Satellite C55-A-1N1 - lack of bass, tinny sound

Just got my new Toshiba laptop.
Anyone know if there is a fix to the sound issues with this model.
It has been widely reported this model suffers from lack of bass/ tinny sound but I have not yet found a solution.
I think DTS has something to do with it but not 100% sure,
Could it be something to do with the driver?

In the past some notebook owners have reported about the same issue with sound on several Toshiba notebooks although the fact that these notebooks and your Satellite C55-A have small standard stereo speakers only. Such speakers cannot offer some high quality sound like notebooks with build in harman/kardon speakers.
So there is nothing to fix or change. All you can do is to change sound settings on equaliser for player that you use. For better sound you can use either headphones or external speakers.
Sorry but there is not much you can do about it.

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Hi,
Laptop: Satellite C55-A-1N1
In my infinite wisdom I tried to install Linux in a dual boot scenario like my old laptop. I shrunk the main windows partition in windows 8.1 first and then installed linux to that partition. After rebooting, Linux worked but not windows since I had to disable secure boot and set bios to CSM for linux to load.
After putting secure boot back to on and bios to EFI, windows no longer boots. I tried to repair the windows operating system by running the repair tools from another Win8.1 DVD but they didn't repair the booting. I subsequently learned that holding zero at boot brings you to the hidden recovery partition.........except my doesn't!
So, I have checked the windows and recovery partitions are intact but I cannot get to the recovery partition or repair the windows installation with windows 8.1 repair tools. No, I don't have any backups, other images or system restore options. Clever, aren't I? I only have the original recovery partition (which I can't access) and windows partition to play with. I don't want to lose my OEM Windows 8.1 license...
Any ideas how to salvage this windows installation?
Thanks in advance for any help.

You have made the same mistake as many other people. On this forum we have discussed so many times how it works and tried to explain how all this works.
In users manuals is clearly described that every notebook owner should create recovery media (DVD or USB) and this created recovery media can be used for recovery image installation in case that HDD recovery option doesn't work or in case that HDD is defective and must be replaced.
As I can see you don't have this recovery media. Fact is that HDD recovery installation can be started if notebook has factory settings only. After your Linux experiment this option is gone and there is no way to start it again.
What you can do now? I know it sounds stupid now but if you want to install original recovery image you need to order new recovery media and it can be done on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx

Satellite C55-A-1N1 - multi touch and downloading Toshiba Life Space

Hello people,
My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N1 and the Multi-touch functionality has stopped working. It is not recognising any swipes or pinches or rotation movements.
Furthermore, i would like to enquire how i can download Toshiba Life Space on this laptop please.
I would really appreciate your time and support in this matter please.
Thank you very much!

Hi
Check please touchpad settings (Properties for Synaptics) and touchpad functionality. Be sure all options you need are enabled.
Toshiba Life Space
I presume you want to use Bulletin Board and Reel Time, right? If Im remembering well this was offered few years ago and it was worked with older machines and Windows 7. These applications can be downloaded on Toshiba support and download page but I don't know if they will work with Win8.

Satellite C55-A-1N1 - TOSHIBA Addendum error

Hi,
I have a Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N1 and am having some problems.
When I try to open the TREXlauncher under C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\Addendum it comes up saying that there is an error and that the program has closed.
It creates an error log which says that there is no command line argument.
I am wondering what other peoples experiences have been of this and would appreciate any help anyone can give.
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Ash

Hello PauPau,
Thanks for the advice. I have noticed on the start menu a shortcut to the same file location mentioned in my question called "Additional Information" which opens up a PDF entitled "Using Windows 8.1".
There is also similar shortcut called "TOSHIBA User's Manuel" which opens a PDF version of the manual for my specific laptop model.
I have also looked at the list of installed programs on the Control Panel and see one for Addendum and the other for Manuel.
I was thinking of saving the two PDF's to my laptop and deleting the two programs from the laptop.
What do you think?
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Ash

Satellite C55-A-1N1 and Windows 8 - i5 is not working

I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite laptop and it was working completely fine for the first two months. I used to shut it down using the power down option and everything was fine. Then, three days ago, it was taking extra long to power down. Normally it took about 2 minutes; this time it had gone 1 hour and it was still in the process of shutting down.
I was frustrated and held the power button down until the screen went dark and the laptop went off. The next day, I turned it on and it loaded up fine, however once it reaches the Windows 8 page, the screen turns blue and as if it refreshes itself and returns back the homepage. This happens every three seconds making it impossible to open any applications. I have checked if any buttons are pressed down and there aren't any that are and the laptop is fully charged. I have assignments due in very soon and getting work down is near impossible at the moment.
Any help will be appreciated greatly.
Thanks.

I don't know what is wrong there but what you can try is to reinstall original recovery image using HDD recovery option.
Instructions about repair and recovery you can find on http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB2A03ES0000R01.htm
Have you may be created recovery media (DVD or USB)?

Satellite C55-A-1N1 Black screen when switched on

I've had my laptop for 7 months, I've had a lot of problems with it from the beginning.
It has always run slow and started disconnecting itself from the internet for no reason.
A few days ago it refused to connect to the Internet at all and now when I switch it on I just get a black screen.
No beeps or logos just a black screen. It powers up OK, and I've tried switching on while plugged in and with just the battery running.
It's still under warranty but I wonder if anyone has any suggestions. I'm really disappointed as my last Satellite was brilliant for years, had no problems.

Are you able to access the BIOS?
To access the BIOS press power button following by F2 button.
In case this isnt possible try this:
Disconnect AC adaptor and remove battery.
Now press and hold power button 30sec long.
After that connect the AC adaptor and battery and press the power button once again to power up the notebook.
Is this possible? Feedback would be appreciated

Satellite C55 hangup on intiial set up

I have a new Windows 8.1 Satellite C55-A-1N1. Was going through the initial set up and it seems to have hung up. I got past setting up microsoft account, connected to my WiFi, got to the point where it said it was installing/updating software, it rebooted itself and carried on with updates, then hungup with a plain screen with no messages and a rotating spinning circle.
Light on front indicates it's still connected to WiFi.
Has been like this for over 2 hours.
Any ideas anyone?

I worked out how to get over this. After several hours of the spinning wheel, and wondering if this was part of the initial setup, I tried ctrl/alt/del, and it put up a menu of choices. I clicked on sign-out, and it took me back to the Windows 8.1 login screen. I logged in and everything seems to be OK.
I can only assume that at the end of the initial setup it decided to go into what used to be called hourglass mode.
Hitting return, left mouse button or right mouse button didn't get me out of this, but ctrl/alt/del seems to be the answer should anyone else hit this problem.

Windows 7 64 Bit drivers for Toshiba Satellite C55-A5180 part number PSCJEU-00F001

Toshiba Satellite C55-A5180 part number PSCJEU-00F001
Drivers needed to install Windows 7 64 Bit on Satellite C55-A5180 part number PSCJEU-00F001
Edited to add new location for the video driver
Drivers where downloaded from here http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200008363
And here
http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU&selCategory=2&selFamily=2&selS...
And here
http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200007439
And Intel page here
Intel HD graphics driver http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu
Toshiba Driver installation instructions
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/install-20140521160649.zip
Intel Chipset SW Installation Utility http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40216100a.exe
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40215000b.exe
This post has the video driver - Here
Intel® Iris™ and HD graphics Driver 15.33.22.64.3621 for Windows* 7/8/8.1 64-bit
down the page you will find the driver - win64_153322.exe
Realtek Card Reader
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40217200c.exe
RealTek LAN Driver
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40215100c.exe
RealTek wireless LAN Driver
http://support.toshiba-tro.de/tools/eula/calleula.asp?ID=91194
USB3.0 Driver
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40219400c.exe
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc40213500e.exe
After installing I had to enter the file and run from setup.exe because it did not install from the Toshiba installer, it only unzipped the file and saved it.
You may want to try this older Synaptics touch Pad Driver
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/tpdrv-20130730102013.zip
Toshiba Value added Package
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/vap-20130916115251.zip
Toshiba Service Station
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/sest-20130730134053.zip
Toshiba PC Health Monitor
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/pchm-20130730130641.zip
Toshiba HDD/SDD Alert Utility
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/hdsdal-20130730121320.zip
Toshiba Peakshift Control
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/tpsctrl-20130916091602.zip
Toshiba HW setup (Hardware setup)
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/thws-20130916090522.zip
Toshiba Disc Creator
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/dcr-20130730110923.zip
Toshiba Web Camera Application works for windows 7 or 8
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/TC30463200A.exe
Toshiba Video Player
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/tc30647200a.exe
Toshiba recovery media creator
http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/trmc-20130730133957.zip
All programs seam to work except HWsetup. Flashcards show up when using special function keys except for the volume, the volume special function keys work to turn volume up and down but you don’t see the flash cards, and of course there is no recovery partition so the recovery media creator cannot burn recovery media.
Updated to show instructions and pictures 8-24-2014
Instructions for changeing to from Windows 8 to windows 7.
INSTRUCTIONS:
First - Burn recovery media before you make any changes! -You may want or need to go back to windows 8 later-
Update BIOS to newest bios version, the C55 and possibly other models will not support CSM boot mode with the older bios versions.
Second -
Important Bios changes when changing from Windows 8 to Windows 7:
Completely shut down laptop (Shut down Windows 8 while pressing the Shift key to completely power off.) then restart computer and hold f2 when the screen goes black and wait for the bios setup utility to launch.
Select advanced, then system configuration, then boot mode
UEFI and CSM or legacy (UEFI for Windows 8 and CSM or legacy for windows 7)
For windows 7 change to CSM or Legacy mode.
Third - Also in bios setup utility select - Security, then Secure Boot, then you have to disable secure boot for windows 7.
You will need to delete all partitions before installing windows 7 this is done forth step.
Forth - Insert your windows 7 disc and select custom install, your partitions should show up - click on each one and below you will see advanced drive options, click that and you will have options to format - format each one, then delete each one. You will be left with one raw partition, select to install and windows will do the rest while installing the operating system.
Fifth - install drivers
Installation order is important:
Install chipset driver then video driver before other drivers. Then install Toshiba Value added package before other applications
-See attached pictures that show installed applications-
S70-ABT2N22 Windows 7 Pro & 8.1Pro, C55-A5180 Windows 8.1****Click on White “Kudos” STAR to say thanks!****
Solved!
Go to Solution.
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That should work as well for all the models in part-number family PSCJEU. At least these, probably more..
    Satellite C55-A5104 (PSCJEU-00K00R)
    Satellite C55-A5105 (PSCJEU-00K018)
    Satellite C55-A5180 (PSCJEU-00F001)
    Satellite C55-A5190 (PSCJEU-00L001)
    Satellite C55-A5140 (PSCJEU-00K001)
    Satellite C55-A5137 (PSCJEU-036012)
    Satellite C55T-A5123 (PSCJEU-01G00Q)
-Jerry

Windows 7 installation on Satellite C55-A-1HN

Hi
Hope someone can help me. I bought a Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1HN laptop which has Windows 8 on and Im wanting to put Windows 7 on the laptop but keep getting a error saying checking media fail then booting back to Windows 8.
I want Windows 7 on cause I cant get away with Windows 8.
Ty for reading this

Hello
At first you must check if your notebook model is supported for Win7 and if Win7 drivers, tools and utilities are offered for download.
Check it please on Toshiba download page http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp
Before you do anything create recovery media using preinstalled Toshiba recovery media creator. It will be Win8 recovery media. One day if you want to have original factory settings again use this disc for recovery image installation. After recovery media creation you can start with Win7 OS installation.
How to do this check please http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB2C03F80002R01.htm
If you need more help let us know

Cannot use the F1-12 functions on my Satellite C55-A-19K

Hello there
Satellite C55-A-19K have an keyboard drivers?
I cannot use the F1-12 functions and cannot get the wireless on since its on the keyboard...
Can some 1 help please?

Hi
The basic setting on these models is that the special functions on the [F1]-[F12] keys are used without [FN].
So for example activating / deactivating the touchpad is done from [F5] (not [FN] [F5])
It is also possible to change this behaviour. Setting the Function-keys to traditional mode in the BIOS will revert back to the keys used along with [FN].
So activating / deactivating the touchpad in traditional function key mode, requires [FN] [F5].
So be sure to check your function key behavoiur - if you have set it to use [FN] first or not.
And keep in mind that in case the current mode is not what you want, you may change it.
Hope this helps
BR Tom
Message was edited by: MannerhagenVPO

New Satellite C55-A-1UE trying to set it up for 1st time

Hi
Just got my new Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1UE turned it on for 1st time and went through the internet set up, account set up etc. Then it said it was loading software and please wait do not turn off.
I have been sat for over 30 minutes waiting and all I have is a circle going round n round like its loading. Seems an awful long time for it to set up - can anyone advise?

>I have been sat for over 30 minutes waiting and all I have is a circle going round n round like its loading. Seems an awful long time for it to set up - can anyone advise?
Well, during the first configuration, the Toshiba image has to be setup and all necessary updates has to be downloaded and installed. This takes time.
However, it could be possible that the system would not response anymore and in such case you should simply power OFF the notebook and should reboot it again.
Usually the system would start the configuration from the point of interruption

How do you get the product key for your new Satellite C55-B5202?

I recently bought this new laptop and for the love of God I can't use Microsoft Office cause it keeps asking me for a product key. Please tell me how do I retrieve it! It did not come with a CD, there is no sticker at the bottom of the laptop or the box itself.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Satellite C55-B5202
According to the spec above, you have a "1 month trial for new Office 365 customers." When the trial ends, you’ll be prompted to choose which version of Office you want to purchase.
Microsoft Office has never been free.
-Jerry

Satellite C55-A-1RG (PSCJGE) does not boot anything?

I've just bought this model today and it came win no OS installed and now I'm trying to install something on it so I can use it.
The issue is that it doesn't want to boot anything. I've tried Win7, Windows8 from DVD and USB and also downloaded Ubuntu and that did not worked either.
I did went to BIOS (or EFI I guess it's called now) and changed the boot order to DVD -> USB -> HDD but to no use.
Also secure boot is disabled. I even tried pressing F12 key and when prompted with the boot menu I've selected DVD and same no result. I just get no boot media recognized.
Any idea if there's anything that I can do to use my laptop?
Thanks.

Satellite C55-A-1RG (PSCJGE-002006G5) <- a Serbian site?
In order to boot using UEFI from the Windows 7 installation media, try this procedure.
-Power on and press F2 while the Toshiba logo is displayed to enter the UEFI Setup Menu.
-Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled".
-Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot."
-Press F10 to save and exit.
-Jerry

Cannot find my Satellite C55-A-19K on Toshiba page

Hi everybody
I bought a laptop TOSHIBA Sattellite from a supermarket, but when I wanted to download the drivers from TOSHIBA official site, I did not find my pc in the list of drivers or in any page of the site, even with the automatic detection, knowing that reference of the laptop is TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A-19K.
Now I want to know is that normal, or am I a victim of an imitation product.

As I can see this notebook model was delivered without preinstalled operating system so I presume you want to find drivers, tools and utilities on Toshiba download page - http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp
Your notebook model is listed there but you must watch which criteria you must choose. As you can see you cannot search for C55-A-19K but for Satellite C55-A with part number PSCG8E.
Please check it again.

Satellite C55-A5300 64 bit Laptop Lousy Sound From Headphones

Purchased a Satellite C55-A5300 64 bit Laptop from Best Buy.Speakers work great, headphone sounds LOUSY.Tried 3 different headphones, then went back to Best Buy and tried headphones on floor model.Still lousy.It's not the headphones, or the jack.Downloaded updates for Windows 8.0 (but not 8.1).Downloaded relevent driver updates from Toshiba website.No improvement.The headphones icon does not even show up in the sound tab/Control Panel,or in the RealTek assistant software but the Speaker icon does.Going back to generic RealTek driver from RealTek website.Restarting my computer now.

I went back to Best Buy and tested headphones on the floor model of the computer I purchased.It has the exact same problem-LOUSY headphone sound.I can't believe Toshiba put out bad hardware-it has to be the RealTek driver, which is specific for this Toshiba laptop.I actually downloaded and installed the generic driver from the RealTek website,and suddenly the RealTek card was MISSING in the Device Manager list.So I reinstalled the Toshiba driver, and I'm back to square one.

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