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30 Contents Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....202 Setting up a dial-up connection 202 Exchanging data with another computer 203 Transferring files using a parallel port connection 203 Getting help transferring files 203 Connecting to the Internet 203 An overview of using the Internet 205 The Internet 205 The World Wide Web 205 Internet Service Providers 206 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider .206 Surfing the Internet 206 Internet features 207 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 207 Exploring video features 208 Changing the display properties setting 208 Display settings hot key 209 Exploring audio features 209 Recording sounds 209 Using a microphone 210 Adjusting recording settings 211 Using external speakers or headphones..........211 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.........212 Using the Modular Bay 212 Removing a module from the Modular Bay.....213 Inserting a module into the Modular Bay ........214 Using PC Cards 214 PC Card supporting software 215 Inserting PC Cards 215 Removing PC Cards 216 Hot swapping 217

Section	Page
Satellite® P25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	33
This guide	33
Safety icons	34
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	35
Service options	36
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	37
Making sure you have everything	37
Front with the display closed	38
Back	39
Right side	40
Left side	41
Front with the display open	42
Front panel lights	43
Indicator lights	44
Underside	45
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	47
Selecting a place to work	47
Creating a computer-friendly environment	47
Keeping yourself comfortable	48
Precautions	51
Setting up your computer	53
Setting up your software	53
Registering your computer with Toshiba	55
Adding external devices	55
Connecting the AC adapter	56
Charging the main battery	58
Using the computer for the first time	59
Opening the display panel	59
Turning on the power	59
Using the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	61
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	61
Installing additional memory (optional)	62
Removing a memory module	66
Connecting a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Turning off the computer	71
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	76
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Windows® special keys	77
Overlay keys	78
Starting a program	80
Saving your work	80
Printing your work	81
Backing up your files	81
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	82
Drive components and control buttons	83
DVD-ROM drive components	83
CD/DVD control buttons	84
CD/DVD control and digital audio modes	85
Inserting a disc	86
Playing an audio CD	88
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	89
Removing a disc with the computer on	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	90
Caring for CDs and DVDs	91
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting the modem to a phone line	92
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Powering down the computer	93
Using Shut down	93
Hibernation command	94
Stand By command	95
Turning off more quickly	95
Starting again after Shut down	96
Using Hibernation	97
Starting again from Hibernation mode	98
Using Stand by	99
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	100
Starting again from Stand by	100
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Power management	102
Charging the battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	104
Monitoring battery power	105
Determining remaining battery power	105
Conserving battery power	106
What to do when the battery runs low	107
Setting battery alarms	108
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Taking care of your battery	110
Maximizing battery life	111
Disposing of used batteries safely	113
Traveling tips	113
Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	115
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	116
Windows® XP file system	118
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	119
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	121
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	122
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	124
Lesson 6: Starting programs	125
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	127
Using the taskbar	127
Minimizing and maximizing windows	127
Resizing and moving windows	128
Lesson 8: Closing programs	130
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	130
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	130
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	131
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	133
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	135
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	137
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	139
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	140
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	140
Using the online tours and tutorials	142
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	143
Chapter 6 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition	144
Media Center Setup	145
Connecting the Computer to a Television	145
Connecting the Remote Sensor	145
Starting the Media Center	148
Remote Control For Media Center	152
Watching Television Programs	158
Watching Live TV Using Time Shifting	160
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	160
Watching a Recorded TV Program	162
Searching for a TV Program	163
Recording TV	164
Recording TV tips	165
Recording from the Guide	166
Recording from Search	166
Recording Manually	167
Changing Your Settings	168
Changing recording priorities	169
Listening to Music	170
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player	171
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	172
Playing Digital Music Files	173
Finding Music Files in My Music	174
Playing a Song	175
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	175
Finding and Playing an Album	176
Creating a Playlist	176
Displaying Your Pictures	177
Viewing a Slide Show	179
Sorting your Pictures	179
Watching Your Digital Movies	179
Organizing Your Videos	180
Playing Digital Videos	181
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	181
Sorting Videos	182
Watching a DVD	182
Stopping a DVD Movie	183
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	184
Changing the Media Center Settings	184
Chapter 7 - Exploring Your Options	193
Windows® XP special features	193
Personalizing your desktop	194
Customizing the taskbar	194
Bringing the world to your desktop	195
Changing desktop and browsing style	196
Personalizing individual windows	197
Customizing window toolbars	198
Displaying information about each folder	199
Using your computer at the office	200
Setting up for communications	201
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	202
Setting up a dial-up connection	202
Exchanging data with another computer	203
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	203
Getting help transferring files	203
Connecting to the Internet	203
An overview of using the Internet	205
The Internet	205
The World Wide Web	205
Internet Service Providers	206
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	206
Surfing the Internet	206
Internet features	207
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	207
Exploring video features	208
Changing the display properties setting	208
Display settings hot key	209
Exploring audio features	209
Recording sounds	209
Using a microphone	210
Adjusting recording settings	211
Using external speakers or headphones	211
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	212
Using the Modular Bay	212
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	213
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	214
Using PC Cards	214
PC Card supporting software	215
Inserting PC Cards	215
Removing PC Cards	216
Hot swapping	217
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	219
Problems when you turn on the computer	222
The Windows® operating system is not working	223
Using Startup options to fix problems	223
Internet problems	224
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	225
Resolving a hardware conflict	225
A plan of action	226
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	226
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	227
Memory card problems	229
Power and the batteries	230
Keyboard problems	231
Display problems	232
Disk drive problems	234
DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems	236
Sound system problems	237
PC Card problems	237
Printer problems	241
Modem problems	242
Develop good computing habits	242
If you need further assistance	243
Before you call	244
Contacting Toshiba	244
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	245
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	245
Appendix A - Hot Keys	249
Instant password security	249
Without a password	249
With a password	249
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	250
Sound	251
Power usage mode	251
Stand by mode	252
Hibernation mode	253
Display modes	254
Display modes	254
Enabling a wireless device	255
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	255
Keyboard hot keys	256
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	257
Glossary	258

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Contents

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

.....

202

Setting up a dial-up connection

......................

202

Exchanging data with another computer

...............

203

Transferring files using a parallel

port connection

.........................................

203

Getting help transferring files

..........................

203

Connecting to the Internet

....................................

203

An overview of using the Internet

.........................

205

The Internet

....................................................

205

The World Wide Web

......................................

205

Internet Service Providers

...............................

206

Signing up with an Internet Service Provider .206

Surfing the Internet

.........................................

206

Internet features

..............................................

207

Uploading and downloading files on

the Internet

...............................................

207

Exploring video features

.......................................

208

Changing the display properties setting

................

208

Display settings hot key

.................................

209

Exploring audio features

.......................................

209

Recording sounds

...........................................

209

Using a microphone

........................................

210

Adjusting recording settings

...........................

211

Using external speakers or headphones

..........

211

Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse

.........

212

Using the Modular Bay

..........................................

212

Removing a module from the Modular Bay

.....

213

Inserting a module into the Modular Bay

........

214

Using PC Cards

.....................................................

214

PC Card supporting software

..........................

215

Inserting PC Cards

..........................................

215

Removing PC Cards

........................................

216

Hot swapping

..................................................

217