User’s Manual 1-10
Introduction
Security
Software
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the
computer to a desk or other large object.
Operating System Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP
Professional Edition operating system and
TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the
hard disk. Refer to the Software section at the
front of this chapter.
TOSHIBA Utilities 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.
Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
Display automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal 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
Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
HDD automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk 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 HDD
power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA
Power Saver.