Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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There is a problem with the 
copy protection system 
within the DVD-ROM 
drive. Playback cannot con-
tinue.
The DVD-ROM drive 
failed to authenticate 
(authorize playback of) the 
DVD disc. There may be a 
problem with the DVD-
ROM drive.Try to play another disc. 
Contact your supplier’s 
Technical Support.
WinDVD does not support 
this version of the DVD 
specification.Check that this is a 
DVD-Video 1.0 disc.
This DVD disc...

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Permission to play is 
denied. Please check the 
Parental Control setting.
The Parental Control set-
ting of WinDVD is lower 
than the Parental Control 
level of the content being 
played. Playback of the 
DVD disc is not authorized.Change the Parental Con-
trol level in the DVD 
Options dialog. Note that 
WinDVD requires a pass-
word for this change.
WinDVD encountered an 
error.Report the problem and any 
error code to your...

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Sound system problems 
You do not hear any sound from the computer.
Adjust the volume control.
If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that 
they are securely connected to your computer.
The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It 
occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is 
fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud....

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Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the 
Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. 
Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more 
information, or refer to the documentation that came with the 
PC Card.
Some card manufacturers use special software called 
enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in 
nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when 
installing the PC Card.
If...

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2Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, 
then click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3Click the Hardware tab.
4Click the Device Manager button.
5Double-click the category listed as PCMCIA adapter.
The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties 
dialog box, which contains information about your PC 
Card configuration and status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a 
PC...

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2Turn off the computer.
3Connect the AC adapter and power cable.
4Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with 
the power turned off.
The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any 
additional memory in your system.
Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can 
correct many problems. For more information, see “Inserting 
PC Cards” on page 150. 
A PC Card error occurs.
Reinsert the card to make sure...

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You may have connected the printer while the computer is on. 
Disable Standby mode, turn off the computer, and turn off the 
printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on line, then 
turn the computer back on.
Try printing another file. For example, you could create and 
attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. If a Notepad 
file prints correctly, the problem may be in your original file.
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The modem is on, set up properly and still will not 
transmit or receive data.
Make sure the line has a dial tone. Connect a telephone 
handset to the line to check this.
The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test 
transmission to someone else.
Develop good computing habits
Make sure you are prepared.
Save your work frequently.
You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing 
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If you need further assistance
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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...

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For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United 
States, call: (800) 457-7777.
Contacting Toshiba
If you still need help and suspect that the problem is 
hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help 
you.
1Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any 
Internet browser by typing 
support.toshiba.com
2Next, try one of Toshiba’s online services. The Toshiba 
Forum can be accessed through...