Toshiba toshiba satellite l550/ satellite pro l550/ satellite l550d/ satellite pro l550d series

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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