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Satellite® 1100 User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 177 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6622-1002M2 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 2
: Satellite 1100 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 3
and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 4
Contact: Toshiba America Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 5
service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba software before sending a message. Instructions for IC CS-03 certified - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 6
with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's Ringer Equivalence Number (REN - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 7
The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 8
classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 9
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 10
10 Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ, FreedomWare, and SmartMedia are trademarks, and InTouch is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 11
Contents Introduction 19 This guide 19 Safety icons 20 Other icons used 21 Other documentation 21 Service options 22 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 23 Making sure you have everything 23 Front with the display closed 24 Back 25 Right side 26 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 12
42 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 44 Opening the display panel 44 Turning on the power 44 Using the TouchPad 45 Control buttons 46 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 46 Installing additional memory (optional 47 Removing a memory module 51 Connecting - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 13
Windows® special keys 62 Overlay keys 62 Starting a program 64 Saving your work 64 Printing your work 65 Using diskettes 66 Inserting and removing diskettes 66 Caring for diskettes 66 Backing up your files 67 Using your DVD drive 68 DVD-ROM drive components 69 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 14
the main battery 94 Removing the battery from the computer ........ 94 Taking care of your battery 95 Maximizing battery life 96 Disposing of used batteries safely 97 Traveling tips 98 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 99 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 100 Finding - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 15
saver 119 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 121 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 122 Lesson 13: Using System Restore 124 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do 125 Windows® XP Help and Support Center ........ 125 Using the online tours and tutorials 127 Lesson 15: Turning - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 16
Service Providers 142 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet 143 Internet features 143 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 144 Exploring video PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150 Inserting PC Cards 150 Removing PC Cards 151 Hot swapping - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 17
fix problems 181 Internet problems 182 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 183 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 18
190 Disk drive problems 192 DVD-ROM drive problems 194 Sound system problems 203 PC Card problems 203 Printer problems 206 Modem problems 207 Develop good computing habits 208 If you need further assistance 209 Before you call 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 19
system, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access. This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 20
with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 21
on the C: drive. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft® Windows® operating - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 22
22 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 177. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 23
Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 24
The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel. The floppy drive allows you to insert floppy disks into your computer. The volume control lets you adjust how loud the sound is on your computer. To turn - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 25
adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 26
26 Finding Your Way Around Right side The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via Ether Ether standard Ethernet® network cable. The modem port lets you use a standard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see " - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 27
Your Way Around Left side 27 The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards, or one object such as your desk. Left side CD/DVD-ROM CD/DVD-ROM eject button The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play back prerecorded CDs and DVDs. The DVD-ROM eject button allows you to eject - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 28
screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. On hold the power button down for four seconds, it will reset the computer. The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality page 60. The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 29
functions. The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. Indicator lights Power indicator light Battery indicator light On The power on light glows green when the computer is on. The light blinks when the computer is in Standby mode - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 30
glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The hard disk drive indicator flashes while the hard disk drive is being accessed. The disc/disk activity indicator flashes when the diskette drive or the DVD-ROM drive is being accessed. The caps lock light glows when you press the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 31
Underside Memory slot cover Battery pack Battery release latch Battery latch lock The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. See "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47 for detailed information. The hard disk drive is - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 32
32 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 33
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 34
dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. With - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 35
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 35 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 36
so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ Avoid placing your computer in front - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 37
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 37 Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 38
errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 39
memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See Connecting the AC adapter for more information. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides ." A window will display - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 40
or Next to continue. NOTE: To register online, your computer's modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Yes to register, or No to exit the process. NOTE: If you click No, you may register - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 41
line. Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See "Setting up your to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Connecting a - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 42
power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 43
AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 44
beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. On 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 45
the computer is not connected to an external power source. For information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 90. The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use. The disc/disk activity indicator flashes while the CD - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 46
Using the TouchPad and control buttons together" on page 103. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse Properties. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 47
closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. Installing additional memory (optional) CAUTION: Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 48
before you replace them.down to locate the expansion memory slot cover. You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. The operating system turns off the computer. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 49
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 49 Memory slot cover Base of a Satellite 1100 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. 5 Put the screws and the cover in a - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 50
or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 12 Turn on the computer. To verify that the computer correctly - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 51
Installing additional memory (optional) 51 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 47. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 52
52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer. NOTE: You must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer, - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 53
Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 53 2 Plug the printer's power cable into printer that is connected to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. If - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 54
54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Sample Add Printer Wizard - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 55
memory (optional) 55 4 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the operating system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual to the instructions in your printer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 56
, it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network, use the Windows® Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 57
, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 88. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 58
® computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft. Locking the computer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 59
your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all battery is running low. See "Power management" on page 88. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 60
place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level. Consult your Windows® XP operating system documentation - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 61
called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 62
® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button). Overlay keys 3 ∗ - - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 63
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 64
the Run dialog box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 109. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. NOTE - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 65
from the File menu and give the new file a different name. For information on how to name a file, see "Windows® XP file system" on page 102. Printing your work Verify that the Windows® XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on page 53. TECHNICAL NOTE - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 66
" on page 30 for more information on the location of system indicators. Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer. When the diskette is in place - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 67
means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as a tape drive. 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Click Start, then click My Computer. 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. 4 Double-click the folder - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 68
drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive 1/2 Floppy (A:). Using your DVD drive Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive. This drive can play back both prerecorded CDs and support features that are not available on any other video computer can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 69
-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject button requires power to operate. The manual eject button does not require power. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 70
program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM drive. The disc tray partially opens. CAUTION: To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is off before opening the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 71
71 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. Spindle Disc Correct position - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 72
Start menu or double-click the icon on the desktop. The first time you start the Windows Media Player, it will display in Toshiba Skin mode. Sample Windows MediaTM Player Toshiba Skin You may switch the Media Player window to full mode one of two ways: ❖ Click on the center of the desktop icon for - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 73
Basics Using your DVD drive 73 The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Playing a DVD This manual has an entire - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 74
74 Learning the Basics Using your DVD drive 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover. CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the disc to stop before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 75
the drive. Service Provider (ISP) To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. Connecting the modem to a phone line Your Satellite 1100 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 76
, using the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. For specific information about connecting to the local area network (LAN) or wide area shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 77
mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using. To power down the computer using the Turn - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 78
key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the . Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 79
Basics Powering down the computer 79 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 80
use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 81
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 81 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the Control Panel. Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again, press - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 82
of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. Going into Hibernation mode more Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 83
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 83 Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close again by opening the display panel. NOTE: If your computer is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on, press - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 84
computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on mode. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 85
's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 86
86 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 87
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 88
an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 89
with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's InTouch Center. Charging the battery NOTE: Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 90
Hibernate mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the realtime clock. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. The indicator light: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 91
Power Management Utility icon. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab. Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 92
an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working-since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 93
power 93 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery. ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare. ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer. If you don - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 94
not to drop it or short-circuit its terminals. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in "Using Hibernation" on page 81. 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 95
power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 96
computer and the power cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light LED should glow green, and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 97
can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. The materials that came with - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 98
offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 99
to Know the Windows® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows® XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used a Windows® operating system before, you will find the Windows® XP operating system familiar. Whether you have used a Windows®operating system - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 100
100 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 101
not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows® XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 102
and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Windows® XP file system All files on your computer and folders reside in your computer on a storage device, such as a disk drive. You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 103
103 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the guide, the term "click" refers to the primary button, which is usually the left-hand button. You can also double-tap the touch pad surface to perform the same function. Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 104
104 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 3 With the the Start button. Click Start, and select My Computer.'' The My Computer window appears. Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 105
105 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together NOTE: If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. To unlock the taskbar, - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 106
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar. The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Opening - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 107
107 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without operating system opens the new document in Notepad-the text editor built into the operating system. Sample Notepad window - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 108
108 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Notice that when the . It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet. The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It even - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 109
lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the Windows® XP operating system: Paint and Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. The operating system displays a list of program folders. 2 Point to Accessories, then - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 110
110 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs Sample Paint window 3 To open the second program, click Start, then click All Programs. 4 Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows Explorer, which provides access to all your - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 111
111 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it-one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer. 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar. The operating system displays - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 112
the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button. The Windows® XP operating system provides these options: ❖ Move windows ❖ Size windows ❖ Minimize all windows-display only the taskbar buttons ❖ Maximize windows ❖ Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 113
113 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 3 Click the Maximize button in the top-right corner of the Paint window. The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 114
114 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer, placing it on the right side of the desktop. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 115
115 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs Lesson 8: Closing programs at the top-right of the Explorer window. Windows Explorer closes, removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well. 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window (assuming it is still open) by - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 116
116 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Lesson 9: Creating the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows® accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples. Creating a shortcut to the Calculator - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 117
117 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 4 Type Calculator and click Finish. The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 118
118 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name: text box, and then click Search. The operating system displays a list - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 119
119 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver change the background, but will also introduce you to properties. The operating system treats all windows, icons, programs, drives, etc. as self-contained objects, each with its own set of properties (such as - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 120
120 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 121
121 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time The next lesson explains how to set two other properties-the date and time. Lesson 11: - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 122
which when selected allows you to have Windows® XP automatically synchronize your time. However, you need to be connected to the Internet for this function to work. Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop. Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 123
123 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on-in your real work, not - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 124
Windows® XP uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from specific date or time, a "restore point." This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software. In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction, you can remove - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 125
. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Windows® XP Help and Support Center The Windows® XP operating system has - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 126
126 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do description of how to draw pictures, including an icon to start the Paint program. Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Paint link. The operating system opens the Paint program. Not every Help topic contains - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 127
" is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows® XP operating system. Sample Windows® XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows® XP tour or tutorial: 1 Click Start, then Help and Support. 2 Click What's new in Windows XP. 3 Click Taking a tour or tutorial. 4 On the right pane - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 128
System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows® XP operating system shut down your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 129
computer. Windows® XP special features The Windows® XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖ An improved help center, support automation - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 130
-what information from the Internet to always display ❖ Desktop style-how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files ❖ Toolbars-what information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work, the taskbar changes to reflect what - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 131
desktop Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click the Customize Desktop button. 5 Click the Web tab. 6 Follow the instructions to set up your - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 132
configure the Web content interface in several other ways. For further information, see your operating system documentation or access Windows® Help by clicking Start, Help and Support. Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 133
Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply, then OK. Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 134
You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 135
used commands, such as copying, pasting, deleting items, changing views, and browsing backward and forward. Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of the toolbar you want to - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 136
of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 137
program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you're having trouble and Modem options. 3 The Phone and Modem options window appears. 4 Click the Modems tab. A location box - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 138
the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 9 If the modem isn't working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 10 Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and Modem options box. 11 Close the Control Panel. Connecting - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 139
connection and a synchronization program. You can use the Windows® XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using cable. 2 Load the transfer program on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 When you have finished transferring files, - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 140
the Internet Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start, then Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, type direct cable connections. 4 Follow the online guide instructions. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you may - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 141
. The default setting for the modem is COM3. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Getting started ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from the Internet - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 142
text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Microsoft's Web browser, Internet Explorer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 143
to that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers many set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 144
upload or download data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. You can also use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate software program. Exploring video features Your - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, you can set your system's display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device. In this instance, there is an alternative way in which you can manually set the display for external - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 146
is a format for storing sound in files. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a drive capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 147
needs. 1 Open Sound Recorder, if necessary (click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder). 2 In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio Properties. 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 148
148 Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse 4 Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 149
slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600, then click Apply. The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings. 5 Click Yes. 6 To change the settings back, repeat steps 2 through 5. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 150
the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards difficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs that acts as - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 151
computer. You may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is safe to remove the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 152
Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called "hot swapping." Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card while the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 153
. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD™ to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, fullfeatured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 154
157 to locate the volume control buttons. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in "Inserting a disc" on page 70. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and asks you if you want to run WinDVD, Windows Media Player, or do nothing. If the autoplay feature is enabled - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 155
155 WinDVD Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in "Setting general properties" on page 163. The toolbar contains basic - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 156
player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 157
157 WinDVD Playing DVDs From the WinDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button. The expanded control panel contains several advanced features. See "Using WinDVD Advanced Features" on page 169 for an explanation of these features. Using the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 158
menu. Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD. Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks. Eject - open the DVD- E ROM drive disc tray. Pause - temporarily stop Spacebar playing a DVD. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 159
- move F quickly forward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Time - move to a specific None time slot, then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 160
, click the Maximize button. To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 161
indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the left display select the drive and folder where the DVD files are located. In the upper right window, select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 162
After loading the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears. 3 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box, then click OK to close the Playlist window. The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist. Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 163
Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into six - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 164
specific content to be viewed in a specific region. The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and Canada. NOTE: Most DVD-ROM drives video window. Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 165
165 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the control panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. 1 In the Properties dialog - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 166
. Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 167
167 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 4 Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to enable OSD. Otherwise, clear the check box. 5 Click OK to save the settings. Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM player's control panel. To configure the control panel's - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 168
168 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 2 You can select a new control panel background color, or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format. Sample new WinDVD control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 169
169 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 170
the audio. The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed. Brightness - move + (increases) the slider to the right to increase video - (decreases) brightness. Move it to the left to decrease brightness. Directional buttons ↑ (Up) - use to navigate the → (Right) WinDVD menus, as - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 171
Use this 171 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Numeric keypad - 0 - 9 use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number. After you have entered a chapter number, click the check mark button on the right of the middle row on the numeric - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 172
options. This feature is most commonly used with multi-language content to change the spoken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 173
- displays S a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD's default language. Camera angles - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 174
with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 With the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower-right corner of the directional button panel. 2 With the pointer - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 175
Using WinDVD Advanced Features Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box. WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 176
176 WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites. To enable these links, click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser. Getting Help Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 177
of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Your program stops responding. If - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 178
178 If Something Goes Wrong To close a program that has stopped responding in the Windows® XP operating system: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. 2 The Windows Task Manager appears. 3 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words "not responding" appear beside - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 179
179 If Something Goes Wrong Windows Task Manager Shutdown menu, Turn Off option The computer displays. The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 180
conflict. When this happens, turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press the power and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Press Enter to continue booting. To charge the battery, leave - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 181
fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 182
(your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory services restore mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows® normally ❖ Reboot For detailed information, refer to your operating system's documentation. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 183
from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 184
resolving the problem can be drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 185
hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. For a Plug and Play device. ❖ Disable another system - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 186
Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to box appears. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click the Device Manager button. 4 Select the specific device from the device category. 5 To enable a device, look at the far right of the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 187
disk drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Troubleshooting button is also present. Click troubleshooting. A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 188
not caused by the memory module. NOTE: Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by Toshiba. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and optional secondary battery). Power problems are interrelated - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 189
main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer. Turn off the computer, remove and replace the battery. The battery may be Toshiba Power Management Utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 190
battery power, see "Charging the battery" on page 89. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 191
external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. If you are Choose a lower quality color option and click OK. For more information, see Windows® Help. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 192
not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the drive by - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 193
click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. The drive's properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties ❖ Click Start. Error-checking runs the test. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your . This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 194
faulty diskette (for instructions, see "Disk drive problems" on page 192). DVD-ROM drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drive tray and remove the disc. Make sure the drive tray is clean - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 195
dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure drive eject mechanism requires power to operate. To remove a disc without turning on the computer, use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual reliable. WinDVD problems: General issues - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 196
196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player. WinDVD controls are disabled. Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD. For example, it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fastforward and rewind during the legal - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 197
software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing a new hardware or that your display driver resolution, color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some systems do not support video overlays if these - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 198
, the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses. The normal version of the movie will not show this problem. WinDVD will 48 KHz sampling rate support) ❖ DirectX® Foundation 6.0 or higher (Source: Microsoft) ❖ DirectShow® 6.0 (Source: Microsoft) ❖ DVD-ROM drive with DMA enabled (only - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 199
disc in the DVD-ROM drive is not a valid disc type. Valid disc types are DVD-Video and audio CD. Microsoft® supported by WinDVD. Reinstall Microsoft® DirectShow® version 6.0 or higher (available from the Microsoft Web site). No audio subsystem could be found for playback. There is a problem - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 200
or drivers. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the system. Check installation of the audio card drivers. An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 201
problem with the DVDROM drive. Try to play another disc. Contact your supplier's Technical Support. WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification. Check that this is a DVD-Video use a disc from the appropriate region. The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 202
encountered an error. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This file appears to contain unsupported data. Please refer to the Supported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data. The drive or disc cannot be found - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 203
memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Verify with the PC Card documentation that it is compatible with Windows® XP - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 204
can use them. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 205
make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 186 for more information. Since all PC PC Card. The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card. 3 Remove the card from the slot. The system does not recognize your PC - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 206
problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system. Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 207
it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the . Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 208
! See "Computing tips" on page 59 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do work" on page 64. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. Some people use a - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 209
following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows® XP documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 210
help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing support.toshiba.com 2 Next, try one of Toshiba's online services. The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 211
211 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm http://servicio.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 212
Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Ireland - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 213
B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 214
offices Slovenia Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 215
your password and press Enter. If there is no registered password, press Enter. Do not confuse the instant password security feature with: ❖ The Windows screen saver feature that merely blanks the display after a specified amount of time (and needs no password to resume operation), or ❖ The use - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 216
TV (or other external video device) only. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the built-in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 217
features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 217 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 218
218 Power Cable Connectors - Blank Page - - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 219
your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 220
FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 221
access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 222
to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file output system) - Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory (ROM), containing the the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 223
(CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is . See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead moving the cursor or mouse. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 224
versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 225
, hard disk. disk drive - The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette - A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 226
driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 227
CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus hard disks that are removable. By default, the hard disk is referred to as drive C. hardware - The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernate - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 228
the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 229
229 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display that uses a liquid substance load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 230
video use specifically with the Windows hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system - A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of operating systems are Windows - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 231
functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) - Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 232
be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable restart - Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by reloading the operating system memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 233
of some Windows® operating systems operating system, generally a drive letter followed by a - A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of download. USB - See universal serial bus (USB). utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 234
234 Glossary - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 235
91 not charging 189 removing 94 RTC (real-time clock) 88, 90 battery cover 32 latch 32 buttons CD Player 73 DVD-ROM drive eject 69 PC Card Socket Services 150 CD and DVDs caring for 74 inserting 70 removing 73 viewing contents 73 CD Player control panel 73 CD-ROM drive 68 CDs inserting 70 problem - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 236
75 compact discs inserting 70 problem solving 195 removing 73 using 68 computer cleaning 43 to a network 76 USB mouse 51 conserving battery power 92 Contents CDs 73 DVDs 73 control 100 browsing style 132 creating new icon 101 creating shortcuts 116 major features 100 properties 119 shortcut menu 104 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 237
folder information 135 disposing of used batteries 97 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 184 check settings 196 double-click 46 downloading 144 DVD-ROM 30 DVD-ROM drive can't access disc 194 drive tray won't open 195 eject button 69 inserting a disc 70 playing CDs and DVDs 68 removing a disc 73 DVD-ROM/CD - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 238
front panel 29 function keys 61 H hard disk drive light 30, 45 hardware conflicts 183 resolving battery 94 Internal/External mode 192 Internet 141 bookmarked site not found 183 chat rooms 143 connecting to 140 news groups 144 overview 141 slow connection 182 URL address not found 183 Internet Service - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 239
CD-RW drive 30 hard disk drive 30, 45 numeric mode 31 on/off 29 lock slot 27 M main battery changing 94 removing 94 memory problem solving 188 removing 51 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory module inserting 49 removing 51 microphone jack 26 Microsoft Internet Explorer 75 Microsoft Windows XP 99 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 240
205 problem solving 203, 204 removing 151 replacing 152 slots 27 using 150 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card problem solving 206, 207 printing a file 65 problem solving AC power 188 battery charge doesn't last 189 battery not charging 189 can't access CD/DVD 194 can't insert diskette in drive - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 241
/trouble Windows XP not working 181 WinDVD error messages 199 programs closing 115 not running correctly 193 starting 64 Web browsers 142 properties 119 R recharging main battery 89 RTC battery 90 recording adjusting quality 147 sounds 146 Recovery CD 21 Recycle Bin 101, 122 region code 164 removing - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 242
battery 93 mode 29 restarting 85 using 84 Start button 101 starting a program 64 starting up the computer from Standby 85 Startup menu problem solving 181 support for Windows displaying in a window 135 Toshiba Forum 210 Internet Web sites 211 online services 210 Toshiba Accessories information 21 - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 243
101 Windows Media Player 72 Windows Standby 56 Windows XP change date and time settings 121 changing the screen saver 119 closing programs 115 creating a new folder 108 creating a text file 107 creating shortcuts 116 desktop 100 Help 125, 183 problem solving 181 Recycle Bin 122 removing objects - Toshiba Satellite 1100 | User Guide - Page 244
244 zoom 174 Wizards Add Printer 53 Windows PC Card 204 World Wide Web 142
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TOSHIBA
C6622-1002M2
Satellite
®
1100
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖
InTouch
®
Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see
“If Something Goes Wrong” on
page 177
in this guide.