TOSHIBA TECRA R940-SMBNX2

Notes

1. Depending on the operating system on your computer, version 2.0.0.3209 (32-bit) or 2.0.0.6409 (64-bit) will be installed.
2. User needs to register fingerprints again after upgrading to this new version
3. User cannot import user data that was exported by Toshiba Finger Print Utility (TFPU) V1.x
4. User cannot register fingerprints on the Winlogon desktop

Change Points

1. Enroll screens changed based on the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) SDK
2. Logon by Fingerprint UI changed
3. Added support for automatic password input in IE9, Firefox 4-9 and Chrome 12-18
4. Modified: File encryption/decryption
5. Modified: Fingerprint data import/export
6. Setting UI changed based on WBF/Vendor SDKs
7. Supported Operating System (OS): Windows 7 only
8. Supported Sensor: AuthenTec AT9 series chipsets

Update Instructions

1. Save the file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start at the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window.
5. Click Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.
7. Restart the computer after the update completes.

Change Points

1. Fixed a filter driver installation issue with SCCM that caused a yellow bang in device manager.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the installation.

Change Points

1. Fixed a filter driver installation issue with SCCM that caused a yellow bang in device manager.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the installation.

Change Points

2. Modified so that an external HDD can be detected normally.
3. Fixed: Blue screens after waking from a sleep state with a VHD connected to the computer.

Installation Instructions

1. Save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. From the Windows Desktop, run the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. If a User Account Control or Open File message is displayed, press Continue.
5. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
6. Press the Next button at the InstallShield Wizard screen.
7. Press the Finish button when the installation completes.

Driver Version Verification

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Select Programs - Uninstall a program
3. Find TOSHIBA HDD Accelerator.
4. Verify that the version is 1.2.0000.

This is a Blu-ray Disc Player update.

Changes in this update

1. Fixed: Noise can be heard at some playback points on the "KANOJYO HA USO WO AISHISTUGITERU" disc.
2. Fixed: Title names are displayed incorrectly when "title" is selected from the right-click menu on the video window during playback of a DVD-VR title.

   Installation Instructions

   1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
   2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
   3. Double-click the downloaded file OS2015028A_TC30807900A.exe to start the installation.
   4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
   5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
   6. A PatchProject window will be displayed, and close when the installation completes.

This is an Intel Management Engine Interface update.

Changes in this update

1. Fixes a security weakness of Windows Services on Intel(R) 7 Series chipset (ChiefRiver) integrated PCs.

Installation Instructions

1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. Double-click the downloaded file OS2015054A_TC00604900C.exe to start the installation.
4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.

For silent installs

1. Run the application with the "/s" option.
2. ex. OS2015054A_TC00604900C.exe /s.

Driver Version Verification

1. From Programs and Features in Control Panel
2. Find Intel(R) Management Engine Components
3. Verify that the version is 9.5.23.1766

1. Open Device Manager in Control Panel
2. Double-click Intel(R) Management Engine interface in the System devices group
3. From the Driver tab:
4. Verify that the version is 9.5.24.1790

Change History

• Version 2.10 - 2012-06-12
  • Implemented the Intel specification for Intel Internal Graphics with 4Gbit Memory to improve stability.
  • Added support for models configured without a Wireless LAN module.
  • Improved the Intel Rapid Start Technology of SSD models: Resume takes a long time on SSD Internal ODD models.
  • Added: Countermeasure for an issue where the CPU usage rate will be 30%-50% when resuming from Hibernation when a USB mouse is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • EC/KBC V1.20: Fixed a phenomenon where an AC Adapter check error may occur after using the T&D to perform an EC/KBC update.
  • Note: Portege Z930/R930 and Tecra R940/R950 models share a common BIOS from BIOS V2.10 and EC/KBC V1.20.
  Version 1.60 - 2012-05-09
  • Initial production BIOS for these models.

Change History

• Version 2.20 - 2012-07-01
  • Optimized the operation of Memory Performance Mode.
  • Improved memory initialization on Sandy Bridge CPUs.
  Version 2.10 - 2012-06-12
  • Implemented the Intel specification for Intel Internal Graphics with 4Gbit Memory to improve stability.
  • Added support for models configured without a Wireless LAN module.
  • Improved the Intel Rapid Start Technology of SSD models: Resume takes a long time on SSD Internal ODD models.
  • Added: Countermeasure for an issue where the CPU usage rate will be 30%-50% when resuming from Hibernation when a USB mouse is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • EC/KBC V1.20: Fixed a phenomenon where an AC Adapter check error may occur after using the T&D to perform an EC/KBC update.
  • Note: Portege Z930/R930 and Tecra R940/R950 models share a common BIOS from BIOS V2.10 and EC/KBC V1.20.
  Version 1.60 - 2012-05-09
  • Initial production BIOS for these models.

Change History

• Version 2.30 - 2012-07-25
  • Added: Support for Chinese/Russian models without TPM.
  • Implemented a CD Boot improvement.
  Version 2.20 - 2012-07-01
  • Optimized the operation of Memory Performance Mode.
  • Improved memory initialization on Sandy Bridge CPUs.
  Version 2.10 - 2012-06-12
  • Implemented the Intel specification for Intel Internal Graphics with 4Gbit Memory to improve stability.
  • Added support for models configured without a Wireless LAN module.
  • Improved the Intel Rapid Start Technology of SSD models: Resume takes a long time on SSD Internal ODD models.
  • Added: Countermeasure for an issue where the CPU usage rate will be 30%-50% when resuming from Hibernation when a USB mouse is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • EC/KBC V1.20: Fixed a phenomenon where an AC Adapter check error may occur after using the T&D to perform an EC/KBC update.
  • Note: Portege Z930/R930 and Tecra R940/R950 models share a common BIOS from BIOS V2.10 and EC/KBC V1.20.
  Version 1.60 - 2012-05-09
  • Initial production BIOS for these models.

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed to enter the BIOS Setup Menu. (3) Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot." (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the BIOS CD-ROM and type BIOS at the C:\\ prompt. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the Boot Mode setting to "UEFI Boot" and the Secure Boot setting to Enabled.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS then press enter at the C:\\ prompt.
• For all updates: The BIOS update will force the computer to shut down or restart. Please make sure to save all work in progress before starting BIOS updates.

Change History

• Version 6.40 - 2012-10-15
  • Added: Support

Change History

• Version 6.50 - 2012-11-30
  • Improved: BTO Information update process.
  • Improved: Boot time when a Toshiba USB HDD with a registered HDD password is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Fixed: Computer will not boot when a unique PCI express card is connected.
  • Improved: Exclusion process of Secure Boot.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-10-15
  • Added: Support

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8 models: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on while pressing F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Menu. (3) Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot." (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the CD-ROM. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the Boot Mode setting to "UEFI Boot" and the Secure Boot setting to Enabled.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Boot from the CD-ROM.
• For all updates: The BIOS update will force the computer to shut down or restart. Please make sure to save all work in progress before starting BIOS updates.
• Power on the computer if it is off.
• While the "TOSHIBA" logo is displayed, press the F2 function key to start BIOS Setup.
• Check the version of BIOS and press the F9 function key then Enter to load setup defaults.
• Press the F10 function key then Enter to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

• Version 6.60 - 2013-02-15
  • Improved the USB ODD boot process.
  Version 6.50 - 2012-11-30
  • Improved: BTO Information update process.
  • Improved: Boot time when a Toshiba USB HDD with a registered HDD password is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Fixed: Computer will not boot when a unique PCI express card is connected.
  • Improved: Exclusion process of Secure Boot.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-10-15
  • Added: Support

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8 models: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on while pressing F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Menu. (3) Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot." (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the CD-ROM. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the Boot Mode setting to "UEFI Boot" and the Secure Boot setting to Enabled.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Boot from the CD-ROM.
• For all updates: The BIOS update will force the computer to shut down or restart. Please make sure to save all work in progress before starting BIOS updates.
• Power on the computer if it is off.
• While the "TOSHIBA" logo is displayed, press the F2 function key to start BIOS Setup.
• Check the version of BIOS and press the F9 function key then Enter to load setup defaults.
• Press the F10 function key then Enter to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

• Version 6.70 - 2013-04-18
  • Changed the class code of the Ricoh SD Controller on certain International models.
  • Added: WMI support.
  Version 6.60 - 2013-02-15
  • Improved the USB ODD boot process.
  Version 6.50 - 2012-11-30
  • Improved: BTO Information update process.
  • Improved: Boot time when a Toshiba USB HDD with a registered HDD password is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Fixed: Computer will not boot when a unique PCI express card is connected.
  • Improved: Exclusion process of Secure Boot.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-10-15
  • Added: Support

• Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8 models: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on while pressing F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Menu. (3) Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot." (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the CD-ROM. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the Boot Mode setting to "UEFI Boot" and the Secure Boot setting to Enabled.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Boot from the CD-ROM.
• For all updates: The BIOS update will force the computer to shut down or restart. Please make sure to save all work in progress before starting BIOS updates.
• Power on the computer if it is off.
• While the "TOSHIBA" logo is displayed, press the F2 function key to start BIOS Setup.
• Check the version of BIOS and press the F9 function key then Enter to load setup defaults.
• Press the F10 function key then Enter to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

• Version 6.80 - 2013-07-15
  • Added the following TSCM (Toshiba Smart Client Manager) V2.0 features and improvements - a) Windows 8 support b) static IP address for boot control via wired LAN c) performance improvement of boot control via wired LAN.
  • Improved: Sleep and Charge process in battery mode.
  Version 6.70 - 2013-04-18
  • Changed the class code of the Ricoh SD Controller on certain International models.
  • Added: WMI support.
  Version 6.60 - 2013-02-15
  • Improved the USB ODD boot process.
  Version 6.50 - 2012-11-30
  • Improved: BTO Information update process.
  • Improved: Boot time when a Toshiba USB HDD with a registered HDD password is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
  • Fixed: Computer will not boot when a unique PCI express card is connected.
  • Improved: Exclusion process of Secure Boot.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-10-15
  • Added: Support

HDD SSD ALERT

The TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute system backup. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert has the following features:

• Notification of disk drive status - Disk Drive has the SMART Predict Failure function which monitors the Disk Drive operating status. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert supervises this status and if a failure is predicted, it shows the alert message and recommends you backup data in the drive.
  NOTE: Please note that SSD technology only allows for a certain number of rewrite cycles. During the lifetime of your computer you may be required to exchange the SSD.
• Disk Drive status - You can check current drive status by opening the TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert form the start menu.
• System backup wizard function - This function executes Windows Complete PC backup.
  NOTE: For more information about the Windows Complete PC backup and recovery, please refer to "Backup and Recovery Center" in the "Maintenance" section.

IMPORTANT:

(1) The SMART function of disk drive can not predict all failures. It is recommended that you periodically back-up your Disk Drive data to external media.
(2) The administrator privilege is required for setup.
(3) The administrator privilege is required for system backup.
(4) The HDD recovery area does not get backed up. It is recommended that you create recovery discs using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.
(5) Windows Complete PC backup does not support backup of a second drive. The data of a second drive can be backed up by copying to an external drive etc. using Windows Explorer.

*Windows Complete PC backup is supported only by Windows7,Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business. You may backup using a 3rd party

HDD SSD ALERT

The TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute system backup. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert has the following features:

• Notification of disk drive status - Disk Drive has the SMART Predict Failure function which monitors the Disk Drive operating status. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert supervises this status and if a failure is predicted, it shows the alert message and recommends you backup data in the drive.
  NOTE: Please note that SSD technology only allows for a certain number of rewrite cycles. During the lifetime of your computer you may be required to exchange the SSD.
• Disk Drive status - You can check current drive status by opening the TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert form the start menu.
• System backup wizard function - This function executes Windows Complete PC backup.
  NOTE: For more information about the Windows Complete PC backup and recovery, please refer to "Backup and Recovery Center" in the "Maintenance" section.

IMPORTANT:

(1) The SMART function of disk drive can not predict all failures. It is recommended that you periodically back-up your Disk Drive data to external media.
(2) The administrator privilege is required for setup.
(3) The administrator privilege is required for system backup.
(4) The HDD recovery area does not get backed up. It is recommended that you create recovery discs using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.
(5) Windows Complete PC backup does not support backup of a second drive. The data of a second drive can be backed up by copying to an external drive etc. using Windows Explorer.

*Windows Complete PC backup is supported only by Windows7,Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business. You may backup using a 3rd party&#

HDD SSD ALERT

The TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute system backup. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert has the following features:

• Notification of disk drive status - Disk Drive has the SMART Predict Failure function which monitors the Disk Drive operating status. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert supervises this status and if a failure is predicted, it shows the alert message and recommends you backup data in the drive.
  NOTE: Please note that SSD technology only allows for a certain number of rewrite cycles. During the lifetime of your computer you may be required to exchange the SSD.
• Disk Drive status - You can check current drive status by opening the TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert form the start menu.
• System backup wizard function - This function executes Windows Complete PC backup.
  NOTE: For more information about the Windows Complete PC backup and recovery, please refer to "Backup and Recovery Center" in the "Maintenance" section.

IMPORTANT:

(1) The SMART function of disk drive can not predict all failures. It is recommended that you periodically back-up your Disk Drive data to external media.
(2) The administrator privilege is required for setup.
(3) The administrator privilege is required for system backup.
(4) The HDD recovery area does not get backed up. It is recommended that you create recovery discs using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.
(5) Windows Complete PC backup does not support backup of a second drive. The data of a second drive can be backed up by copying to an external drive etc. using Windows Explorer.

*Windows Complete PC backup is supported only by Windows7,Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business. You may backup using a 3rd party&#

HDD SSD ALERT

The TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert includes wizard functions to monitor the Disk Drive operating status and execute system backup. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert has the following features:

• Notification of disk drive status - Disk Drive has the SMART Predict Failure function which monitors the Disk Drive operating status. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert supervises this status and if a failure is predicted, it shows the alert message and recommends you backup data in the drive.
  NOTE: Please note that SSD technology only allows for a certain number of rewrite cycles. During the lifetime of your computer you may be required to exchange the SSD.
• Disk Drive status - You can check current drive status by opening the TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert form the start menu.
• System backup wizard function - This function executes Windows Complete PC backup.
  NOTE: For more information about the Windows Complete PC backup and recovery, please refer to "Backup and Recovery Center" in the "Maintenance" section.

IMPORTANT:

(1) The SMART function of disk drive can not predict all failures. It is recommended that you periodically back-up your Disk Drive data to external media.
(2) The administrator privilege is required for setup.
(3) The administrator privilege is required for system backup.
(4) The HDD recovery area does not get backed up. It is recommended that you create recovery discs using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator.
(5) Windows Complete PC backup does not support backup of a second drive. The data of a second drive can be backed up by copying to an external drive etc. using Windows Explorer.

*Windows Complete PC backup is supported only by Windows7,Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business. You may backup using a 3rd party

ECO UTILITY

Some laptops are 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 you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption. Furthermore, it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily, weekly, and monthly. The utility also shows the approximate accumulated CO2 emission and savings while using eco mode. You can  track power savings by using eco mode continuously.

eco Mode sets the conditions described below. If you deviate from these settings, e.g., if you turn up the monitor brightness or turn on the LED illumination (*1), it will no longer be eco mode.

eco power plan is used for eco Mode. It has the following settings by default. These settings are in addition to the standard Power saver plan settings of Windows.

On AC adaptor plugged in:

It changes the display brightness to Level-4, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 2 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 5 minutes, changes the time before the hard disk turns off to 5 minutes, and changes the time before the system enters sleep to 10 minutes.

On Battery:

It changes the display brightness to Level-3, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 1 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 3 minutes (2 minutes, if models with Windows 7 installed), changes the time before the hard disk d

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

CONFIGFREE

ConfigFree® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks.

To access ConfigFree go to START > ALL PROGRAMS > TOSHIBA > NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY > CONFIG FREE.

ConfigFree allows you to perform the following:

• Use Connectivity Doctor to quickly fix any network connection problems.
• Create ConfigFree profiles for automatic switching between preset network settings and devices, even if there is a change in the network environment.
• Automatic switching between several wireless LAN environments.
• Automatic switching to a wireless LAN if the cable is disconnected when using both a wired and wireless LAN.
• You can also easily switch LAN environments manually.

You may have to add the ConfigFree gadget to your computer to allow you to use ConfigFree features.

To add the ConfigFree gadget:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Configfree" into the search field.
3. Click "Add ConfigFree Gadgets" in the search results.
4. The Add ConfigFree Gadgets window will open.
   
5. Add the desired gadget and click "Add".
6. If Add Windows Sidebar Gadget is selected, the gadget will display on your desktop.
   
7. The dots on the gadget are available connection points. If you are connected to one, a line will conne

This 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 required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

Changes in this update

1. This update fixes Security Vulnerabilities discussed in Toshiba Service Station Security Update.
   

   Installation Instructions

   1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
   2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
   3. Double-click the downloaded file TC00398200D.exe to start the installation.
   4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
   5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
   6. If Toshiba Service Station 2.1.14 is applied successfully, the message below will be shown.

REEL TIME

Toshiba ReelTime™ is a graphical history/indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy-to-use format. View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface. Your ReelTime display can be customized to suit your user preferences.

Toshiba ReelTime™ replaces the old fashioned “hunt-and-click” method of finding your files with an visual timeline or “reel,” Now, instead of questions like, “Where is it?” you simply ask “When did I use it?” You’ll spend less time searching, more time doing and enjoying, and keep your day in high gear. Toshiba ReelTime™ shows a row of your most recent files as graphic previews at the bottom of your display, making it easy to see at a glance what’s there. Flick through your reel to find the file you need. Then, keep it handy by dragging and docking it nearby. A brush of your finger or mouse is all it takes. ReelTime simplifies searching by automatically tracking and indexing the documents and programs you open. It groups them and presents them as visual thumbnails so you can easily find what you’re looking for.

Toshiba ReelTime™ also lets you cut through the clutter by filtering out the files you don’t want, and honing in on the ones you do. Group your photos, files and clips by type or by program to look at last month’s book reports, queue up video clips for posting, or to prep for building another great photo album. For all the things you want to do, Toshiba ReelTime™ saves you serious time.

To open TOSHIBA Reel Time:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Reel" into the search field.
3. Click "Reel Time" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Reel Time will open. By default "Everything" is selected, showing all of your files in chronological order. You can then choose to view documents, photos, videos, as well as other items. 
   
5. To learn more about TOSHIBA Reel Time, click the question mark icon in the lower Right corner of the screen.

CLICK HERE for additional information about TOSHIBA Reel Time.

SERVICE STATION

This 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 required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

To open Service Station:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Service Station" into the search field.
3. Click "Service Station" in the search results.
4. Service Station will open.

To enable / disable Service Station:

1. Click the "View Program Access Information" link located under "Last Update" in the lower Left corner.
2. Toshiba Service Station Access Information window will open.
3. To disable this application (not recommended) click the disable button. To continue using this application click the enable button.

SERVICE STATION

This 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 required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

To open Service Station:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Service Station" into the search field.
3. Click "Service Station" in the search results.
4. Service Station will open.

To enable / disable Service Station:

1. Click the "View Program Access Information" link located under "Last Update" in the lower Left corner.
2. Toshiba Service Station Access Information window will open.
3. To disable this application (not recommended) click the disable button. To continue using this application click the enable button.

Change Points

1. Fixed: The file path in the registry key is not in double quotation marks.

Install Instructions

1. Save the file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click the Start button when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes if a User Account Control Window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.

SERVICE STATION

This 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 required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

To open Service Station:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Service Station" into the search field.
3. Click "Service Station" in the search results.
4. Service Station will open.

To enable / disable Service Station:

1. Click the "View Program Access Information" link located under "Last Update" in the lower Left corner.
2. Toshiba Service Station Access Information window will open.
3. To disable this application (not recommended) click the disable button. To continue using this application click the enable button.

This is a Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba update

Changes in this update

1. This update fixes Security Vulnerabilities discussed in Toshiba Bluetooth Stack Security Update.
   

   Installation Instructions

   1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
   2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
   3. Double-click the downloaded file TC00636200a.exe to start the installation.
   4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
   5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
   6. If Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba v9.10.32(T) is applied successfully, the message below will be shown. Click Yes to restart the system.

DISC CREATOR

With TOSHIBA Disc Creator, you can create original audio CDs, data CDs and DVDs, and backup discs of CDs and DVDs. When creating audio CDs, you can collect only your favorite music from multiple music CDs, and a "MyBest" or "Favorites" CD can be created. Moreover, an Audio CD can be created from audio files collected on the hard disk of your personal computer, such as MP3 and WMA files.

When creating data CDs or DVDs, you can save your important multimedia and/or document files from your hard disk drive to CDs or DVDs. When using "Disc Backup", you can create backup discs of your CDs and DVDs, or duplicate DVD-Videos that you have created by yourself.

More advanced functions, such as image file creating from CDs/DVDs, creation of CDs/DVDs from an image file, and creation of bootable CDs and DVDs, is also supported.

To open TOSHIBA Disc Creator:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Creator" into the search field.
3. Click "TOSHIBA Disc Creator" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Disc Creator will open allowing you to create media as described above.
   
5. Select "Advance Menu" for additional options.
   

DISC CREATOR

With TOSHIBA Disc Creator, you can create original audio CDs, data CDs and DVDs, and backup discs of CDs and DVDs. When creating audio CDs, you can collect only your favorite music from multiple music CDs, and a "MyBest" or "Favorites" CD can be created. Moreover, an Audio CD can be created from audio files collected on the hard disk of your personal computer, such as MP3 and WMA files.

When creating data CDs or DVDs, you can save your important multimedia and/or document files from your hard disk drive to CDs or DVDs. When using "Disc Backup", you can create backup discs of your CDs and DVDs, or duplicate DVD-Videos that you have created by yourself.

More advanced functions, such as image file creating from CDs/DVDs, creation of CDs/DVDs from an image file, and creation of bootable CDs and DVDs, is also supported.

To open TOSHIBA Disc Creator:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Creator" into the search field.
3. Click "TOSHIBA Disc Creator" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Disc Creator will open allowing you to create media as described above.
   
5. Select "Advance Menu" for additional options.
   

BOOK PLACE

Book Place offers a completely interactive experience that not only brings books to life with sound, color and video, but gives you ReadAloud, integrated web search, hyperlinks, text-to-speech capabilities, exportable notes and much more. Just imagine reading your child a bedtime story where characters talk, images come alive, and each word is highlighted to give your child an unrivaled way to learn.

Students can turn textbooks into an interactive classroom by taking notes and highlighting text, and lifestyle titles like cookbooks and travel books let you download recipes or explore distant lands. In addition to today’s best-sellers, this rich content is also available for purchase at Book Place. Now digital books come to life, at Book Place.

To open TOSHIBA Book Place:

Click on the Red Book Place icon in the task bar (if present).

OR

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Book" into the search field.
3. Click "Toshiba Book Place" in the search results.
4. Toshiba Book Place will open. Sign in using your existing account or create a new account.
5. To learn more about Toshiba Book Place, click "Take The Tour".

APP PLACE

Because our apps are cloud based, you don’t need to download them to your computer. Instead you access them through the Internet. They save your valuable hard drive space; you always have the latest, most up-to-date software version. Your apps are virtually always available to you, anytime, from anywhere.

To make it easier, we’ve grouped our apps onto four main packages specially designed to work for you and your Toshiba laptop.

• Road Warrior - All your things with you wherever you are.
• Family CEO - Your household organized, Your memories kept.
• The Essentials - The essential apps that make any device complete.
• Student life 101 - Balancing your busy student life. 

To open TOSHIBA App Place:

Click on the Blue App Place icon in the task bar (if present).

OR

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "App" into the search field.
3. Click "Toshiba App Place" in the search results.
4. Toshiba App Place web page will open. Sign in using your existing account or create a new account in the upper Right corner.
   
5. To learn more about Toshiba App Place, CLICK HERE.

PC DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

This utility can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose its built-in devices. However, assume that the diagnostic is for reference only. This product performs a diagnostic based on "Diagnostic Method for Main Components and Its Results." Therefore, hardware that is diagnosed as normal still may not actually be usable. When using this product, use the computer on which it is preinstalled or to which it is attached.

To open the PC Diagnostic Tool utility:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Diagnostic" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Diagnostic Tool" in the search results.
4. The PC Diagnostic Tool will open showing basic computer information.
   
5. Click the "Diagnostic Tool" tab to open the diagnostic portion of the utility.
6. Select the items you want to run diagnostics for and click "Start Diagnostic".
   
7. The PC Diagnostic Tool will run checks on the selected components and report back.

SECURITY ASSIST

The TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility acts as a “command center” where you can set up various passwords or other security features, and see how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further, or to simplify the ways that you protect your system. For detailed information about TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility, refer to your Owner's Manual.

To open Security Assist:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Security" into the search field.
3. Click "Security Assist" in the search results.
4. Security Assist will open.

From the main window, you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario.

SECURITY ASSIST

The TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility acts as a “command center” where you can set up various passwords or other security features, and see how these features can be used with each other to increase security even further, or to simplify the ways that you protect your system. For detailed information about TOSHIBA Security Assist Utility, refer to your Owner's Manual.

To open Security Assist:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Security" into the search field.
3. Click "Security Assist" in the search results.
4. Security Assist will open.

From the main window, you can select a category that shows the type of passwords or other security features that can be used in that scenario.
The available categories are:

• Boot Setting - Select this category to set up security features that will prevent an unauthorized user from even starting up your machine.
• Log on Settings - Select this category to set up security options that protect individual user accounts.
• Resume Setting - Select this category to configure which security options you want to use when your system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation.
• TPM Settings - Select this category to set up the Trusted Platform Module (available on certain models).
• Others - Select this category to check the status of other security features.
• Advanced - Select this category to check advanced security options (not shown - available on certain models).

HDD PROTECTION

Using the acceleration sensor built in the PC, HDD Protection detects vibration, shocks and similar signs in the PC, and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact.

To open HDD Protection properties:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "HDD" into the search field.
3. Click "HDD Protection" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties will open.
   
5. From here you can change settings for your HDD protection. It is NOT recommended to turn OFF HDD Protection.
6. Click "Setup Detail" for additional settings.
   
7. Click "Apply" to save any settings or "Cancel" to exit without saving.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for HDD Protection.

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

PASSWORD UTILITY

This utility adds additional password security to your Toshiba computer. After registering a user password, you will be required to input it when booting the computer or starting the Password Utility. Refer to your Owner's Manual for complete details.

To open the Password Utility:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Password" into the search field.
3. Click "Password Utility" in the search results.
4. The Password Utility will open allowing you to set, delete or change the password.

• Set password will regsiter a user password with the computer.
• Delete allows you to delete the regsitered user password.
• Change allows you to change the regsitered user password.

When setting a password, you can apply it to the HDD. For information about this feature, click on "Learn More...".

VIDEO PLAYER

The TOSHIBA Video Player is a Windows-based software application that lets you view DVD movies, or video content recorded using home video camcorders. You can play DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and video files. Furthermore, you can convert 2D home videos and other 2D content you create into 3D and enjoy them in 3D. Use the on-screen control panel to operate the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER. The video player also includes Resolution .

To open the TOSHIBA Video Player:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Player" into the search field.
3. Click "TOSHIBA Video Player" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Video Player will open allowing you to playback DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and video files as well as other options described above.
5. To learn more about the TOSHIBA Video Player, click the question mark icon on the controls panel.

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

FINGERPRINT UTILITY

The Fingerprint Utility aims to identify users by scanning their fingerprints instead of entering a password. Using the following operations, a user can scan their fingerprints on the sensor, and then use this method of authentication for the following processes, instead of entering a password with the keyboard.

In order to use the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility, you first need to create a Windows account password. If the current account has no Windows password, you can create one by going to START > CONTROL PANEL > USER ACCOUNTS.
To make sure the utility works in the case of a finger injury, please enroll two or more fingers per user. A total of 20 fingerprints can be enrolled using the fingerprint sensor, so if the PC is used with multiple User accounts, make sure that you can divide the 20 entries among all users.

To open the Fingerprint Utility and enroll:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Fingerprint" into the search field.
3. Click "Fingerprint Utility" in the search results.
4. The Fingerprint Utility will open.
5. Enter your Windows password to begin.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to enroll. Refer to your Owner's Manual for complete enrollment instructions.

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in

ECO UTILITY

Some laptops are 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 you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption. Furthermore, it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily, weekly, and monthly. The utility also shows the approximate accumulated CO2 emission and savings while using eco mode. You can  track power savings by using eco mode continuously.

eco Mode sets the conditions described below. If you deviate from these settings, e.g., if you turn up the monitor brightness or turn on the LED illumination (*1), it will no longer be eco mode.

eco power plan is used for eco Mode. It has the following settings by default. These settings are in addition to the standard Power saver plan settings of Windows.

On AC adaptor plugged in:

It changes the display brightness to Level-4, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 2 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 5 minutes, changes the time before the hard disk turns off to 5 minutes, and changes the time before the system enters sleep to 10 minutes.

On Battery:

It changes the display brightness to Level-3, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 1 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 3 minutes (2 minutes, if models with Windows 7 installed), changes the time before the hard disk d

HDD PROTECTION

Using the acceleration sensor built in the PC, HDD Protection detects vibration, shocks and similar signs in the PC, and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact.

To open HDD Protection properties:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "HDD" into the search field.
3. Click "HDD Protection" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties will open.
   
5. From here you can change settings for your HDD protection. It is NOT recommended to turn OFF HDD Protection.
6. Click "Setup Detail" for additional settings.
   
7. Click "Apply" to save any settings or "Cancel" to exit without saving.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for HDD Protection.

FINGERPRINT UTILITY

The Fingerprint Utility aims to identify users by scanning their fingerprints instead of entering a password. Using the following operations, a user can scan their fingerprints on the sensor, and then use this method of authentication for the following processes, instead of entering a password with the keyboard.

In order to use the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility, you first need to create a Windows account password. If the current account has no Windows password, you can create one by going to START > CONTROL PANEL > USER ACCOUNTS.
To make sure the utility works in the case of a finger injury, please enroll two or more fingers per user. A total of 20 fingerprints can be enrolled using the fingerprint sensor, so if the PC is used with multiple User accounts, make sure that you can divide the 20 entries among all users.

To open the Fingerprint Utility and enroll:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Fingerprint" into the search field.
3. Click "Fingerprint Utility" in the search results.
4. The Fingerprint Utility will open.
5. Enter your Windows password to begin.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to enroll. Refer to your Owner's Manual for complete enrollment instructions.

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.