Toshiba Satellite C55ta Manual

Hard Disk Drive or
Solid State DriveThe capacity of the hard disk drive varies
depending on the model.
To check which type of HDD/SSD is included in
your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Health
Monitor utility by clicking  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health  Monitor , and then click  PC Information .
Please note that part of the hard disk's overall
capacity is reserved as administration space.In this manual, the word "HDD" or "Hard disk drive" also refers to the...

Display controllerThe display controller interprets software
commands into hardware commands that turn
particular parts on the screen on or off.
The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern
the screen resolution and the maximum number
of colors that can be displayed at a time.
Therefore, software written for a given video
mode will run on any computer that supports that
mode.Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))
For more information regarding...

On Optimus models, two kinds of Display Drivers are installed: “Intel® HD
Graphics Driver” and “NVIDIA Graphics Driver XXX.XX”.
Do not uninstall the display driver from “Uninstall Program” in the ControlPanel.
If you have to uninstall the display driver, please follow the steps below:
1. Uninstall “NVIDIA Graphics Driver XXX.XX”.
2. Then uninstall “Intel® HD Graphics Driver”.
Intel ®
 Display Power Saving Technology
Intel GPU models may include the Display Power Saving Technology feature that can save...

This feature can be used if the computer is:
running under battery mode
using the internal LCD display only
The Vari-Bright feature can be enabled in the AMD VISION Engine Control Center/Catalyst Control Center. You can access the center in the following way:
Right-click on the desktop and click  AMD VISION Engine Control
Center /Catalyst Control Center .
In this control panel:
1. Select  PowerPlay™  under Power.
2. Select  Enable PowerPlay™  check box, and then select the  Enable 
Vari-Bright™  check...

  Power onPower off
(no operation)AC adaptor
not
connectedRemaining
battery capacity
is above low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: offRemaining
battery capacity
is below low
battery trigger
point• Operates
• LED: flashes
amberRemaining
battery capacity
is exhaustedComputer shuts
down
DC IN/Battery indicator
Check the  DC IN/Battery  indicator to determine the status of the battery
pack and the power status with the AC adaptor connected. The following
indicator conditions should be noted:
Flashing...

Flashing whiteIndicates that the computer is in Sleep Mode andthat there is sufficient power available (AC
adaptor or battery) to maintain this condition.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.
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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 Screen Some models are equipped with a touch screen.You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, theonscreen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.
TapSimply tap your finger once on the touch screen
to activate an item, such as an app.Press and holdPress your finger down and leave it there for a
few...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it.
Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently
opened apps, and so on.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.
For details and more advanced touch screen gestures to interact with
Windows 8, please refer to Help and Support.
Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest may...

SwipeQuickly move your finger in from the edge of the
Touch Pad, without pausing when you first touch
it.
Swipe from the left edge: shows your recently
opened apps.
Swipe from the right edge: opens or closes the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings).
Swipe from the top edge: opens or closes the
app command bar.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...

CAPS LOCKThis indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCKWhen the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you can
use the number keys on the keyboard for number
entry.
Function Key
The function keys (F1 ~ F12) are the twelve keys at the top of your
keyboard.
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...