Toshiba Satellite C55ta Manual

Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.
Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting
destroys all stored data.
It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal Hard Disk Drive or other main storage device to external media. General storage media isnot durable or stable over long periods of time and under certainconditions may result in data loss.
Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to
the Hard Disk Drive or other...

When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the
steps in the exact order as described in this User’s Manual.
Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last
step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical
charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when
touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal
parts.
Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture, or any other surface that...

2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack onyour computer. Figure 2-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer1. DC IN 19V jack2. DC output plug
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - the  DC IN/Battery indicator
should glow.
Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal
viewing.
While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of
the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will...

When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the
palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to
slowly open or close the display panel (Do not use excessive force when opening or closing the display panel).
Turning on the power
This section describes how to turn on the power - the  Power indicator will
then indicate the status. Please refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions
section for more information.
After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it...

When it is displayed, be sure to read the License Terms carefully.
Getting to know Windows
For detailed information on what is new and how to operate Windows 8,please refer to the Windows Help and Support.
Start screen
The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the
Windows operating system, providing new and easy ways to access
everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and
other important information.
From the Start screen, you can just start typing to...

Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tilesrepresenting all other applications downloaded to your system.
Windows Store
Although many applications will be pre-installed or built-in to your
computer, you will also have the ability to download many other
applications at the click of your mouse.
In the Windows Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps, all grouped into easy to find categories.
Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the...

In the Settings  charm, click  Power and then select  Restart.
Press CTRL, ALT  and  DEL  simultaneously (once) to display the menu
window, and then select  Restart by clicking the power icon (
) in the
lower-right corner.
Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power withoutexiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you
turn on the power again, you can continue...

To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode,
disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options.
To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options.
Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than the Hibernation Mode feature.
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computerreceives no input or hardware access for the time period set by theSystem Sleep Mode feature.
Allows the...

Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor before the save is completed.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other...

1. Click Power Options  and then click Choose what the power button 
does  or Choose what closing the lid does .
2. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for  When I press the 
power button  and When I close the lid .
3. Click the  Save changes  button.
Data save in Hibernation Mode
When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take a
moment to save the current data in memory to the Hard Disk Drive.
After you turn off the computer, and the content of memory has been saved to...