Toshiba TECRA A8/ Satellite Pro A120 Laptop User Manual


 
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Introduction
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.
Power on password Two levels of password security, supervisor and
user, are available to prevent unauthorized
access to your computer.
Instant security A specific hot key function automatically blanks
the computer's display and locks the system
providing data security.
Intelligent power
supply *1
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.
Battery save mode
*1
This feature lets you save battery power. This can
be specified in the Power Options.
Panel power on/off
*1
This feature turns power to the computer off
when the computer’s LCD display panel is closed
and turns it back on when the computer’s LCD
display panel is opened. This can be specified in
the Power Options.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation *1
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.
Heat dispersal *1 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.
TOSHIBA HDD
Protection
Using the acceleration sensor built in the
computer, the HDD Protection function detects
vibration, shocks, and those signs in the
computer, and automatically moves the HDD
(Hard Disk Drive) head to the safe position to
reduce the risk of damage that could be caused
to the disk by head-to-disk contact. Refer to the
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for
details.