Toshiba

Toshiba Windows 7 upgrade disks are provided free of charge for Australian and New Zealand machines purchased after the 26 June 2009 with one of the following operating systems:

• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Ultimate

You may claim these disks at www.toshiba-windows7.com.au

Please note: Shipping and handling fees apply. Limited time offer. Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd customers who reside in Australia will be charged $29.95 AUD inc. GST for Postage & Handling charges. Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd customers who reside in New Zealand will be charged $36.50 AUD inc. GST for Postage & Handling charges.

Please note: Instructions are provided for Toshiba Upgrade disks only. Upgrade will only run if you have the original Toshiba version of Vista installed on your computer. All data on the computer will be erased; it is strongly suggested that you backup all of your data before proceeding.

Please read all of the instructions before proceeding with this upgrade.

1. Insert your Toshiba upgrade disk in your CD/DVD drive.
2. Shutdown the computer.
3. Turn the computer on and press the F12 key repeatedly until you see your boot menu.
4. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, select CD/DVD drive and press Enter.
5. Once the disk has loaded a warning screen will appear. Click Ok.
6. Select your Language to install; your Time and Currency format and your Keyboard or input method (US is recommended). Select Next.
7. After reading the License Terms; select “I accept the license terms”; select Next.
8. Select Custom (advanced).
9. The recommended Disk Partition will be automatically selected for you (this is normally your disk 0 Partition 2). Make sure this is highlighted and then select Next.
10. Click Ok on the warning screen.

Your computer will now upgrade to Windows 7 without the Toshiba software or drivers.

After this process is complete you will need to download and install your Windows 7 drivers. These can be found here.

You may find that when installing a “Clean” version of the Windows 7 operating system that this device remains as an Unknown Device in Device Manager.

PCI Simple Communications Controller is part of Intel(R) AMT Management Engine Interface and is related to networking on your computer; for further information on AMT technology click here.

To install this go to www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/download and download and install the Intel(R) AMT Management Engine Interface drivers for the Vista operating system (this will also work in Windows 7).

Please note that this only applies to computers that have a TV tuner card built-in.

1. Click on Start
2. Select All Programs
3. Select Windows Media Centre
4. Select Tasks (Settings)
5. Select TV
6. Select TV Signal
7. Select Setup TV Signal

Please Note: If this is the first time you are setting up your TV Signal you will be asked to connect to the internet and download the latest Media Centre updates.

8. Select Region.
9. When prompted select Yes to use this region to configure TV services; select Next.
10. Enter your postcode; select Next
11. When you’ve read the license terms and conditions; select I agree.

Please Note: At this time your computer may prompt you to download region settings; select Next

12. Choose your TV signal type; select Next.
13. Select either yes or no if you have a Set-top box; select Next.
14. Select Signal type; select Next
15. If prompted select No to setup another signal; select Next.
16. Confirm your configuration information is correct; select Next.
17. Your computer will now scan for channels. Once this scan is finished select Next.
18. Click Finish to exit.

To View TV Stations

On the Media Centre main menu select TV and then select Live TV.

Most new Toshiba notebook computers will give you the option to install a 32 bit or a 64 bit version of your operating system on startup. If you are unsure which one you should install Toshiba would recommend the 32 bit version.

What is the difference between the two?

32 bit operating systems currently have more software support and are currently more compatible with 3rd party programs and applications. This is the recommended version for people who would prefer easier installation and operation of their computer.

64 bit operating systems enhance the performance of your computer. It allows you to use more than 3GB of RAM on the computer and may greatly increase the program response times. You may however find that not all software is supported on this system.

Windows 7 utilizes a program called “Windows Live Mail” for emails. This can be downloaded from the Microsoft site here.

Once this is downloaded and installed follow the instructions below to set up your email account.

1. Click on Start.
2. Select All Programs
3. Select Windows Live
4. Select Windows Live Mail
5. Select Add email account.
6. Enter in your Email address, password and your display name; select Next.
7. For POP3 accounts enter your incoming server address, login ID and your outgoing server address; select Next.
8. Select Finish.