Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D

 

 

 

 

Security

 

 

Security lock slot

Connects an optional security lock to anchor the

 

 

computer to a desk or other large object.

 

 

 

 

Password

Power-on password protection

 

 

Two level password architecture

 

 

HDD password protection

 

 

Fingerprint authentication (not available on all

 

 

models)

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Instant Security

The hot key function Fn + F1 blanks the screen

 

and disables the computer, providing data

 

security.

 

 

Display Automatic

This feature automatically cuts off power to the

Power Off *1

internal display when there is no keyboard input

 

for a specified time. 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 *1

hard disc drive when it is not accessed for a

 

specified time. Power is restored when the hard

 

disc is accessed.

 

This can be specified in the Power Options.

 

 

System Automatic

This feature automatically shuts down the system

Sleep Mode/

into Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there

Hibernation*1

is no input or hardware access for a specified

 

time.

 

This can be specified in the Power Options.

 

 

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