Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display 
priority is not set for an 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 using an external monitor:
❖Check that the monitor is turned on.
❖Check that the monitor’s power cable is firmly plugged 
into...

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A message tells you that there is a problem with your 
display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or 
the current settings do not work with your hardware.
Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by 
the computer’s internal display.
To change the display properties:
1Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button.
The Display Properties window appears.
2Click Properties, then click...

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To run Error-checking:
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
2Right-click the drive you want to check.
The drive’s properties box appears.
3Click on Properties.
4Click the To o l s tab.
5Click the Check now button.
The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk 
C).
6You can choose one or both options:
❖Automatically fix file system errors
❖Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
❖Click Start.
Error-checking runs...

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A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive.
You may already have a diskette in the drive. Make sure the 
drive is empty.
You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Hold the 
diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that 
the metal head window cover goes into the drive first.
The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path 
into the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the...

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Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty. If necessary, wipe 
it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner.
Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure it is lying flat, label 
side uppermost. Press the disc down until it locks on the 
spindle. Close the drive tray carefully, making sure it has shut 
completely.
You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does 
not slide out.
Make sure the computer is...

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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 fast-
forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning 
of a movie.
Playback performance is poor.
The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback 
performance of your system.
To make sure DMA is turned on and to...

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for example, by installing a new graphics or audio card may 
impact performance. Some software changes may also 
impact playback performance (for example, downloading 
new drivers from the Web). 
Before installing a new hardware or software component on 
your system, check for any potential conflicts between its 
resource requirements and your current system configuration. 
Also, if you change your operating system, check...

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WinDVD problems: Content issues
Movies exhibit poor performance of “Directors 
Commentary” or other similar optional content 
versions.
Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these 
features. In particular, 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 not function properly with “debug” 
software installed.
The WinDVD application...

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WinDVD: Error messages
This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error 
messages that may appear when using WinDVD. 
Error message and additional 
informationResolution
The disc in the DVD-ROM 
drive is not a valid disc 
type.
Valid disc types are 
DVD-Video and audio CD.Ensure the disc is a valid 
disc type.
If the disc works in other 
players, try using a disc 
cleaner.
The disc may require fea-
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WinDVD cannot display 
the selected resolution due 
to system limitations.
The screen size exceeds the 
allowable display limit. 
There are not enough sys-
tem resources to play the 
DVD at the selected setting.Alter the display settings to 
reduce the resolution or 
number of colors.
Update video drivers.
The audio settings are 
incorrect. Please check 
sound card or drivers.
The audio card was found, 
but there is a problem...