Toshiba Computer L300 - Manual (Page 28)

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L300/L300D series
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. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
Battery save mode This feature allows you to configure the computer
in order to save battery power. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
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. This can be
specified in the Power Options.
Low battery
automatic
hibernation mode
When battery power is exhausted to the point
that computer operation cannot be continued, the
system automatically enters hibernation or shuts
down. This can be specified in the Power
Options.
Heat dispersal 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.
Maximum
Performance
Turns on fan first, then if
necessary lowers CPU
processing speed.
Battery
Optimized
Lowers the CPU processing
speed first, then if necessary
turns on the fan.