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108 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab. Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured

Section	Page
Satellite® P10/P15 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction 32	24
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 36	24
Chapter 2: Getting Started 46	25
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 75	25
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 103	27
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 117	27
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 145	28
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 168	29
Appendix A: Hot Keys 199	30
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 206	30
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 207	31
Glossary 217	31
Index 232	31
Introduction	32
This guide	32
Safety icons	33
Other icons used	34
Other documentation	34
Service options	35
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	36
Making sure you have everything	36
Front with the display closed	37
Back	38
Right side	39
Left side	40
Front with the display open	41
Front panel lights	42
System indicator lights	43
Underside	44
Chapter 2: Getting Started	46
Selecting a place to work	46
Creating a computer-friendly environment	46
Keeping yourself comfortable	47
Precautions	50
Setting up your computer	52
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	53
Adding external devices	54
Connecting the AC adapter	55
Charging the main battery	57
Using the computer for the first time	58
Opening the display panel	58
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	66
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Turning off the computer	71
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	72
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Windows® special keys	78
Overlay keys	78
Starting a program	80
Saving your work	80
Printing your work	81
Backing up your files	82
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function 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	90
Removing a disc with the computer on	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	91
Caring for CDs and DVDs	91
Setting up for communications	92
Connecting the modem to a phone line	92
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Powering down the computer	93
Using Turn Off or Shut down	94
Hibernation command	95
Stand By command	96
Turning off more quickly	97
Starting again after Turn Off	98
Using Hibernation	98
Starting again from Hibernation mode	99
Using Stand by	100
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	101
Starting again from Stand by	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Charging the battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	107
Conserving battery power	108
What to do when the battery runs low	109
Setting battery alarms	110
Changing the main battery	111
Removing the battery from the computer	111
Taking care of your battery	112
Safety precautions	112
Maximizing battery life	113
Disposing of used batteries safely	115
Traveling tips	116
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	117
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	118
Finding your way around the desktop	118
Windows® XP file system	120
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	121
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	123
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	124
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	126
Lesson 6: Starting programs	127
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	129
Using the taskbar	129
Minimizing and maximizing windows	129
Resizing and moving windows	130
Lesson 8: Closing programs	132
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	132
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	132
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	133
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	135
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	137
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	138
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	140
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	141
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	141
Using the online tours and tutorials	143
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	144
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	145
Windows® XP special features	145
Personalizing your desktop	146
Customizing the taskbar	146
Bringing the world to your desktop	147
Changing desktop and browsing style	148
Personalizing individual windows	149
Customizing window toolbars	150
Displaying information about each folder	151
Using your computer at the office	152
Setting up for communications	153
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	154
Setting up a dial-up connection	154
Exchanging data with another computer	155
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	155
Getting help transferring files	155
Connecting to the Internet	156
An overview of using the Internet	157
The Internet	157
The World Wide Web	157
Internet Service Providers	158
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	158
Surfing the Internet	158
Internet features	159
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	159
Exploring video features	160
Changing the display properties setting	160
Display settings hot key	161
Exploring audio features	161
Recording sounds	161
Using a microphone	162
Adjusting recording settings	163
Using external speakers or headphones	163
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	164
Using PC Cards	164
PC Card supporting software	164
Inserting PC Cards	165
Removing PC Cards	166
Hot swapping	166
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	168
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	172
Using Startup options to fix problems	172
Internet problems	173
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	174
Resolving a hardware conflict	174
A plan of action	175
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory card problems	178
Power and the batteries	179
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	183
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	185
Sound system problems	186
PC Card problems	186
Printer problems	190
Modem problems	191
Develop good computing habits	191
If you need further assistance	193
Before you call	193
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys	199
Instant password security	199
Without a password	199
With a password	199
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	200
Sound	201
Power usage mode	201
Stand by mode	202
Hibernation mode	203
Display modes	204
Enabling a wireless device	205
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	205
Keyboard hot keys	205
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	206
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	207
Getting Started	208
ConfigFree Main Screen	208
Starting ConfigFree	209
Configuring ConfigFree	209
ConfigFree Utilities	210
Connectivity Doctor	210
Device Settings	211
Profile Settings	213
Quick Connect	214
Using Auto Switch	215
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	216
Auto Switch (SSID)	216
Glossary	217