Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips can 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 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
To start the utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools &
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. Auto 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,
from Auto Mode to Alternate Mode to find the suitable mode for your USB
device to charge.
This function might not be able to be used with some connected external
devices even if the appropriate mode is selected. In this situation, clear the
"Enable Sleep and Charge" check box and stop using this function.
Battery Settings
This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for
Sleep and Charge. Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit. If the
remaining battery life falls below the setting, the Sleep and Charge function
will be stopped. Clearing the "Enable under Battery Mode" check box sets
the utility to only charge when the AC adaptor is connected.
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors a
number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health (for
models with battery), and the system cooling, informing you of significant
system conditions. This application recognizes the system and individual
component serial numbers, and tracks specific activities related to the
computer and their usage.
The collected information includes basic computer information (that is:
product name, model number, part number, serial number, BIOS version,
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