Toshiba M50 User Guide

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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is 
manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small 
bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic 
characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a 
period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, 
the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an 
intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the 
computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim 
and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the 
screen while on battery power.
Your computer’s features and specifications
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all 
possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your 
selected model may not have all the features and 
specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches 
shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all 
those features.
This information applies to all the features and icons 
described in this guide.
Below are examples of some of the many possible icons that 
may come on your computer:
Sample system icons
Turning on the power 
To turn on the computer:
1
Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if 
you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are 
properly connected and ready.
2
Check to ensure that all drives are empty.