Toshiba TECRA A8 Laptop User Manual


 
User’s Manual 1-11
Introduction
Security
Special features
The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Security lock slot Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor
the computer to a desk or other large object.
TOSHIBA Assist
button
Press this button to automatically launch a
predefined application or perform a predefined
function. The default is TOSHIBA Assist.
TOSHIBA
Presentation button
Press this button to change internal display,
external display, simultaneous display, or multi-
monitor display.
Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let
you quickly change the system configuration
directly from the keyboard without running a
system program.
Display automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
computer’s LCD display panel when there is no
keyboard input for a specified time. 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.
HDD automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a
specified time. 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.
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
This feature automatically shuts down the system
into 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 the System Standby or System Hibernation
item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power
Saver.
Keypad overlay 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
keypad overlay.