Satellite P10-802 - CD audio while laptop is off?

Hello,
apparently, my laptop can play cd audio while it is switched off using the dedicated audio buttons next to the cd drive.
It says so in the product tour and also the manual.
I just don't know how to do it. do i simply put in a disc before switching it off (otherwise i can't eject the disc)?
Then do i press play?

Hello
I think you should read attentive read the user manual because there you can find all informations about this in chapter 4-8:
Whether your computer is turned on or off, the CD/DVD/Audio control buttons are locked by default. To unlock them, press the CD/Digital mode button for more than 3 seconds. Press the CD/Digital button again for over 3 seconds to lock them again. When the CD/Digital mode is unlocked, press the CD/Digital mode briefly to switch between CD and Digital mode. The system status indicator LEDs will show you which mode you are in.
For more informations check the user manual and if you dont have it you can download it on the Toshiba website.
Greets

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