How to Use TOSHIBA System Settings The TOSHIBA System Settings application (also known as TOSHIBA HW Setup) allows you to customize your laptop’s hardware configurations directly from Windows. Instead of navigating a complex BIOS menu during startup, you can use this utility to adjust boot priorities, power management, and keyboard behaviors.
Here is how to locate, navigate, and utilize the application to optimize your device. How to Access the Utility
The method to open the application depends on your version of Windows.
Windows 10 / 11: Click the Start menu, type TOSHIBA System Settings or TOSHIBA HW Setup into the search bar, and press Enter.
Windows 8 / 8.1: Press the Windows Key, type System Settings directly into the Start screen, and select the application from the search results.
Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > TOSHIBA > Utilities > System Settings.
Note: If the application is missing, you can download it from the official Dynabook/Toshiba support website under your specific laptop model’s driver page. Key Features and Configuration Guide
Once opened, the utility displays a tabbed interface. Here are the most critical settings you can modify: 1. Change the Boot Order
If you need to reinstall your operating system or run a diagnostic tool from a USB drive, you can change the device startup priority here. Navigate to the Boot Priority or Boot Setting tab.
Select your preferred primary device (e.g., USB, CD/DVD, or HDD/SSD).
Use the on-screen arrows to move your choice to the top of the list. 2. Keyboard Function Keys (Fn) behavior
By default, pressing the F1–F12 keys might trigger media controls (like volume or brightness). If you prefer them to act as standard function keys: Go to the Keyboard tab. Look for Function Keys Mode.
Switch the setting from Special Functions to Standard F1-F12 Mode. 3. USB Sleep and Charge
This feature allows your laptop to charge smartphones or tablets through specific USB ports even when the computer is turned off or in sleep mode. Find the USB Sleep and Charge tab. Check the box to Enable the feature.
Tip: You can set a battery threshold percentage so the laptop stops charging external devices before draining its own battery completely. 4. Display and Power Options
You can fine-tune how your hardware reacts to power states to save battery life. Open the Display or Power Management tab.
Adjust settings such as automatic screen dimming when the AC adapter is unplugged.
Toggle the Internal Display behavior when the laptop lid is closed. Saving Your Changes
Changes made inside this utility will not take effect until the system is restarted.
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the window to register your adjustments. Click OK to close the program. Restart your computer to finalize the hardware update.
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