User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® P100/P105 Series User's Guide1Contents26Introduction34This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation37Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module58Checking total memory61Using the TouchPad™61Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons62Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™62Using the Dual Mode Pad64Using Dual Mode64Using external display devices67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Using an external keyboard69Using a mouse70Connecting a printer70Setting up a printer71Connecting an optional external diskette drive72Turning off the computer73Options for turning off the computer73Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands76Using and configuring Hibernation mode77Using and configuring Standby mode78Closing the display panel79Caring for your computer80Cleaning the computer80Moving the computer80Using a computer lock81Chapter 2: Learning the Basics82Computing tips82Using the keyboard84Character keys84Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys85Windows special keys85Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu86Starting a program from Windows® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work89Saving files89Printing your work91Backing up your work92Restoring your work92Using the optical drive93Optical drive components93Media control buttons94Inserting a compact disc95Playing an audio CD97Playing CDs/DVD98Creating a CD/DVD99Removing a disc with the computer on100Removing a disc with the computer off100Caring for CD or DVD Discs101Toshiba’s online resources101Chapter 3: Mobile Computing102Toshiba’s energy-saver design102Running the computer on battery power102Battery Notice103Power management104Using additional batteries104Charging batteries105Charging the main battery105Charging the RTC battery106Monitoring main battery power107Determining remaining battery power109What to do when the main battery runs low110Setting battery alarms111Conserving battery power112Power Schemes112Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme113Changing the main battery114Removing the battery from the computer114Inserting a charged battery116Taking care of your battery117Safety precautions117Maximizing battery life118Disposing of used batteries119Traveling tips121Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features122Exploring the desktop122Finding your way around the desktop123Setting up for communications125Connecting the modem to a telephone line127Connecting your computer to a network129An overview of using the Internet131The Internet132The World Wide Web132Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet133Surfing the Internet134Internet features134Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet135Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones136Using PC Cards138Inserting a PC Card138Removing a PC Card139Setting up a PC Card for your computer140Using an ExpressCard™140Inserting an ExpressCard™141Removing an ExpressCard™142Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot142Inserting memory media143Removing memory media144Using the i.LINK® port145Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151Setting passwords152Using an instant password152Setting a user password153Disabling a user password153Using a supervisor or user password154Setting a supervisor password154Deleting a supervisor password155Toshiba Password Utility155PC Diagnostic Tool Utility157TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility158TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility159Mouse Utility160Toshiba Hardware Setup161TOSHIBA Zooming Utility163CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer164TOSHIBA Accessibility165Fingerprint Authentication Utility166Fingerprint utility limitations166Fingerprint Enrollment167Fingerprint Logon168Power-on Security169Control Center170Password Bank172Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader176Fingerprint reader limitations178Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong179Problems that are easy to fix179Problems when you turn on the computer181The Windows ® operating system is not working183Using Startup options to fix problems184Internet problems185The Windows® XP operating system can help you185Resolving a hardware conflict186A plan of action186Resolving hardware conflicts on your own187Fixing a problem with Device Manager189Memory problems191Power and the batteries191Keyboard problems193Display problems194Disk drive problems197Optical drive problems199Sound system problems200PC Card problems201Printer problems204Modem problems205Wireless networking problems206DVD operating problems209Develop good computing habits212Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP213If you need further assistance219Before you contact Toshiba219Contacting Toshiba220Other Toshiba Internet Web sites221Toshiba’s worldwide offices221Appendix A: Hot Keys223Volume Mute223Password security224Without a password224With a password224Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged225Power usage226Standby mode227Hibernation mode228Display modes229Display brightness230Disabling or enabling wireless devices230Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad231Zooming applications in/out231Keyboard hot keys231Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors232Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer233Getting Started234Starting ConfigFree234ConfigFree Utilities236Connectivity Doctor236Search for Wireless Devices239Profile Settings244ConfigFree SUMMIT248Quick Connect252Using the Automatic Switch255Semi-Automatic Switch Feature255Glossary257Index272Size: 3.46 MBPages: 278Language: EnglishOpen manual
