Toshiba Equium A100 (PSAAB) - Manual (Page 29)

User’s Manual 1-10
Introduction
Security
Software
Special Features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Security
lock slot
Connects an optional security lock to anchor the
computer to a desk or other large object.
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.
Hot keys 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
item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Keypad
overlay
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.
Power on
password
Two levels of password security, supervisor and user,
are available to prevent unauthorized access to your
computer.