User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P15 Series User’s Guide1Contents24Introduction 3324Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 3724Chapter 2: Getting Started 4725Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 7525Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 10327Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 11727Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 14728Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options 19529Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong 21830Appendix A: Hot Keys 24931Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 25632Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your32Toshiba Computer 25732Glossary 26732Index 28232Introduction33This guide33Safety icons34Other icons used35Other documentation35Service options36Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around37Making sure you have everything37Front with the display closed38Back39Right side40Left side41Front with the display open42Front panel lights43Indicator lights44Underside45Chapter 2: Getting Started47Selecting a place to work47Creating a computer-friendly environment47Keeping yourself comfortable48Precautions51Setting up your computer53Setting up your software53Registering your computer with Toshiba55Adding external devices55Connecting the AC adapter56Charging the main battery58Using the computer for the first time59Opening the display panel59Turning 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 Shut down94Hibernation command94Stand By command95Turning off more quickly96Starting again after Shut down97Using Hibernation97Starting again from Hibernation mode99Using Stand by100Going into Stand by mode more quickly101Starting again from Stand by101Toshiba’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 Internet124Lesson 4: Creating a new document125Lesson 5: Creating a new folder126Lesson 6: Starting programs127Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows129Using the taskbar130Minimizing and maximizing windows130Resizing and moving windows131Lesson 8: Closing programs132Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts133Creating a shortcut to the Calculator133Creating a shortcut to the Character Map134Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver136Lesson 11: Setting the date and time138Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop140Lesson 13: Using System Restore142Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?143Windows® XP Help and Support Center143Using the online tours and tutorials145Lesson 15: Turning off your computer146Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition147Media Center Setup148Connecting the Computer to a Television148Connecting the External Remote Sensor149Starting the Media Center152Remote Control For Media Center155Watching Television Programs161Selecting a Program from the TV Guide163Watching a Recorded TV Program164Searching for a TV Program165Recording TV166Recording TV tips167Recording from the Guide168Recording from Search169Recording Manually169Changing Your Settings170Changing recording priorities171Listening to Music172Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player173Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library174Playing Digital Music Files175Finding Music Files in My Music176Playing a Song177Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey177Finding and Playing an Album178Creating a Playlist179Displaying Your Pictures180Viewing a Slide Show181Sorting your Pictures181Watching Your Digital Movies182Organizing Your Videos182Playing Digital Videos183Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode184Sorting Videos184Watching a DVD184Stopping a DVD Movie185Playing a DVD movie already in your drive186Changing the Media Center Settings186Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options195Windows® XP special features195Personalizing your desktop196Customizing the taskbar196Bringing the world to your desktop197Changing desktop and browsing style198Personalizing individual windows199Customizing window toolbars200Displaying information about each folder201Using your computer at the office202Setting up for communications203Connecting the modem to a telephone line204Setting up a dial-up connection204Exchanging data with another computer205Transferring files using a parallel port connection205Getting help transferring files205Connecting to the Internet206An overview of using the Internet207The Internet207The World Wide Web207Internet Service Providers208Signing up with an Internet Service Provider208Surfing the Internet208Internet features209Uploading and downloading files on the Internet209Exploring video features210Changing the display properties setting210Display settings hot key211Exploring audio features211Recording sounds211Using a microphone212Adjusting recording settings213Using external speakers or headphones213Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse214Using PC Cards214PC Card supporting software214Inserting PC Cards215Removing PC Cards216Hot swapping216Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong218Problems when you turn on the computer221The Windows® operating system is not working222Using Startup options to fix problems222Internet problems223The Windows® XP operating system can help you224Resolving a hardware conflict224A plan of action225Resolving hardware conflicts on your own225Fixing a problem with Device Manager226Memory card problems228Power and the batteries229Keyboard problems230Display problems231Disk drive problems233DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems235Sound system problems236PC Card problems236Printer problems240Modem problems241Develop good computing habits241If you need further assistance243Before you call243Contacting Toshiba244Other Toshiba Internet Web sites245Toshiba’s worldwide offices245Appendix A: Hot Keys249Instant password security249Without a password249With a password249Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged250Sound251Power usage mode251Stand by mode252Hibernation mode253Display modes254Enabling a wireless device255Disabling or enabling the TouchPad255Keyboard hot keys255Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors256Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer257Getting Started258ConfigFree Main Screen258Starting ConfigFree259Configuring ConfigFree259ConfigFree Utilities260Connectivity Doctor260Device Settings261Profile Settings263Quick Connect264Using Auto Switch265Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)266Auto Switch (SSID)266Glossary267Index282Size: 3.95 MBPages: 290Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPerformance1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.00GHz **1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security1Size: 335 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
