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225 system tray 118 taskbar 117, 127 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 dial-up connection 90 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 90 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) 155, 157 disk activity light 42 Disk Defragmenter 185 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 185 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskettes copying files to 79 display doesn't look normal/flickers 183 external monitor not working 184 latch 57 properties 134 screen is blank 182 display modes changing 204 display panel opening 57 Display settings hot key 160 displaying folder information 150 disposing of used batteries 113 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 176 double-click 59 downloading 158 DVD-ROM drive removing a disc 88 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive can't access disc 186 control buttons 82 eject button 81 inserting a disc 84 inserting discs 85 removing 88 DVD-ROM/multifunction drive light 42 E email 157 energy saving features 101 environmental considerations 46, 47 ergonomics lighting 48 posture 47 seating guidelines 47 work habits 49 error messages device driver conflict 175 general hardware problem 175 non-system disk or disk error 172 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 183 program has performed an illegal operation 171 warning resume failure 172 expansion memory slot 62 cover 43 external monitor connecting 151, 163 not working 184 external speakers 162 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 184 files 118 backing up 73, 79 copying to diskette 79 printing 79

Section	Page
Satellite® P25 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	24
Introduction	31
This guide	31
Safety icons	32
Other icons used	33
Other documentation	33
Service options	34
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	35
Making sure you have everything	35
Front with the display closed	36
Back	36
Right side	38
Left side	39
Front with the display open	40
Front panel lights	41
Indicator lights	42
Underside	43
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	45
Selecting a place to work	45
Creating a computer-friendly environment	45
Keeping yourself comfortable	46
Precautions	49
Setting up your computer	51
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	53
Adding external devices	53
Connecting the AC adapter	54
Charging the main battery	56
Using the computer for the first time	57
Opening the display panel	57
Turning on the power	57
Using the TouchPad™	58
Control buttons	59
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	59
Installing additional memory (optional)	60
Removing a memory module	64
Connecting a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	65
Setting up a printer	66
Turning off the computer	70
Caring for your computer	71
Cleaning the computer	71
Moving the computer	71
Using a computer lock	72
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	73
Computing tips	73
Using the keyboard	74
Character keys	74
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	75
Function keys	75
Windows® special keys	75
Overlay keys	76
Starting a program	78
Saving your work	78
Printing your work	79
Backing up your files	79
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	80
Drive components and control buttons	81
DVD-ROM drive components	81
CD/DVD control buttons	82
CD/DVD control and digital audio modes	83
Inserting a disc	84
Playing an audio CD	86
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	88
Caring for CDs and DVDs	89
Setting up for communications	89
Connecting the modem to a phone line	90
Connecting your computer to a network	90
Powering down the computer	91
Using Turn Off or Shut down	91
Hibernation command	92
Stand By command	93
Turning off more quickly	94
Starting again after Turn Off	95
Using Hibernation	95
Starting again from Hibernation mode	97
Using Stand by	98
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	99
Starting again from Stand by	99
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	102
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	113
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 - Exploring Your Options	144
Windows® XP special features	144
Personalizing your desktop	145
Customizing the taskbar	145
Bringing the world to your desktop	146
Changing desktop and browsing style	147
Personalizing individual windows	148
Customizing window toolbars	149
Displaying information about each folder	150
Using your computer at the office	151
Setting up for communications	152
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	153
Setting up a dial-up connection	153
Exchanging data with another computer	154
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	154
Getting help transferring files	154
Connecting to the Internet	154
An overview of using the Internet	155
The Internet	156
The World Wide Web	156
Internet Service Providers	156
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	157
Surfing the Internet	157
Internet features	157
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	158
Exploring video features	159
Changing the display properties setting	159
Display settings hot key	160
Exploring audio features	160
Recording sounds	160
Using a microphone	161
Adjusting recording settings	162
Using external speakers or headphones	162
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	163
Using the Modular Bay	163
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	163
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	165
Using PC Cards	165
PC Card supporting software	165
Inserting PC Cards	166
Removing PC Cards	167
Hot swapping	168
Chapter 7 - If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	172
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	176
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	177
Memory card problems	179
Power and the batteries	180
Keyboard problems	181
Display problems	182
Disk drive problems	184
DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems	186
Sound system problems	187
PC Card problems	187
Printer problems	191
Modem problems	192
Develop good computing habits	192
If you need further assistance	193
Before you call	194
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
Display modes	204
Enabling a wireless device	205
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	205
Keyboard hot keys	206
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	207
Glossary	208

Match case Limit results 1 per page

225

system tray

118

taskbar

117

127

Device Manager

177

checking properties

178

disabling a device

178

dial-up connection

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)

155

157

disk activity light

Disk Defragmenter

185

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

185

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

184

running slow

185

diskettes

copying files to

display

doesn’t look normal/flickers

183

external monitor not working

184

latch

properties

134

screen is blank

182

display modes

changing

204

display panel

opening

Display settings

hot key

160

displaying folder information

150

disposing of used batteries

113

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

176

double-click

downloading

158

DVD-ROM drive

removing a disc

DVD-ROM or multifunction drive

can’t access disc

186

control buttons

eject button

inserting a disc

inserting discs

removing

DVD-ROM/multifunction drive

light

157

energy saving features

101

environmental considerations

ergonomics

lighting

posture

seating guidelines

work habits

error messages

device driver conflict

175

general hardware problem

175

non-system disk or disk error

172

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

183

program has performed an illegal

operation

171

warning resume failure

172

expansion memory slot

cover

external monitor

connecting

151

163

not working

184

external speakers

162

FAT (File Allocation Table)

184

files

118

backing up

copying to diskette

printing