Operation Manual

User’s Manual 1-9
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.
Operating System Windows
®
XP Professional or Home Edition 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 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.
Hotkeys Key combinations let you 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. You can specify the time in the
Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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. You can specify the time in the
HDD Power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
This feature automatically shuts down the
system in standby mode or Hibernation mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a
time specified. You can specify the time and
select either System Standby or System
hibernation in the System standby and System
hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.