INTRODUCTION

User's Manual

Security

Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object

Software

Operating System

One of the following operating systems are available

 

Windows XP/2000. Refer to the preinstalled software

 

section at the front of this chapter.

TOSHIBAUtilities

A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make

 

your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the

 

Utilities section in this chapter.

Plug and Play

When you connect an external device to the computer or

 

when you install a component, Plug and Play capability

 

enables the system to recognize the connection and make

 

the necessary configurations automatically.

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hotkeys

Key combinations let you quickly modify the system

 

configuration directly from the keyboard without running a

 

system configuration program.

Keypad overlay

Gray keys with gray lettering make up the keypad overlay,

 

which lets you use the keyboard for ten-key operations or

 

cursor control.

Display automatic

This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal

power off

display when there is no keyboard input for a time

 

specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You

 

can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the

 

Power Save Mode window in Power Saver.

HDDautomatic

This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk

power off

drive when it is not accessed for a time specified. Power is

 

restored when the hard disk is accessed. You can specify

 

the time in the Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save

 

Mode window in Power Saver.

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