Toshiba Satellite 2450 User Manual page 37

Special features
Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the
Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, Keyboard, for
instructions on using the keypad overlay.
Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and user, are
available to prevent unauthorized access to your com-
puter.
Instant security A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the
computer providing data security.
Intelligent A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent power
power supply 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 a universal AC adaptor. You can monitor
remaining battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item
of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power
Saver.
Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify
the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of
the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Panel power off/on 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 When I close
the lid item of the System Power Mode window in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Low battery When battery power is exhausted to the point that
automatic hibernation computer operation cannot be continued, the system
automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down. You can
specify the setting in the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm
window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Heat dispersal The CPU has an internal temperature sensor that automati-
cally activates cooling procedures. Refer to the Heat
dispersal section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for
details on setting the options for cooling methods.
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.
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