User ManualTable of ContentsProduct Highlights1Performance1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.80GHz **1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security2Performance10Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology10CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer**)10Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.00GHz **10L2 Cache10Memory10Mass Storage/Optical Drive10Graphics/Video10Input Devices10Expandability10Communications10Physical Description10Power Supply10Security10Size: 337 KBPages: 18Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® P25 Series User’s Guide1Contents24Introduction 3124Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 3524Chapter 2: Getting Started 4524Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 7325Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 10126Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System 11527Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 14328Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 16829Appendix A: Hot Keys 19830Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 20630Glossary 20730Index 22230Introduction31This guide31Safety icons32Other icons used33Other documentation33Service options34Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around35Making sure you have everything35Front with the display closed36Back37Right side38Left side39Front with the display open40Front panel lights41Indicator lights42Underside43Chapter 2: Getting Started45Selecting a place to work45Creating a computer-friendly environment45Keeping yourself comfortable46Precautions49Setting up your computer51Setting up your software51Registering your computer with Toshiba53Adding external devices53Connecting the AC adapter54Charging the main battery56Using the computer for the first time57Opening the display panel57Turning on the power58Using the TouchPad™59Control buttons59Disabling or enabling the TouchPad60Installing additional memory (optional)61Removing a memory module64Connecting a mouse65Connecting a printer65Setting up a printer67Turning off the computer70Caring for your computer71Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer71Using a computer lock72Chapter 3: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard74Character keys74Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys75Function keys75Windows® special keys75Overlay keys76Starting a program78Saving your work78Printing your work79Backing up your files79Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive80Drive components and control buttons81DVD-ROM drive components81CD/DVD control buttons82CD/DVD control and digital audio modes83Inserting a disc84Playing an audio CD86Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD88Removing a disc with the computer on88Removing a disc with the computer off88Caring for CDs and DVDs89Setting up for communications89Connecting the modem to a phone line90Connecting your computer to a network90Powering down the computer91Using Turn Off or Shut down92Hibernation command93Stand By command94Turning off more quickly94Starting again after Turn Off95Using Hibernation96Starting again from Hibernation mode97Using Stand by98Going into Stand by mode more quickly99Starting again from Stand by99Toshiba’s online resources100Chapter 4: Mobile Computing101Toshiba’s energy-saver design101Running the computer on battery power101Power management103Charging the battery103Charging the RTC battery104Monitoring battery power105Determining remaining battery power105Conserving battery power106What to do when the battery runs low107Setting battery alarms108Changing the main battery109Removing the battery from the computer109Taking care of your battery110Maximizing battery life111Disposing of used batteries safely113Traveling tips114Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System115Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop116Finding your way around the desktop116Windows® XP file system118Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together119Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet121Lesson 4: Creating a new document122Lesson 5: Creating a new folder124Lesson 6: Starting programs125Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows127Using the taskbar127Minimizing and maximizing windows127Resizing and moving windows128Lesson 8: Closing programs130Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts130Creating a shortcut to the Calculator130Creating a shortcut to the Character Map131Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver133Lesson 11: Setting the date and time135Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop136Lesson 13: Using System Restore138Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?139Windows® XP Help and Support Center139Using the online tours and tutorials141Lesson 15: Turning off your computer142Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options143Windows® XP special features143Personalizing your desktop144Customizing the taskbar144Bringing the world to your desktop145Changing desktop and browsing style146Personalizing individual windows147Customizing window toolbars148Displaying information about each folder149Using your computer at the office150Setting up for communications151Connecting the modem to a telephone line152Setting up a dial-up connection152Exchanging data with another computer153Transferring files using a parallel port connection153Getting help transferring files153Connecting to the Internet154An overview of using the Internet155The Internet155The World Wide Web155Internet Service Providers156Signing up with an Internet Service Provider156Surfing the Internet156Internet features157Uploading and downloading files on the Internet157Exploring video features158Changing the display properties setting158Display settings hot key159Exploring audio features159Recording sounds159Using a microphone160Adjusting recording settings161Using external speakers or headphones161Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse162Using the Modular Bay162Removing a module from the Modular Bay162Inserting a module into the Modular Bay164Using PC Cards164PC Card supporting software164Inserting PC Cards165Removing PC Cards166Hot swapping167Chapter 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 multifunction drive problems185Sound system problems186PC Card problems186Printer problems190Modem problems191Develop good computing habits191If you need further assistance192Before you call193Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites194Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Appendix A: Hot Keys198Instant password security198Without a password198With a password198Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged199Sound200Power usage mode200Stand by mode201Hibernation mode202Display modes203Display modes203Enabling a wireless device204Disabling or enabling the TouchPad204Keyboard hot keys205Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors206Glossary207Index222Size: 3.22 MBPages: 230Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsProduct Highlights1Performance1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology1CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**1Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.80GHz **1L2 Cache1Memory1Mass Storage/Optical Drive1Graphics/Video1Input Devices1Expandability1Communications1Physical Description1Power Supply1Security2Size: 204 KBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
