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274 Index connecting 191 not working 220 mouse connecting 57 moving the computer 63 My Computer 111, 112 N network connecting to 83 dial-up connection 84 New Folder icon 116 new text document 115 Notepad 115 O object properties 126 online tours 133 P Paint 117 password instant 238 PC Card Card and Socket Services 204 checklist 226 CIS (Card Information Structure) 225 computer stops working 227 errors 228 hot swapping fails 227 inserting 204 not recognized 228 problem solving 225, 226 removing 205 replacing 206 using 203 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 203 Plug and Play 214 power cable 48 cable connectors 245 computer will not start 209 monitoring 97 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 103 power down options Turn Off 89, 91 Power Management powering down 84 power usage mode 99 powering off 84 precautions 41, 48 primary button 51 printer Add Printer Wizard 58 problem solving 229 printing a file 71 problem solving AC power 218 battery charge doesn't last 219 battery not charging 218 can't access disc 223 changing display properties 221 checking device properties 216 compact discs not running correctly 224 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 227 computer will not power up 209 contacting Toshiba 232, 233 corrupted/damaged data files 223 Device Manager 215 disabling a device 215 disk drive is slow 223 display is blank 220 DVD-ROM or multifunction

Section	Page
Satellite® P25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	34
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	41
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding external devices	45
Connecting the AC adapter	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Using the TouchPad™	51
Control buttons	51
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	52
Installing additional memory (optional)	53
Removing a memory module	56
Connecting a mouse	57
Connecting a printer	57
Setting up a printer	58
Using the Add Printer Wizard	58
Turning off the computer	61
Caring for your computer	62
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	63
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	66
Character keys	67
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	67
Function keys	67
Windows® special keys	68
Overlay keys	68
Starting a program	70
Saving your work	70
Printing your work	71
Backing up your files	72
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	72
Drive components and control buttons	73
DVD-ROM drive components	74
CD/DVD control buttons	75
CD/DVD control and digital audio modes	76
Inserting a disc	77
Playing an audio CD	79
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	81
Removing a disc with the computer on	81
Removing a disc with the computer off	82
Caring for CDs and DVDs	82
Setting up for communications	83
Connecting the modem to a phone line	83
Connecting your computer to a network	83
Powering down the computer	84
Using Shut Down	85
Hibernation command	85
Stand By command	86
Turning off more quickly	87
Starting again after Shut down	88
Using Hibernation	88
Starting again from Hibernation mode	90
Using Stand By	91
Going into Stand By mode more quickly	91
Starting again from Stand By	92
Toshiba’s online resources	92
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	93
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	93
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	94
Power management	95
Charging the battery	95
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	98
Conserving battery power	99
What to do when the battery runs low	99
Setting battery alarms	100
Changing the main battery	101
Removing the battery from the computer	101
Taking care of your battery	103
Safety precautions	103
Maximizing battery life	104
Disposing of used batteries safely	105
Traveling tips	105
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System	107
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	108
Windows® XP file system	110
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	111
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	114
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	115
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	116
Lesson 6: Starting programs	117
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	118
Using the taskbar	119
Minimizing and maximizing windows	119
Resizing and moving windows	120
Lesson 8: Closing programs	122
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	122
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	122
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	123
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	125
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	127
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	128
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	130
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	131
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	131
Using the online tours and tutorials	133
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	134
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition	135
Media Center Setup	136
Connecting to a Television	136
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup	137
Connecting the External Remote Sensor	138
Connecting the VCR or Set Top Box to the Computer	139
Starting the Media Center	140
Remote Control For Media Center	143
Watching Television Programs	150
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	152
Watching a Recorded TV Program	153
Searching for a TV Program	154
Recording TV	155
Recording TV tips	156
Recording from the Guide	157
Recording from Search	157
Recording Manually	158
Changing Your Settings	159
Changing recording priorities	160
Listening to Music	160
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player	161
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	163
Playing Digital Music Files	164
Finding Music Files in My Music	165
Playing a Song	165
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	166
Finding and Playing an Album	166
Creating a Playlist	167
Displaying Your Pictures	168
Viewing a Slide Show	170
Sorting your Pictures	170
Watching Your Digital Movies	170
Organizing Your Videos	171
Playing Digital Videos	172
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	173
Sorting Videos	173
Watching a DVD	173
Stopping a DVD Movie	174
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	175
Changing the Media Center Settings	175
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	184
Windows® XP special features	184
Personalizing your desktop	185
Customizing the taskbar	185
Bringing the world to your desktop	186
Changing desktop and browsing style	187
Personalizing individual windows	189
Customizing window toolbars	189
Displaying information about each folder	190
Using your computer at the office	191
Setting up for communications	192
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	192
Setting up a dial-up connection	192
Exchanging data with another computer	193
Getting started	193
Getting help transferring files	193
Connecting to the Internet	193
An overview of using the Internet	194
The Internet	194
The World Wide Web	195
Internet Service Providers	195
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	195
Surfing the Internet	196
Internet features	196
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	197
Exploring video features	197
Changing the display properties setting	198
Display settings hot key	199
Exploring audio features	199
Recording sounds	199
Using a microphone	199
Adjusting recording settings	200
Using external speakers or headphones	201
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	201
Using the Modular Bay	202
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	202
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	203
Using PC Cards	203
PC Card supporting software	204
Inserting PC Cards	204
Removing PC Cards	205
Hot swapping	206
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	207
Problems when you turn on the computer	209
The Windows® operating system is not working	210
Using Startup options to fix problems	211
Internet problems	212
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	212
Resolving a hardware conflict	213
A plan of action	213
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	214
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	215
Memory card problems	217
Power and the batteries	218
Keyboard problems	219
Display problems	220
Disk drive problems	222
DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems	223
Sound system problems	225
PC Card problems	225
Printer problems	229
Modem problems	230
Develop good computing habits	230
If you need further assistance	232
Before you call	232
Contacting Toshiba	233
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	234
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	234
Appendix A: Hot Keys	238
Instant password security	238
Without a password	238
With a password	238
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	239
Sound	240
Power usage mode	240
Stand By mode	241
Hibernation mode	242
Display modes	243
Display modes	243
Enabling a wireless device	244
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	244
Keyboard hot keys	244
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	245
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	246
Getting Started	247
ConfigFree Main Screen	247
Starting ConfigFree	248
Configuring ConfigFree	248
ConfigFree Utilities	249
Connectivity Doctor	249
Device Settings	250
Profile Settings	252
Quick Connect	253
Using Auto Switch	254
Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)	255
Auto Switch (SSID)	255
Glossary	256

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Index

connecting

191

not working

220

mouse

connecting

moving the computer

My Computer

111

112

network

connecting to

dial-up connection

New Folder icon

116

new text document

115

Notepad

115

object properties

126

online tours

133

Paint

117

password

instant

238

PC Card

Card and Socket Services

204

checklist

226

CIS (Card Information Structure)

225

computer stops working

227

errors

228

hot swapping fails

227

inserting

204

not recognized

228

problem solving

225

226

removing

205

replacing

206

using

203

PCMCIA (Personal Computer

Memory Card International

Association)

203

Plug and Play

214

power

cable

cable connectors

245

computer will not start

209

monitoring

problem solving

218

taking care of your battery

103

power down options

Turn Off

Power Management

powering down

power usage mode

powering off

precautions

primary button

printer

Add Printer Wizard

problem solving

229

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

218

battery charge doesn’t last

219

battery not charging

218

can’t access disc

223

changing display properties

221

checking device properties

216

compact discs not running

correctly

224

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

227

computer will not power up

209

contacting Toshiba

232

233

corrupted/damaged data files

223

Device Manager

215

disabling a device

215

disk drive is slow

223

display is blank

220

DVD-ROM or multifunction