Laptop User Manual

User’s Manual 4-8
NB500/NB505/NB520/NB525/NB550D/NB555D Series
Sleep and Music
Your can use your computer’s speaker for the portable audio device, even
when the power of the computer is turned OFF.
"Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, Hibernation Mode or shutdown state.
The Microphone jack with the icon supports the Sleep and Music
function.
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
To start the utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->
Sleep Utility.
Enabling Sleep and Charge
This utility can be used to enable and disable the Sleep and Charge
function.
Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for
the compatible USB ports. The default state is disabled.
Power supply mode settings
Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices
can be supported for Sleep and Charge function. Typical Mode (Default) is
suitable for a wide range of digital audio players.
However, determining which mode is suitable for your USB device is
unknown without trying. Try each mode, using the following procedure,
Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into
contact with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with
metal products, for example when carrying the computer in your bag.
■ When "Sleep and Music" is enabled, it is not possible to mute sound
from the computer’s speaker even by connecting headphones to the
Microphone jack. There is also no sound from the headphone.
■ When "Sleep and Music" is enabled, it is possible to play sound from
the computer’s speaker by connecting an audio cable to the
Microphone jack. Using this feature discharges the computer’s battery.
Therefore, it is recommended that the computer be connected to an
external power source via the AC Adaptor.
■ When using the "Sleep and Music" feature, connect the computer and
Audio device with an audio cable.
■ When using the "Sleep and Music" feature, the volume level can not be
changed from the computer.
■ The volume adjustment and mute setting might be different between
Windows mode and "Sleep and Music" mode. Before connecting the
audio device to the computer, turn down the volume of the audio
device. Sound quality may also be different.
■ Use the "Sleep and Music" feature with the display open.