Starting the usb sleep and charge utility, Enabling usb sleep and charge – Toshiba Tecra M11 User Manual

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Operating Basics

Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility

To start the utility, click Start  All Programs  TOSHIBA  Utilities 

USB Sleep and Charge.

Enabling USB Sleep and Charge

This utility can be used to enable and disable the USB Sleep and Charge

function.
Select the Enable USB Sleep and Charge check box to enable this

function for the compatible USB ports. The default state is disabled.

When USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power

(DC5V) will be supplied to compatible ports even when the power of

the computer is turned OFF.

USB bus power (DC5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices

which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external

devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power

(DC5V).

As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the

device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external

devices thoroughly before use.

Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices

will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers.

If USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the computer’s battery

will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. It

is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer

when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function.

External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function

that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be

in an operational state.

When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to

the compatible ports, USB bus power (DC5V) supply may be stopped

for safety reasons.

When USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the USB Wakeup

function does not work for compatible ports.

In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep

and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or

keyboard to it.

If all USB ports have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible

icon ( ), change to disable USB Sleep and Charge function

The USB Wakeup function will now work, but the USB Sleep and

Charge function will be disabled.

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.

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