Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual
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11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contents Introduction .............................................................. 19 This guide .............................................................. 19 Safety icons ........................................................... 20 Other icons used .............................................. 21 Other documentation ............................................. 21 Service options ...................................................... 22 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 23 Making sure you have everything .......................... 23 Front with the display closed ................................. 24 Back ....................................................................... 25 Right side............................................................... 26 Left side ................................................................. 27 Front with the display open .................................... 28 Indicator lights ................................................. 29 System indicator panel .................................... 30 Underside .............................................................. 31
12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 computer with Toshiba ......... 40 Adding external devices ................................... 41 Connecting the AC adapter..................................... 42 Charging the main battery...................................... 43 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 44 Opening the display panel ................................ 44 Turning on the power ....................................... 44 Using the TouchPad™ ...................................... 45 Control buttons ................................................ 46 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad ................. 46 Installing additional memory (optional) ................. 47 Removing a memory module ........................... 51 Connecting a mouse ........................................ 51 Connecting a printer ........................................ 52 Setting up a printer .......................................... 53 Turning off the computer ....................................... 56 Caring for your computer....................................... 57 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 57 Moving the computer ....................................... 57 Using a computer lock ..................................... 58
13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 .................................... 62 Overlay keys..................................................... 62 Starting a program ................................................. 64 Saving your work ................................................... 64 Printing your work ................................................. 65 Using diskettes ...................................................... 66 Inserting and removing diskettes ..................... 66 Caring for diskettes .......................................... 66 Backing up your files ............................................. 67 Using your DVD drive ............................................ 68 DVD-ROM drive components ........................... 69 Inserting a disc ................................................ 70 Playing an audio CD ......................................... 72 Playing a DVD .................................................. 73 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............... 73 Removing a disc with the computer on............ 73 Removing a disc with the computer off ........... 74 Caring for CDs and DVDs ................................. 74 Setting up for communications .............................. 75 Connecting the modem to a phone line............ 75 Connecting your computer to a network .......... 76 Powering down the computer ................................ 76 Using Turn Off Computer ................................. 77 Hibernation command ..................................... 78 Standby command ........................................... 79 Turning off more quickly .................................. 80 Starting again after Turn Off ............................. 81 Using Hibernation .................................................. 81
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 power ............... 88 Power management ......................................... 88 Charging the battery .............................................. 89 Charging the RTC battery ................................. 90 Monitoring battery power ...................................... 90 Determining remaining battery power.............. 91 Conserving battery power ................................ 92 What to do when the battery runs low ............. 93 Setting battery alarms ...................................... 93 Changing the main battery ..................................... 94 Removing the battery from the computer ........ 94 Taking care of your battery..................................... 95 Maximizing battery life ..................................... 96 Disposing of used batteries safely ......................... 97 Traveling tips.......................................................... 98 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System ................................................. 99 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop .......................... 100 Finding your way around the desktop ............ 100 Windows ® XP file system .............................. 102 Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together ............................... 103 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 106 Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 107 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder ........................... 108
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ............................... 116 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator .............. 116 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 117 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 119 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time ................... 121 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 122 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 124 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 125 Windows ® XP Help and Support Center ........ 125 Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 127 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ................. 128 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options .......................... 129 Windows® XP special features ............................. 129 Personalizing your desktop .................................. 130 Customizing the taskbar ................................ 130 Bringing the world to your desktop ................ 131 Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 132 Personalizing individual windows .................. 133 Customizing window toolbars ........................ 134 Displaying information about each folder ...... 135 Using your computer at the office ........................ 136 Setting up for communications ...................... 137 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 138 Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 138
16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ..................................... 142 Internet Service Providers.............................. 142 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 143 Internet features............................................. 143 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet .............................................. 144 Exploring video features ...................................... 144 Display settings hot key ................................ 145 Exploring audio features ...................................... 146 Recording sounds .......................................... 146 Using a microphone ....................................... 146 Adjusting recording settings .......................... 147 Using external speakers or headphones......... 148 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 148 Changing the display properties setting ............... 149 Using PC Cards .................................................... 150 PC Card supporting software ......................... 150 Inserting PC Cards ......................................... 150 Removing PC Cards ....................................... 151 Hot swapping ................................................. 152 Chapter 7: WinDVD................................................. 153 Playing DVDs ....................................................... 153 Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 155 Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 155 Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 156
17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Setting general properties .............................. 163 Setting audio properties ................................. 165 Setting display properties .............................. 166 Customizing the control panel ....................... 167 Using WinDVD Advanced Features ...................... 169 Zooming in..................................................... 174 Panning.......................................................... 174 Zooming out .................................................. 174 Adjusting the color balance ............................ 175 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD ..... 176 Getting Help ......................................................... 176 Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 176 Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 177 Problems when you turn on the computer ........... 180 The Windows® operating system is not working . 181 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 181 Internet problems .......................................... 182 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you ............................................ 183 Resolving a hardware conflict .............................. 183 A plan of action .............................................. 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 186 Memory card problems.................................. 188 Power and the batteries ................................. 188
18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 problems........................................... 207 Develop good computing habits .......................... 208 If you need further assistance .............................. 209 Before you call ............................................... 209 Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 211 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 212 Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 215 Instant password security .................................... 215 Sound .................................................................. 216 Display modes ..................................................... 216 Keyboard hot keys ............................................... 216 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 217 Glossary ................................................................. 219 Index ....................................................................... 235
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer. This guide This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can: ❖Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
20 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows: DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed. NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.