User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 1100 User’s Guide1Contents11Introduction19This guide19Safety icons20Other icons used21Other documentation21Service options22Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around23Making sure you have everything23Front with the display closed24Back25Right side26Left side27Front with the display open28Indicator lights29System indicator panel30Underside31Chapter 2 - Getting Started33Selecting a place to work33Creating a computer-friendly environment33Keeping yourself comfortable34Precautions37Setting up your computer39Setting up your software39Registering your computer with Toshiba40Adding external devices41Connecting the AC adapter42Charging the main battery43Using the computer for the first time44Opening the display panel44Turning on the power44Using the TouchPad™45Control buttons46Disabling or enabling the TouchPad46Installing additional memory (optional)47Removing a memory module51Connecting a mouse51Connecting a printer52Setting up a printer53Turning off the computer56Caring for your computer57Cleaning the computer57Moving the computer57Using a computer lock58Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics59Computing tips59Using the keyboard60Character keys61Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys61Function keys61Windows® special keys62Overlay keys62Starting a program64Saving your work64Printing your work65Using diskettes66Inserting and removing diskettes66Caring for diskettes66Backing up your files67Using your DVD drive68DVD-ROM drive components69Inserting a disc70Playing an audio CD72Playing a DVD73Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD73Removing a disc with the computer on73Removing a disc with the computer off74Caring for CDs and DVDs74Setting up for communications75Connecting the modem to a phone line75Connecting your computer to a network76Powering down the computer76Using Turn Off Computer77Hibernation command78Standby command79Turning off more quickly80Starting again after Turn Off81Using Hibernation81Starting again from Hibernation mode83Using Standby84Going into Standby mode more quickly85Starting again from Standby85Toshiba’s online resources86Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing87Toshiba’s energy-saver design87Running the computer on battery power88Power management88Charging the battery89Charging the RTC battery90Monitoring battery power90Determining remaining battery power91Conserving battery power92What to do when the battery runs low93Setting battery alarms93Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer94Taking care of your battery95Maximizing battery life96Disposing of used batteries safely97Traveling tips98Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System99Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop100Finding your way around the desktop100Windows® XP file system102Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together103Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet106Lesson 4: Creating a new document107Lesson 5: Creating a new folder108Lesson 6: Starting programs109Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows111Using the taskbar112Minimizing and maximizing windows112Resizing and moving windows113Lesson 8: Closing programs115Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts116Creating a shortcut to the Calculator116Creating a shortcut to the Character Map117Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver119Lesson 11: Setting the date and time121Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop122Lesson 13: Using System Restore124Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?125Windows® XP Help and Support Center125Using the online tours and tutorials127Lesson 15: Turning off your computer128Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options129Windows® XP special features129Personalizing your desktop130Customizing the taskbar130Bringing the world to your desktop131Changing desktop and browsing style132Personalizing individual windows133Customizing window toolbars134Displaying information about each folder135Using your computer at the office136Setting up for communications137Connecting the modem to a telephone line138Setting up a dial-up connection138Exchanging data with another computer139Transferring files using a parallel port connection139Getting help transferring files140Connecting to the Internet140An overview of using the Internet141The Internet141The World Wide Web142Internet Service Providers142Signing up with an Internet Service Provider142Surfing the Internet143Internet features143Uploading and downloading files on the Internet144Exploring video features144Display settings hot key145Exploring audio features146Recording sounds146Using a microphone146Adjusting recording settings147Using external speakers or headphones148Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse148Changing the display properties setting149Using PC Cards150PC Card supporting software150Inserting PC Cards150Removing PC Cards151Hot swapping152Chapter 7 - WinDVD153Playing DVDs153Using the WinDVD toolbar155Using the WinDVD status bar155Using the WinDVD control panel156Using the control panel playback buttons157Maximizing the video window160Using playlists160Creating playlists161Loading and playing playlists162Resuming normal playback after using playlists162Customizing WinDVD163Setting general properties163Setting audio properties165Setting display properties166Customizing the control panel167Using WinDVD Advanced Features169Zooming in174Panning174Zooming out174Adjusting the color balance175Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD176Getting Help176Exiting WinDVD176Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong177Problems when you turn on the computer180The Windows® operating system is not working181Using Startup options to fix problems181Internet problems182The Windows® XP operating system can help you183Resolving a hardware conflict183A plan of action184Resolving hardware conflicts on your own184Fixing a problem with Device Manager186Memory card problems188Power and the batteries188Keyboard problems190Display problems190Disk drive problems192DVD-ROM drive problems194Sound system problems203PC Card problems203Printer problems206Modem problems207Develop good computing habits208If you need further assistance209Before you call209Contacting Toshiba210Other Toshiba Internet Web sites211Toshiba’s worldwide offices212Appendix A - Hot Keys215Instant password security215Sound216Display modes216Keyboard hot keys216Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors217Glossary219Index235Size: 3.49 MBPages: 244Language: EnglishOpen manual
