TOSHIBA SATELLITE C40-ASP4387RM

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.

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 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

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 1.00 - 2013-04-30
  • Initial production BIOS for these models.

• 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) From the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) From the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot" if the option is available. (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the BIOS CD-ROM. (7) Type BIOS at the prompt then press Enter. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the BIOS settings that were changed.
• Note: The BIOS Launcher "CD_ROM Installation" option may not automatically proceed to burn the CD-ROM in Windows 8. If this occurs navigate to the directory named after the BIOS filename in the root directory of the C-Drive (ex. C:\\skgjv130), and manually burn the CD-ROM from the disc image (ISO) file.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: (1) Boot from the BIOS CD-ROM. (2) Type BIOS at the prompt then press Enter.
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in

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.

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.

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.

RESOLUTION+

TOSHIBA Resolution+ is a Plug-in For Windows Media Player. This software is a Windows ® -based software which upconverts wmv and mp4 videos on Windows Media Player. What’s behind Toshiba’s Resolution+? Our exclusive upscaling algorithm designed to deliver contrast and color enhancements in real-time. Utilizing the advanced graphics processing capabilities of your laptop, standard definition video is converted from a low to a higher resolution so you can enjoy your DVD movies with sharper image clarity and contrast on your HD display. CLICK HERE for additional information about Resolution+.

The main features of the application are:

• Upscaling
• Contrast tuning
• Color Enhancement

To install the Resolution+ Plug-in For Windows Media Player (if not already installed):

1. Go to "Downloads" at support.toshiba.com for your specific model.
2. Locate "Toshiba Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows Media Player" (or similar wording) and open the link with the newest date (as older versions may also be listed).
3. Click on the.exe file or the "Download Now" button and install the Plug-In when prompted.
   
4. Verify the Plug-In has installed successfully by opening Windows Media Player.
5. Under "Tools" or "Organize" select "Options".
6. Under the "Plug-ins" tab, select "Video DSP" and TOSHIBA Resolution+ will be displayed with a checkmark indicating it has been installed.
   
7. If it has not installed, try rebooting your computer and reverify.

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...".