Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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TOSHIBAC6622-1002M2
Satellite
®
 1100
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖InTouch® Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on 
page 177 in this guide.  
						

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Model: Satellite 1100
Compact Disk-ReWritable
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-
ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies 
available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up 
and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals 
enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and 
you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND 
SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE 
PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU 
AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS 
SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS 
OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR 
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. 
Protection of Stored Data 
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the 
data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against 
possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS 
ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR 
MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER 
STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, 
TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS 
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING 
THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR 
DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA 
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. 
TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO 
COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 
Critical Applications 
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical 
applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical 
applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial 
transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where 
product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic 
property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES 
AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY 
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN  
						

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ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER 
PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT 
TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. 
FCC Notice 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached 
to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not 
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV 
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the 
computers or expansion units serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, 
PS/2 port
®, i.LINK® port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made 
to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by 
Toshiba could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖This device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
						

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Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd. 
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
(949) 583-3000
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 
du Canada.
FCC Requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers 
to internal modems.
Installation
When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone 
company and give them the following information:
❖The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the 
modem.
❖The FCC registration number of the modem.
❖The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack 
called the USOC RJ11C. 
Type of Service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. 
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office 
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is 
subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, 
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone 
company will provide this information upon request.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it 
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make 
changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes 
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company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes 
necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should 
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to 
the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they 
may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you 
in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will 
be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given 
the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a 
complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your 
modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba 
America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of 
To s h i b a .
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its 
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this 
change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use 
a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone 
fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or 
bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the 
date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or 
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending 
machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should 
complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. 
This certification means that the equipment meets certain 
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety 
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment 
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not 
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is 
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local 
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed 
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aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent 
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a 
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations 
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may 
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to 
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground 
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic 
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution 
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections 
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection 
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s 
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar 
to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found 
on the label affixed to your computer. 
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each 
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of 
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The 
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices 
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence 
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this 
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C. 
						

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Approved Countries for use
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. 
Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.
DVD-ROM Safety Instructions
The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this 
product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future 
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized 
service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than 
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the 
enclosure. Australia Austria  Belgium Canada  Denmark 
Finland France  Germany Greece  Iceland 
Ireland Italy  Japan Luxembourg Mexico
Netherlands New Zealand Norway  Poland  Portugal 
Spain Sweden Switzerland UK  USA  
						

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Location of the required label
(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing 
information may vary.)
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 
LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual 
carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this 
model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent 
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. 
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 
with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be 
reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No 
patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the 
information contained herein.
©2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the 
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the 
approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, 
directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration 
Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any 
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA 
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO 
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER 
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY 
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO 
ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY 
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY 
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR 
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES 
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT 
SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, 
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, 
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR 
ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE 
THEREOF. 
						

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Trademarks
Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ, 
FreedomWare, and SmartMedia are trademarks, and InTouch is a registered 
trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba 
Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are 
registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft 
Corporation.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ 
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of their respective companies. 
Computer Disposal Information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling 
information, please contact your local government or the Electronic 
Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.