Special Features - Toshiba A5 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.
Hotkeys
Display Automatic
Power off
Hard Disk Drive
Automatic Power Off
System Automatic
Standby/Hibernation
Keypad Overlay
Power-on Password
Battery Save Mode
Instant Security
Panel Power Off/On
TOSHIBA A5
Key combinations that let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no input from the
keyboard or pointing device for a specified time
period. Power is restored when any key is pressed
or when there is input from a pointing device. You
can specify the time period in the TOSHIBA Power
Saver utility.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time period. Power is restored when the
hard disk is accessed. You can specify the time
period in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
This feature automatically places the system into
either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
specified time period. You can specify the time
period and select either System Standby or
System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Power Saver
utility.
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 are available,
Supervisor and User, which can prevent
unauthorized access to your computer.
This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the level of system power management in
the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
A Hotkey function which blanks the screen and
activates password security to provide quick and
easy data security.
This feature turns power to the computer off when
the display panel is closed and turns it back on
when the panel is opened. You can specify the
setting in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility.
TOSHIBA A5 Features
section in Chapter 5,
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