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Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 223 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 89. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options ❖ To enable Sleep mode, select . ❖ To cancel, select .

Section	Page
Satellite® P500 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	38
This guide	40
Safety icons	41
Other icons used	41
Your computer’s features and specifications	42
Other documentation	42
Service options	42
Chapter 1: Getting Started	43
Selecting a place to work	43
Setting up a work environment	43
Keeping yourself comfortable	44
Precautions	44
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Turning on the power	51
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	52
Adding optional external devices	53
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	61
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	62
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	63
Recovering to a custom size partition	65
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	68
Creating recovery media	70
Restoring from recovery media	71
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	73
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	75
Installing drivers and applications	75
Using the TouchPad™	75
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	76
Control buttons	76
TouchPad™ ON/OFF button	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	77
Connecting the display device	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	79
Adjusting the quality of the external display	80
Using an external keyboard	80
Using a mouse	80
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	83
Using the Shut Down command	85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Sleep mode	89
Closing the display panel	92
Customizing your computer’s settings	92
Caring for your computer	92
Cleaning the computer	92
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	97
Character keys	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	97
Function keys	98
Special Windows® keys	98
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	99
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	99
Starting a program using the Start Search field	100
Saving your work	101
Printing your work	102
Backing up your work	103
Restoring your work	104
Using the optical drive	104
Optical drive components	105
Media control buttons	106
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	106
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	107
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	108
Playing an audio CD	110
Playing optical media	110
Recording optical media	110
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	111
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	111
Caring for optical discs	112
Toshiba’s online resources	112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	113
Running the computer on battery power	114
Battery Notice	114
Power management	115
Using additional batteries	115
Charging batteries	115
Charging the main battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	116
Monitoring main battery power	117
Determining remaining battery power	118
What to do when the main battery runs low	119
Setting battery notifications	119
Conserving battery power	120
Power Plans	121
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	122
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	123
Changing the main battery	124
Removing the battery from the computer	124
Inserting a charged battery	125
Taking care of your battery	127
Safety precautions	127
Maintaining your battery	128
Disposing of used batteries	128
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	131
Exploring the desktop	131
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Setting up for communications	134
Connecting your computer to a network	134
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	135
An overview of using the Internet	137
The Internet	137
The World Wide Web	137
Internet Service Providers	137
Connecting to the Internet	138
Surfing the Internet	138
Internet features	138
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	139
Exploring audio features	140
Recording sounds	140
Using external speakers or headphones	140
Using the Web Camera	141
Using an ExpressCard®	142
Inserting an ExpressCard®	142
Removing an ExpressCard®	142
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	143
Inserting memory media	143
Removing memory media	144
Using the i.LINK® port	145
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	145
Chapter 5: Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
TOSHIBA Application Installer	152
Setting passwords	153
Using an instant password	153
Using a supervisor password	154
Using a user password	155
Deleting a user password	156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	157
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	158
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	159
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	160
Mouse Utility	161
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	162
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	164
USB Sleep and Charge	164
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	166
Power supply mode settings	166
Battery settings	166
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	167
TOSHIBA Button Support	168
TOSHIBA Accessibility	169
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint utility limitations	170
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	170
Fingerprint Logon	170
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	171
Fingerprint reader limitations	172
TOSHIBA eco Utility	173
TOSHIBA Service Station	174
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	176
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	177
ConfigFree®	179
Getting Started	179
ConfigFree® Utilities	180
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	183
Problems that are easy to fix	183
Problems when you turn on the computer	184
The Windows® operating system is not working	187
Using Startup options to fix problems	187
Internet problems	188
The Windows® operating system can help you	189
Resolving a hardware conflict	189
A plan of action	189
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	190
Memory problems	191
Power and the batteries	192
Keyboard problems	193
Display problems	194
Disk or internal storage drive problems	196
Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)	197
Sound system problems	198
ExpressCard® problems	199
Printer problems	201
Modem problems	202
Wireless networking problems	202
DVD operating problems	204
Develop good computing habits	205
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	206
If you need further assistance	211
Before you contact Toshiba	211
Contacting Toshiba	212
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	213
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	213
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	215
Hot Key Cards	215
Using the Hot Key Cards	216
Application Cards	217
Using the Application Cards	218
Card Case	219
Hot key functions	219
Volume Mute	220
Lock (Instant security)	221
Power plan	222
Sleep mode	223
Hibernation mode	224
Output (Display switch)	225
Display brightness	226
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	227
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	228
Zoom (Display resolution)	229
Keyboard hot key functions	230
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	231
Glossary	232