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	Hardware, Utilities and Options
Keypad overlay	A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the
	keyboard. Please refer to the Keypad overlay
	section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for
	information on using this feature.
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 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 This feature automatically turns power to the

*1computer 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 automaticHibernation Mode *1

When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down. This can be specified in the Power Options.

Heat dispersal *1	To protect against overheating, the processor
	has an internal temperature sensor so that, if the
	computer's internal temperature rises to a certain
	level, the cooling fan is turned on or the
	processing speed is lowered. This can be
	specified in the Power Options.
TOSHIBA HDD	This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in
Protection	the computer to detect vibration and shocks, and
	automatically moves the hard disk drive's
	read/write head to a safe position in order to
	reduce the risk of damage that could be caused
	by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the Using the
	Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection section in
	Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for more details.

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