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241 190 external monitor 191 faulty memory 188 hardware conflict 183, 184 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 185 Help 183 high-pitched noise 203 illegal operation 179 Internet bookmarked site not found 183 Internet connection is slow 182 keyboard not responding 180 keyboard produces unexpected characters 190 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 192 modem not receiving or transmitting 207, 208 no sound 203 non-system disk or disk error 181, 194 PC Card 203 checklist 204 error occurs 206 hot swapping fails 205 not recognized 205 slots appear dead 204 Plug and Play 185 power and batteries 188 printer 206, 207 program not responding 177 program not working properly 193 screen does not look right/flickers 191 system resources 184 Touchpad not responding 180 trouble prevention 208 URL address not found 183 using Startup options 181 warning resume failure 180 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 CDs and DVDs 73 main battery 94 PC Cards 151 resizing windows 111, 113 restarting from Hibernate 83 restarting from Standby 85 restarting from Turn Off 81 RTC (real-time clock) battery 88 running the computer on battery power 88 S safety computer 98 disposing of batteries 97 icons 20

Section	Page
Satellite® 1100 User’s Guide	1
Contents	11
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
Left side	27
Front with the display open	28
Indicator lights	29
System indicator panel	30
Underside	31
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	33
Selecting a place to work	33
Creating a computer-friendly environment	33
Keeping yourself comfortable	34
Precautions	37
Setting up your computer	39
Setting up your software	39
Registering your computer with Toshiba	40
Adding external devices	41
Connecting the AC adapter	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 a mouse	51
Connecting a printer	52
Setting up a printer	53
Turning off the computer	56
Caring for your computer	57
Cleaning the computer	57
Moving the computer	57
Using a computer lock	58
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	59
Computing tips	59
Using the keyboard	60
Character keys	61
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	61
Function keys	61
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
Inserting a disc	70
Playing an audio CD	72
Playing a DVD	73
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	73
Removing a disc with the computer on	73
Removing a disc with the computer off	74
Caring for CDs and DVDs	74
Setting up for communications	75
Connecting the modem to a phone line	75
Connecting your computer to a network	76
Powering down the computer	76
Using Turn Off Computer	77
Hibernation command	78
Standby command	79
Turning off more quickly	80
Starting again after Turn Off	81
Using Hibernation	81
Starting again from Hibernation mode	83
Using Standby	84
Going into Standby mode more quickly	85
Starting again from Standby	85
Toshiba’s online resources	86
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	87
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	87
Running the computer on battery power	88
Power management	88
Charging the battery	89
Charging the RTC battery	90
Monitoring battery power	90
Determining remaining battery power	91
Conserving battery power	92
What to do when the battery runs low	93
Setting battery alarms	93
Changing 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 your way around the desktop	100
Windows® XP file system	102
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	103
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	106
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	107
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	108
Lesson 6: Starting programs	109
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	111
Using the taskbar	112
Minimizing and maximizing windows	112
Resizing and moving windows	113
Lesson 8: Closing programs	115
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	116
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	116
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	117
Lesson 10: Changing the screen 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 off your computer	128
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	129
Windows® XP special features	129
Personalizing your desktop	130
Customizing the taskbar	130
Bringing the world to your desktop	131
Changing desktop and browsing style	132
Personalizing individual windows	133
Customizing window toolbars	134
Displaying information about each folder	135
Using your computer at the office	136
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	138
Setting up a dial-up connection	138
Exchanging data with another computer	139
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	139
Getting help transferring files	140
Connecting to the Internet	140
An overview of using the Internet	141
The Internet	141
The World Wide Web	142
Internet 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 features	144
Display settings hot key	145
Exploring audio features	146
Recording sounds	146
Using a microphone	146
Adjusting recording settings	147
Using external speakers or headphones	148
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	148
Changing the display properties setting	149
Using PC Cards	150
PC Card supporting software	150
Inserting PC Cards	150
Removing PC Cards	151
Hot swapping	152
Chapter 7 - WinDVD	153
Playing DVDs	153
Using the WinDVD toolbar	155
Using the WinDVD status bar	155
Using the WinDVD control panel	156
Using the control panel playback buttons	157
Maximizing the video window	160
Using playlists	160
Creating playlists	161
Loading and playing playlists	162
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	162
Customizing WinDVD	163
Setting general properties	163
Setting audio properties	165
Setting display properties	166
Customizing the control panel	167
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	169
Zooming in	174
Panning	174
Zooming out	174
Adjusting the color balance	175
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	176
Getting Help	176
Exiting WinDVD	176
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	177
Problems when you turn on the computer	180
The Windows® operating system is not working	181
Using Startup options to 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	188
Keyboard problems	190
Display problems	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	211
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	212
Appendix A - Hot Keys	215
Instant password security	215
Sound	216
Display modes	216
Keyboard hot keys	216
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	217
Glossary	219

Match case Limit results 1 per page

241

190

external monitor

191

faulty memory

188

hardware conflict

183, 184

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

185

Help

183

high-pitched noise

203

illegal operation

179

Internet bookmarked site not

found

183

Internet connection is slow

182

keyboard

not responding

180

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

190

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

192

modem not receiving or

transmitting

207, 208

no sound

203

non-system disk or disk error

181, 194

PC Card

203

checklist

204

error occurs

206

hot swapping fails

205

not recognized

205

slots appear dead

204

Plug and Play

185

power and batteries

188

printer

206, 207

program not responding

177

program not working properly

193

screen does not look right/flickers

191

system resources

184

Touchpad

not responding

180

trouble prevention

208

URL address not found

183

using Startup options

181

warning resume failure

180

Windows XP not working

181

WinDVD error messages

199

programs

closing

115

not running correctly

193

starting

Web browsers

142

properties

119

recharging

main battery

RTC battery

recording

adjusting quality

147

sounds

146

Recovery CD

Recycle Bin

101, 122

region code

164

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

PC Cards

151

resizing windows

111, 113

restarting from Hibernate

restarting from Standby

restarting from Turn Off

RTC (real-time clock) battery

running the computer on battery power

safety

computer

disposing of batteries

icons