TOSHIBA SATELLITE C40D-ASP4270RM

Note

Change Points

1. The WLAN will not function when adding (pairing) or disabling a Bluetooth speaker or headset while playing an online video on YouTube.
2. Fixed: Audio output may come out of the PC speakers instead of the HDMI device in the following conditions:
   1. Computer is connected to an HDMI device like a TV
   2. Display mode is set to "Duplicate", "Extend" or "Second screen only"
   3. A movie is played with the Metro Video application
   4. The computer is put in to Sleep or Hibernate mode
   5. Computer is resumed/woke up

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.
7. Restart the computer.

Notes

1. Requires Blu-ray drive to play Blu-ray Discs

Change Points

1. Fixed: The chapter selection menu does not appear in the chapter menu when playing some Blu-ray titles.
2. Fixed: Takes a long time to display a menu when playing some Blu-ray titles.
3. Fixed: DVD Playback will stop after showing the logo when playing some DVD titles.
4. Fixed: Cannot auto change 3D resolution on some titles.
5. Improved the Color setting function.
6. Enabled the BD Resolution function.

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 install.

Version Verification

1. Launch TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player.
2. Press the ? button on the top right corner of the video window.
3. Verify the version is 1.0.5.130.

Change Points

1. Fixed: DVD Playback will stop after showing the logo when playing some DVD titles.
2. Fixed: Application hangs when maximized if the taskbar is positioned on the top of the Desktop.
3. Fixed: Cannot auto change 3D resolution on some titles.
4. Improved the color setting function.

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 install.

Version Verification

1. Launch TOSHIBA Video Player.
2. Press the ? button on the top right corner of the video window.
3. Verify the version is 5.3.18.82.

Change Points

1. Modified so that an external HDD can be detected normally.
2. 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.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to a convenient location on your computer.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. Double-click/tap the downloaded file.
4. Click or tap Start when the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click or tap Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Click or tap Next to start the installation.
7. Select I accept this agreement after reviewing the terms of license agreement, then click or tap Next to continue.
8. Click Finish when the installation completes.
9. Restart the computer.

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.

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 Point

1. Fixed: After installing Microsoft update rollup KB2883200, the Help window layout is abnormal.
2. Fixed: Windows Media Player content playback is not smooth when Resolution is ON.

Install Instructions

1. Save the file to a convenient location.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start at the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window.
5. Click Continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Click Next at the InstallShield Wizard window.
7. Click Finish to complete the update.

Driver Version Verification

1. From the Control Panel select Programs then Uninstall a program.
2. Find the TOSHIBA Display Utility.
3. Verify the version is 1.1.9.0.

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.

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.

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".

 

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.

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 drive turns off to 3 minutes, and changes the time before the system enters into sleep mode to 5 minutes."
If you change the power plan to "eco", your PC is on eco mode.

*1: Only on models that support LED illumination
*2: Only on models that support Keyboard backlight
*3: Only on models that include the eco Button
*4: Only on models with Windows7 installed

To open the TOSHIBA eco utility:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "eco" into the search field.
3. Click "eco Utility" in the search results.
4. Please read the information in the first box, select "Agee" and click "OK".
   
5. The TOSHIBA eco Utility will open allowing you monitor power consumption and set preferences.
   
6. To learn more about the TOSHIBA eco Utility, click "Help" at the bottom of the screen

CLICK HERE and Refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information on the TOSHIBA eco Utility.

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in

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...".