Home » Toshiba Manuals » Laptops » Toshiba Satellite 1100 » Manual Viewer

Toshiba Satellite 1100 User Guide - Page 209

If you need further assistance, Before you call - review

View all Toshiba Satellite 1100 manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 209 highlights

209 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Read the user's guides. It's very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of selfhelp books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the 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 their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information.

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