Toshiba Satellite C55-b Manual

Chapter 5
Utilities and Advanced Usage This chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utilities.
Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come with thecomputer and details how to start them. For further information on their
operation, you may refer to each utility's online manual, help files or
README.TXT file (if applicable).
TOSHIBA HWSetupThis utility allows you to customize your
hardware settings...

The efficient performance might not be expected with multiple useraccounts registered.
Only startup from built-in HDD/SSD supports Hi-Speed Start Mode.
When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update,drivers update or applications installation, please  Shut down or
Restart  accordingly. If not, those changes will not be reflected to the
system properly with Hi-Speed Start Mode.
When setting password (e.g. user password, HDD password), please
enter it using keyboard.
When the system is booting...

TOSHIBA eco UtilityThis computer is equipped with "eco mode". This
mode slightly lowers performance of some
devices to reduce electric power consumption. You can realize measurable power savings by
using it continuously.
TOSHIBA eco Utility helps control the power
consumption of your computer. Various
information can help you understand your degree
of contribution to the environment.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> eco Utility .
For details...

TOSHIBA Service
StationThis application allows your computer to
automatically search for TOSHIBA software
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 information, which will be
treated in strict accordance with the rules and
regulations as well as applicable data protection
law.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support &...

HDD automatic power
off  *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time, with power being restored when
the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Mode  *1This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power
Options.Power on...

Hibernation ModeThis feature lets you turn off the power to the
computer without exiting from your software. The
contents of main memory are automatically
saved to the Hard Disk Drive so that when you next turn the power on again, you can continue
working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power  section, for more details.USB Wakeup functionThis function restores the computer from Sleep
Mode depending on the external devices
connected to the USB ports.
For example, if a mouse or USB...

This function can be used for ports that support the Sleep and Charge
function.
The port with the icon ( 
 ) has Sleep and Charge function.
You can use the Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB-
compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital
music players.
The Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external
devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.
When Sleep and...

Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep UtilityTo start the utility, click  Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & 
Utilities -> Sleep Utility .
Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the Sleep and Charge
function.
Select the  Enable Sleep and Charge  check box to enable this function for
the compatible USB ports. The default state is disabled.
Power supply mode settings Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices
can be supported for Sleep and Charge...

Not RegisteredChanges or remove the password (default).RegisteredSelects the password. A dialogue box will appear
to allow you to set the password.
To enter a user password:
1. Select  Registered  to display the following prompt:
Enter Password:
Enter a password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisk.
2. Click  OK. The following message appears, allowing you to verify the
password.
Verify Password:
3. If character strings match, the password is registered. Click  OK. If...

Starting the computer using a passwordIf you have already registered a user password, there is one way to startthe computer:
Enter the password manually.
The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in
Hibernation mode or boot mode. It is not needed in Sleep mode and Restart.
To enter a password manually, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Turn on the power as described in the  Getting Started section. The
following message will appear in the screen:
Password=
At this point, the...