Panasonic U500D user manual Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility

Operating Basics

However, the “USB Sleep and Charge function” may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.

nThe “USB Sleep and Charge function” only works for compatible ports. This function is disabled in the default setting. To enable it, you must change [Disabled] to [Enabled] in the BIOS Setup.

nWhen “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to [Enabled] in BIOS Setup, 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.

nUsing the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers.

nIf external devices are connected to compatible ports when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF.

As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB sleep and charge function.

nExternal 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.

nWhen 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.

nMetal 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.

Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility

To start the utility, click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities USB Sleep and Charge.

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