Toshiba PORTEGE R500 Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual 3-5
PORTÉGÉ R500
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1 To access the Power Options, click
Start -> Control Panel -> System
and Maintenance -> Power Options .
TOSHIBA Assist
button
Press this button to launch the TOSHIBA Assist
program automatically. In power-off, Sleep Mode
and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start
the computer and launch the program.
Back light On/Off
button
Press this button to turn the back light of the
display screen on or off.
If you turn off the back light outdoors in a good
weather, you can use the computer for a longer
period.
Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
Display automatic
power off
*1
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer’s display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
HDD automatic
power off
*1
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time, with power being restored when
the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Mode
*1
This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
Keypad overlay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the
keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay
section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for
information on using this feature.
Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
Instant security A specific hot key function automatically locks the
system providing data security.