User GuideTable 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 external devices46Connecting to a power source47Using the main battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Your computer’s features and specifications52Turning on the power52Adding memory (optional)53Installing a memory module54Removing a memory module59Using the Dual Mode Pad61Scrolling with the Dual Mode Pad62Using the Control buttons63Using Tap Zones63Using the Virtual Buttons63Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad65Using external display devices65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer66Adjusting the quality of the external display68Using an external keyboard68Using a mouse68Connecting a printer69Setting up your printer70Connecting an optional external diskette drive71Turning off the computer72Options for turning off the computer72Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands75Using and configuring Hibernation mode76Using and configuring Standby mode77Closing the display panel78Caring for your computer78Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys83Function keys84Windows special keys84Starting a program85Starting a program from the Start menu85Starting a program from Windows® Explorer86Starting a program from the Run dialog box87Saving your work88Saving files88Printing your work90Backing up your work91Restoring your work92Using the Optical Drive92Optical Drive components93Inserting a compact disc94Playing an audio CD96Playing CDs using Auto-Run97Creating a CD97Removing a disc with the computer on98Removing a disc with the computer off99Caring for CD or DVD Discs99Toshiba’s online resources100Chapter 3: Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Battery Notice102Power management103Using additional batteries103Charging batteries104Charging the main battery104Charging the RTC battery105Monitoring main battery power106Determining remaining main battery power108What to do when the main battery runs low109Setting battery alarms110Conserving battery power111Power Schemes112Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme113Changing the main battery113Removing the battery from the computer114Inserting a charged battery115Taking care of your battery116Safety precautions116Maximizing battery life117Disposing of used batteries118Traveling tips120Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features121Exploring the desktop121Finding your way around the desktop122Setting up for communications124Connecting the modem to a telephone line126Connecting your computer to a network127An overview of using the Internet129The Internet130The World Wide Web130Internet Service Providers130Connecting to the Internet131Surfing the Internet131Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features133Recording sounds133Using external speakers or headphones135Using the i.LINK® port136Using PC Cards136Inserting a PC Card137Removing a PC Card138Setting up a PC Card for your computer138Using an ExpressCard™139Inserting an ExpressCard139Removing an ExpressCard140Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot140Inserting memory media141Removing memory media141Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities143TOSHIBA Assist144Connect145Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor or user password150TOSHIBA Password Utility152PC Diagnostic Tool Utility154TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility155Mouse Utility156TOSHIBA Hardware Setup157TOSHIBA Zooming Utility159CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer160TOSHIBA Accessibility162Fingerprint Authentication Utility163Fingerprint utility limitations163Fingerprint Enrollment163Fingerprint Logon165Power-on Security165Control Center167Password Bank169Care and maintenance of your fingerprint sensor173Fingerprint sensor limitations175Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong176Problems that are easy to fix176Problems when you turn on the computer178The Windows ® operating system is not working180Using Startup options to fix problems181Internet problems182The Windows® XP operating system can help you182Resolving a hardware conflict183A plan of action183Resolving hardware conflicts on your own184Fixing a problem with Device Manager185Memory problems187Power and the batteries188Keyboard problems190Display problems191Disk drive problems193Optical Drive problems196Sound system problems197PC Card problems197Printer problems201Modem problems202Wireless networking problems203DVD operating problems206Develop good computing habits209Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP210If you need further assistance216Before you contact Toshiba216Contacting Toshiba217Other Toshiba Internet Web sites218Toshiba’s worldwide offices218Appendix A: Hot Keys220Volume Mute220Password security221Without a password221With a password221Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged222Power usage223Standby mode224Hibernation mode225Display modes226Display brightness227Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad227Zooming applications in/out227Keyboard hot keys228Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors229Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer230Getting Started231Starting ConfigFree231ConfigFree Utilities233Connectivity Doctor233Search for Wireless Devices236Profile Settings241ConfigFree SUMMIT245Quick Connect249Using the Automatic Switch252Semi-Automatic Switch Feature252Glossary254Index269Size: 4.96 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