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236 Index computer 117 disposing of batteries 116 icons 35 precautions 38 saving files 89 screen blank 180 does not look normal/flickers 180 secondary button 64 set up communications 121 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40, 48 setting up a connection 124 Sleep mode 74 hot key 209 starting again from 82 sound problem solving 184 sounds recording 128 speakers using external 129 start button 120 Start Search field 89 starting a program 87 Start Search field 89 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Start menu 87 starting up the computer from Shut down 77 from Sleep 82 Startup menu problem solving 173 supervisor password, deleting 144 supervisor password, set up 143 T Taskbar 120 telephone line connecting to modem 122 television adjusting display 69 Toshiba registering computer 41 worldwide offices 199 TOSHIBA Assist 137 Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba online resources 99 Toshiba utilities 136 traveling tips 117 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 191 external keyboard 179 keyboard 179 keypad overlay 179 optical drive 183 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U user password, disabling 146 user password, setting 145 using a file extension 91 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 126 Web sites 198 Wi-Fi wireless networking 125 Windows problem solving 173 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 96 Windows Media Player icon 119 Windows operating system desktop 118 Windows Start menu 87 Windows®

Section	Page
Satellite® P100/P105 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	54
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	55
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	56
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options	57
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the TouchPad™	63
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	64
Control buttons	64
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	64
Using the Dual Mode Pad	65
Using Dual Mode	65
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	69
Connecting a printer	70
Setting up a printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Shut Down command	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	77
Using and configuring Sleep mode	79
Closing the display panel	82
Customizing your computer’s settings	82
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Moving the computer	82
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	84
Computing tips	84
Using the keyboard	85
Character keys	86
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	86
Function keys	86
Special Windows® keys	87
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program using the Start Search field	89
Saving your work	89
Printing your work	91
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	92
Using the optical drive	92
Optical drive components	93
Media control buttons	94
Inserting a compact disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing optical media	97
Creating a CD/DVD	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	98
Caring for CD or DVD discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	99
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	100
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	100
Running the computer on battery power	100
Battery Notice	101
Power management	102
Using additional batteries	102
Charging batteries	102
Charging the main battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	103
Monitoring main battery power	104
Determining remaining battery power	106
What to do when the main battery runs low	106
Setting battery notification	107
Conserving battery power	108
Power Plans	109
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	110
Changing the main battery	111
Removing the battery from the computer	111
Inserting a charged battery	113
Taking care of your battery	114
Safety precautions	114
Maintaining your battery	115
Disposing of used batteries	116
Traveling tips	117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	118
Exploring the desktop	118
Finding your way around the desktop	119
Setting up for communications	121
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	122
Connecting your computer to a network	123
An overview of using the Internet	125
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	126
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
Using PC Cards	130
Inserting a PC Card	130
Removing a PC Card	131
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	131
Using an ExpressCard™	132
Inserting an ExpressCard™	132
Removing an ExpressCard™	132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	133
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	134
Using the i.LINK® port	135
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
Toshiba Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
TOSHIBA Button Support	152
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	153
TOSHIBA Accessibility	154
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	155
Fingerprint utility limitations	155
Fingerprint Enrollment	155
Fingerprint Logon	156
Power-on Security	157
Control Center	158
Password Bank	159
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	163
Fingerprint reader limitations	165
ConfigFree™	165
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree Utilities	166
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	180
Disk drive problems	182
Optical drive problems	183
Sound system problems	184
PC Card problems	185
Printer problems	187
Modem problems	187
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	191
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	193
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	198
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	199
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	199
Appendix A: Hot Keys	201
Hot Key Cards	201
Using the Hot Key Cards	202
Application Cards	203
Using the Application Cards	203
Card Case	204
Hot Key Functions	205
Volume Mute	205
Password security	206
Power plan	208
Sleep mode	209
Hibernation mode	210
Display modes	211
Display brightness	212
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	213
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad	214
Zooming applications in/out	215
Keyboard hot key functions	215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	216
Glossary	217

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Index

computer

117

disposing of batteries

116

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

180

does not look normal/flickers

180

secondary button

set up communications

121

setting up

adding memory

computer

setting up a connection

124

Sleep mode

hot key

209

starting again from

sound

problem solving

184

sounds

recording

128

speakers

using external

129

start button

120

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows Explorer

Windows Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

173

supervisor password, deleting

144

supervisor password, set up

143

Taskbar

120

telephone line

connecting to modem

122

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

199

TOSHIBA Assist

137

Toshiba Hardware Setup

149

Toshiba online resources

Toshiba utilities

136

traveling tips

117

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

191

external keyboard

179

keyboard

179

keypad overlay

179

optical drive

183

turning on the computer

turning on the power

user password, disabling

146

user password, setting

145

using a file extension

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

126

Web sites

198

Wi-Fi

wireless networking

125

Windows

problem solving

173

Windows Explorer

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player icon

119

Windows operating system desktop

118

Windows Start menu

Windows®