2-12 User’s Manual
Satellite A500/A500D
Function buttons
Several buttons are provided with some models.
Figure 2-6 Front operation panel
Available for use: Eco, CD/DVD/BD, Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Mute,
Volume Down, Volume Up.
These buttons allow you to manage audio/video, run applications and
access utilities. Refer to the Function buttons section in Chapter 4,
Operating Basics, for details.
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the
surface.
Eco button Press this button to launch the TOSHBIA eco
Utility. This button changes “On” and “Off” of eco
Mode. When eco Mode is “On”, the icon turns
green. When eco Mode is “Off”, the icon LED
turns off.
CD/DVD/BD button Press this button to launch an application
program that allows Windows Media Player /
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER/WinDVD BD for
TOSHIBA.
Play/Pause button Press this button to begin playing an audio CD, a
DVD movie or digital audio files. This button also
acts as a Pause button.
Previous button Press this button to advance to the previous
track, chapter or data.
Next button Press this button to advance to the next track,
chapter or data.
Mute button Press this button to turn off the sound.
Volume UP and
DOWN control
buttons
Use these buttons to adjust the volume of the
internal stereo speakers and optional external
stereo headphones (if connected). Press the
Volume DOWN button to decrease the volume
and the Volume UP button to increase the
volume.