Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a power source, a power supply unit, a plurality of light emitting diodes, and a display. The power supply unit is connected to the power source. The plurality of light emitting diodes are connected to the power supply unit. A first portion of the plurality of light emitting diodes includes a connection to the power source. The connection bypasses the power supply unit. The plurality of light emitting diodes are configured to provide backlight illumination to the display when the apparatus is in a first mode. Only the first portion of the plurality of light emitting diodes is configured to provide backlight illumination to the display when the apparatus is in a second different mode.

Abstract: A device such as a laptop computer includes a fingerprint sensor and has a specific function to be performed associated with at least two of the fingerprints of an authorized user of the device. The device performs the specific function when an authorized user places a finger on the fingerprint sensor. The functions associated with the fingerprints of the authorized users can be quickly accessed even when a security or keyboard lock is active. A mobile communication terminal includes a fingerprint sensor in a call handling key. Calls are answered, rejected or initiated when an authorized user places a finger on the fingerprint sensor.