A200 Features

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.

TOSHIBA ValueKey combinations that let you quickly modify the
Added Packagesystem configuration directly from the keyboard

 

without running a system configuration program.

Display AutomaticThis feature automatically cuts off power to the
Power offinternal display when there is no input from the

 

keyboard or pointing device for a specified time

 

period. Power is restored when any key is

 

pressed or when there is input from a pointing

 

device. You can specify the time period in the

 

Power Options.
Hard Disk Drive

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

Automatic Power Offhard disk drive when it is not accessed for a

 

specified time period. Power is restored when the

 

hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time

 

period in the Power Options.
System Automatic

This feature automatically places the system into

Sleep/Hibernationeither Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when

 

there is no input or hardware access for a

 

specified time period. You can specify the time

 

period and select either System Sleep or System

 

Hibernate in the Power Options.
Keypad OverlayA 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 PasswordTwo levels of password security are available,

 

Supervisor and User, which can prevent

 

unauthorized access to your computer.
Battery Save Mode

This feature lets you save battery power. You can

 

specify the level of system power management in

 

the Power Options.
Instant SecurityA specific hot key function locks the system

 

providing 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 Power Options.
Low Battery

When battery power is exhausted to the point that

Automaticcomputer operation cannot be continued, the
Hibernationsystem automatically enters Hibernation Mode

 

and shuts itself down. You can specify the setting

 

in the Power Options.

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