Special Features - Toshiba NB250 series 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.
Access each function using the following procedures.
*1 To access the Power Options, click Start
and Security
Hot keys
Monitor automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
System automatic
Sleep/Hibernation
Mode
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
User's Manual
Power Options.
Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer's display panel when there is no
*1
keyboard input for a specified time, with power
being restored the next time a key is pressed.
This can be specified in the Power Options.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
*1
specified time, with power being restored when
the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
This feature automatically shuts down the system
into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when
there is no input or hardware access for a
*1
specified time. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the
keyboard. Please refer to the
section in Chapter 5,
information on using this feature.
Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
A specific hot key function automatically locks the
system providing data security.
A microprocessor in the computer's intelligent
power supply detects the battery's charge,
*1
automatically calculates the remaining battery
capacity and protects electronic components
from abnormal conditions such as a voltage
overload from the AC adaptor. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Introduction
Control Panel System
Keypad overlay
The Keyboard, for
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