Operating Instructions

TOSHIBA Setup
Utility
TOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that
provides you a menu-based user interface so
that you can easily view and change BIOS
settings.
For more information, please refer to the
TOSHIBA Setup Utility section.
TOSHIBA eco Utility This 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.
The utility also supports "eco charge mode". The
battery will not be fully charged in this mode, thus
extending the life cycle of the battery.
It is recommended using the computer with AC
adaptor connected as the battery operating time
is comparatively short in this mode.
Depending on the usage situation, the life cycle
of battery might not be extended properly.
To access this utility, click eco Utility under
TOSHIBA group in the Apps view.
For details on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help
file.
TOSHIBA Function
Key
This utility allows you to perform some features
by pressing a specified key or combined with the
FN key.
To set up this utility, click Function Key under
TOSHIBA group in the Apps view.
For details, refer to the Function Key section.
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