Toshiba A300 Special features, Start, supply, Hot keys, power off, power off, Control Panel, Power Options, HDD automatic, Keypad overlay, System automatic

A300

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options.

Hot keys	Key combinations allow you to quickly modify the
	system configuration directly from the keyboard
	without running a system configuration program.
Display automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	internal display when there is no keyboard input
	for a time specified. Power is restored when any
	key is pressed. This can be specified in the
	Power Options.
HDD automatic	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
power off	hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
	specified. Power is restored when the hard disk
	is accessed. This can be specified in the Power
	Options.
System automatic	This feature automatically shuts down the system
sleep/hibernation	in sleep mode or hibernation mode when there is
	no input or hardware access for a time specified.
	This can be specified in the Power Options.
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
supply	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	This feature allows you to configure the computer
	in order to save battery power. This can be
	specified in the Power Options.

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