Toshiba A40 Series - Manual (Page 51)

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NTRODUCTION
Security
Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer
to a desk or other large object.
Software
Operating System Windows XP Home Edition/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.
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 internal
power off 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 hard disk
power off 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
window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Special features