Toshiba Satellite C55ta Manual

							TOSHIBA Display
UtilityTOSHIBA Display Utility includes Desktop Text
Size utility, Split Screen utility and Other Settings.
Desktop Text Size allows you to make the text
size bigger or smaller on the desktop according
to your usage and favorite. You can change the text size on the display and on the title bar of
windows by changing the scaling of the text size.
When the scaling is smaller, more information will appear on the display simultaneously but the text
size becomes smaller. When the scaling is
larger, less information will appear on the display
simultaneously but the text size becomes larger.
You can install Split Screen utility by yourself.
Split Screen utility enables you to create multiple
display zones on a screen and to fit the active
windows to within those zones.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Display Utility .
For details on Desktop Text Size utility and Split
Screen utility, see the help file.TOSHIBA Password
UtilityThis utility allows you to set a password in order
to restrict access to the computer.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility .TOSHIBA System
SettingsThis utility allows you to customize your
hardware settings according to the way you work
with the computer and the peripherals you use.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings .TOSHIBA HDD
AcceleratorTOSHIBA HDD Accelerator is a utility that can
improve hard drive access performance by using
part of the main memory of the computer as a
cache.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings -
> HDD Accelerator .TOSHIBA VIDEO
PLAYERThis software is provided for playback of DVD Video. To access this utility, click  Desktop ->
Desktop Assist -> Media & Entertainment ->
TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER .
For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO
PLAYER, see the help file.
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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.
Furthermore, this utility contains Peak shift
function that can help reduce power usage during
periods of peak demand by shifting some power
consumption to periods when demand is lower.
To access this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> eco Utility .
For details on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help
file.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  Desktop ->
Desktop Assist -> Media & Entertainment ->
TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player .For details on
how to use TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player, see
the help file.TOSHIBA Media
Player by sMedio
TrueLink+This software is a multimedia player which can
be used to play back video, music and photo.
TOSHIBA Media Player can play back contents
on a local library/home network/SkyDrive.
To access it, click the  Media Player icon on the
Start screen.
For details, please refer to the Tutorial and
Online help.TOSHIBA Function
KeyThis utility allows you to perform some features
by pressing a specified key or combined with the
FN key.
To setup this utility, click  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Function Key .
For details, please refer to the  Function Key
section.
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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  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> 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  Desktop -> Desktop 
Assist -> Support & Recovery -> PC Health  Monitor .
For details on TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor, see
the help file.TOSHIBA Resolution+
Plug-in for Windows
Media PlayerThe plug-in lets you upconverts wmv and mp4
videos on Windows Media Player.
For more information, please refer to the
TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows
Media Player Help.
To access it, click  Desktop -> Desktop Assist -
> Media & Entertainment -> TOSHIBA 
Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows Media 
Player - Help .TOSHIBA Audio
EnhancementTOSHIBA Audio Enhancement provides you the
function of audio source filtering, earphone audio
enhancement, or speaker audio enhancement. To change the settings, click  Desktop ->
Desktop Assist -> Media & Entertainment ->
Audio Enhancement .You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model
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							To access the setup files of the drivers/utilities, type Applications from the
Start screen, and then click  Applications and Drivers from the list that
appears.
TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ application is not included in
the setup files above but can be downloaded from Windows Store.
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  Desktop -> Desktop Assist ->
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.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.
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							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.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.
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							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.
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 start the utility, click the following items:
Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility ->
User Password
User authentication may be required to validate user rights when using TOSHIBA Password Utility to delete or change passwords, etc.
Set  (button)
Click this button to register a password. After a password is set, you
will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer.
After you set the password, a dialog box will be displayed asking
whether you want to save it to other media. If you forget the password, you can open the password file on another computer. Be sure to keepthe media in a safe place.User's Manual 5-7 
						

							When entering the character string to register the password, enter
from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII
code or copy-and-paste the character string. In addition, ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string tothe password file.
When entering a password, do not enter any characters (for example"!" or "#") produced by pressing the  SHIFT or ALT  keys.
Delete  (button)
Click this button to delete a registered password. Before you can
delete a password, you must first enter the current password correctly.
Change  (button)
Click this button to change a registered password. Before you can
change a password, you must first enter the current password
correctly.
Owner String  (text box)
You can use this box to associate text with the password. After you
enter text, click  Apply or OK . When the computer is started, this text
will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a
password.
You can use BIOS Setup to set, change or delete the HDD Password or
HDD Master Password.
To start BIOS Setup.
1. In the  Settings  charm, click  Power and then select  Restart.
2. Hold down the F2 key and then release this key one second after
the computer is power on - the BIOS setup utility will load.
To end the BIOS Setup, press  F10, and then press  ENTER to accept
the changes. The computer will restart.
If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and
PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data, any loss of use or access to your
HDD, or for any other losses to you or any other person or
organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD. If you can’t accept this risk, don’t register the HDD User Password.
When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart thecomputer. If the computer is not shut down or restarted, the saveddata may not be correctly reflected. For more information on shuttingdown or restarting the computer, refer to  Turning on the power.
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							Supervisor PasswordIf you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when
a user logs on with the User Password. To set a Supervisor Password:
Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> Password Utility -> Supervisor Password
This utility lets you do the following:
Register or delete the Supervisor Password.
Specify restrictions for general users.
Starting the computer using a password If 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:
Enter 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 System Settings
TOSHIBA System Settings is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool
available through the Windows operating system.
To run TOSHIBA System Settings, click  Desktop -> Desktop Assist ->
Tools & Utilities -> System Settings .
The TOSHIBA System Settings 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.
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							OKAccepts your changes and closes the TOSHIBA
System Settings window.CancelCloses the window without accepting your
changes.ApplyAccepts all your changes without closing the
TOSHIBA System Settings window.Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status.
TOSHIBA System Settings screen may have the following tabs:
General—Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change
certain settings back to their default values
CPU—Allows you to set conditions for the CPU
Display—Allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor
when the computer boots up
Boot Options—Allows you to change the sequence in which your
computer searches the drives for the operating system
Keyboard—Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys
USB—Allows you to set conditions for USB
SATA—Allows you to set conditions for SATA
LAN—Allows you to set conditions for LAN
The settings or options explained here may vary depending on the model
you purchased.
After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you that
the changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes.
TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+
Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBAMedia Player by sMedio TrueLink+:
Notes on use This software is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video,music and photo. However, some files may not be able to play backnormally.
It is recommended that the AC adaptor be connected while TOSHIBA
Media Player is running. Power saving features may interfere with
smooth playback. When TOSHIBA Media Player is used with a battery
power, set the Power Options to "Balance".
The screen saver is disabled while TOSHIBA Media Player is playing
a video file or slideshows of photos.
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							The computer will not enter Sleep, Hibernation and shut-down mode
automatically, while TOSHIBA Media Player is running.
The display automatic power off function is disabled while TOSHIBA
Media Player is playing a video file or slideshows of photos.
The Resolution+ function was specially adjusted for the internal
monitor. Hence, please turn OFF Resolution+ when viewing on
external monitor.
Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio
skipping or decrease in computer performance.
The above problems could be remedied by turning Resolution+ off.
Tap/click the Refresh button on app commands to refresh the content
displayed on Library Screen. It won’t be refreshed automatically.
If sleep, hibernation, shutdown or reboot operation is in process during
uploading the files to SkyDrive, the operation will not be properly completed.
This app doesn’t support to playback content protected by DRM. If you
try to play DRM protected content with Resolution+ On state, this app may be closed.
Photos uploaded to SkyDrive are limited to a maximum resolution of
2048 x 2048 pixels. Any photo over that resolution will be scaled proportionally to a maximum size of 2048 x 2048 pixels.
This app doesn't support DMS.
Operating TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ The steps for playing a video file on a local library:
1. Click  My Local Library  on the Start Page of TOSHIBA Media Player.
2. Click a video file to playback.
The steps for playing a music file on a local library:
1. Click  My Local Library  on the Start Page of TOSHIBA Media Player.
2. Click  Music in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Select an artist icon or album icon for playback.
4. Click a music file to playback.
The steps for playing a photo file on a local library:
1. Click  My Local Library  on the Start Page of TOSHIBA Media Player.
2. Click  Photos in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Select a folder icon or date icon for playback.
4. Click a photo file to playback.
Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+
Manual
The features and operations about TOSHIBA Media Player are explained
in the TOSHIBA Media Player Manual.
Use the following procedure to open TOSHIBA Media Player Manual:
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