Toshiba Satellite A500 PSAM3C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 61

The Grand Tour Power button Stereo speakers Press this button to turn the computer's power on and off. The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system. Some models are equipped with Harman/Kardon speakers. Keep foreign objects out of the speakers. Never allow metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, to enter the computer or keyboard. Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit, which can cause computer damage and fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Front operation panel (eight panels) Eight panels are available for use: CD/DVD, ECO, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute, Volume DOWN, Volume UP. These panels allow you to manage Audio/Video, run applications and access utilities. Touchpad Enable/Disable button The indicator light below this button will glow white when the touchpad is in use. Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for more information. Touch Pad The Touch Pad mouse control device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on-screen pointer. For more information, please refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Touch Pad control buttons The control buttons located below the Touch Pad allow you to select menu items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on-screen pointer. Fingerprint Sensor This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint. For detailed information on Fingerprint Sensor, refer to Chapter 4, Using the Fingerprint Sensor. Some models are equipped with a Fingerprint Sensor. System indicators These LED indicators allow you to monitor the status of various computer functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Display hinge The display hinge allows the display panel to be position at a variety of easy-to-view angles. User's Manual 2-11