Toshiba Portege Z30-A User Manual page 95

TOSHIBA System
Settings
TOSHIBA eco Utility
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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 Desktop -> Desktop
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> System Settings.
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 battery's life cycle.
It is recommended using the computer with AC
adapter connected as the battery operating time
is comparatively short in this mode.
Depending on the usage situation, the battery's
life cycle might not be extended properly.
To access this utility, click Desktop -> Desktop
Assist -> Tools & Utilities -> eco Utility.
For details on TOSHIBA eco utility, see the help
file.
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 Online help.
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