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Special features – Toshiba Portege M800 User Manual

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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.

Hot Keys

Key combinations let you quickly modify the

system configuration directly from the keyboard

without running a system configuration program.

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.

Instant Security

The hot key function Fn + F1 blanks the screen

and disables the computer, providing data

security.

Display Automatic

Power Off

*1

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

internal display when there is no keyboard input

for a specified time. Power is restored when any

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 disc drive when it is not accessed for a

specified time. Power is restored when the hard

disc is accessed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.

System Automatic

Sleep Mode/

Hibernation

*1

This feature automatically shuts down the system

into 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.

Intelligent Power

Supply

*1

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.
This can be specified in the Power Options.

Battery Save Mode

*1

This feature lets you save battery power.
This can be specified in the Power Options.

Panel Power On/Off

*1

This feature turns power to the computer off when

the display panel is closed and turns it back on

when the panel is opened.
This can be specified in the Power Options.