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Introduction
Security
Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object.
Software
Operating System
TOSHIBA Utilities
Plug and Play
Windows Vista™ is available. Refer to the preinstalled software section at the front of this chapter.
A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use.
Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter.
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
Display automatic power off
HDD automatic power off
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program.
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.
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.
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.
You can specify the time and select either System
Sleep or System hibernation in the System sleep and System item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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Introduction
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Instant security
Intelligent power supply
A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
The Keyboard , for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.
A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security.
A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup
Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Low battery automatic hibernation
Heat dispersal
When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can specify the setting in the Setup
Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic
Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
■ Maximum
Performance
■ Battery optimized
Turns on fan first, then if necessary lowers CPU processing speed.
Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary turns on the fan.
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