Pre-Boot Authentication
You can also enable/disable Pre-Boot Authentication function that allows
you to authenticate by scanning fingerprints instead of inputting a password
before Windows boots up, and Single Sign-On function that allows you to
sign on using a fingerprint for both Pre-Boot Authentication and Windows
operating system under
Pre-Boot Authentication
in
System Password
.
Please note that Pre-Boot Authentication and Single Sign-On function will
be disabled if TOSHIBA Settings is uninstalled.
TOSHIBA Service Station
TOSHIBA Service Station 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.
This utility also provides hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting function
and service. The diagnostic or troubleshooting activity log is stored in your
computer. When "Send diagnostic and troubleshooting data log" is
enabled, the log will be sent to TOSHIBA periodically. The transmission is
completely anonymous since no personal identifiable information is
collected.
To access this utility, click
Start -> TOSHIBA -> Service Station
.
TOSHIBA Setup Utility
TOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that provides you a menu-
based user interface so that you can easily view and change BIOS
settings.
To enter the TOSHIBA Setup Utility, do the following:
1.
Save your work.
2.
Click
Start -> (Power)
and then select
Restart
.
3.
Hold down the
F2
key and then release this key just after the
computer is power on.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
To save the changes and exit the utility, press the
F10
key and proceed by
selecting
Yes
or select
Exit -> Exit Saving Changes -> Yes
. The
computer restarts immediately.
TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility
TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility is provided to erase the internal storage
drive. This utility allows you to delete all data and partitions, and also
overwrite all sectors on the internal storage drive.
If there is an external hard disk drive connected to your computer, it can
also be erased. However, if you do not want to delete the data from the
external hard disk drive, disconnect it from your computer.
To access this utility:
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