Toshiba A50 user manual Special features

Introduction

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.

Special features

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

Hot keys	Key combinations let you quickly modify the
	system configuration directly from the keyboard
	without running a system configuration program.
Display automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	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	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	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.
System automatic	This feature automatically shuts down the system
Standby/Hibernation	in standby mode or Hibernation mode when there
	is no input or hardware access for a time
	specified. You can specify the time and select
	either System Standby or System hibernation in
	the System standby and System item of the Basic
	Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Keypad overlay	A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
	Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
	The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
	keypad overlay.
Power on password	Two levels of password security, supervisor and
	user, are available to prevent unauthorized
	access to your computer.
Instant security	A hot key function blanks the screen and disables
	the computer providing data security.

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