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272 Index I icon 122 desktop 122 Internet Explorer 123 moving to desktop 122 recycle bin 122 safety 36 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 54 installing memory modules 53 mouse 68 instant passwords, using 149 Internet bookmarked site not found 182 connecting to 131 features 132 slow connection 182 surfing 131 uploading and downloading files 133 URL address not found 182 Internet Explorer icon 123 Internet Service Providers 130 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 184 ISPs 130 J jack RJ-11 126 K keyboard character keys 83 function keys 84 hot keys 228 not working 179 troubleshooting 190 keyboard, external 68 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 68 L light drive in-use indicator 93 M main battery removing 114 Main battery light 49 memory adding 53 problem solving 187 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module installation 54 removing 60 microphone 133 modem determining COM port 125 problem solving 202 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 modem default 125 monitor 65 connecting 66 not working 191 mouse installing 68 serial 68 N network 127 accessing 127 networking wireless 127

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 external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Using the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Using the Dual Mode Pad	61
Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad	62
Using the Control buttons	63
Using Tap Zones	63
Using the Virtual Buttons	63
Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a printer	69
Setting up your printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	71
Turning off the computer	72
Options for turning off the computer	72
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	75
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	76
Using and configuring Standby mode	77
Closing the display panel	78
Caring for your computer	78
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	83
Function keys	84
Windows special keys	84
Starting a program	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	85
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	86
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	87
Saving your work	88
Saving files	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	92
Using the Optical Drive	92
Optical Drive components	93
Inserting a compact disc	94
Playing an audio CD	96
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	97
Creating a CD	97
Removing a disc with the computer on	98
Removing a disc with the computer off	99
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	99
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Battery Notice	102
Power management	103
Using additional batteries	103
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	104
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining main battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery alarms	110
Conserving battery power	111
Power Schemes	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme	113
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	114
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maximizing battery life	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	126
Connecting your computer to a network	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	133
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Using PC Cards	136
Inserting a PC Card	137
Removing a PC Card	138
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	138
Using an ExpressCard™	139
Inserting an ExpressCard	139
Removing an ExpressCard	140
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	140
Inserting memory media	141
Removing memory media	141
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	143
TOSHIBA Assist	144
Connect	145
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor or user password	150
TOSHIBA Password Utility	152
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	154
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	155
Mouse Utility	156
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	157
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	159
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	160
TOSHIBA Accessibility	162
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	163
Fingerprint utility limitations	163
Fingerprint Enrollment	163
Fingerprint Logon	165
Power-on Security	165
Control Center	167
Password Bank	169
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor	173
Fingerprint sensor limitations	175
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	176
Problems that are easy to fix	176
Problems when you turn on the computer	178
The Windows ® operating system is not working	180
Using Startup options to fix problems	181
Internet problems	182
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	182
Resolving a hardware conflict	183
A plan of action	183
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	184
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	185
Memory problems	187
Power and the batteries	188
Keyboard problems	190
Display problems	191
Disk drive problems	193
Optical Drive problems	196
Sound system problems	197
PC Card problems	197
Printer problems	201
Modem problems	202
Wireless networking problems	203
DVD operating problems	206
Develop good computing habits	209
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	210
If you need further assistance	216
Before you contact Toshiba	216
Contacting Toshiba	217
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	218
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	218
Appendix A: Hot Keys	220
Volume Mute	220
Password security	221
Without a password	221
With a password	221
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	222
Power usage	223
Standby mode	224
Hibernation mode	225
Display modes	226
Display brightness	227
Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad	227
Zooming applications in/out	227
Keyboard hot keys	228
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	229
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	230
Getting Started	231
Starting ConfigFree	231
ConfigFree Utilities	233
Connectivity Doctor	233
Search for Wireless Devices	236
Profile Settings	241
ConfigFree SUMMIT	245
Quick Connect	249
Using the Automatic Switch	252
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	252
Glossary	254

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Index

icon

122

desktop

122

Internet Explorer

123

moving to desktop

122

recycle bin

122

safety

Industry Canada requirement

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

149

Internet

bookmarked site not found

182

connecting to

131

features

132

slow connection

182

surfing

131

uploading

and

downloading

files

133

URL address not found

182

Internet Explorer icon

123

Internet Service Providers

130

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

184

ISPs

130

jack

RJ-11

126

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

228

not working

179

troubleshooting

190

keyboard, external

keyboard, PS/2-compatible

light

drive in-use indicator

main battery

removing

114

Main battery light

memory

adding

problem solving

187

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

installation

removing

microphone

133

modem

determining COM port

125

problem solving

202

resetting port to default settings

125

upgrading

125

modem default

125

monitor

connecting

not working

191

mouse

installing

serial

network

127

accessing

127

networking

wireless

127