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229 click 52 closing programs 125 comfort chair 40 lighting 41 work habits 42 command Shut down 85 Turn Off 85 commands Hibernate 86 powering down 85 Standby 87 communications programs 83 setting up 83 system resources 171 via modem 84 compact discs inserting 78 problem solving 181 removing 82 computer cleaning 64 lock 65 moving 64 non-system disk or disk error message 167 placement 39 protection 38 running on battery power 95 setting up 44, 54 transferring information 149 turning off 91, 93, 138 turning on 51 using at the office 146, 158 warning resume failure message 167 work area 38 computing tips 66 connecting external monitor 146, 158 external speakers 157 modem 84 mouse 58 power cable 48 to a network 84 USB mouse 58 conserving battery power 102 Contents CDs 82 DVDs 82 control buttons 52 control buttons for DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 75 critical applications 2 customizing taskbar 140 D date and time setting 131 DC-IN 48 desktop 112 browsing style 142 creating new icon 113 creating shortcuts 126 major features 112 properties 130 shortcut menu 116 Start button 113 system tray 114 taskbar 113, 123 Device Manager 172 checking properties 173 disabling a device 173 dial-up connection 84 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 84 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 150,

Section	Page
Satellite® P25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	36
Service options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	42
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Turning on the power	51
Using the TouchPad™	52
Control buttons	52
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	53
Installing additional memory (optional)	54
Removing a memory module	57
Connecting a mouse	58
Connecting a printer	58
Setting up a printer	60
Turning off the computer	63
Caring for your computer	64
Cleaning the computer	64
Moving the computer	64
Using a computer lock	65
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	66
Computing tips	66
Using the keyboard	67
Character keys	68
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	68
Function keys	68
Windows® special keys	69
Overlay keys	69
Starting a program	71
Saving your work	71
Printing your work	72
Backing up your files	72
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	73
Drive components and control buttons	74
DVD-ROM drive components	74
CD/DVD control buttons	75
CD/DVD control and digital audio modes	77
Inserting a disc	78
Playing an audio CD	80
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	81
Removing a disc with the computer on	82
Removing a disc with the computer off	82
Caring for CDs and DVDs	83
Setting up for communications	83
Connecting the modem to a phone line	84
Connecting your computer to a network	84
Powering down the computer	85
Turn Off or Shut down command	85
Restart command	86
Hibernation command	86
Stand By command	87
Using Turn Off or Shut down	88
Turning off more quickly	89
Starting again after Turn Off	90
Using Hibernation	90
Starting again from Hibernation mode	92
Using Stand by	92
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	93
Starting again from Stand by	94
Toshiba’s online resources	94
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	95
Running the computer on battery power	95
Power management	96
Using additional batteries	97
Charging the batteries	97
Charging the main battery	98
Charging the RTC battery	98
Monitoring battery power	100
Determining remaining battery power	100
Conserving battery power	102
What to do when the battery runs low	103
Setting battery alarms	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	105
Inserting the battery in the computer	106
Taking care of your battery	107
Maximizing battery life	108
Disposing of used batteries safely	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	111
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Windows® XP file system	114
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	115
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	117
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	118
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	119
Lesson 6: Starting programs	120
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	122
Using the taskbar	123
Minimizing and maximizing windows	123
Resizing and moving windows	124
Lesson 8: Closing programs	125
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	126
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	126
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	127
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	129
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	131
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	132
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	134
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	135
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	135
Using the online tours and tutorials	137
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	138
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options	139
Windows® XP special features	139
Personalizing your desktop	140
Customizing the taskbar	140
Bringing the world to your desktop	141
Changing desktop and browsing style	142
Personalizing individual windows	143
Customizing window toolbars	144
Displaying information about each folder	145
Using your computer at the office	146
Setting up for communications	147
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	148
Setting up a dial-up connection	148
Exchanging data with another computer	149
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	149
Getting help transferring files	149
Connecting to the Internet	150
An overview of using the Internet	151
The Internet	151
The World Wide Web	151
Internet Service Providers	152
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	152
Surfing the Internet	152
Internet features	153
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	153
Exploring video features	154
Changing the display properties setting	154
Display settings hot key	155
Exploring audio features	155
Recording sounds	155
Using a microphone	156
Adjusting recording settings	157
Using external speakers or headphones	157
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	158
Using the Modular Bay	158
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	158
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	160
Using PC Cards	160
PC Card supporting software	160
Inserting PC Cards	161
Removing PC Cards	162
Hot swapping	163
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	171
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Memory card problems	174
Power and the batteries	175
Keyboard problems	176
Display problems	177
Disk drive problems	179
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	181
Sound system problems	182
PC Card problems	182
Printer problems	186
Modem problems	187
Develop good computing habits	187
If you need further assistance	188
Before you call	189
Contacting Toshiba	189
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	190
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	190
Appendix A: Hot Keys	194
Instant password security	194
Without a password	194
With a password	194
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	195
Sound	196
Power usage mode	196
Stand by mode	197
Hibernation mode	198
Display modes	199
Enabling a wireless device	200
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	200
Keyboard hot keys	201
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	202
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	203
Getting Started	204
ConfigFree Main Screen	204
Starting ConfigFree	205
Configuring ConfigFree	205
ConfigFree Utilities	206
Connectivity Doctor	206
Device Settings	207
Profile Settings	209
Quick Connect	210
Using Auto Switch	211
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	212
Auto Switch (SSID)	212
Glossary	213

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229

click

closing programs

125

comfort

chair

lighting

work habits

command

Shut down

Turn Off

commands

Hibernate

powering down

Standby

communications

programs

setting up

system resources

171

via modem

compact discs

inserting

problem solving

181

removing

computer

cleaning

lock

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

167

placement

protection

running on battery power

setting up

transferring information

149

turning off

138

turning on

using at the office

146

158

warning resume failure message

167

work area

computing tips

connecting

external monitor

146

158

external speakers

157

modem

mouse

power cable

to a network

USB mouse

conserving battery power

102

Contents

CDs

DVDs

control buttons

control buttons for DVD-ROM or

multi-function drive

critical applications

customizing

taskbar

140

date and time

setting

131

DC-IN

desktop

112

browsing style

142

creating new icon

113

creating shortcuts

126

major features

112

properties

130

shortcut menu

116

Start button

113

system tray

114

taskbar

113

123

Device Manager

172

checking properties

173

disabling a device

173

dial-up connection

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

150