Grand Tour, Front with the display closed | Toshiba A50-A specs

Chapter 3

The Grand Tour

This chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the computer.

Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons)

For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Front with the display closed

The following figure 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

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1.Stereo speakers

2.Memory media slot

3.DC IN/Battery indicator

4.Power indicator

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5.Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive/ eSATA indicator

6.Wireless communication indicator

7.Wireless WAN/WiMAX indicator*

8.Fingerprint Sensor*

* Provided with some models.

Product appearance depends on the model you purchased.

Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system.

User's Manual

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Toshiba A50-A manual Grand Tour, Front with the display closed

Contents

Tecra A50-A Satellite Pro A50-A series Table of Contents Troubleshooting Copyright Copyright, Disclaimer and TrademarksDisclaimer Trademarks Regulatory Information FCC informationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information Contact FCC conditions EU Declaration of Conformity CE complianceWorking environment Canadian regulatory information Canada only Vcci Class B Information Following information is only valid for EU-member States Disposal of productsDisposal of batteries and/or accumulators Reach Compliance Statement Following information is only for TurkeyFollowing information is only for India License Issues Video Standard Notice OpenSSL Toolkit License IssuesPage FreeType License Issues Page Page Page Disposing of the computer and the computers batteries Energy Star Program Optical disc drive safety instructions PrecautionsLocation of the Required Label General Precautions Provide adequate ventilationCreating a computer-friendly environment Cleaning the computer Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage Moving the computer ExpressCard overheatingMobile phones Safety Icons Conventions Equipment checklistHardware Documentation Right-click Using your computer for the first timeDouble-click HDD or Hard disk Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2-pin plug Opening the display panel Turning on the power Turning off the power Initial setupShut Down Mode Sleep Mode Restarting the computerSelect Shut down from the Shut down options Executing Sleep Mode Benefits of Sleep Mode Hibernation Mode Sleep Mode limitationsBenefits of Hibernation Mode Starting Hibernation Mode Automatic Hibernation ModeData save in Hibernation Mode Front with the display closed Grand Tour Power indicator DC IN/Battery DC IN/Battery indicator shows IndicatorESATA indicator Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disc Drive Cooling vents Left sideDisplayPort Hdmi out port Right side ExpressCard slot Serial ConnectorPC Card slot Optical disc drive Back Battery packLAN jack DC in 19V jack Battery lock UndersideDocking port Refer to the Additional memory module section Front with the display open Communication Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas Antennas Wireless Web Camera LED MicrophoneWeb Camera Display screen Internal Hardware Components Solid State Drive Hard Disk Drive or Intel Display Power Saving Technology Click Off under Display Power Saving TechnologyClear the Display Power Saving Technology check box Power Condition Descriptions Power conditionsDC IN/Battery indicator Green Power indicatorFlashing Green No light Using the Touch Pad KeyboardTap Function Key Keyboard indicator Flash Cards AccuPoint precautions Using the AccuPointSpecial function mode Sticky key Replacing the cap Using the Fingerprint Sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor How to Swipe your Finger Points to note about Fingerprint Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Setup Fingerprint Registration Delete the Fingerprint Data Delete all users fingerprintsSelect Fingerprint Management option Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication Fingerprint Authentication ProcedureOverview about Fingerprint Pre-Boot authentication Optical disc drives Overview about Fingerprint Single Sign-On feature Using optical disc drives FormatsDVD Super Multi drive Inserting a disc Removing discs Writable discs How to remove disc when the disc tray will not openCDs DVDs Before writing or rewriting Writing discsImportant message Disclaimer CD-RW Multi-Speed, High-Speed and Ultra-Speed DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version Toshiba Disc Creator When writing or rewriting Data Verification Toshiba Video Player How to learn more about Toshiba Disc Creator Display Devices & Audio Starting Toshiba Video PlayerOperating Toshiba Video Player Battery types BatteryBattery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Charging the batteries Care and use of the battery pack Battery type Power off Power on ProceduresBattery charging notice Charging Time Maximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacity Extending battery life Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down ModeBatteries exhausted time Removing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack LAN Installing the battery pack LAN cable types Connecting the LAN cable Additional memory module Connecting the LAN cable Screw Memory module cover Installing a memory module 10 Seating the memory module 11 Seating the memory module cover Removing a memory module 12 Removing the memory module Memory media 13 Examples of memory media Points to note about the memory media card Memory media format About the write-protect featureMedia care Formatting a memory media card Removing memory media Inserting memory media ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Connecting an external display External DisplayExternal RGB monitor port Hdmi out port 17 Connecting the Hdmi out port Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Wireless display Toshiba Hi-Speed Port Replicator III 180W/ 120W Changing the display settings 18 Aligning your computer with the Port Replicator Toshiba Docking Station Utility Security lock Serial Device Sound System and Video mode Optional Toshiba AccessoriesConnecting the security lock Volume Mixer Microphone Level Audio EnhancementsDTS Studio Sound Realtek HD Audio Manager Video modePage Utilities and Applications Protection AccessibilityPrograms Toshiba Media Entertainment Toshiba Video Player Devices to reduce electric power consumption Mode slightly lowers performance of someYou can realize measurable power savings by Using it continuouslyPage Special features Hibernation Mode USB ChargeHeat dispersal *1 USB Sleep and Charge Enabled Enable under Battery ModeDisabled System on CDP Charge User Password Toshiba Password utility Owner String text box Supervisor Password Toshiba HWSetup Starting the computer using a passwordPassword= Cancel Toshiba PC Health MonitorApply Starting the Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba HDD Protection Properties Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD ProtectionTaskbar icon HDD Protection Detection Level 3D ViewerDetails System Recovery Options System RecoveryCreating Recovery Media Detection Level AmplificationPage Page Page Preliminary checklist Problem solving process Software Analyzing the problem If something goes wrong Your computer does not respond to the keyboard commandsHardware Your program stops responding Power Hardware and system checklistOverheating power down Problem Procedure Battery AC power Power plan in the Power Options Keyboard ProblemProcedureInternal display panel Real Time Clock Optical Disc Drive Hard Disk Drive Memory Media Card Pointing deviceTouch Pad USB mouse Sound system USB device External monitor Refer to Sound System and Video mode for further LAN Bluetooth Wireless LANToshiba support Before you call Toshiba technical support Physical Dimensions SpecificationsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements AC Power Cord and Connectors Pin Signal Name DescriptionExternal RGB monitor port pin assignment Certification agencies Wireless Technology Interoperability Information for Wireless DevicesAustralia Europe Canada China Wireless LAN Technology Wireless Devices and your health Radio Characteristics Card SpecificationsSecurity Radio Frequency Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba Bluetooth wireless technologyWorldwide operation Radio links Europe Radio Regulatory Information Luxembourg RussianFederation Canada Industry Canada IC Article USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Using this equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio approvals for wireless devices Legal FootnotesNon-applicable Icons Bit Computing CPU Battery Life Memory Main SystemHard Disk Drive HDD Capacity Graphics Processing Unit GPU GlossaryCopy Protection Alternating Current GBps Bps Www MBps Index FN + TAB ODD Index-3