Toshiba L550, L550D, L555, L555D Special features, Power Options, system program, access to your computer, specified in the Power Options, system providing data security, Start, after, sleep

L550/L550D/L555/L555D

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.

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

Hot keys	Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
	you quickly change the system configuration
	directly from the keyboard without running a
	system program.

Turn off the display * 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.
Turn off hard disk	This feature automatically cuts off power to the
after *	hard 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.
Put the computer to This feature automatically shuts down the
sleep *	system into either 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.
Power on password	Two levels of password security, supervisor and
	user, are available to prevent unauthorized
	access to your computer.
Instant security	A specific hot key function automatically locks the
	system providing data security.
Intelligent power	A microprocessor in the computer’s intelligent
supply *	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.

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