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INTRODUCTION

Special features

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 running a
system configuration program.
Display automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal
power off display when there is no input from the keyboard or
pointing device for a time specified. Power is restored
when any key is pressed or when there is input from a
pointing device. You can specify the time in the Turn off
monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
HDD automatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk
power off 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 Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save
Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting
from your software. The contents of main memory is saved
to the hard disk, when you turn on the power again, you
can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the
Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting
Started, for details.
Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the
power without exiting from your software. Data is main-
tained in the computer’s main memory. When you turn on
the power again, you can continue working right where
you left off.
System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system in
Standby/Hibernation standby 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 Standby or System
Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate
item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power
Saver.