Toshiba Satellite L635 Series User Manual page 63

Keypad overlay
Power-on password
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
Battery save mode
Panel power on/off
Low battery
automatic
Hibernation Mode
Heat dispersal
User's Manual
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 key-
pad overlay.
Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
A hot key function blanks the 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. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
This feature allows you to configure the computer
in order to save battery power. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
This feature turns power to the computer off
when the display panel is closed and turns it
back on when the panel is opened. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters hibernation and
shuts down. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
To protect from overheating, the CPU has an
internal temperature sensor. 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.
Maximum Turns on fan first, then if
Performance necessary lowers CPU
processing speed.
Battery Turns on fan first, if necessary
Optimized lowers CPU processing speed
earlier than at Maximum
Performance Mode for long
battery life.
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