Toshiba A40 Series Manuel D’Utilisation

Security lock slot

Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer
to a desk or other large object.

Operating System

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition operating
system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers  preinstalled on
the hard disk. Refer to the 

this chapter.

TOSHIBA Utilities

A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make
your computer more convenient to use. Refer to the

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.

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.