Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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Introduction
Other documentation
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Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation:
❖This electronic user’s guide. Look for the user’s guide icon on 
your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C: drive.
❖Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on 
your computer or that are available for installation on your 
Recovery CDs.
❖Toshiba accessories information, which lists accessories 
available from Toshiba and explains how to order them.
❖The Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation 
which explains the features of the operating system. 
						

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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 latch
Floppy drive Volume control 
						

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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 your computer.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that 
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such 
as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals 
have a single standard for cabling and connectors. The USB 
standard allows hot swapping of peripherals.
USB portsDC IN
RGB (monitor)Modem portCooling vent
Network portport
Parallel port 
						

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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 connect an external 
monitor.
Right side
The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external 
monaural microphone or other audio input device. 
The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo 
headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external 
speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables the 
internal speakers.
The PC Card ejection tabs release PC Cards from the 
corresponding slots. 
EtherEther
Cooling vent
PC Card slots PC Card ejection tabs
Security lock slot Microphone jack
Headphone jack 
						

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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 an optional 
PORT- Noteworthy
® computer lock cable to your computer to 
secure it to a large, heavy object such as your desk. 
Left side
The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play back prerecorded 
CDs and DVDs.
The DVD-ROM eject button allows you to eject or insert a 
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
CD/DVD-ROM
CD/DVD-ROM eject button 
						

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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 lights that glow 
when certain functions are being performed by the system. 
For more information, see “System indicator panel” on 
page 30.
Power button Screen
indicator panel System
Keyboard
To u c h P a d
Primary
buttonSecondary
button
Palm rest
On 
						

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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 Standby mode. 
The main battery light indicates the main battery’s current 
charge. It glows green when the battery is fully charged. It 
glows amber while the battery is being charged. It does not 
glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the 
battery is completely discharged. For more information on 
determining remaining battery power, see “Monitoring 
battery power” on page 90. 
Power indicator lightBattery indicator light
On 
						

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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 
produces an uppercase (capital) letter. 
The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor 
control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an 
overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white 
arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed 
on the top of the key. For more information, see “Using the 
cursor control overlay” on page 63.
DC IN indicator
Hard disk drive indicator
Disc/disk indicatorCaps lock light
Cursor control mode light
Numeric mode light