Introduction

Security

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

Software

The computer's internal display panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be set to a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability.

Operating system

Microsoft® Windows Vista® is available. Refer to

 

the preinstalled 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 and applications 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.

Access each function using the following procedures.

*To access the Power Options, click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options.

Hot keys

Hot keys are specific key combinations that let

 

you quickly change the system configuration

 

directly from the keyboard without running a

 

system program.

Display automatic power off *

This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

HDD automatic power off *

This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

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