Toshiba Satellite S50a Manual

							Glossary171
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 
computer reads when you start it up. See also 
BIOS, 
memory
. Compare RAM.
SSecure Digital (SD)—A small, portable, non-volatile memory 
card used to store and transfer data between digital 
products, providing encryption capability for content 
security.
select—To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics 
with the intent to perform some operation on it.
shortcut—See keyboard shortcut.
Sleep—A feature of some Windows® operating systems that 
allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open 
applications and to continue from where you left off when 
you turn the computer on again.
software—See program. Compare hardware.
solid state drive—A data storage device that utilizes solid-
state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also 
hard disk). 
Solid state drives hold a large amount of information and are 
used for storage of programs and data.
Start screen—Displays the new Windows® operating system 
look and feel.
Suspend—A feature of some Windows® operating systems 
that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your 
open applications and to continue from where you left off 
when you turn the computer on again.
Swipe—Swipe an open window to the left or right of the screen 
to display the next or previous window. 
						

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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 Serial Bus (USB)—USB is a serial bus that 
supports data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of 
peripherals. See also 
bus, hot swapping, serial.
upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem 
or network. See also 
download.
USB—See Universal Serial Bus (USB).
USB Flash drive—A small, portable flash memory card that 
plugs into a computer’s USB port and functions as a 
portable hard drive. They are smaller and more durable than 
an external hard drive because they do not contain any 
internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. See 
also 
Universal Serial Bus (USB).
utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly 
focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are 
often related to computer system management.
WWeb—See World Wide Web.
Wi-Fi®—A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that 
stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the 
communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection 
using wireless communication components. 
World Wide Web (www)—The worldwide network of Web 
sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can 
jump from site to site regardless of the location of the 
computer hosting the site. See also 
Internet. 
						

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Index
A
AC adaptor 40
AC power 81
AC power light 40
accessing
network 102
adding
memory 46
optional external devices 45
adequate ventilation
cooling fan 39
adjusting
touch pad settings 59
Advanced Startup options 126
app, starting 71
App, starting from Start screen 71
apps
starting from Start screen 71
audio features 102
B
backing up files 67, 72
battery
battery life 80
Call2Recycle™ 94care 92, 93
changing 89
charge indicator light 41
charge time 81
charger 81
charging 41, 81
charging the real-time clock 
(RTC) 82
conserving power 86
determine remaining power 84
disposal 93
indicator light 84
installation 91
low charge 85
maintaining 93
maximum capacity 80
monitoring power 41, 83
power management 81
power options 85
real-time clock (RTC) 81
recharge time 80
removing 90
RTC memory 81 
						

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running computer on battery 
power 79
safety precautions 92
setting notifications 85
taking care of 92
battery indicator light 84
BIOS Setup
see System Settings
Blu-ray Disc™
using 73, 74
button
eject, optical disc drive 75
mute button 76
next track button 75
play/pause button 75
previous track button 75
volume increase/decrease 
buttons 75, 76
buttons
media control buttons 75
C
Call2Recycle™
battery 94
caring for your computer 64
changing
battery 89
charging the battery 41
cleaning the computer 64
communications
set up 101
computer
caring for 64
cleaning 64
environmental precautions 31, 
94
moving 65
running on battery power 79
setting up 39
computer lock 65
computer will not start
troubleshooting 123computing habits
troubleshooting 143
computing tips 66
connecting
AC adaptor 40
AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 41
computer to a network 102
external device 60
HDMI™-compatible TV or 
display device 61
monitor 62
power cord/cable 41
power source 40
cooling fan
adequate ventilation 39
customize
computer settings 64
D
data/entire system backup
troubleshooting 146
desktop
creating new icon 99
exploring the 98
icons 99
recycle bin 99
standard features 97, 98
Device Manager
fixing a problem 129
directing
display output 62
disabling
touch pad 60
display
troubleshooting 133
display devices
external 61
display output settings 62
display, external
adjusting 63
disposal information 19
disposing of used batteries 93 
						

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documentation 30
DVD
removing with computer off 78
removing with computer on 78
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player
troubleshooting 142
DVDs
using 72
E
eco power plan 88
eco Utility® 108
eject button
optical disc drive 75
eject, optical disc drive 75
enabling
touch pad 60
enabling/disabling touch pad 155
ENERGY STAR® 26
exploring
desktop 98
Start screen 96
external display device
HDMI™ Out port 61
external display, adjusting 63
F
files
backing up 67, 72
saving 72
Function Key 119
Function Keys
disabling or enabling wireless 
devices 156
Function keys 155
display brightness 153
Help file 153
keyboard Function keys 156
media buttons 155
Output (Display switch) 154
volume mute 155
Zoom (Display resolution) 156
function keys 68
H
headphones
using 103
I
icon
desktop 99
moving to desktop 99
recycle bin 99
safety 29
Shut down 44, 45
Initial setup
using your computer for the 
first time 42
installing
a charged battery 91
internal storage drive
recovery 46
K
keyboard
function keys 68
special Windows® keys 69
troubleshooting 132
using 67
keys
function keys 68
L
LEDs
system indicator lights 84
AC adaptor light 83
AC power light 40, 41
battery light 41
Web Camera light 104
Licenses 18
lock
computer, using 65
M
maintaining your battery 93
manual eject hole
optical disc drive 75
media control buttons
mute button 76 
						

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next track button 75
play/pause button 75
previous track button 75
using 75
volume increase/decrease 
buttons 75, 76
memory
adding 46
Memory card reader
inserting memory media 105
removing memory media 105
using 104
microphone
using 102
monitor
connecting 62
monitor problems
troubleshooting 132
monitoring battery power 83
mouse properties 70
moving the computer 65
N
network
accessing 102
connecting your computer 102
networking
wireless 101
notification area 100
notifications 100
O
online resources
To s h i b a  78
optical disc
Auto-Run feature 76
handling 76
inserting 76
playing optical media 76
positioning 76
recording optical media 77
removing with computer off 78
removing with computer on 78optical disc drive
components 74
drive in-use indicator light 75
eject button 75
handling an optical disc 76
inserting an optical disc 76
manual eject hole 75
playing optical media 76
recording optical media 77
removing a disc 78
troubleshooting 136
using 72, 74
optical discs
troubleshooting 137
optical media
recording 77
optional external devices
adding 45
P
password
deleting a supervisor 111
deleting a user 113
instant password 109
power-on password 109
setting 109
setting a supervisor 109
setting a user 111
supervisor password 109
user password 109
utility 109
port
HDMI™ 61
HDMI™ Out 61
power
connecting cable to AC 
adaptor 40
cord/cable 41
cord/cable connectors 157
energy-saving features 79
power down
shut down 43 
						

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power light 84
power management 81
optimum performance 81
power plans
selecting power plan options 
87
power saving options 86
precautions
safety 37
printer
troubleshooting 139
problem solving
contacting Toshiba 150
Startup options 126
projector
connecting 62
R
real-time clock (RTC)
battery 81
recording sounds 102
recovery
creating recovery media 47
installing drivers and 
applications 56
internal storage drive 46
refresh your PC 51
reset your PC 53
restoring from recovery media 
50
Recovery Media Creator 120
recycle bin icon 99
refresh your PC
with user’s data 51
registering computer 43
removing
an optical disc with computer 
on 78
and optical disc with computer 
off 78
battery from the computer 90
restart computer 44restore points
troubleshooting 144
running computer on battery power 
79
S
safety
computer 94
disposing of batteries 93
icons 29
precautions 37
safety precautions
battery 92
saving files 72
selecting
a place to work 31
power plan options 87
video cables 61
Service Station 120
setting
low battery notifications 85
setting up
AC adaptor 40
communications 101
computer 39
software 42
work environment 31
settings
customize computer settings 
64
display output 62
Shut down
computer 44, 45
icon 44, 45
Sleep mode 45
Sleep Utilities 116
sounds
recording 102
speakers
using external 103
Start screen
exploring the 96 
						

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starting an app 71
starting an app from Start screen 71
Startup menu
problem solving 126
supervisor password, deleting 111
supervisor password, set up 109
system indicator lights
AC power 40
drive in-use indicator 75
LEDs 41, 83, 84, 104
System Settings 114
T
taking care of battery 92
taskbar 99
television
adjusting display 63
Tiles
Start screen 98
tips
for computing 66
To s h i b a
online resources 78
registering computer
Toshiba Web site 43
worldwide offices 150
TOSHIBA Application Installer 121
TOSHIBA Function key
zooming in 156
zooming out 156
TOSHIBA Function Keys
functions 152
touch pad
using 57
touch screen navigation 69
traveling tips 94
troubleshooting 132
AC power light is blinking 124
battery light is blinking 125
bookmarked site not found 128
checking device properties 129
computer will not start 123
contacting Toshiba 149corrupted/damaged data files 
135
data/entire system backup 146
Device Manager 129
display error message 133
display problems
screen is blank 132
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142
eject button 136
error message, warning 
resume failure 124
Error-checking 134
external display problems 134
external keyboard 132
external monitor 132
good computing habits 143
hard disk drive is slow 135
HD content, Blu-ray Disc™ 
137
high-pitched noise 139
installing hardware/software 
147
keyboard 132
missing files/trouble accessing 
a drive 134
online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 
137
on-screen eject button 137
optical disc drive 136
power and batteries 130
printer 139
restore points 144
screen does not look correct/
flickers 133
slow Internet connection 128
sound system 139
sound, Blu-ray Disc™ 137
trouble running discs 137
trouble running programs 135
URL address not found 128
USB Sleep and Charge
cannot use 148 
						

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USB Wakeup function
does not work 149
Windows® operating system 
not working 125
wireless networking 140
U
USB Sleep and Charge
cannot use 148
USB Wakeup function
does not work 149
user password, deleting 113
user password, setting 111
using
a microphone 102
computer lock 65
DVDs 72
eco power plan 88
Memory card reader 104
optical disc drive 72
touch pad 57
We b  C a m e r a  104
using the keyboard 67
Utilities 107
V
video projector
adjusting display 63
W
warranty
standard limited warranty 30
We b  C a m e r a
using 104
Web sites 150
Wi-Fi®
wireless networking 101
Windows® Charms
Devices 97
Search 97
Settings 97
Share 97
Start 97
Windows® charms 97Windows® key 69
Windows® operating system
desktop 98, 105
troubleshooting 125
Windows® Store 100
wireless networking 101
troubleshooting 140