User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P100/P105 Series User's Guide1Contents26Introduction33This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used35Other documentation36Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Creating a computer-friendly environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Precautions38Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer40Setting up your software40Registering your computer with Toshiba41Adding optional external devices41Connecting to a power source42Charging the main battery44Using the computer for the first time45Opening the display panel45Your computer’s features and specifications46Turning on the power46Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module48Removing a memory module53Checking total memory54Hard Drive Recovery Utilities55Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs56Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options57Installing drivers and applications63Using the TouchPad™63Scrolling with the TouchPad™64Control buttons64Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™64Using the Dual Mode Pad65Using Dual Mode65Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse69Connecting a printer70Setting up a printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive71Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer72Using the Shut Down command75Using and configuring Hibernation mode77Using and configuring Sleep mode79Closing the display panel82Customizing your computer’s settings82Caring for your computer82Cleaning the computer82Moving the computer82Using a computer lock83Chapter 2: Learning the Basics84Computing tips84Using the keyboard85Character keys86Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys86Function keys86Special Windows® keys87Starting a program87Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer88Starting a program using the Start Search field89Saving your work89Printing your work91Backing up your work92Restoring your work92Using the optical drive92Optical drive components93Media control buttons94Inserting a compact disc94Playing an audio CD96Playing optical media97Creating a CD/DVD97Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off98Caring for CD or DVD discs99Toshiba’s online resources99Chapter 3: Mobile Computing100Toshiba’s energy-saver design100Running the computer on battery power100Battery Notice101Power management102Using additional batteries102Charging batteries102Charging the main battery103Charging the RTC battery103Monitoring main battery power104Determining remaining battery power106What to do when the main battery runs low106Setting battery notification107Conserving battery power108Power Plans109Using a hot key to set the Power Plan110Changing the main battery111Removing the battery from the computer111Inserting a charged battery113Taking care of your battery114Safety precautions114Maintaining your battery115Disposing of used batteries116Traveling tips117Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features118Exploring the desktop118Finding your way around the desktop119Setting up for communications121Connecting the modem to a telephone line122Connecting your computer to a network123An overview of using the Internet125The Internet126The World Wide Web126Internet Service Providers126Connecting to the Internet126Surfing the Internet127Internet features127Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet128Exploring audio features128Recording sounds128Using external speakers or headphones129Using PC Cards130Inserting a PC Card130Removing a PC Card131Setting up a PC Card for your computer131Using an ExpressCard™132Inserting an ExpressCard™132Removing an ExpressCard™132Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot133Inserting memory media133Removing memory media134Using the i.LINK® port135Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities136TOSHIBA Assist137Connect138Secure139Protect & Fix140Optimize141Setting passwords142Using an instant password142Using a supervisor password143Using a user password145Deleting a user password146TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility146TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility147Mouse Utility148Toshiba Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151TOSHIBA Button Support152CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer153TOSHIBA Accessibility154Fingerprint Authentication Utility155Fingerprint utility limitations155Fingerprint Enrollment155Fingerprint Logon156Power-on Security157Control Center158Password Bank159Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader163Fingerprint reader limitations165ConfigFree™165Getting Started166ConfigFree Utilities166Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong169Problems that are easy to fix169Problems when you turn on the computer170The Windows® operating system is not working173Using Startup options to fix problems173Internet problems174The Windows® operating system can help you175Resolving a hardware conflict175A plan of action175Fixing a problem with Device Manager176Memory problems177Power and the batteries178Keyboard problems179Display problems180Disk drive problems182Optical drive problems183Sound system problems184PC Card problems185Printer problems187Modem problems187Wireless networking problems188DVD operating problems191Develop good computing habits192Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system193If you need further assistance197Before you contact Toshiba197Contacting Toshiba198Other Toshiba Internet Web sites199Toshiba’s worldwide offices199Appendix A: Hot Keys201Hot Key Cards201Using the Hot Key Cards202Application Cards203Using the Application Cards203Card Case204Hot Key Functions205Volume Mute205Password security206Power plan208Sleep mode209Hibernation mode210Display modes211Display brightness212Disabling or enabling wireless devices213Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad214Zooming applications in/out215Keyboard hot key functions215Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors216Glossary217Index231Size: 4.14 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