Toshiba Satellite C50-a Manual

The HDMI out port
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers bothvideo and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-compatible external display devices including televisions can be connected via theHDMI port.
To connect an HDMI-compatible display device, follow the steps as
detailed below:
As the port operation of all HDMI display devices have not been confirmed,
some HDMI display devices may not function properly.
To connect a device to the HDMI out port, you must purchase...

2. In the Playback  tab, select the playback device which you want to
switch to.
3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select  Speakers. To use
the television or the external monitor that you have connected to the computer, select a different playback device.
4. Click the  Set Default button.
5. Click  OK to close the  Sound dialog.
Settings for display video on HDMI
To view video on the HDMI display device, be sure to configure the
following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is...

one end of the security cable, while the other end attaches to a desk or
similar object. The methods used for attaching security cables differ from
product to product. Please refer to the instructions for the product you are
using for more information.
Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer, follow the steps as
detailed below:
1. Turn the computer so its left side faces you.
2. Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place.
Figure 4-16...

Volume MixerThe Volume Mixer utility lets you control the audio volume for playback ofdevices and applications under Windows.
To launch the Volume Mixer utility, click  Desktop and right click on the
speaker icon on the Taskbar, and then select  Open Volume Mixer
from the sub menu.
To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the
Speakers  slider.
To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move
the slider for the corresponding application.
Microphone Level Follow the...

Maximum volume output delivering maximum volume without creating
clipping or distortion
Dialog enhancement for clear and intelligible vocals
Bass enhancement for rich, low frequency production
High frequency definition for crisp details
Consistent volume level across content
To access the utility, Click  Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Media & 
Entertainment -> DTS Studio Sound .
U.S. patents apply to this product. See http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS Sound...

Power Management
The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio
function is not used. To adjust the configuration of audio power
management, click the  Power Management button 
 .
When audio power management is enabled, the circle button at the
upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex.
When audio power management is disabled, the button is black and concave.
Speaker Configuration
Click the  Auto Test  button  to confirm the internal speakers or the
headphone sound is...

Chapter 5
Utilities and Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utilities.
Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with thecomputer and details how to start them. For further information on their
operation, you may refer to each utility's online manual, help files or
README.TXT file (if applicable).
All the utilities described here can be accessed from  Desktop -> Desktop...

TOSHIBA Display
UtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop Text
Size utility, Split Screen utility and Other Settings.Desktop Text Size allows you to make
the text size bigger or smaller on the desktop
according to your usage and favorite. You can change the text size on the display and on the
title bar of windows by changing the scaling of
the text size. When the scaling is smaller, more
information will appear on the display
simultaneously but the text size becomes
smaller. When the scaling is...

TOSHIBA eco UtilityThis computer is equipped with "eco mode". This
mode slightly lowers performance of some
devices to reduce electric power consumption. You can realize measurable power savings by
using it continuously.
TOSHIBA eco Utility helps control the power
consumption of your computer. Various
information can help you understand your degree
of contribution to the environment.
Furthermore, this utility contains Peak shift
function that can help reduce power usage during
periods of peak...

TOSHIBA Service
StationThis application allows your computer to
automatically search for TOSHIBA software
updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are
specific to your computer system and its
programs. When enabled, this application
periodically transmits to our servers a limited
amount of system information, which will be
treated in strict accordance with the rules and
regulations as well as applicable data protection
law.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Support & Recovery...