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230 Index printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 173 accessing disk drives 166 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert diskette in drive 178 cannot read a diskette 178 changing display properties 176 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 181 computer will not power up 165 contacting Toshiba 192, 193 corrupted/damaged data files 178 Device Manager 171 disk drive is slow 177 display is blank 175 ExpressCard® 180 checklist 180 error occurs 182 hot swapping fails 181 not recognized 181 slot appears dead 180 external display not working 176 external monitor 175 faulty memory 172 hardware conflict 170 high-pitched noise 180 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 Internet connection is slow 169 keyboard not responding 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries 173 printer 182 program not responding 164 program not working properly 178 screen does not look right/flickers 175 Startup options 168 URL address not found 169 warning resume failure 166 Windows® operating system not working 168 program, starting 90 programs not running correctly 178 projector 70 connecting 70 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 104 recording sounds 128 recording sounds 128 recycle bin icon 121 registering computer 46 removing main battery 113 RJ-11 jack 125 running the computer on battery power 103 S safety computer 119 disposing of batteries 118 icons 39 precautions 42 saving files 93 screen blank 175 does not look normal/flickers 175 secondary button 69 set up communications 123 setting up adding memory 52

Section	Page
Satellite® P300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	36
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	39
Other documentation	40
Service options	40
Chapter 1: Getting Started	41
Selecting a place to work	41
Setting up a work environment	41
Keeping yourself comfortable	42
Precautions	42
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding optional external devices	46
Connecting to a power source	47
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	61
Creating Recovery DVDs	62
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	63
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	67
Installing drivers and applications	68
Using the TouchPad™	68
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	69
Control buttons	69
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	69
Using external display devices	70
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Using an external keyboard	72
Using a mouse	73
Connecting a printer	73
Setting up a printer	74
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	74
Turning off the computer	75
Options for turning off the computer	75
Using the Shut Down command	78
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	80
Using and configuring Sleep mode	82
Closing the display panel	85
Customizing your computer’s settings	85
Caring for your computer	85
Cleaning the computer	85
Moving the computer	86
Using a computer lock	86
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	87
Computing tips	87
Using the keyboard	89
Character keys	89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	90
Special Windows® keys	90
Starting a program	90
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	91
Starting a program using the Start Search field	92
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	94
Backing up your work	95
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	96
Optical drive components	97
Media control buttons	98
Inserting an optical disc	98
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for optical discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	103
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	105
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	106
Monitoring main battery power	107
Determining remaining battery power	108
What to do when the main battery runs low	109
Setting battery notifications	109
Conserving battery power	110
Power Plans	111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	112
Changing the main battery	113
Removing the battery from the computer	113
Inserting a charged battery	115
Taking care of your battery	116
Safety precautions	116
Maintaining your battery	117
Disposing of used batteries	118
Traveling tips	119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	120
Exploring the desktop	120
Finding your way around the desktop	121
Setting up for communications	123
Connecting your computer to a network	123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	124
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	126
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	127
Internet features	127
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	128
Exploring audio features	128
Recording sounds	128
Using external speakers or headphones	129
FM tuner	130
Web Camera	130
Using an ExpressCard®	131
Inserting an ExpressCard®	131
Removing an ExpressCard®	132
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	132
Inserting memory media	133
Removing memory media	133
Using the i.LINK® port	134
Chapter 5: Utilities	135
TOSHIBA Assist	136
Connect	137
Secure	138
Protect & Fix	139
Optimize	140
TOSHIBA Application Installer	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint Logon	158
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	158
Fingerprint reader limitations	159
ConfigFree®	160
Getting Started	160
ConfigFree® Utilities	161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	165
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	170
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	171
Memory problems	172
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk drive problems	177
Optical drive problems	178
Sound system problems	179
ExpressCard® problems	180
Printer problems	182
Modem problems	183
Wireless networking problems	183
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	194
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	196
Hot Key Cards	196
Using the Hot Key Cards	197
Application Cards	198
Using the Application Cards	199
Card Case	199
Hot key functions	200
Volume Mute	200
Lock (Instant security)	201
Power plan	202
Sleep mode	203
Hibernation mode	204
Output (Display switch)	205
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212
A	214
B	214
C	215
D	217
E	218
F	219
G	219
H	219
I	220
K	220
L	220
M	221
N	222
O	222
P	222
R	223
S	224
T	224
U	225
W	225

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Index

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

173

accessing disk drives

166

battery charge does not last

174

battery not charging

173

cannot insert diskette in drive

178

cannot read a diskette

178

changing display properties

176

checking device properties

171

computer hangs when

ExpressCard® inserted

181

computer will not power up

165

contacting Toshiba

192

193

corrupted/damaged data files

178

Device Manager

171

disk drive is slow

177

display is blank

175

ExpressCard®

180

checklist

180

error occurs

182

hot swapping fails

181

not recognized

181

slot appears dead

180

external display not working

176

external monitor

175

faulty memory

172

hardware conflict

170

high-pitched noise

180

Internet bookmarked site not

found

169

Internet connection is slow

169

keyboard

not responding

166

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

177

modem not receiving or

transmitting

183

no sound

179

non-system disk or disk error

167

power and batteries

173

printer

182

program not responding

164

program not working properly

178

screen does not look right/flickers

175

Startup options

168

URL address not found

169

warning resume failure

166

Windows® operating system not

working

168

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

178

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

104

recording

sounds

128

recording sounds

128

recycle bin icon

121

registering computer

removing

main battery

113

RJ-11 jack

125

running the computer on battery power

103

safety

computer

119

disposing of batteries

118

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

175

does not look normal/flickers

175

secondary button

set up communications

123

setting up

adding memory