Special Features - Toshiba Satellite R20 User Manual

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
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
User's Manual
Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's LCD display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time. Power is
restored when any key is pressed. You can
specify the time in the Monitor power off item of
the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time. Power is restored when the hard
disk is accessed. You can specify the time in the
HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode
when there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time. You can specify the time and
select either the System Standby or System
Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard.
Refer to the Keypad overlay
The Keyboard, for instructions on using the
keypad overlay.
Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and
disables the computer providing data security.
A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent
power supply detects the battery's charge and
calculates the remaining battery capacity. It also
protects electronic components from abnormal
conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC
adaptor. You can monitor remaining battery
capacity by using the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Features, Utilities and Options
section in Chapter 5,
3-6