Special features

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

Access each function using the following procedures.

*1 To access the Power Options, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options.

Display automatic power off *1

This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer's display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time, with power being restored the next time a key is pressed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

HDD automatic power This feature automatically cuts off power to the

off *1hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Options.

System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system

Sleep/Hibernation into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode

Mode *1when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

Intelligent power supply *1

A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power supply detects the battery's charge, automatically calculates the remaining battery capacity and protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as a voltage overload from the AC adaptor. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Battery save mode *1

This feature lets you configure the computer in

 

order to save battery power. This can be

 

specified in the Power Options.

Panel power on/off *1

This feature automatically turns power to the

 

computer off when the display panel is closed,

 

and turns it back on when the display panel is

 

opened. This can be specified in the Power

 

Options.

Low battery

When battery power is exhausted to the point

automatic Hibernation

that computer operation cannot be continued, the

Mode *1

system automatically enters Hibernation Mode

 

and shuts itself down. This can be specified in

 

the Power Options.

 

 

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