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    							3. On the Levels tab move the  Microphone slider to increase or
    decrease the microphone volume level.
    If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate, move the
    Microphone Boost  slider to a higher level.
    Audio Enhancements In order to apply the sound effects for your current speaker, follow the
    steps below.
    1. Right click on the  Speakers icon on the Windows Taskbar, and then
    select  Playback devices  from the sub menu.
    2. Select  Speakers, and click  Properties .
    3. On the  Enhancements  tab select the sound effects you would like,
    and click  Apply.
    DTS Sound DTS Sound™ utilizes advanced patented techniques to retrieve audio cuesburied in the original source material and deliver immersive surround sound complete with deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialog.
    DTS Sound is provided with some models. It provides the following
    features:
    Immersive surround sound with bass and dialog enhancement
    Broad sweet spot with elevated sound image
    Improved volume output delivering maximum volume without creating
    clipping or distortion
    Dialog enhancement for clear and intelligible vocals
    Bass enhancement for rich, low frequency production
    High frequency definition for crisp details
    To access the utility, click  Start -> All Programs -> DTS, Inc -> DTS 
    Sound .
    U.S. patents apply to this product. See
    http://patents.dts.com
    Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
    Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the  Screen Resolution dialog.
    To open the  Screen Resolution  dialog, click Start -> Control Panel ->
    Appearance and Personalization -> Display -> Change display  settings .
    If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video
    playback), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on
    your screen.User's Manual 4-27 
    						
    							If that occurs, adjust the resolution of display, lowering it until the screen is
    displayed properly.
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    							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 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 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.
    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:
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    							Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSetup ->
    Password
    This option lets you register a new password or change/remove an existing
    password.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:
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    							C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Utilities\
    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:
    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.
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