designated by the pointer, and
press the right button to display a menu or other
function...

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.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...