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User’s Manual

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Introduction

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are

advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

Hotkeys

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 input from the

keyboard or pointing device for a time specified.

Power is restored when any key is pressed or

when there is input from a pointing device. You

can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power

Saver utility.

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

TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

System Automatic

Standby/Hibernation

This feature automatically places the system into

either 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 Hibernate in

the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

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 are available:

supervisor and user. This feature prevents

unauthorized access to your computer.

Battery Save Mode

This feature lets you save battery power. You can

specify the level of power management used

within the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.

Instant Security

A hotkey function blanks the screen providing

quick and easy data security.

Panel Power Off/On

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 TOSHIBA Power Saver utility