Toshiba Satellite C50b User Guide

Glossary161
pointer—An icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen 
when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a 
mouse. Used to point to and select/activate on-screen 
items, such as icons, menu items, and buttons. The shape 
and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program 
you are using and what you are doing.
pointing device—Any device, such as the touch pad or a 
mouse, that enables you to move the pointer on the screen.
port—A socket on the computer where you plug in a...

162Glossary
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) monitor—A monitor that 
reproduces all colors by mixing red, green, and blue light in 
various combinations.
RJ45 connector—An eight-wire connector used to connect a 
computer to a network.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)—Non-volatile memory that can 
be read but not written to. 
Non-volatile here means that 
information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is 
receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your 
computer’s BIOS, which is essential instructions the...

Glossary163
system prompt—The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating 
system, generally a drive letter followed by a “greater than” 
sign) indicating where users are to enter commands.
TTFT display—See active-matrix display.
To u c h—To activate items displayed on the screen, such as 
apps, setting icons, and on-screen buttons by touching 
them with your finger.
Tile/Tiles—A list of square or rectangular icons on the Start 
screen representing applications that can be accessed by 
selecting them.
UUniversal...

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Index
A
AC adaptor 39
AC power
 79
AC power light
 39
accessing
network
 99
adding
memory
 45
optional external devices
 45
adequate ventilation
cooling fan
 38
adjusting
touch pad settings
 58
Advanced Startup options
 120
app, starting
 70
App, starting from Start screen
 70
apps
starting from Start screen
 70
audio features
 99
B
backing up files 66, 71
battery
battery life
 78
Call2Recycle™
 91care
 89, 90
changing
 86
charge indicator light
 40
charge time
 79
charger
 79
charging
 40, 79...

165Index
battery indicator light
 81
BIOS Setup
see System Settings
button
eject, optical disc drive
 72
mute button
 73
next track button
 73
play/pause button
 73
previous track button
 73
volume increase/decrease 
buttons
 73
buttons
media control buttons
 73
C
Call2Recycle™
battery
 91
caring for your computer
 63
changing
battery
 86
charging the battery
 40
cleaning the computer
 63
communications
set up
 98
computer
caring for
 63
cleaning
 63
environmental precautions
 30, 
91
moving
 63
running...

166Index
using
 71
E
eco power plan 85
eco Utility®
 105
eject button
optical disc drive
 72
eject, optical disc drive
 73
enabling
touch pad
 59
enabling/disabling touch pad
 146
ENERGY STAR®
 25
exploring
desktop
 95
Start screen
 93
external display device
HDMI™ Out port
 60
external display, adjusting
 62
F
files
backing up
 66, 71
saving
 71
Function Key
 113
Function Keys
disabling or enabling wireless 
devices
 147
Function keys
 146
display brightness
 144
Help file
 144
keyboard Function keys...

167Index
adding
 45
Memory card reader
inserting memory media
 102
removing memory media
 102
using
 101
microphone
using
 99
monitor
connecting
 61
monitor problems
troubleshooting
 127
monitoring battery power
 80
mouse properties
 69
moving the computer
 63
N
network
accessing
 99
connecting your computer
 99
networking
wireless
 98
notification area
 97
notifications
 97
O
online resources
To s h i b a
 76
optical disc
Auto-Run feature
 74
handling
 74
inserting
 73
playing optical media
 74...

168Index
precautions
safety
 36
printer
troubleshooting
 131
problem solving
contacting Toshiba
 141
Startup options
 120
projector
connecting
 61
R
recording sounds 99
recovery
creating recovery media
 46
installing drivers and 
applications
 55
internal storage drive
 45
refresh your PC
 50
reset your PC
 52
restoring from recovery media
 
49
Recovery Media Creator
 114
recycle bin icon
 96
refresh your PC
with user’s data
 50
registering computer
 42
removing
an optical disc with computer 
on
 75
and...

169Index
AC power
 39
drive in-use indicator
 72
LEDs
 40, 80, 81, 101
System Settings
 111
T
taking care of battery 89
taskbar
 96
television
adjusting display
 62
Tiles
Start screen
 95
tips
for computing
 65
To s h i b a
online resources
 76
registering computer
Toshiba Web site
 42
worldwide offices
 141
TOSHIBA Application Installer
 115
TOSHIBA Function key
zooming in
 147
zooming out
 147
TOSHIBA Function Keys
functions
 143
touch pad
using
 56
touch screen navigation
 68
traveling tips
 91...

170Index
optical disc drive
 71
touch pad
 56
We b  C a m e r a
 101
using the keyboard
 66
Utilities
 104
V
video projector
adjusting display
 62
W
warranty
standard limited warranty
 29
We b  C a m e r a
using
 101
We b  s i t e s
 141
Wi-Fi®
wireless networking
 98
Windows® Charms
Devices
 94
Search
 94
Settings
 94
Share
 94
Start
 94
Windows® charms
 94
Windows® key
 68
Windows® operating system
desktop
 95, 102
troubleshooting
 119
Windows® Store
 97
wireless networking
 98
troubleshooting
 132