Toshiba Libretto U100 - Manual (Page 44)

2-8 User’s Manual
The Grand Tour
Display hinge The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at
easy-to-view angles.
LCD screen The LCD screen displays high-contrast text and
graphics. The computer’s WXGA screen consists
of 1280 × 768 pixels. Refer to Display Controller
and Modes in Appendix B.
When the computer operates on the AC adaptor
the LCD screen’s image will be somewhat
brighter than when it operates on battery power.
The lower brightness level is intended to save
battery power.
LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the computer’s LCD
display panel is closed or opened and activates
the Panel Power Off/On feature. When you close
the LCD display panel the computer enters
Hibernation mode and shuts down. When you
open the computer’s LCD display panel the
computer starts in Hibernation mode. Use the
TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or
disable this feature. The default is “enabled”.
Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and
Panel Power Off/On items in Chapter 1, Special
features , for details on settings.
Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch. The computer will
automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel
Power Off features is disabled.
Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your
software as well as audio alarms, such as low
battery condition, generated by the system.
AccuPoint A pointer control device located in the center of
the palm rest is used to control the on-screen
pointer. Refer to the Using the AccuPoint section
in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
AccuPoint control
buttons
Control buttons below the keyboard let you select
menu items or manipulate text and graphics
designated by the on-screen pointer. Refer to the
Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics.