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Toshiba M50 user manual Glossary, Abbreviations

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Glossary

The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference.

Abbreviations

AC: alternating current

AGP: accelerated graphics port

ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange

BIOS: basic input output system

CD-ROM:Compact Disc-Read Only Memory

CD-RW:Compact Disc-Read/Write

CMOS: complementary metal-oxide semiconductor

CPU: central processing unit

CRT: cathode ray tube

DC: direct current

DDC: display data channel

DMA: direct memory access

DOS: disk operating system

DVD: digital versatile disc

ECP: extended capabilities port

FDD: floppy disk drive

FIR: fast infrared

HDD: hard disk drive

IDE: integrated drive electronics

I/O: input/output

IrDA: Infrared Data Association

IRQ: interrupt request

KB: kilobyte

LCD: liquid crystal display

LED: light emitting diode

LSI: large scale integration

MS-DOS:Microsoft Disk Operating System

PCI: peripheral component interconnect

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Contents

Toshiba Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks Macrovision License of NoticeSafety Instructions When Using Your ComputerToshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case FCC information EMC Regulatory InformationFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information ContactCanadian Regulatory Information Canada Only EU Declaration of ConformityBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction Manufacturer TypeInternational precautions Location of the required labelToshiba M50 Conformity Statement Modem warning noticeNetwork Compatibility Statement General Precautions Stress injury Heat injuryPressure or impact damage PC Card overheatingCentral Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance DisclaimerWireless LAN/Atheros Main Memory DisclaimerCopy Protection Hard Disk Drive CapacityExpress Media Player LCD Brightness and Eye StrainCE compliance Working environmentNetwork connection Class a warning Wireless LAN and your HealthInformation on the secure writing to optical disc media Limitation of Liability Safety Instruction for Wireless ProductsUsage Restrictions Xviii Table of Contents Getting Started HW Setup Preface Manual contents Conventions Messages Equipment checklistHardware Software Documentation Toshiba M50 QuickstartFeatures Toshiba M50 FeaturesProcessor Chip Set MemorySlot L2 CacheBios Video RAMPower Floppy Diskette Drive devicesTouchPad DisplayDisks CD-R CD-RW CD-DADVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW Ports depending on configuration Slots depending on configurationMultimedia Security CommunicationsSecurity Lock Slot Special features Low Battery AutomaticHibernation StandbyUtilities ConfigFree Start All Programs Toshiba Networking ConfigFreeStart Control Panel Toshiba Controls DVD PlayerStart Control Panel Toshiba HW Setup AccessibilityDLA for Toshiba Start All Programs Sonic DLA Toshiba TouchOptions Grand Tour Front with the display closedPower LED Battery LEDWireless SwitchOptical Disc Drive Right sideUSB Ports Left side Back side Socket UndersideFan Vent Docking Port Front with the display open Display ScreenPower Button SpeakerTouchPad TouchPad ControlPlay/Pause StopNext PreviousKeyboard Indicators Arrow ModeNumeric Mode Caps LockOptical Disc drive Region codes for DVD drives and mediaWritable discs CDsDVD read Speed maximum CD read CD-R write CD-RW write CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDVD+R DL write Speed maximum DVD Super Multi drive AC adapterSetting up your work space Getting StartedPlacement of computer General conditionsSeating and posture LightingWork habits Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the power Opening the displayShut Down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerStarting up for the first time Hibernation mode Benefits of HibernationStarting Hibernation Data save in hibernation modeAutomatic Hibernation Standby precautions Standby modeBenefits of standby Enabling Standby Restarting the computerStandby limitations Restoring the Express Media Player Restoring the preinstalled software from the backup mediaRestoring the operating system Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers Using the TouchPad Operating BasicsUsing the internal modem ClickDouble-click ScrollRegion selection Properties menuSettings AutoRun ModeModem Selection Dialing PropertiesConnecting DisconnectingConnecting the LAN cable LANEnable/Disable the Wake-up On LAN feature Disconnecting the LAN cableFirst Time Configuration Wireless LAN Disable/Enable the Wake-up On LAN featureWireless LAN disclaimer Wireless communication switchWireless communication LED SecurityUsing optical disc drives Loading optical disc mediaGrasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open Inserting a disc Removing compact discs Buttons CD/DVD play control buttonsExpress Media Player Express Media Player CD and Express Media Player DVD UsageExpress Media Player DVD Usage Initial settings Express Media Player SettingsDisplay Language Code Keyboard Code CD/DVDToshiba M50 Important message Writing CDs on a CD-RW/DVD-ROM driveDisclaimer Before writing or rewriting When writing or rewriting DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc forGeneral Version Version 1.1 or VersionDVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Version 2.0, Version 2.1 or VersionWhen writing or rewriting RecordNow! Basic for Toshiba DLA for Toshiba Data VerificationHow to make a DVD-Video When Using WinDVD Creator 2 PlatinumHow to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Important information for use Media Care Diskettes TV-OutSetting up more than one display Cleaning the computer Moving the computerKeyboard Typewriter keysSoft keys Fn key combinations F1 ... F12 function keysEmulation keys Hotkeys Any key or use the TouchPadFn + F11 Numeric Keypad On/Off This hot key enables Windows special keysFn + F12 Scroll Lock On/Off Fn + Space Fn +Arrow mode Numeric modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlaysTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Temporarily using overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii characters Temporarily changing modesPower and Power-Up Modes Power conditionsPower on Power off no operation DC in blueDC in off Power indicators Battery indicatorDC in indicator Power indicatorBattery pack Battery typesReal Time Clock battery Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautionsToshiba M50 Procedures Charging the batteriesBattery charging notice Battery type Power on Power offTime Charging time hoursMonitoring battery capacity Maximizing battery operating timeReplacing the battery pack Retaining data with power off standby modeExtending battery life Removing the battery packInstalling the battery pack Toshiba Password Utility User PasswordRegistered Not RegisteredSupervisor password Power-up modesStarting the computer by password Panel power off/on System automatic Standby/HibernationHW Setup Accessing HW SetupHW Setup Window CancelPassword GeneralBoot Priority KeyboardBuilt-in LAN Power devices Optional DevicesCards/Memory Peripheral devicesInstalling a PC card PC CardRemoving a PC card SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory cards Card Type CapacitiesInstalling a memory card Removing a memory card Memory expansion Memory card careInstalling a memory module Removing a memory module Grasp the module and pull it out Additional AC adapter Additional battery packExternal monitor For the ATI Chipset TelevisionClick Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For the Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 Link IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lock Troubleshooting Problem solving processPreliminary checklist Analyzing the problemHardware and system checklist System start-upSoftware HardwareSelf test Power Overheating power downAC power ProblemProcedureBattery Problem ProcedureKeyboard LCD panelProblem PasswordHard disk drive DVD-ROM DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Diskette drive Infrared portMemory Card PC CardSound system Pointing device Touch PadUSB mouse Click the Pointer Options tabTV output signal USBReal Time Clock Standby/HibernationMemory expansion Modem CarrierWireless LAN MonitorWhere to write Toshiba supportLink IEEE1394 Before you callDimensions and Weight SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Built-in Modem CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution Bpp Display ModesFor ATI Chipset Displaying movies on a TV or CRTOpen the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes Toshiba M50 For Intel Chipset Toshiba M50 Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope USA Appendix D If your computer is stolenToshiba Theft Registration Glossary AbbreviationsGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Glossary-7 Glossary-8