Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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Introduction
Other documentation
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Service options
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Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its 
SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit 
Toshiba’s Web site at 
toshiba.com. 
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If 
Something Goes Wrong” on page 177. 

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Chapter 1
Finding Your Way 
Around
This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook 
computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate 
specific parts of the computer.
Making sure you have everything
Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card 
provided with your system to make sure you received 
everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your 
dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need 
further assistance” on page 209. 

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Front with the display closed
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Front with the display closed
The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. 
To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise 
the panel.
The floppy drive allows you to insert floppy disks into your 
computer.
The volume control lets you adjust how loud the sound is on 
your computer. To turn the volume up, turn the dial to the 
right. To turn the volume down, turn the dial to the left.
Display...

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Back
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Back
The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing 
unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to 
perform at its maximum speed.
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure 
you don’t block the cooling vents.
The DC IN is where you plug in the AC adapter for either 
operating the computer on external power or charging the 
battery.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect 
USB peripherals to...

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Right side
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The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via 
standard Ethernet® network cable.
The modem port lets you use a standard RJ11 telephone 
cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone 
line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a 
phone line” on page 75. 
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other 
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. 
The RGB (monitor) port allows you to...

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Left side
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The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or 
Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC 
Cards” on page 150 for more information. 
The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing 
unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to 
perform at its maximum speed.
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure 
you don’t block the cooling vents.
The security lock slot allows you to attach...

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Front with the display open
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Front with the display open
The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that 
provides clear, sharp images.
The power button turns the computer on and off. If you hold 
the power button down for four seconds, it will reset the 
computer. 
The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-
size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the 
keyboard” on page 60. 
The system indicator panel is a series of...

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Front with the display open
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The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the 
stroke of a finger.
The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad 
act like the buttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary 
functions.
The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in 
maintaining proper posture while using the computer. 
Indicator lights
The power on light glows green when the computer is on. 
The light blinks when the computer is in...

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System indicator panel
The DC IN indicator glows when the computer is connected 
to an external power source. 
The hard disk drive indicator flashes while the hard disk 
drive is being accessed. 
The disc/disk activity indicator flashes when the diskette 
drive or the DVD-ROM drive is being accessed.
The caps lock light glows when you press the 
Caps Lock key. 
When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard...