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238 disk 183 modem not receiving or transmitting 191 no sound 186 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 186 checklist 187 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 189 slots appear dead 188 Plug and Play 176 power and batteries 179 printer 190 program not responding 168 program not working properly 184 screen does not look right/flickers 182 system resources 175 Touchpad not responding 171 trouble prevention 191 URL address not found 173 using Startup options 172 warning resume failure 171 Windows XP not working 172 programs closing 132 not running correctly 184 starting 80 Web browsers 157 properties 136 R recharging main battery 105 RTC battery 106 recording adjusting quality 163 sounds 161 Recovery media 34 Recycle Bin 119, 139 removing CDs and DVDs 90 main battery 111 PC Cards 166 resizing windows 129, 130 restarting from Hibernate 99 restarting from Standby 102 restarting from Turn Off 98 RTC (real-time clock) battery 104 running the computer on battery power 103 S safety computer 116 disposing of batteries 115 icons 33 precautions 50 saving your work 80 ScanDisk 183 screen blank 181 doesn't look normal/flickers 182 Screen Saver tab 136 SD cards 39 Search Engine 158 secondary button 61 security fitting a computer lock cable 73 instant password 199 lock slot 39 SelectServ 35, 62, 73, 92, 104 setting up communications 92 computer 46, 52, 63 date and time 137 printer 68

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

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disk

183

modem not receiving or

transmitting

191

no sound

186

non-system disk or disk error

171

PC Card

186

checklist

187

error occurs

189

hot swapping fails

188

not recognized

189

slots appear dead

188

Plug and Play

176

power and batteries

179

printer

190

program not responding

168

program not working properly

184

screen does not look right/flickers

182

system resources

175

Touchpad

not responding

171

trouble prevention

191

URL address not found

173

using Startup options

172

warning resume failure

171

Windows XP not working

172

programs

closing

132

not running correctly

184

starting

Web browsers

157

properties

136

recharging

main battery

105

RTC battery

106

recording

adjusting quality

163

sounds

161

Recovery media

Recycle Bin

119

139

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

111

PC Cards

166

resizing windows

129

130

restarting from Hibernate

restarting from Standby

102

restarting from Turn Off

RTC (real-time clock) battery

104

running the computer on battery power

103

safety

computer

116

disposing of batteries

115

icons

precautions

saving your work

ScanDisk

183

screen

blank

181

doesn’t look normal/flickers

182

Screen Saver tab

136

SD cards

Search Engine

158

secondary button

security

fitting a computer lock cable

instant password

199

lock slot

SelectServ

104

setting up

communications

computer

date and time

137

printer