Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-B series User Manual page 81

TOSHIBA System
Settings
TOSHIBA VIDEO
PLAYER
TOSHIBA eco Utility
TOSHIBA Function
Key
User's Manual
This 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 System Settings
under TOSHIBA group in the Apps view.
This software is provided for playback of DVD
Video.
To access this utility, click TOSHIBA VIDEO
PLAYER under TOSHIBA group in the Apps
view.
For details on how to use TOSHIBA VIDEO
PLAYER, see the help file.
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 the 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.
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 Operating Basics section.
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