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276 Index hot swapping fails 203 inserting 138 not recognized 203 problem solving 201, 202 removing 139 setting up 140 Plug and Play 188 port COM 126 Ethernet LAN 130 RGB 67 power computer will not start 181 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable connectors 232 energy-saving features 102 problem solving 191 turning on 51 power button 51 power profiles 112 power scheme hot key 113 power source 46 connecting 47 powering down using Hibernation 77 using Standby 78 precautions 40 primary button 62 printer connecting 70 problem solving 204, 205 printing a file 91 problem solving AC power 192 accessing disk drives 182 battery charge does not last 192 battery not charging 192 cannot insert diskette in drive 198 cannot read a diskette 199 changing display properties 196 checking device properties 189 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 203 computer will not power up 181 contacting Toshiba 219, 220 corrupted/damaged data files 198 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 189 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external display not working 196 external monitor 195 faulty memory 191 hardware conflict 186, 187 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 185 keyboard not responding 182 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 197 modem not receiving or transmitting 205 no sound 200 non-system disk or disk error 183, 199 PC Card 201 checklist 202 error occurs 204 hot swapping fails 203 not recognized 203 slot appears dead 202 power and batteries 191 printer 204, 205 program not responding 179

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

hot swapping fails

203

inserting

138

not recognized

203

problem solving

201

202

removing

139

setting up

140

Plug and Play

188

port

COM

126

Ethernet LAN

130

RGB

power

computer will not start

181

connecting cable to AC adaptor

cord/cable connectors

232

energy-saving features

102

problem solving

191

turning on

power button

power profiles

112

power scheme

hot key

113

power source

connecting

powering down

using Hibernation

using Standby

precautions

primary button

printer

connecting

problem solving

204

205

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

192

accessing disk drives

182

battery charge does not last

192

battery not charging

192

cannot insert diskette in drive

198

cannot read a diskette

199

changing display properties

196

checking device properties

189

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

203

computer will not power up

181

contacting Toshiba

219

220

corrupted/damaged data files

198

Device Manager

189

disabling a device

189

disk drive is slow

198

display is blank

194

external display not working

196

external monitor

195

faulty memory

191

hardware conflict

186

187

high-pitched noise

201

illegal operation

181

Internet bookmarked site not

found

185

Internet connection is slow

185

keyboard

not responding

182

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

197

modem not receiving or

transmitting

205

no sound

200

non-system disk or disk error

183

199

PC Card

201

checklist

202

error occurs

204

hot swapping fails

203

not recognized

203

slot appears dead

202

power and batteries

191

printer

204

205

program not responding

179