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273 Index charging the battery 49 checking device properties 189 click 62 communications network connection 129 set up 125 system resources 187 compact disc positioning 96 compact discs handling 97 inserting 95 removing 100 compact disk drive using 93 computer caring for 80 cleaning 80 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 183 not accessing disk drives 182 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 182 computer lock 81 computing tips 82 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 129 control buttons 62 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 189 checking properties 189 disabling a device 189 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 Disk Defragmenter 198 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 198 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 running slow 198 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 198 cannot read a diskette 199 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 195 external monitor not working 196 screen is blank 194 display device external 67 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting 69 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 119 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 187 double-click 62 DVD player general problems 209 DVD, using 93 E environment computer-friendly 39 error messages device driver conflict 186 general hardware problem 186 non-system disk or disk error

Section	Page
Satellite® P100/P105 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	34
This guide	35
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	61
Using the TouchPad™	61
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	62
Control buttons	62
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	62
Using the Dual Mode Pad	64
Using Dual Mode	64
Using external display devices	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Using an external keyboard	69
Using a mouse	70
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	71
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Standby mode	78
Closing the display panel	79
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	85
Windows special keys	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	88
Saving your work	89
Saving files	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	92
Using the optical drive	93
Optical drive components	93
Media control buttons	94
Inserting a compact disc	95
Playing an audio CD	97
Playing CDs/DVD	98
Creating a CD/DVD	99
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	100
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	102
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	104
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery alarms	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Schemes	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme	113
Changing the main battery	114
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	116
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maintaining your battery	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Traveling tips	121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	122
Exploring the desktop	122
Finding your way around the desktop	123
Setting up for communications	125
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	127
Connecting your computer to a network	129
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using PC Cards	138
Inserting a PC Card	138
Removing a PC Card	139
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	140
Using an ExpressCard™	140
Inserting an ExpressCard™	141
Removing an ExpressCard™	142
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	142
Inserting memory media	143
Removing memory media	144
Using the i.LINK® port	145
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
Setting passwords	152
Using an instant password	152
Setting a user password	153
Disabling a user password	153
Using a supervisor or user password	154
Setting a supervisor password	154
Deleting a supervisor password	155
Toshiba Password Utility	155
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	157
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	158
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	159
Mouse Utility	160
Toshiba Hardware Setup	161
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	163
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	164
TOSHIBA Accessibility	165
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	166
Fingerprint utility limitations	166
Fingerprint Enrollment	167
Fingerprint Logon	168
Power-on Security	169
Control Center	170
Password Bank	172
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	176
Fingerprint reader limitations	178
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows ® operating system is not working	183
Using Startup options to fix problems	184
Internet problems	185
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	185
Resolving a hardware conflict	186
A plan of action	186
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	187
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	189
Memory problems	191
Power and the batteries	191
Keyboard problems	193
Display problems	194
Disk drive problems	197
Optical drive problems	199
Sound system problems	200
PC Card problems	201
Printer problems	204
Modem problems	205
Wireless networking problems	206
DVD operating problems	209
Develop good computing habits	212
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	213
If you need further assistance	219
Before you contact Toshiba	219
Contacting Toshiba	220
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	221
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	221
Appendix A: Hot Keys	223
Volume Mute	223
Password security	224
Without a password	224
With a password	224
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	225
Power usage	226
Standby mode	227
Hibernation mode	228
Display modes	229
Display brightness	230
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	230
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad	231
Zooming applications in/out	231
Keyboard hot keys	231
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	232
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	233
Getting Started	234
Starting ConfigFree	234
ConfigFree Utilities	236
Connectivity Doctor	236
Search for Wireless Devices	239
Profile Settings	244
ConfigFree SUMMIT	248
Quick Connect	252
Using the Automatic Switch	255
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	255
Glossary	257

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Index

charging the battery

checking device properties

189

click

communications

network connection

129

set up

125

system resources

187

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

100

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

183

not accessing disk drives

182

running on battery power

102

setting up

warning resume failure message

182

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

129

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

123

major features

123

desktop exploration

122

desktop icons

123

Device Manager

189

checking properties

189

disabling a device

189

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

198

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

198

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

197

running slow

198

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

198

cannot read a diskette

199

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

195

external monitor not working

196

screen is blank

194

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

119

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

187

double-click

DVD player

general problems

209

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

186

general hardware problem

186

non-system disk or disk error