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Learning the Basics, Computing tips

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Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter 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 your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 83 for further information. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. 77

Section	Page
Satellite® P300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	27
Introduction	34
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	38
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Setting up a work environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	40
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Charging the main battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Your computer’s features and specifications	49
Turning on the power	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	51
Removing a memory module	56
Checking total memory	58
Using the TouchPad™	59
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	60
Using external display devices	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	62
Adjusting the quality of the external display	63
Using an external keyboard	63
Using a mouse	63
Connecting a printer	63
Setting up a printer	64
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	65
Turning off the computer	65
Options for turning off the computer	66
Using the Shut Down command	68
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	70
Using and configuring Sleep mode	72
Closing the display panel	75
Customizing your computer’s settings	75
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Character keys	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	79
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Starting a program	80
Starting a program from the Start menu	81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	81
Starting a program using the Start Search field	82
Saving your work	83
Printing your work	84
Backing up your work	85
Restoring your work	86
Using the optical drive	86
Optical drive components	87
Media control buttons	88
Inserting an optical disc	88
Playing an audio CD	90
Playing optical media	91
Recording optical media	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	92
Removing a disc with the computer off	92
Caring for optical discs	93
Toshiba’s online resources	93
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	94
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	94
Running the computer on battery power	94
Battery Notice	95
Power management	96
Using additional batteries	96
Charging batteries	96
Charging the main battery	97
Charging the RTC battery	97
Monitoring main battery power	98
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	100
Setting battery notifications	100
Conserving battery power	101
Power Plans	102
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	107
Safety precautions	107
Maintaining your battery	108
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	111
Exploring the desktop	111
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Setting up for communications	114
Connecting your computer to a network	114
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	115
An overview of using the Internet	117
The Internet	117
The World Wide Web	117
Internet Service Providers	117
Connecting to the Internet	118
Surfing the Internet	118
Internet features	119
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	119
Exploring audio features	120
Recording sounds	120
Using external speakers or headphones	120
Web Camera	121
Using an ExpressCard®	122
Inserting an ExpressCard®	122
Removing an ExpressCard®	123
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	123
Inserting memory media	124
Removing memory media	124
Using the i.LINK® port	125
Chapter 5: Utilities	126
TOSHIBA Assist	127
Connect	128
Secure	129
Protect & Fix	130
Optimize	131
Setting passwords	132
Using an instant password	132
Using a supervisor password	133
Using a user password	134
Deleting a user password	135
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	136
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	137
Mouse Utility	138
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	139
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	142
TOSHIBA Button Support	144
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	145
TOSHIBA Accessibility	146
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	147
Fingerprint utility limitations	147
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	147
Fingerprint Logon	148
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	148
Fingerprint reader limitations	149
ConfigFree®	150
Getting Started	150
ConfigFree® Utilities	151
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	154
Problems that are easy to fix	154
Problems when you turn on the computer	155
The Windows® operating system is not working	158
Using Startup options to fix problems	158
Internet problems	159
The Windows® operating system can help you	160
Resolving a hardware conflict	160
A plan of action	160
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	161
Memory problems	162
Power and the batteries	163
Keyboard problems	164
Display problems	165
Disk drive problems	167
Optical drive problems	168
Sound system problems	169
ExpressCard® problems	170
Printer problems	172
Modem problems	172
Wireless networking problems	173
DVD operating problems	176
Develop good computing habits	177
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	178
If you need further assistance	182
Before you contact Toshiba	182
Contacting Toshiba	183
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	183
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	184
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	186
Hot Key Cards	186
Using the Hot Key Cards	187
Application Cards	188
Using the Application Cards	189
Card Case	189
Hot key functions	190
Volume Mute	190
Lock (Instant security)	191
Power plan	192
Sleep mode	193
Hibernation mode	194
Output (Display switch)	195
Display brightness	196
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	197
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	198
Zoom (Display resolution)	199
Keyboard hot key functions	200
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	201
Glossary	202
A	204
B	204
C	205
D	207
E	208
F	209
G	209
H	209
I	210
K	210
L	210
M	211
N	212
O	212
P	212
R	213
S	214
T	214
U	215
W	215