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User's Manual

Satellite C50-B/C50D-B/C50t-B/
C50Dt-B
Satellite Pro C50-B

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Summary of Contents for Satellite C50-B

Page 1: ...User s Manual Satellite C50 B C50D B C50t B C50Dt B Satellite Pro C50 B Series...

Page 2: ...ting Started Equipment checklist 2 1 Conventions 2 1 Using your computer for the first time 2 2 Getting to know Windows 2 7 Turning off the power 2 8 System Recovery 2 12 Chapter 3 The Grand Tour Fron...

Page 3: ...7 TOSHIBA System Settings 5 10 TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink 5 11 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 5 12 TOSHIBA Product Improvement Program 5 14 TOSHIBA Setup Utility 5 15 Chapter 6 Troubleshootin...

Page 4: ...conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is s...

Page 5: ...ight be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Regulatory Information FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and fou...

Page 6: ...lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOS...

Page 7: ...in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved Industrial Environments e g enviro...

Page 8: ...Following information is only valid for EU member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from househol...

Page 9: ...y friendly disposal ensuring that the terminal contacts are covered by non conductive tape For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country please...

Page 10: ...Compliant with AEEE Directive The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 9241 307 standards If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard they will...

Page 11: ...style Open Source licenses In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl core openssl org OpenSSL License Copyright c 1998 2011 The OpenSSL Project All rights reserved Redist...

Page 12: ...NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay cryp...

Page 13: ...hereof from the apps directory application code you must include an acknowledgement This product includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG AS IS...

Page 14: ...You can use this software for whatever you want in parts or full form without having to pay us royalty free usage You may not pretend that you wrote this software If you use it or only parts of it in...

Page 15: ...T HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT 2 Redistribution This license grants a worldwide royalty free perpetual and irrevocable right and...

Page 16: ...license or another one contracted with the authors grants you the right to use distribute and modify it Therefore by using distributing or modifying the FreeType Project you indicate that you underst...

Page 17: ...ate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button Your ENERGY STAR certified computer should be set by default to enter a low power sleep mode...

Page 18: ...ire2 486 Sin dong Yeongtong gu Suwon si Gyeonggi do Korea 443 734 Precautions CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly rea...

Page 19: ...ting a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the comput...

Page 20: ...can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and dirt and use care with all...

Page 21: ...carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements Mobile phones Be aware that the use of...

Page 22: ...Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment User s Manual 1 19...

Page 23: ...le Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Documentation User Information Guide Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort If any of the items are missing or damaged contac...

Page 24: ...and arms shoulders or neck This section provides basic information to start using your computer It covers the following topics Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Initia...

Page 25: ...ult in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the computer is bought and should not be used outsid...

Page 26: ...d with the computer depending on the model 2 Connect the DC output plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack on your computer Figure 2 3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 2 1 2 1 DC I...

Page 27: ...u purchased Open and close the display panel with reasonable care Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Do not put your fingers in the gap between the LCD panel and batte...

Page 28: ...ormation After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup 1 Open the display panel 2 Press th...

Page 29: ...hem Windows taskbar By default the bottom of the desktop is Windows taskbar You can see all of your currently running apps on the Windows taskbar Task view Task view is launched from Windows taskbar a...

Page 30: ...ad many others from the Windows Store You can search for and browse thousands of apps all grouped into easy to find categories there Sign in options Windows offers a number of sign in options includin...

Page 31: ...on immediately Wait a short period to avoid any potential damage Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the computer for example if You change certain computer settings To r...

Page 32: ...e Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled within the TOSHIBA System Settings If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the comput...

Page 33: ...ces connected to the computer 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 manua...

Page 34: ...en 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 takes a moment to save the current data in memory to the H...

Page 35: ...Drive access speed They might cause unstable operation and damage data Do not shut down log off or Sleep Hibernate while writing or rewriting the media Set the computer on a level surface and avoid p...

Page 36: ...ard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Click Start Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down 0 zero key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on 3 Select T...

Page 37: ...e shows the front of the computer with the display panel in the closed position Figure 3 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 1 2 3 1 Memory media slot 3 Wireless communication indicator...

Page 38: ...of the computer Figure 3 2 The left side of the computer 1 5 3 4 2 1 DC IN 19V jack 4 Headphone Microphone combo jack 2 LAN jack 5 Optical disc drive 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port DC IN 19V jac...

Page 39: ...then select the USB device that you want to remove Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB port Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can caus...

Page 40: ...Bus port which complies to the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the right side of the computer The USB 2 0 port is not compatible with USB 3 0 devices HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with Type...

Page 41: ...gn metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Carefully clean the dust on the surface of the cooling vents using a soft cloth Battery...

Page 42: ...control buttons 7 Stereo speakers Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Microphone The built in microphone allows you to import and record sounds for your ap...

Page 43: ...aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen is somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels...

Page 44: ...tion depending on the software you are using Internal Hardware Components This section describes the internal hardware components of your computer The actual specifications might vary depending on the...

Page 45: ...s section Video RAM The memory in the graphics adaptor of the computer used to store the image displayed on a bitmap display The amount of Video RAM available depends on the system memory of the compu...

Page 46: ...access this control panel in the following way 1 Right click on the desktop and click Graphics Properties 2 Click Power and then click On battery in the upper left corner 3 Click Disable under Display...

Page 47: ...ttery is charging White Indicates that the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot...

Page 48: ...ress your finger down and leave it there for a few seconds This will show information to help you learn more about an item or will open a menu specific to what you are doing Pinch or stretch Touch the...

Page 49: ...d with two fingers together to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using Similar to right click Pinch or stretch Place two or more fingers down on the Touch Pad and move...

Page 50: ...OCK indicator glows the ten key allows you to enter numbers Figure 4 1 Keypad indicators 2 1 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are locked...

Page 51: ...dia playback F8 FN F8 Moves media forward F9 FN F9 Decreases the computer s volume F10 FN F10 Increases the computer s volume F11 FN F11 Turns the sound on or off F12 FN F12 Turns the Airplane mode on...

Page 52: ...will appear on the display screen Optical disc drive The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive When the computer is accessing an optical disc the indicator on the drive glows Formats...

Page 53: ...turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as this could ca...

Page 54: ...oment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open 2 The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it Gently lift out the disc 3 Push...

Page 55: ...cal outlet It is possible that if data is written while powered by the battery pack the write process might sometimes fail due to low battery power In these instances data loss might occur Important m...

Page 56: ...tes Also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High Speed and Ultra...

Page 57: ...Start a communication application Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including such items as a memory media card USB device external monitor or an op...

Page 58: ...ording errors In addition if prescheduled recording starts during video playback it may cause video playback or television program recording errors Please view video during times when there is no reco...

Page 59: ...t not function properly Do not change the screen resolution while running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Do not change the display device while running the CyberLink PowerDVD for TOSHIBA Starting...

Page 60: ...viewers of 3D video images should be aged 6 or older Children and teenagers may be more susceptible to health issues associated with viewing in 3D and should be closely supervised to avoid prolonged...

Page 61: ...nue to use the computer while the DC IN Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data and automatically turn itself off You must recharge a battery p...

Page 62: ...t the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until the DC IN Battery indicator glows white Repeat these steps two or three t...

Page 63: ...e your programs and data Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatu...

Page 64: ...LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected...

Page 65: ...e cable into a LAN hub connector or router Check with your LAN administrator and hardware or software vendor before using or configuring a network connection Memory media The computer is equipped with...

Page 66: ...ar the same externally However the logo on memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing The SD memory card logo is The SDHC memory card logo is The SDXC memory card l...

Page 67: ...protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards have a limited lifespan so it is important to back up important data Do not write to a card if the battery power is l...

Page 68: ...re being copied Failure to do so might cause data loss Removing memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove memory media do the following 1 Click th...

Page 69: ...he External RGB monitor port Figure 4 8 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port 2 1 1 External RGB monitor port 2 RGB cable There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cabl...

Page 70: ...HDMI in port of the HDMI display device 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer 3 Turn the HDMI display device s power on Figure 4 9 Connecting the HDMI out por...

Page 71: ...ing HD Format To select the display mode do the following 1 Click Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Advanced settings List All Modes under Windows System gro...

Page 72: ...ws key If you disconnect the external display before you turn off the computer s power be sure to switch to the internal display Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a...

Page 73: ...n select Open Volume Mixer from the sub menu To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones move the Speakers slider To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using move the slid...

Page 74: ...Power Management button When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex When audio power management is disabled the button is bla...

Page 75: ...d under DTS Inc in All apps U S patents apply to this product See http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Scree...

Page 76: ...SHIBA group in All apps For details on this utility see the help file TOSHIBA Password Utility This utility allows you to set a password in order to restrict access to the computer To access this util...

Page 77: ...mode The battery will not be fully charged in this mode thus extending the life cycle of the battery It is recommended using the computer with AC adaptor connected as the battery operating time is com...

Page 78: ...ware updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs When enabled this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system info...

Page 79: ...ed with some models TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement TOSHIBA Audio Enhancement provides you the function of audio source filtering earphone audio enhancement or speaker audio enhancement To change the settin...

Page 80: ...nt to use the computer after erasing your hard disk drive s You might not have all the software listed in this section depending on the model you purchased To access the setup files of the drivers uti...

Page 81: ...ts from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options Battery save mode 1 This feature lets you configure the computer in order to save...

Page 82: ...rature sensor which activates a cooling fan or lowers the processing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by...

Page 83: ...paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file When entering a password do not enter any characters for e...

Page 84: ...a Supervisor Password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Click Password Utility Supervisor Password under TOSHIBA group in All...

Page 85: ...the TOSHIBA System Settings window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the TOSHIBA System Settings window Some options shown in gray...

Page 86: ...a video file or slideshows of photos The computer will not enter Sleep and Hibernation mode automatically while TOSHIBA Media Player is running The display automatic power off function is disabled whi...

Page 87: ...DRM If you try to play DRM protected content with Resolution On state this app might be closed This app does not support DMS The playback of some media files might not be normal by this player This m...

Page 88: ...nformation is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions which might affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It might also be used to help diagnose problems should the co...

Page 89: ...FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery for models with battery LCD fan for models with fan HDD SSD sound volume wireless communication functionalities and USB information usage of TOSHIBA provide...

Page 90: ...nty terms and limitations apply TOSHIBA Setup Utility TOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that provides you a menu based user interface so that you can easily view and change BIOS settings T...

Page 91: ...this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few might require help from TOSHIBA Support If you find y...

Page 92: ...characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables a...

Page 93: ...15 seconds before turing on the power again by pressing the power button Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program ha...

Page 94: ...esired advanced options do the following 1 Click Start Power and then select Restart 2 Hold down the corresponding key and then release this key one second after the computer is power on 3 Follow the...

Page 95: ...cord adaptor is firmly connected to the computer and a working power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged it should be replaced while if the terminals...

Page 96: ...TOSHIBA Setup Utility Refer to the TOSHIBA Setup Utility section for further information 2 Set the date in the System Date field 3 Set the time in the System Time field 4 Follow the on screen instruct...

Page 97: ...does not boot from Hard Disk Drive Check to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive if so remove it and try to start the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority Opt...

Page 98: ...er and then reinsert it in order to ensure that it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information Y...

Page 99: ...peed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse under Windows System group in All apps 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click th...

Page 100: ...e Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting mov...

Page 101: ...eard In this instance you might be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to the computer Refer to Sound System and Video mode for further inform...

Page 102: ...e external monitor while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Remember to turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set...

Page 103: ...dministrator Wireless LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure that the wireless communication function of the computer is on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Bluet...

Page 104: ...the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestio...

Page 105: ...26 6 26 6 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 nonco...

Page 106: ...Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Serial Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC i...

Page 107: ...VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V and three pin plug configuration mu...

Page 108: ...Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group This Bluetooth product is not compatible with devices using Bluetooth Version 1 0B speci...

Page 109: ...ed as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment for example airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization...

Page 110: ...perating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN module might vary acc...

Page 111: ...r s built in Bluetooth functions and an external Bluetooth adaptor simultaneously For reference Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensur...

Page 112: ...own premises For public use a general authorization is required Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply f...

Page 113: ...used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications c...

Page 114: ...yst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux Les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre avis s que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont d sign s utilisateurs principaux c d qu ils...

Page 115: ...communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave ra...

Page 116: ...nt uses OFDM modulation 4 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 5 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile...

Page 117: ...of the radio equipment QCNFA125 DSP Research Inc Approval Number D120156003 Broadcom BCM43142 Wireless Network Adapter b g n and Bluetooth The Name of the radio equipment BCM43142 DSP Research Inc App...

Page 118: ...tions use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure...

Page 119: ...emory space Since a 32 bit operating system cannot address more than 4 GB of memory these system resources overlap the physical memory It is a technical limitation that the overlapped memory is not av...

Page 120: ...processing unit GPU performance might vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operatin...

Page 121: ...rsatile Disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc read Only...

Page 122: ...ect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association RAM Random Access Memory RGB Red Green and Blue RFI Radio Frequency Interference ROM Read Only Memory RTC Real Time Clock S P DIF Son...

Page 123: ...ry indicator 3 11 Display automatic power off 5 5 hinges 3 7 opening 2 5 screen 3 7 Documentation list 2 1 Dual Pointing Device Touch Pad 6 8 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist...

Page 124: ...urning on 2 6 Problems AC power 6 5 Analyzing the problem 6 2 Battery 6 5 Dual Pointing device 6 8 External monitor 6 11 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 HDD 6 7 Internal display panel 6 6 Keyboard 6...

Page 125: ...T Touch Screen U USB device problems 6 10 V Video mode 4 28 Video RAM 3 9 W Web Camera 3 6 Wireless communication 7 5 User s Manual Index 3...

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