Toshiba a210 user manual Special Features

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 run-
	ning a system configuration program.
Display automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal
power off	display when there is no keyboard input for a time spec-
	ified. 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	This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard
power off	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 HDD Power off item of the
	Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
System automatic	This feature automatically shuts down the system in
Sleep/Hibernation	sleep 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 Sleep or System hiber-
	nation in the System sleep and System item of the Basic
	Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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, supervisor and user,
	are available to prevent unauthorized access to your
	computer.
Instant security	A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the
	computer providing data security.
Intelligent power	A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent power
supply	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 remain-
	ing battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
	TOSHIBA Power Saver.

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