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User’s Manual 1-8
Introduction
Software
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. To
access the Power Options, click Start → Control Panel → System and
Maintenance → Power Options.
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.
Hot keys Key combinations allow you to quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
Display automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
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 time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk
is accessed. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
This feature automatically shuts down the system
in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is
no input or hardware access for a time specified.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
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.