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Satellite® P100/P105 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 2
after handling. Model: Satellite® P100/P105 Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Global Support Centre: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 5
to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If this trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Support - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 6
fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer. Alarm Equipment If above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 7
any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 8
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 9
to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l' 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 10
with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. VCCI Class B Information operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. NOTE - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 11
RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 12
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 13
13 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoor use only. Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/ - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 15
outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 16
Access Point's radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are properly configured for European Community operation. Approved - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 17
17 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Canada France Ireland Luxembourg Norway Switzerland Austria Denmark Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal UK Belgium Finland Greece Liechtenstein New Zealand Sweden USA Turbo Mode (5 GHz) Canada USA Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/ Wireless LAN - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 18
/regions in the following table. EU Canada Japan USA Australia New Zealand Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 19
performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba PC product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 20
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA has to be operated while maintaining a minimum body to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 21
RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 22
10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 23
proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or To use this model properly, read the user's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 24
guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2006 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 25
25 Trademarks Satellite is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DirectX, Active Desktop, DirectShow, and Windows Media - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 26
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 35 Safety icons 36 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 37 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Using the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 27
time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Your computer's features and specifications ....52 Turning on the power 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Using the Dual Mode Pad 61 Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad 62 Using the Control buttons 63 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 28
with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 29
Connecting your computer to a network ........127 An overview of using the Internet 129 The Internet 130 The World Wide Web 130 Internet Service Providers 130 Connecting to the Internet 131 Surfing the Internet 131 Internet features 132 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 30
140 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 140 Inserting memory media 141 Removing memory media 141 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 143 TOSHIBA Assist 144 Connect 145 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........148 Setting passwords 149 Using an - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 31
Manager ...........185 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical Drive problems 196 Sound system problems 197 PC Card problems 197 Printer problems 201 Modem problems 202 Wireless networking problems 203 DVD - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 32
system configuration backup in Windows XP 210 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Password security 221 Without a password 221 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 33
33 Contents ConfigFree SUMMIT 245 Quick Connect 249 Using the Automatic Switch 252 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 252 Glossary 254 Index 269 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 34
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS requirementsand verifies its suppliers' commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 35
retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. NOTE The product specifications and configuration software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 36
and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 37
icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ An electronic version of the user's guide ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 38
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 39
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 40
as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 41
on the power again, until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 42
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 43
" on page 44 before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 44
vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 45
prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer restarts automatically. Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send the Customer periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 46
devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53). ❖ Connect a mouse (see - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 47
a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, in serious injury. Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the Toshiba Battery Charger (that may have been - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 48
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 49
power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 50
50 Getting Started Using the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 51
force it beyond the point where it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 52
shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 53
until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 54
(optional) NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a standard - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 55
" on page 113. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws that secures the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 56
static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 57
with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 58
and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Front of computer (Sample - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 59
page 115. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 60
while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will not be saved. The following message appears when you turn on the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 61
side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. To do this: 1 Click Start - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 62
Dual Mode Pad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across bottom edge of the Dual Mode Pad. The Dual Mode Pad also supports coasting, which helps you to scroll easily through long documents. When coasting - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 63
Mode Pad 63 The scrolling and coasting features can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 64
64 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode Pad Virtual buttons Mode switch button Virtual buttons 1 2 3 Volume control bar (Sample Illustration) Virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 65
Getting Started Using external display devices 65 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad The Dual Mode Pad is enabled by default. To change the Dual Mode Pad setting: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. The - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 66
and the device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 67
Getting Started Using external display devices 67 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause between pressing the F5 key to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 68
a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer the upper-right side of the screen. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 69
; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you must set up the printer as described in the "Setting - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 70
process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to appears. (Sample Illustration) Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive To connect - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 72
72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 73
and consumes less main battery power than does turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power to start up than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 74
mode" on page 76. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 75
Getting Started Turning off the computer 75 Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Depending on the operating system installed, use the following steps to turn off your computer. Turn Off For Windows® XP operating system when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to turn - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 76
76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Using and configuring - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 77
mode To start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 78
mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows blue. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 79
your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock. visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 80
80 Getting Started Caring for your computer To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable's locking end into the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 81
gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 82
82 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 83
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 83 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 84
keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the Dual Mode Pad. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility" on page 155, or "Hot Keys" on page 220. Windows special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) Windows special keys - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 85
Learning the Basics Starting a program 85 Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have four - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 86
86 Learning the Basics Starting a program If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 87
Learning the Basics Starting a program 87 Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, click Windows NT. 8 Click - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 88
work ❖ If you do not know the program's location, you can search for it by clicking Start, and then Search. When the Search screen displays, follow the displayed instructions. 3 Type WordPad in the Open text box and press Enter. HINT: To run the same program again, click the arrow to the right - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 89
different name. File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can contain up to 255 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 91
Learning the Basics Backing up your work 91 The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Illustration) Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 92
and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 93
Optical Drive is located on the right side of the computer. Your Optical Drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical Drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button-Press to release the disc - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 94
the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Inserting a compact disc To insert - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 95
on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 96
from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Stop button Play/pause button (Sample Illustration) Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 97
. Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a Optical Drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Click the Optical Drive icon. The disc drive will run the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 98
on your optical drive may not playback or operate properly on other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 99
hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 100
or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 101
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 102
normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 103
computer on battery power The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 104
Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 105
. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer's configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 106
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is charging the computer. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. If the RTC - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 107
107 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 108
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button On/off light Main battery light (Sample Illustration) Power and main battery light locations Determining remaining main battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 109
109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. (Sample Illustration) Power Meter tab of Power Options Properties TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 110
110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if available for your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 111
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power The Power Options Properties window appears. 3 Click the Alarms tab and set the alarm as desired. (Sample Illustration) Alarms tab in Power Options Properties Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 112
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. These options are combined into preset power - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 113
113 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery You can configure your computer's power usage using the drop down lists. You can choose one of the provided power schemes or select your own custom settings. For more information, see your Windows documentation. Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 114
battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Hibernation mode" on page 73. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 115
115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 116
116 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 114. 5 Restart the computer. Taking care of your battery The - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 117
gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 118
118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the battery light should glow amber to indicate - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 119
as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 120
offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 121
programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 122
122 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray (Sample Illustration) Windows® XP - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 123
123 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer - The Microsoft® browser that provides access to the Internet. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 124
a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 125
following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and operating system documentation. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 126
126 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 7 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box. 8 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can communicate using the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 127
. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 128
128 Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 129
require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited computer will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 203. An overview of using the Internet The - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 130
130 Exploring Your Computer's Features An overview of using the Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 131
such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 132
probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 133
133 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 134
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward (Sample Illustration) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 135
connect an external audio device to one of the jacks on the front of the computer. These jacks and the types of audio devices they support are: ❖ S/PDIF and headphone jack This jack lets you connect either an optical digital audioout cable (optional) directly to your digital stereo receiver port or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 136
i.LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 137
137 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Inserting a PC - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 138
work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 139
139 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an ExpressCard™ Using an ExpressCard™ The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard Before you - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 140
it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration) Removing an ExpressCard Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot supports the use of Memory StickTM or Memory StickTM PRO media, Secure DigitalTM (SDTM) Cards, MMC (MultiMedia Card), or xD-Picture Cards. This media can be used with - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 141
Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of Windows. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adaptor - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 142
Bridge Media Adapter Slot The card pops out slightly. 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing a memory media card Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows message "copying..." disappears, writing to the media might still - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 143
describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba: ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA Password Utility ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 144
of the following: ❖ Double-click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on the desktop. ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 145
are: ❖ ConfigFree™ Connectivity Doctor ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Bluetooth® Settings (available on some models) ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings (available on some models) (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Assist - Connect tab Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ User password ❖ Supervisor password - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 146
146 TOSHIBA Assist (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab Protect & Fix The feature available in this category is: ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 147
147 TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 148
utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, SD Memory Card Format utility, or double-click the SD Memory Card icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The SD Memory Card Format screen appears. (Sample Illustration) SD Memory Card Format screen 2 Select the drive corresponding to the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 149
password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 150
your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start TOSHIBA Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the Supervisor Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your password in the Input box, then enter - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 151
you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer. To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Start TOSHIBA Assist. 2 Click the Secure tab, then double-click the User Password icon. 3 Click Set. 4 Enter your password in the Input box, then enter - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 152
Password Utility Disabling a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click Toshiba Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select Not Registered. 5 Type - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 153
if you do not want to save the password to a text file. This is known as the password service diskette. 7 Click OK to exit. If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 154
Diagnostic Tool Utility This utility can help diagnose problems with devices in your computer. Refer to the online help documentation within the application for additional help. To use the PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then PC Diagnostic Tool, or double - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 155
]. To activate the Hotkey utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Hotkey utility, or double-click the Hotkey icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Toshiba Hotkey window appears. (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Hotkey utility window 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 156
1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mouse, or double-click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Illustration) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer options ❖ Wheel - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 157
Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Assist, or double-click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HW Setup screen appears. (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA HW Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HW Setup screen has the following tabs - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 158
158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 159
To access the Zooming utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, or double-click the Zooming Utility icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 160
, hold down the Fn key and press 2; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1. For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming utility, right click the icon in the taskbar and then click Help. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can slow the speed of - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 161
-click the icon in the task tray, or double-click the CD/ DVD Drive icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly, for listening to music or audio files on a CD - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 162
a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Illustration) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Assist shortcut icon on your desktop. 2 Click the Optimize tab. 3 Click the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 163
does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 164
, but a password improves the security of your software. If your system supports power-on security, a Power-on button is also displayed above each enrolled Reader busy. Wait for the sensor to complete its operation. ❖ Problem with operation. The sensor could not read your fingerprint. Swipe your - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 165
utility verifies the fingerprint of user B (who is already enrolled), the utility recognizes the fingerprint and switches the users. If your system supports power-on security, existing fingerprint samples can be used also for power-on authentication. Power-on Security The power-on security feature - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 166
/enable power-on security: 1 Open the Control Center and go to Settings - Power-on Security. (This wizard is displayed only if your system supports power-on security.) 2 Check the option Replace the power-on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader. Power-on security can be configured to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 167
. You can enroll/delete fingerprints for the current user and, if power-on security is implemented, control whether they are stored in the fingerprint device memory. After you enroll your fingerprints, they are associated with your user name and password. The next time you log in, you can use your - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 168
of the fingerprint device is limited (typical capacity is 21 fingerprints). You can decide which fingerprints are present in the device memory and can be used for verification on computer startup, or create new fingerprints to be used only for power-on authentication. ❖ Fingerprint Storage Inspector - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 169
when you scan your fingerprint on the sensor. Registered Web sites can also be accessed directly from the Biomenu. For a list of supported browsers, see the Password Bank help section under the Protector Suite software. Biomenu Biomenu provides access to the utility's features and settings - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 170
170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Registering a new Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to register a new Web page. To create a new registration: 1 Display a Web page you want to register. 2 Fill in the data you want to replay the next time you access this Web page. 3 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 171
171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Replaying registrations with multiple forms Password Bank registers forms, not pages. If a page contains several forms, each form requires a separate registration. If a page contains several forms, replaying works as follows: ❖ If only one form is registered - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 172
data is stored in the non-volatile memory. If the computer changes ownership, Toshiba recommends the following procedure: 1 Click Start , All Programs, Protector Suite QL then click Control Center. The Protector Suite Software screen - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 173
that all Fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen. Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor Failure to follow these (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2) finger recognition problems, or lower finger recognition success rate. ❖ Do not scratch or - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 174
174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ❖ Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Soaked or swollen finger (e.g. after taking bath) ❖ Injured finger ❖ Wet finger ❖ - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 175
does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error-free. ❖ Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 176
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 177
177 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name in the list. 3 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 178
displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 179
conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's hard drive may not - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 180
operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 181
to change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. To open known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 182
you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 183
the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 184
as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channel - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 185
page 185. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Changing the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 186
186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Disabling a device 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager. 4 Select the specific device from the device - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 187
one device to another. A Troubleshooting button is also present. 6 Click Troubleshoot... A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 188
memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is seated properly. 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 189
completely, then try charging it again. Check the power options using the Power Management utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 190
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maximizing battery power see "Charging batteries" on page 104. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 191
, and Restart the computer using the Dual Mode Pad on the internal keyboard. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 192
priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change the ® Help. A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 193
x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 194
194 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error-checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and File Allocation Table (FAT) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 195
programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk drive problems" on page 193). - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 196
Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Optical Drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the DVD-ROM eject button on - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 197
of disc you are using. The CD-RW/ DVD-ROM or multi-function drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD-ROM, DVD-R (readonly), plus CD-ROM, CD-R (read-only), and CD-RW (readonly). If the problem is with a data CD or DVD, refer to the software's documentation and check that - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 198
trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 199
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 185 for more information. Since all PC Cards - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 200
screen. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with Card documentation. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 201
shown in "Setting up your printer" on page 70 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You may have connected the printer while the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 202
Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not (bits per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set up the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 203
networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are case-sensitive. Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 204
note any error messages- these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi part of your network. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 205
192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter. ❖ If "Request Timed Out" or another error message appears in response, then the problem is probably Wi-Fi-related. ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), etc.), check - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 206
support group for further advice. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 207
in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 186 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on Optical Drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Disable the Shut - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 208
can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, follow the instructions below: 1 Right-click the Desktop, select Properties. 2 Select the Settings tab. 3 Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab. 4 Click Disable Display Stretch Feature. 5 Click OK. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 209
Computing tips" on page 81 for instructions. On a regular basis, back problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 210
can use to supplement the information in the manuals. Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP later recall. If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or System Restore utility: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 211
. Then, at a later time, you can re-establish your Windows configuration using the saved Restore Point. To do this: 1 Click Start. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Under Pick a Task, click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. 4 Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 212
have created with it, and stored on its hard disk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy software is required. Most of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as read - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 213
example: ❖ E-mail files and settings-for Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e-mail apps. Visit the vendors' Web sites (www.microsoft.com, for example) for detailed instructions. ❖ Newsgroup files and settings-for Outlook Express, or other newsgroup readers. Visit the vendors' Web sites for detailed - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 214
of files to as many CDs as is required to hold them. Windows XP also includes a Backup utility, though it does not directly support writing to CDs. For more information, click Start, Help and Support, or start the Backup utility by clicking Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 215
be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart Windows. Always restart Windows it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 216
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 217
in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 218
the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 219
20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 220
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 221
to go blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display's content reappear. The Windows® operating system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user, press Enter. To activate the password feature: 1 Click Start, Control - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 222
password feature. To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start, Help and Support. 2 In the Search field, type password screen saver. 3 Press Enter. 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 223
223 Hot Keys Power usage Power usage Fn + This hot key displays the Power Schemes tab of the Power Options Properties window. (Sample Illustration) Power Schemes tab in Power Options You can configure your computer's power usage using the drop down lists. You can choose one of the provided - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 224
224 Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. You can choose not to display this message box. (Sample Illustration) Standby confirmation box ❖ For more - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 225
225 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. You can choose not to display this message box. ( - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 226
226 Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV ❖ TV and built-in display ❖ DVI appears if you have a - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 227
brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad the Zooming utility to zoom- out. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 159. Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 228
turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. This hot key switches screen or video modes. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 229
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 230
Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 231
screen to access the screen saver option. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen, TOSHIBA, Networking, ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 232
232 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on can re-display ConfigFree Launcher by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the screen. (Sample Illustration) ConfigFree Launcher Auto-hide mode setting - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 233
Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) ConfigFree Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 234
234 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ❖ Location of wireless communication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) (Sample Illustration) Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 235
235 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 236
236 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 237
237 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Viewing Wi-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection NOTE This feature is only supported on systems running Windows XP SP2. To add a new wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 238
238 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Illustration) Wireless settings screen 3 Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device. NOTE After the Access Point is set up and added to the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 239
239 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for Wireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 240
240 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon To be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 241
241 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Selecting Send to Bluetooth Devices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send. NOTE During a file transfer, connecting and disconnecting to the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 242
242 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities If you visit a client company . 2 Move the pointer to Profile. 3 Click Add. The Add Profile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK. The Add Profile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the profile you want to create. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 243
243 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for this profile. 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items, select the items you want to - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 244
244 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Expanded Add Profile screen NOTE The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 245
245 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 246
246 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Users attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one user or all users - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 247
247 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities (Sample Illustration) Sharing a file with one user ❖ To share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 248
248 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ConfigFree Utilities NOTE Participating users must be connected by LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (PAN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFree SUMMIT from working. Using - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 249
Wireless Projector (DPJ), then click Connect. Launching Quick Connect prevents you from using the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc. If you are connected to an access point, the connection is broken and - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 250
to the online help if necessary. 4 Click OK. NOTE The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the Toshiba Wireless Projector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However, you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to match the settings on the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 251
and use the Summit feature. To use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select the ConfigFree Link option from the Direct Link Toshiba Device submenu. This action switches the computer's wireless network setting to ad-hoc mode, and launches the SUMMIT feature. (Sample Illustration) Using - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 252
252 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch Using the Automatic . Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature alerts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 253
253 Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature To use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray. 2 Click Auto Switch. The Auto - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 254
Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 255
read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 256
memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms These terms may appear in this user's guide software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 257
per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 258
An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - The extent to which - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 259
between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor - A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 260
260 Glossary disk - A round, flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 261
Glossary DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders. - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 262
of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 263
take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut Pad. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 264
motherboard - The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS® prompt - See system prompt. multi- mail. non-interlaced - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 265
to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. pixel - Short for "picture element." The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer. Plug and Play - Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 266
) - Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 267
than" sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 268
268 Glossary utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi - A trademarked term by the Wi-Fi Alliance which stands for - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 269
/cable connectors 229 AC power light 50 accessories memory 53 adding external devices 46 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 134 Alt keys 83 audio usage mode 223 real-time clock (RTC) 103 removing 114 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 140 button power 53 start 123 C CD - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 270
195 missing files/trouble accessing a disk not working 193 screen is blank 191 Memory Access) 184 double-click 63 drive in-use indicator light 93 Drive light 41 Drive-in-use light 72 DVD player general problems 206 DVD-ROM drive problems 196 troubleshooting 196 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive problems - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 271
problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 192 program has performed an illegal operation 177 warning resume failure 179 Error-checking 194 Ethernet LAN port 128 expansion memory resolving 185 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows XP 182 Hibernation mode 73 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 272
84 hot keys 228 not working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module installation 54 removing 60 - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 273
fails 200 inserting 137 not recognized 200 problem solving 197, 199 removing 138, start 178 energy-saving features 101 problem solving 188 turning on 52 universal connecting 69 problem solving 201 printing a file 90 problem solving AC not power up 178 contacting Toshiba 216, 217 corrupted/damaged - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 274
Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 179 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 193 modem not receiving or transmitting 202 screen blank 191 does not look normal/flickers 192 secondary button 63 setting up adding memory 53 computer 43, 55 setting up a connection 128 sound problem - Toshiba Satellite P105-S6134 | User Guide - Page 275
Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 218 Toshiba Assist 144 Toshiba Hardware Setup 157 Toshiba online resources 100 Toshiba utilities 143 traveling tips 120 troubleshooting DVD player general problems menu 85 Windows XP Help and Support 182 problem solving 180 Windows XP Professional
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PMAD00071011
07/06
Satellite
®
P100/P105
Series User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
Toshiba’s Support Web site
pcsupport.toshiba.com
❖
Toshiba Global Support Centre
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 176
in this guide.