Introduction

Security

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

Software

Operating System

The following operating systems is preinstalled:

 

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. 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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Keypad overlay

Grey keys with grey lettering make up the

 

keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard

 

for tenkey operations or cursor control.

 

 

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.

 

 

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