Toshiba Portege A600 PPA61C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 75

Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides access to specific tools, utilities and applications that make the use and configuration of the computer easier. TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections, help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profiles if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks. To access this utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> ConfigFree. TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you the Echo Canceller and the Microphone Array functions. For more instructions for this software, refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. TOSHIBA eco Utility This PC 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 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. You can track power savings by using eco mode continuously. To start this utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities -> eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can create CD's and DVD's in a number of formats including audio CD's that can be played on a standard CD player, and data CD's/DVD's which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer's hard disk drive. This software can be used on models with a DVD Super Multi drive. To start this utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> CD&DVD Applications -> Disc Creator. User's Manual 3-13