Special Features - Toshiba Satellite L100-108 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.
Please note that the descriptions for starting some special features are
based on setting the Control Panel to Category View. On Classic view
the description is different.
Hot Keys
Keypad Overlay
Power On Password
Instant Security
Display Automatic
Power Off
HDD Automatic
Power Off
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Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration directly from the keyboard
without running a system configuration program.
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.
To register a supervisor password, double click
the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop select the
SECURE tab and start the Supervisor
password utility.
To set a user password, select the SECURE tab
on TOSHIBA Assist, then start User password
utility. At Password tab you can register a user
password.
The hot key function Fn + F1 blanks the screen
and disables the computer, providing data
security.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no keyboard input
for a time specified. Power is restored when any
key is pressed. To specify the time click start,
Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, TOSHIBA Power Saver. At Basic
Setup tab, you can specify the time for Monitor
Power OFF.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time
specified. Power is restored when the hard disk
is accessed. To specify the time, click start,
Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, TOSHIBA Power Saver. At Basic
Setup tab, you can specify the time for HDD
Power OFF.
Introduction
section in Chapter 5,
1-9