User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P10/P15 Series User’s Guide1Contents24Introduction 3224Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 3624Chapter 2: Getting Started 4625Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 7525Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 10327Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 11727Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 14528Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 16829Appendix A: Hot Keys 19930Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 20630Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 20731Glossary 21731Index 23231Introduction32This guide32Safety icons33Other icons used34Other documentation34Service options35Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around36Making sure you have everything36Front with the display closed37Back38Right side39Left side40Front with the display open41Front panel lights42System indicator lights43Underside44Chapter 2: Getting Started46Selecting a place to work46Creating a computer-friendly environment46Keeping yourself comfortable47Precautions50Setting up your computer52Setting up your software52Registering your computer with Toshiba53Adding external devices54Connecting the AC adapter55Charging the main battery57Using the computer for the first time58Opening the display panel58Turning on the power59Using the TouchPad™60Control buttons61Disabling or enabling the TouchPad61Installing additional memory (optional)62Removing a memory module66Connecting a mouse66Connecting a printer67Setting up a printer68Turning off the computer71Caring for your computer72Cleaning the computer72Moving the computer73Using a computer lock73Chapter 3: Learning the Basics75Computing tips75Using the keyboard76Character keys77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys77Windows® special keys78Overlay keys78Starting a program80Saving your work80Printing your work81Backing up your files82Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive82Drive components and control buttons83DVD-ROM drive components83CD/DVD control buttons84CD/DVD control and digital audio modes85Inserting a disc86Playing an audio CD88Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD90Removing a disc with the computer on90Removing a disc with the computer off91Caring for CDs and DVDs91Setting up for communications92Connecting the modem to a phone line92Connecting your computer to a network92Powering down the computer93Using Turn Off or Shut down94Hibernation command95Stand By command96Turning off more quickly97Starting again after Turn Off98Using Hibernation98Starting again from Hibernation mode99Using Stand by100Going into Stand by mode more quickly101Starting again from Stand by102Toshiba’s online resources102Chapter 4: Mobile Computing103Toshiba’s energy-saver design103Running the computer on battery power103Battery Notice104Power management105Charging the battery105Charging the RTC battery106Monitoring battery power107Determining remaining battery power107Conserving battery power108What to do when the battery runs low109Setting battery alarms110Changing the main battery111Removing the battery from the computer111Taking care of your battery112Safety precautions112Maximizing battery life113Disposing of used batteries safely115Traveling tips116Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System117Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop118Finding your way around the desktop118Windows® XP file system120Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together121Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet123Lesson 4: Creating a new document124Lesson 5: Creating a new folder126Lesson 6: Starting programs127Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows129Using the taskbar129Minimizing and maximizing windows129Resizing and moving windows130Lesson 8: Closing programs132Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts132Creating a shortcut to the Calculator132Creating a shortcut to the Character Map133Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver135Lesson 11: Setting the date and time137Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop138Lesson 13: Using System Restore140Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?141Windows® XP Help and Support Center141Using the online tours and tutorials143Lesson 15: Turning off your computer144Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options145Windows® XP special features145Personalizing your desktop146Customizing the taskbar146Bringing the world to your desktop147Changing desktop and browsing style148Personalizing individual windows149Customizing window toolbars150Displaying information about each folder151Using your computer at the office152Setting up for communications153Connecting the modem to a telephone line154Setting up a dial-up connection154Exchanging data with another computer155Transferring files using a parallel port connection155Getting help transferring files155Connecting to the Internet156An overview of using the Internet157The Internet157The World Wide Web157Internet Service Providers158Signing up with an Internet Service Provider158Surfing the Internet158Internet features159Uploading and downloading files on the Internet159Exploring video features160Changing the display properties setting160Display settings hot key161Exploring audio features161Recording sounds161Using a microphone162Adjusting recording settings163Using external speakers or headphones163Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse164Using PC Cards164PC Card supporting software164Inserting PC Cards165Removing PC Cards166Hot swapping166Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong168Problems when you turn on the computer171The Windows® operating system is not working172Using Startup options to fix problems172Internet problems173The Windows® XP operating system can help you174Resolving a hardware conflict174A plan of action175Resolving hardware conflicts on your own175Fixing a problem with Device Manager176Memory card problems178Power and the batteries179Keyboard problems180Display problems181Disk drive problems183DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems185Sound system problems186PC Card problems186Printer problems190Modem problems191Develop good computing habits191If you need further assistance193Before you call193Contacting Toshiba194Other Toshiba Internet Web sites195Toshiba’s worldwide offices195Appendix A: Hot Keys199Instant password security199Without a password199With a password199Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged200Sound201Power usage mode201Stand by mode202Hibernation mode203Display modes204Enabling a wireless device205Disabling or enabling the TouchPad205Keyboard hot keys205Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors206Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer207Getting Started208ConfigFree Main Screen208Starting ConfigFree209Configuring ConfigFree209ConfigFree Utilities210Connectivity Doctor210Device Settings211Profile Settings213Quick Connect214Using Auto Switch215Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)216Auto Switch (SSID)216Glossary217Index232Size: 3.31 MBPages: 240Language: EnglishOpen manual
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