User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P25 Series User’s Guide1Contents25Introduction33This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used36Other documentation36Service options37Chapter 1: Getting Started38Selecting a place to work38Creating a computer-friendly environment38Keeping yourself comfortable39Precautions42Setting up your computer44Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding external devices46Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Turning on the power51Using the TouchPad™52Control buttons52Disabling or enabling the TouchPad53Installing additional memory (optional)54Removing a memory module57Connecting a mouse58Connecting a printer58Setting up a printer60Turning off the computer63Caring for your computer64Cleaning the computer64Moving the computer64Using a computer lock65Chapter 2: Learning the Basics66Computing tips66Using the keyboard67Character keys68Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys68Function keys68Windows® special keys69Overlay keys69Starting a program71Saving your work71Printing your work72Backing up your files72Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive73Drive components and control buttons74DVD-ROM drive components74CD/DVD control buttons75CD/DVD control and digital audio modes77Inserting a disc78Playing an audio CD80Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD81Removing a disc with the computer on82Removing a disc with the computer off82Caring for CDs and DVDs83Setting up for communications83Connecting the modem to a phone line84Connecting your computer to a network84Powering down the computer85Turn Off or Shut down command85Restart command86Hibernation command86Stand By command87Using Turn Off or Shut down88Turning off more quickly89Starting again after Turn Off90Using Hibernation90Starting again from Hibernation mode92Using Stand by92Going into Stand by mode more quickly93Starting again from Stand by94Toshiba’s online resources94Chapter 3: Mobile Computing95Toshiba’s energy-saver design95Running the computer on battery power95Power management96Using additional batteries97Charging the batteries97Charging the main battery98Charging the RTC battery98Monitoring battery power100Determining remaining battery power100Conserving battery power102What to do when the battery runs low103Setting battery alarms103Changing the main battery104Removing the battery from the computer105Inserting the battery in the computer106Taking care of your battery107Maximizing battery life108Disposing of used batteries safely109Traveling tips110Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System111Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop112Finding your way around the desktop112Windows® XP file system114Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together115Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet117Lesson 4: Creating a new document118Lesson 5: Creating a new folder119Lesson 6: Starting programs120Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows122Using the taskbar123Minimizing and maximizing windows123Resizing and moving windows124Lesson 8: Closing programs125Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts126Creating a shortcut to the Calculator126Creating a shortcut to the Character Map127Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver129Lesson 11: Setting the date and time131Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop132Lesson 13: Using System Restore134Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?135Windows® XP Help and Support Center135Using the online tours and tutorials137Lesson 15: Turning off your computer138Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options139Windows® XP special features139Personalizing your desktop140Customizing the taskbar140Bringing the world to your desktop141Changing desktop and browsing style142Personalizing individual windows143Customizing window toolbars144Displaying information about each folder145Using your computer at the office146Setting up for communications147Connecting the modem to a telephone line148Setting up a dial-up connection148Exchanging data with another computer149Transferring files using a parallel port connection149Getting help transferring files149Connecting to the Internet150An overview of using the Internet151The Internet151The World Wide Web151Internet Service Providers152Signing up with an Internet Service Provider152Surfing the Internet152Internet features153Uploading and downloading files on the Internet153Exploring video features154Changing the display properties setting154Display settings hot key155Exploring audio features155Recording sounds155Using a microphone156Adjusting recording settings157Using external speakers or headphones157Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse158Using the Modular Bay158Removing a module from the Modular Bay158Inserting a module into the Modular Bay160Using PC Cards160PC Card supporting software160Inserting PC Cards161Removing PC Cards162Hot swapping163Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong164Problems when you turn on the computer167The Windows® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® XP operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict170A plan of action171Resolving hardware conflicts on your own171Fixing a problem with Device Manager172Memory card problems174Power and the batteries175Keyboard problems176Display problems177Disk drive problems179DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems181Sound system problems182PC Card problems182Printer problems186Modem problems187Develop good computing habits187If you need further assistance188Before you call189Contacting Toshiba189Other Toshiba Internet Web sites190Toshiba’s worldwide offices190Appendix A: Hot Keys194Instant password security194Without a password194With a password194Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged195Sound196Power usage mode196Stand by mode197Hibernation mode198Display modes199Enabling a wireless device200Disabling or enabling the TouchPad200Keyboard hot keys201Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors202Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer203Getting Started204ConfigFree Main Screen204Starting ConfigFree205Configuring ConfigFree205ConfigFree Utilities206Connectivity Doctor206Device Settings207Profile Settings209Quick Connect210Using Auto Switch211Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect)212Auto Switch (SSID)212Glossary213Index228Size: 3.24 MBPages: 235Language: EnglishOpen manual
