Special Features - Toshiba TECRA A4 User Manual

User's Manual

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Hotkeys
Display automatic
power off
HDD automatic
power off
System automatic
Standby/Hiberna-
tion
Keypad overlay
Power on password
Instant security
Intelligent power
supply
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Key combinations let you quickly modify the system
configuration directly from the keyboard without run-
ning a system configuration program.
This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal
display when there is no keyboard input for a time spec-
ified. Power is restored when any key is pressed. You
can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of
the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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. You
can specify the time in the HDD Power off item of the
Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
This feature automatically shuts down the system in
standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no
input or hardware access for a time specified. You can
specify the time and select either System Standby or
System hibernation in the System standby and System
item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to
the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5,
for instructions on using the keypad 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. You can monitor remain-
ing battery capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
The Keyboard,