Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error 
message. 
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If there is 
one, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any 
key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the 
computer. 
The Windows® operating system is not 
working
Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way 
the operating system responds to your...

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2Press F8 when your computer starts.
The Windows
® Advanced Options menu displays these 
options:
❖Safe Mode
❖Safe Mode (with Networking)
❖Safe Mode (with Command Prompt)
❖Enable Boot Logging
❖Enable VGA Mode
❖Last known good configuration (your most recent 
settings that worked)
❖Directory services restore mode (Windows® domain 
controllers only)
❖Debugging Mode
❖Start Windows® normally
❖Reboot
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other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate 
the site.
My browser can’t find a site I bookmarked.
The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you 
bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its 
server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later.
The Windows® XP operating system can help you
If the operating system has started properly, but you still have 
a problem using your computer,...

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3Click the Fixing a hardware problem or other 
appropriate link.
4Choose from specific topics and follow the steps.
If there is still a problem, the operating system should display 
a message that explains what the conflict is.
A plan of action
The smooth operation of the system depends on the 
interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the 
system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving 
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Plug and Play 
With Plug and Play and the Windows® XP operating system, 
avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a 
computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/
output system) and the operating system to automatically 
assign resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices. In 
theory, if every device connected to the computer is Plug and 
Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for the same...

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Fixing a problem with Device Manager 
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the 
configuration of a device.
CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager 
can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. 
Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who 
understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of 
changing them.
Disabling or enabling a device 
1Click...

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Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a 
device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the 
type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources 
assigned to the device. 
To check a device’s properties:
1Click Start.
2Click My Computer with the secondary button, then 
click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3Click the Hardware tab.
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Memory card problems 
Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause 
errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile 
checking for these first:
1Turn off the computer via the Start menu.
2Remove the memory module.
3Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions 
in “Using the computer for the first time” on page 44, and 
making sure it is seated properly.
4Check for the error again.
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If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the 
wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other 
appliance.
The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the 
battery will not charge.
The battery doesn’t charge while the computer is consuming 
full power. Try turning off the computer.
The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the 
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For more information on maximizing battery power, see 
“Charging the battery” on page 89.
Keyboard problems
If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, 
the problem may be related to the keyboard itself.
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
A keypad overlay may be on. If the numeric keypad or cursor 
control light is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn 
off the cursor control light or press Fn...