User Guide
3.29 SETUP 3 Test and Diagnostics
HDD Auto Off
Use this option to set the duration of the HDD automatic power off function.
xx Min. Automatically turns off the power to the hard disk drive
if it is not used for the duration set. The duration xx
can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes.
LCD Brightness
Use this option to set the level of LCD brightness.
Super-Bright Full brightness for maximum visibility.
Bright Full brightness for high visibility.
Semi-Bright Less than full brightness for saving power.
Cooling Method
Maximum Performance If the CPU becomes too hot, the fan turns on
automatically in a high speed to cool down the
CPU.
Performance If the CPU becomes too hot, the fan turns on
automatically. When the CPU temperature falls
to a normal range, the fan turns off.
Battery optimized If the CPU becomes too hot, the processing
speed is lowered. If the temperature is still too
high, the fan turns on. When the CPU
temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is
turned off and the processing speed is increased.
4. Password
This option sets or resets the user password for power on and instant security
(Fn+F1).
Registered The user password has been registered.
Not registered The user password has not been registered.
For details on setting the user password, refer to the User’s Manual.
3-75 Satellite A50/TECRA A2 Maintenance Manual (960-478)