User’s Manual
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Features, Utilities and Options
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
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
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer’s LCD display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time. 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
specified time. 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
into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. You can specify the time and
select either the System Standby or System
Hibernation item of the
Basic Setup
tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver
.
Keypad overlay
A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Refer to the
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.
Instant security
A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and
disables the computer providing data security.
Intelligent power
supply
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 by using the Battery remaining
item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver
.
