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 according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use.TOSHIBA Peak Shift
ControlTOSHIBA Peak Shift Control is a function that
can help reduce power usage during periods of
peak demand by shifting some power
consumption to periods when demand is lower.
For instance, in peak hours of power
consumption such as in the daytime in the
summer, the power consumed from the AC
power source is automatically stopped and the battery is used for PC operation. The AC power
can then be used to charge the battery during
periods where power demand is reduced (such
as at night), thereby reducing the load during
peak periods.
To access the utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Peak Shift 
Control .
For more information, please refer to the Help
file.TOSHIBA PC
Diagnostic ToolThe TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display
basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer's built-
in hardware devices to be tested.TOSHIBA Hi-Speed
StartHi-Speed Start Mode can make the computer
start up faster than it would start up after a
system shutdown.
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							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 in Hi-Speed Start Mode, there are some
limitations on the settings at BIOS Setup. If it is required to use BIOS
Setup, please do not use Hi-Speed Start Mode. Please execute BIOS Setup after Windows shut down.
Before using Hi-Speed Start Mode, please finish all the running
programs.
If you set the boot-up certification (single sign-on) on the model
featured with a fingerprint authentication, a fingerprint (or password) is required again at the login phase.
TOSHIBA
AccessibilityThe TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides
support to movement impaired users when they need to use the function keys. In use, the utility
allows you to make the  FN key "sticky", that is,
you can press it once, release it, and they press
one of the function keys in order to access its
specific function. When set, the  FN key will
remain active until another key is pressed.Bluetooth Stack for
Windows by ToshibaThis software enables communication between
the computer and external Bluetooth devices
such as printers and mobile phones.
Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models
that do not have a Bluetooth module installed.
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							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 on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help
file.TOSHIBA Disc
CreatorYou can create CDs and DVDs in a number of
formats including audio CDs that can be played
on a standard CD player, and data discs which
can store copies of the files and folders on your
computer's hard disk drive.
To start this utility, click  Start -> All Programs ->
TOSHIBA -> Media & Entertainment -> Disc 
Creator .TOSHIBA HDD/SSD
Alert UtilityThis utility includes wizard functions to monitor
the Disk Drive operating status and execute the
system backup.
To access the utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> HDD  SSD Alert .TOSHIBA Blu-ray
Disc PlayerThis software is provided for playback of Blu-ray
Disc™. It has an on-screen interface and
functions. To start this utility, click  Start -> All 
Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Media & 
Entertainment -> TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc 
Player .TOSHIBA Sleep UtilityThis utility is able to either enable or disable the
following functions:
Sleep and Charge: By connecting to the
USB port, devices such as digital audio
players are able to charge, even when the
computer is in Standby/Sleep Mode,
Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Sleep 
Utility .
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							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 & Recovery -> Service Station .TOSHIBA PC Health
MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application
proactively monitors a number of system
functions such as power consumption, battery
health and system cooling, informing you of
significant system conditions. This application
recognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities
related to their usage.
To access this utility, click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC  Health Monitor .
For details on TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor, see the help file.You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model
you purchased.
To access the setup files of the drivers/utilities, Click  Start -> All Programs
-> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> Applications and Drivers .
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures. *1  To access the Power Options, click  Start -> Control Panel -> System 
and Security -> Power Options .
Display automatic
power off  *1This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with powerbeing restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
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							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 passwordTwo levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.Intelligent power
supply  *1A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent
power supply detects the battery's charge,
automatically calculates the remaining battery
capacity and protects electronic components
from abnormal conditions such as a voltage
overload from the AC adaptor. This can be
specified in the Power Options.Battery save mode  *1This feature lets you configure the computer in
order to save battery power. This can be
specified in the Power Options.Panel power on/off  *1This feature automatically turns power to the
computer off when the display panel is closed,
and turns it back on when the display panel is
opened. This can be specified in the Power
Options.Low battery
automatic Hibernation
Mode  *1When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation Mode
and shuts itself down. This can be specified in the Power Options.Sleep ModeIf you have to interrupt your work, you can use
this feature to allow you to turn off power to the
computer without exiting from your software.
Data is maintained in the computer's main memory so that when you next turn on the
power, you can continue working right where you
left off.
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							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 keyboard is
connected to a USB port, clicking the mouse
button or pressing the keyboard will wakeup the
computer.Heat dispersal  *1To protect against overheating, the processor is
equipped with an internal temperature 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
either turning on the fan first, then if necessary
lowering the processor speed, or by lowering the
processor speed first, then if necessary turning
on the fan. Both of these functions are controlled
through the Power Options.
When the processor's temperature falls within
normal range, the fan and the processor
operation will return to its standard speed.
If the processor's temperature reaches an
unacceptably high level with either setting, the
computer automatically shuts down to prevent
any damage. In this instance all unsaved data in
memory will be lost.
Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility is used for changing settings of the following
function(s):
Sleep and Charge
It also displays the remaining battery capacity.
Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC5V) to the USB port even
when the power of the computer is turned OFF. "Power OFF" includes
Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.
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							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 Charge function is enabled, USB bus power (DC5V)
will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of the
computer is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied
to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by
supplying USB bus power (DC5V). As for the specifications of the
external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use.
Using the sleep and charge function to charge external devices will
take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers.
If Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer’s battery will
discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. It is
recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer while
using Sleep and Charge function.
External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function
that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be
in an operational state.
When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to
the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stopped
for safety reasons.
When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the USB Wakeup
function may not work for compatible ports. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function, attach the mouse or keyboard to it. If all USB ports have the Sleep and
Charge function, change to disable Sleep and Charge function. The
USB Wakeup function will now work, but the Sleep and Charge function will be disabled.
Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into
contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with
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							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 function.  Auto Mode (Default) is
suitable for a wide range of digital audio players.
However, determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is unknown without trying. Try each mode, using the following procedure,
from  Auto Mode  to Alternate Mode  to find the suitable mode for your USB
device to charge.
This function may not be able to be used with some connected external
devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. In this situation, clear the "Enable Sleep and Charge" check box and stop using this function.
Battery Settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for
Sleep and Charge. Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit. If the
remaining battery life falls below the setting, the Sleep and Charge function will be stopped. Clearing the "Enable under Battery Mode" check box sets
the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected.
TOSHIBA Password utility The TOSHIBA Password utility provides two levels of password security:User and Supervisor.Passwords set by the TOSHIBA Password utility function are different from
the Windows password.
User Password
To set or reset the user password for power on, click the following items:Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup ->Password
This option lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing
password.
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							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 they
do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat from
step 1.
Entry Error!!!
To delete a user password:
1. Select  Not Registered  to display the following prompt:
Enter Password:
2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks.
3. Click  OK. If the character string you enter matches the registered
password, the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered
If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat from step 1.
Incorrect Password.
Owner String
This blank field is used to display a message when the password field is
displayed on startup. If a password is not registered the message will not be shown.
Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted whena user logs on with the User Password.
You can start the Supervisor Password utility by accessing the following
folder and then double-click  SVPWUTIL.exe:
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Utilities\
This utility lets you do the following:
Register or delete the Supervisor Password.
Specify restrictions for general users.
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							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 function keys do not work. They will function after you enter the password.
2. Enter the Password.
3. Press  ENTER.
If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, or if you don’t
enter the password within 1 minute, the computer shuts off. In this case,
some features that can power on the computer automatically (Wake-up on
LAN, Task Scheduler, etc) may not work. You must turn the computer back
on to retry password entry.
TOSHIBA HWSetup
TOSHIBA HWSetup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool
available through the Windows operating system.
To run TOSHIBA HWSetup, click  Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA ->
Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup .
The TOSHIBA HWSetup window contains a number of tabs to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured.
In addition there are also three buttons: OK, Cancel and Apply.
OKAccepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA
HWSetup window.CancelCloses the window without accepting your
changes.ApplyAccepts all your changes without closing the
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