Toshiba Wt7c Owners Manual

Glossary111
LED (Light Emitting Diode)—A solid state lamp (SSL) that 
uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light, 
which offers long life and high efficiency output. Multiple 
diodes are used together, since the light created by 
individual light-emitting diodes is small compared to 
incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)—A type of display that uses a 
liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. 
When an electric current passes through the...

112Glossary
multi-function drive—A DVD drive that can read and write to 
CD and DVD media.
multimedia—A combination of two or more media, such as 
sound, animation, and video in a computer program or 
presentation.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface—See MIDI.
Nnetwork—A collection of computers and associated devices 
that are connected by communications facilities. A network 
allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as 
printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail....

Glossary113
peripheral—Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is 
attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’s 
CPU.
pixel—Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be 
produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to 
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. 
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed 
by a device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure 
itself automatically to...

114Glossary
removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk 
drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk.
resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that 
can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a 
printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a 
screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available 
horizontally and vertically. 
restart—Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by 
reloading the operating system without turning the...

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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...

116Glossary
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...

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Index
A
AC power 57
accessing
network
 71
adding
optional external devices
 41
apps
searching
 53
starting from Start screen
 52
audio features
 71
B
backing up data 30
backing up files
 50, 54
battery
battery life
 56
care
 63
changing
 62
charge time
 57
charger
 57
charging
 37, 57
conserving power
 60
determine remaining power
 58
low charge
 58
maintaining
 63maximum capacity
 56
power management
 57
power options
 59
recharge time
 56
running device on battery 
power
 55
safety precautions
 63...

118Index
communications
set up
 70
computing habits
troubleshooting
 92
computing tips
 49
connecting
device to a network
 71
external device
 47
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
power source
 36
connecting power
optional USB/AC adaptor
 37
customize
device settings
 48
D
data
backing up
 30
data/entire system backup
troubleshooting
 95
desktop
creating new icon
 68
exploring the
 67
icons
 68
recycle bin
 68
standard features
 66, 67
device
caring for
 48
cleaning
 48
disposal
 63
environmental precautions...

119Index
microphone
using
 71
microphone jack
 34
microSD™ Card
using
 73
microSD™ slot
 35
mouse properties
 52
N
network
accessing
 71
connecting your device
 71
networking
wireless
 70
notification area
 69
notifications
 69
O
online resources
To s h i b a
 54
optional external devices
adding
 41
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
P
PC
Refresh and Reset
 41
ports
headphone
 34
internal microphone
 34
Micro USB
 35
microphone
 34
microSD™ slot
 35
power
connecting cable an optional 
USB/AC adaptor
 36...

120Index
setting up
communications
 70
device
 35
optional USB/AC adaptor
 36
software
 39
settings
customize device settings
 48
Shut down
computer
 40, 41
icon
 40, 41
Sleep mode
 40
sounds
recording
 71
speaker
 35
speakers
using external
 72
Start screen
exploring the
 65
starting an app
 52
starting an app from Search
 53
starting an app from Start screen
 52
Startup menu
problem solving
 81
T
taking care of the battery 62
taskbar
 68
Tiles
Start screen
 67
Tips
file management tips
 30
tips
for...