Toshiba Portege M100 User Manual - Page 48

Satellite M100 Features System Automatic Sleep/Hibernation This feature automatically places the system into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time period. You can specify the time period and select either System Sleep or System Hibernate in the Power Options. 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 are available, Supervisor and User, which can prevent unauthorized access to your computer. Battery Save Mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify the level of system power management in the Power Options. Instant Security A specific hot key function locks the system providing data security. Panel Power Off/On 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 Power Options. Low Battery Automatic Hibernation When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued, the system automatically enters Hibernation Mode and shuts itself down. You can specify the setting in the Power Options. Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software. The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk. When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where you left off. Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details. Sleep In Sleep Mode, power to the system remains on, but the processor and all other devices are effectively in 'sleep mode'. When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power LED flashes amber. The computer enters Sleep Mode regardless of the Hibernate Mode setting. Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started, for details. 1-10 Satellite M100