Toshiba TECRA M2 Laptop User Manual


 
TECRA M2 1-11
Introduction
HDD automatic
power off
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.
System automatic
Standby/Hibernation
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.
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 hot key function blanks the screen and disables
the computer providing data security.
Intelligent power
supply
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 remaining battery
capacity. Use the Battery remaining item in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item
in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Panel power on/off This feature turns power to the computer off when
the display panel is closed and turns it back on
when the panel is opened. You can specify the
setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup
Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation
When battery power is exhausted to the point that
computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters Hibernation and
shuts down. You can specify the setting in the
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.