User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P30/P35 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used38Other documentation38Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Creating a computer-friendly environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Other precautions45Important information on your computer’s cooling fan46Setting up your computer47Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Adding external devices49Connecting to a power source49Charging the main battery52Using the computer for the first time53Opening the display panel53Your computer’s features and specifications54Turning on the power54Using the TouchPad™55Scrolling with the TouchPad™56Using the Scroll button56Using the Control buttons56Disabling or enabling the TouchPad57Installing additional memory (optional)58Removing a memory module62Using a mouse64Connecting a local printer64Setting up your printer65Using external display devices68Connecting the display device68Directing the display output when you turn on the computer70Adjusting the quality of the external display71Turning off the computer72Caring for your computer73Cleaning the computer73Moving the computer73Using a computer lock74Chapter 2: Learning the Basics75Computing tips75Using the keyboard77Character keys77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys78Function keys78Windows ® special keys78Overlay keys79Using the overlay to type numeric data79Starting a program80Starting a program from the Start menu81Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer81Starting a program from the Run dialog box82Saving your work83Printing your work85Backing up your files86Restoring your work87Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive87Drive components and control buttons88DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components89Media control buttons90Inserting a disc91Playing an audio CD94Playing CDs using Auto-Run96Creating a CD96Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD97Removing a disc with the computer on97Removing a disc with the computer off98Caring for CD or DVD discs98Powering down the computer99Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command99Using Hibernation mode102Using Standby mode104Toshiba’s online resources106Chapter 3: Mobile Computing107Toshiba’s energy-saver design107Running the computer on battery power108Battery Notice108Power management109Using additional batteries109Charging the batteries110Charging the main battery110Charging the RTC battery111Monitoring battery power112Determining remaining battery power113What to do when the battery runs low114Setting battery alarms115Conserving battery power115Power profiles in Windows XP116Using a hot key to set the power profile117Changing the main battery118Removing the battery from the computer118Inserting the battery into the computer120Taking care of your battery121Safety precautions121Maximizing battery life122Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options125Exploring the desktop125Finding your way around the desktop126Setting up for communications129Determining the COM port130Connecting the modem to a telephone line131Connecting your computer to a network132An overview of using the Internet135The Internet135The World Wide Web135Internet Service Providers136Connecting to the Internet136Surfing the Internet137Internet features137Uploading and downloading files from the Internet138Exploring video features138Changing the display properties setting139Display settings hot key139Exploring audio features140Recording sounds140Using external speakers or headphones142Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse143Inserting and removing PC Cards143PC Card supporting software144Inserting a PC Card144Removing a PC Card145Setting up a PC Card for your computer146Hot swapping146Using the Bridge Media slot147Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media147Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media148Inserting an SD™ Card148Removing an SD™ Card149Inserting an xD-Picture Card™149Removing an xD-Picture Card™150Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities151TOSHIBA Console151Customizing Your Computer152Network152Power Saver153Mouse utility155Hotkey utility155CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer156Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong157Problems that are easy to fix157Problems when you turn on the computer159The Windows ® operating system is not working160Using Startup options to fix problems161Internet problems162The Windows® XP operating system can help you162Resolving a hardware conflict163A plan of action163Resolving hardware conflicts on your own164Fixing a problem with Device Manager165Memory problems167Power and the batteries168Keyboard problems169Display problems170Disk drive problems172DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems174Sound system problems175PC Card problems176Printer problems179Modem problems180Develop good computing habits180If you need further assistance181Before you call182Contacting Toshiba182Other Toshiba Internet Web sites183Toshiba’s worldwide offices184Appendix A: Hot Keys186Volume Mute186Instant password security187Power usage profile187Stand By mode188Hibernation mode189Display modes190Enabling a wireless device191Display brightness191Disabling or enabling the TouchPad192Keyboard hot keys192Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors193Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer194Getting Started195Starting ConfigFree195ConfigFree Utilities196Connectivity Doctor196Search for Wireless Devices199Profile Settings201Quick Connect203Using the Automatic Switch206Semi-Automatic Switch Feature207Glossary208Index223Size: 4.13 MBPages: 230Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsSatellite P30 Series1System Characteristics1Operating System1Processor1Chipset1Memory1Mass Storage1Hard Disk Drive1Optical Disk Drive:1Display1Graphics Controllers1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Ports1Physical Description1Sound1Power Supply2Battery2Security2BIOS2Software2Toshiba Software and Utilities2Third-party Software2Environmental Specifications2Limited Warranty2Standard Limited Warranty2SelectServ® Limited Warranty Upgrades & Extensions (1-year)2Warranty Extension2SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage2ServiceExpress2Business On-Site Repair2SystemGuard + ServiceExpress2SystemGuard + Business On-Site Repair2Accessories For additional and most updated accessories, ple2Memory2SD Memory Cards (Only on selected models with 5-in-1 slot)2Power2Cases-Security2Input Devices2Storage & Back-up2Bluetooth3Other3Return Policy3Size: 141 KBPages: 4Language: EnglishOpen manual
