Toshiba Satellite C55-a Owners Manual

Graphics ControlSome NVIDIA graphics models may include NVIDIA ®
 Optimus™
technology feature.
NVIDIA ®
 Optimus™ technology intelligently optimizes notebook
performance by seamlessly switching between a discrete NVIDIA GPU for
great graphics performance and an Intel integrated graphics chip for sustained battery life. Switching is automatic and does not require the user
to reboot the computer.
In the Manage 3D Settings menu of NVIDIA Control Panel, you can change the global 3D settings and create...

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...

Power Condition DescriptionsPower 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
•...

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...

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 Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may support the followinggestures:
TapTap once on the touch pad to active an item,
such as an app.Two-Finger TapTap once on the touch pad with two fingers
together to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
(Similar to right-click)Pinch or stretchPlace two or...

Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only
supported in certain applications.
The Keyboard
The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on whichcountry/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards beingavailable for numerous languages.
There are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Windows special keys and the keypad overlay.
Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Doing so could cause
damage to the parts...

You can configure the Function Keys Mode as "Special function mode" or"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking  Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools 
& Utilities -> System Settings -> Keyboard .
"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without
pressing the  FN key.
Special
function modeStandard F1-
F12 modeFunctionF1FN + F1Launches the help file supplied with
the software.F2FN + F2Decreases the computer's display
panel brightness in individual steps.F3FN +...

Some functions will show the toast notification at the edges of the screen.
Those toast notifications are disabled at factory default. You can enable them in the TOSHIBA Function Key application.
To access it, click  Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities ->
Function Key .
Windows special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows,
the Windows Start Button key activates the  Start screen while the
application key has the same function as the secondary (right)...

Blu-ray™ Combo drive
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Combo drive supports BD-ROM
and BD-ROM DL.
Blu-ray™ Writer drive
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive supports BD-R, BD-
R DL, BD-RE and BD-RE DL.
Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™ supports
BD-R TL, BD-R QL and BD-RE TL.
Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be
unreadable.
Using optical disc drives
The full-size drive provides high-performance...

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc1. Laser lensWhen the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will cover the
disc tray slightly. Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle whenyou place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure itlies flat.Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as
this could cause misalignment.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of
the...