Toshiba Satellite L300 Series User Manual page 39

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
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 Lowers the CPU processing
Optimized speed first, then if necessary
turns on the fan.
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