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231 resolving 172 Help 135, 170 Hibernate restarting 92 using 90 Hibernation 86 Hibernation mode 63, 85 hiding windows 122 hot key display modes 199 display settings 155 power usage mode 196 Stand by mode 197 wireless mode 200 hot keys instant password 194 keyboard functions 201 sound 196 hot swapping 160 precautions 163 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 151 I icon 112 desktop 113 moving to desktop 113 naming 120 safety 35 Industry Canada requirement 4 inserting CDs and DVDs 78 PC Cards 161 installing main battery 104 Internal/External mode 179 Internet 151 bookmarked site not found 169 chat rooms 153 connecting to 150 news groups 153 overview 151 slow connection 169 URL address not found 169 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 152 K keyboard character keys 68 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 68 cursor control overlay 70 function keys 68 hot keys 201 not working 167, 177 numeric keypad overlay 70 overlay keys 69 unexpected characters 176 Windows special keys 69 L lights AC power 51 battery 51, 100 hard disk drive 51 M main battery changing 104 removing 105 memory problem solving 174 removing 57 removing expansion slot cover 55 memory module inserting 56 removing 57 Microsoft Internet Explorer 83 Microsoft Windows XP 111 minimizing 123 modem

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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Help

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Hibernate

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using

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Hibernation mode

hiding windows

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hot key

display modes

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display settings

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power usage mode

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Stand by mode

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wireless mode

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hot keys

instant password

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keyboard functions

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sound

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hot swapping

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precautions

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

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icon

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desktop

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moving to desktop

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naming

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safety

Industry Canada requirement

inserting

CDs and DVDs

PC Cards

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installing

main battery

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Internal/External mode

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Internet

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bookmarked site not found

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chat rooms

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connecting to

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news groups

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overview

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slow connection

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URL address not found

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Internet Service Provider (ISP)

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keyboard

character keys

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

cursor control overlay

function keys

hot keys

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not working

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numeric keypad overlay

overlay keys

unexpected characters

176

Windows special keys

lights

AC power

battery

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hard disk drive

main battery

changing

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removing

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memory

problem solving

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removing

removing expansion slot cover

memory module

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Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft Windows XP

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modem