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210 Exploring Your Options Using the Modular Bay icon on the System tray. After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove. 2 Slide the Modular Bay ejection bar towards the front of the computer. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Stand By mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported with this computer. For more information on Hibernation and Stand By modes, see "Hibernation command" on page 94 and "Stand By command" on page 95. Unlatching the Modular Bay 3 Slide the module out of the computer. Sliding the module out

Section	Page
Satellite® P25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	33
This guide	33
Safety icons	34
Other documentation	35
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	37
Making sure you have everything	37
Front with the display closed	38
Back	39
Right side	40
Left side	41
Front with the display open	42
Front panel lights	43
Indicator lights	44
Underside	45
Chapter 2: Getting Started	47
Selecting a place to work	47
Creating a computer-friendly environment	47
Keeping yourself comfortable	48
Precautions	51
Setting up your computer	53
Setting up your software	53
Registering your computer with Toshiba	55
Adding external devices	55
Connecting the AC adapter	56
Charging the main battery	58
Using the computer for the first time	59
Opening the display panel	59
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 Multifunction 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	90
Caring for CDs and DVDs	91
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting the modem to a phone line	92
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Powering down the computer	93
Using Shut Down	93
Hibernation command	94
Stand By command	95
Turning off more quickly	96
Starting again after Shut down	97
Using Hibernation	97
Starting again from Hibernation mode	98
Using Stand By	99
Going into Stand By mode more quickly	100
Starting again from Stand By	100
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	101
Power management	103
Charging the battery	103
Charging the RTC battery	104
Monitoring battery power	105
Determining remaining battery power	105
Conserving battery power	106
What to do when the battery runs low	107
Setting battery alarms	108
Changing the main battery	109
Removing the battery from the computer	109
Taking care of your battery	110
Maximizing battery life	111
Disposing of used batteries safely	113
Traveling tips	114
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	115
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	116
Finding your way around the desktop	116
Windows® XP file system	118
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	119
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	121
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	122
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	124
Lesson 6: Starting programs	125
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	127
Using the taskbar	127
Minimizing and maximizing windows	127
Resizing and moving windows	128
Lesson 8: Closing programs	130
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	130
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	130
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	131
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	133
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	135
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	137
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	139
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	140
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	140
Using the online tours and tutorials	142
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	143
Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition	144
Media Center Setup	145
Connecting the Computer to a Television	145
Connecting the External Remote Sensor	146
Starting the Media Center	148
Remote Control For Media Center	151
Watching Television Programs	157
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	159
Watching a Recorded TV Program	160
Searching for a TV Program	161
Recording TV	162
Recording TV tips	163
Recording from the Guide	164
Recording from Search	165
Recording Manually	165
Changing Your Settings	166
Changing recording priorities	167
Listening to Music	168
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player	169
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	170
Playing Digital Music Files	171
Finding Music Files in My Music	172
Playing a Song	172
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	173
Finding and Playing an Album	173
Creating a Playlist	174
Displaying Your Pictures	175
Viewing a Slide Show	176
Sorting your Pictures	177
Watching Your Digital Movies	177
Organizing Your Videos	178
Playing Digital Videos	178
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	179
Sorting Videos	179
Watching a DVD	180
Stopping a DVD Movie	181
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	181
Changing the Media Center Settings	181
Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options	190
Windows® XP special features	190
Personalizing your desktop	191
Customizing the taskbar	191
Bringing the world to your desktop	192
Changing desktop and browsing style	193
Personalizing individual windows	194
Customizing window toolbars	195
Displaying information about each folder	196
Using your computer at the office	197
Setting up for communications	198
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	199
Setting up a dial-up connection	199
Exchanging data with another computer	200
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	200
Getting help transferring files	200
Connecting to the Internet	200
An overview of using the Internet	202
The Internet	202
The World Wide Web	202
Internet Service Providers	203
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	203
Surfing the Internet	203
Internet features	204
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	204
Exploring video features	205
Changing the display properties setting	205
Display settings hot key	206
Exploring audio features	206
Recording sounds	206
Using a microphone	207
Adjusting recording settings	208
Using external speakers or headphones	208
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	209
Using the Modular Bay	209
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	209
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	211
Using PC Cards	211
PC Card supporting software	211
Inserting PC Cards	212
Removing PC Cards	213
Hot swapping	214
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	215
Problems when you turn on the computer	218
The Windows® operating system is not working	219
Using Startup options to fix problems	219
Internet problems	220
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	221
Resolving a hardware conflict	221
A plan of action	222
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	222
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	223
Memory card problems	225
Power and the batteries	226
Keyboard problems	227
Display problems	228
Disk drive problems	230
DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems	232
Sound system problems	233
PC Card problems	233
Printer problems	237
Modem problems	238
Develop good computing habits	238
If you need further assistance	239
Before you call	240
Contacting Toshiba	240
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	241
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	241
Appendix A: Hot Keys	245
Instant password security	245
Without a password	245
With a password	245
Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged	246
Sound	247
Power usage mode	247
Stand By mode	248
Hibernation mode	249
Display modes	250
Display modes	250
Enabling a wireless device	251
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	251
Keyboard hot keys	252
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	253
Glossary	254