Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 19
This guide .............................................................. 19
Safety icons ........................................................... 20
Other icons used .............................................. 21
Other documentation ............................................. 21
Service options ...................................................... 22
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia 
computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your 
access to information can accompany you wherever you go. 
You will find your operating 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....

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If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook 
computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to 
familiarize yourself 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 data. These...