Toshiba Satellite 2670 series - Special Features

1-6 Introduction User's Manual
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Special features
The following features are either unique to Toshiba computers or are
advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use.
Hotkeys
Key combinations let you quickly modify the
system configuration, launch the Internet Browser
and control the CD player directly from the
keyboard.
Display automatic
power off
This feature automatically cuts off power to the
internal display when there is no input from the
keyboard or pointing device for a time specified.
Power is restored when any key is pressed or
when there is input from a pointing device. You
can specify the time in the
Turn off monitor
item
of the
Power Save Mode
window in Power Saver.
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
Turn off
hard disks
item of the Power Saver Utility.
System automatic
shut down
This feature automatically shuts down the system
in standby mode when there is no input or
hardware access for a time specified. You can
specify the time in the
When the system standby
time has passed
item of the
System Power Mode
window in Power Saver.
Keypad overlay
Grey keys with light grey lettering make up the
keypad overlay, which lets you use the keyboard
for ten-key operations or cursor control.
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 in the
Battery remaining
item of the
Power Save Modes
window in Power Saver.
Battery save mode
This feature lets you save battery power. You can
specify the
Power Save Mode
in the
Running
on batteries
item of the Power Saver Utility.