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    Satellite M100 TOSHIBA Satellite M100 Series User's Manual ...

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    ii Satellite M100 Copyright © 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyrigh t law, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liabili ty is assumed, with respect to the use of the inform ation contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite M100 Se ries Portable Personal Computer ...

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    Satellite M100 iii Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. TruSurround XT, WOW HD, Circle Surround Xtract , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT, WOW HD, Circle Su rround Xtract , TruBass, SRS 3D, Definition and FOCUS technologi es are incorporated under license from SRS Labs ...

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    iv Satellite M100 ■ Before you connect the comp uter to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter match es that of the available power source. 115 V/60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan. 100 V/50Hz in eastern Japan an d 100 V/60Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in most of Euro ...

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    Satellite M100 v ■ Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washin g bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. ■ Avoid using a tele phone (other tha n a cordless type ) during an el ectrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. ■ Do not use the telephon ...

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    vi Satellite M100 FCC information Model Name: Satellite M100 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and f o und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provi de reasonable p rotection against h armful interf erenc ...

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    Satellite M100 vii EU Declaration of Conformity Canadian Regulatory In formation (Canada Only) This digital apparatus does not excee d the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communi cations. Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC ...

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    viii Satellite M100 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instruction The optical dri ve that is use d in th is computer is equipped with a laser device. A classification label with the following sentence is affix ed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The driv ...

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    Satellite M100 ix International pr ecautions Location of the requir ed label Sample shown below. Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary. ■ This drive employs a laser system. To en sure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefu lly and retain for future reference. Should the u nit eve ...

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    x Satellite M100 VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthä lt ein Laser- System und ist als "LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT" klassifizier t. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitt e die Bedienungsanlei tung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Refere nz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bi ...

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    Satellite M100 xi Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decisi on "CTR21"] for pan- European single termina l connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the in dividual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not ...

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    xii Satellite M100 Redial Up to two re dial a ttempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts are made, the modem will return Black Listed. If you are experie ncing problems with the Black Listed code, set the interval betwee n redials at one minute or longer. Japan's Telecommunications Business La w permits up to two redials on analogue ...

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    Satellite M100 xiii If problems arise If any of your telephon e equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your teleph one line, as i t may cause ha rm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When prac tical, they will notify you in advance of this ...

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    xiv Satellite M100 Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certi fied equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Termi nal Equipmen t Technical Re quirements docu ...

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    Satellite M100 xv Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been de signed to specifically configure to ensure complian ce with Austel standards when the c ountry/region selec tion is set to Australia. The use o ...

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    xvi Satellite M100 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a Telepermit for a devi ce in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibi lity for the correct operation of that device under all operating con ditions. In particular the h igher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific net work impl ...

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    Satellite M100 xvii ■ The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones (ATDT...) as this is faster and more reliable th an pulse (d ecadic) dial ing. If for som e reason you must use decadic dialing, your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation ta ble as this modem does not implement the New Zea ...

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    xviii Satellite M100 Important Notice Copyrighted works including, but not limited to mu sic, vide o, comput er program, databases are protected by copyright laws. Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyrigh t laws, you cannot copy, modify, assign, transmit or otherwise dis pos e of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of ...

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    Satellite M100 xix PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Over heating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long t ime. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is no ...

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    xx Satellite M100 W orking envir onment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (Electromagneti c Compatibility) requirements for "residential, commercia l and light industry environments". The following environment is not approved: ■ Industrial Environments (e.g. e nvironments where a with a mains vol tage of 380V threephase is be ...

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    Satellite M100 xxi W ireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic en ergy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices howeve r is far l ess than th e electromagne tic energy em itted by oth er wireless devices such as mobile phon es. Because Wireless LAN produc ts operat ...

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    xxii Satellite M100 Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equi pment: ■ Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following. ■ Medical equipment such as life su pport systems, equipment used in operations, e tc. ■ Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust ...

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    Satellite M100 xxiii Warning Note Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of wireless product s in a congested place, such as a crowded c ommuter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potential ly affect cardiac pace maker operation, there by causing respiratory troubles. Turn OFF the Wireless comm ...

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    xxiv Satellite M100 ...

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    User’s Manual xxv Satellite M100 T able of Contents Preface Manual contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi Equipment checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx ii Chapte ...

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    xxvi Satellite M100 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the internal modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Satellite M100 xxvii Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD M emory cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Memory expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Additional battery pack . . . . . . ...

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    xxviii Satellite M100 ...

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    User’s Manual xxix Satellite M100 Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite M100 computer. This powerful notebook computer provi des excellen t expansion capability, including multimedia devices, a nd it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performa nce computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Sat ...

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    xxx Satellite M100 Preface Manual contents This manual has ten chapters, three appendixes, a glossary and an index. Chapter 1, Satellite M100 Feat ures , is an overview of the computer 's special features, utilities, and option s. Chapter 2, The Grand Tour , identifies the comp onents of the compute r and briefly explains how they fu nction. C ...

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    Satellite M100 xxxi Preface Conventions This manual uses the following forma t s to describe, iden tify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Abbr eviations On first appearance, and whenever ne cessary for clarit y, abbreviations are enclosed in pa rentheses foll owing their def inition. For ex ample: Read On ly Memory (ROM). Acronyms are ...

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    xxxii Satellite M100 Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identif ied as shown below. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer. Save the box and packing materials for future use. Check to make sure you have all the following items: Ha rd w are ■ Satel ...

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    Satellite M100 xxxiii Preface Softwar e Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edi tion / Professional ■ The following software which is preinstalled on your hard disk: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition / Professional ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA Controls ■ TOSHIBA PC Diag ...

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    xxxiv Satellite M100 Preface Docume ntation ■ Your computer's documentation: ■ Satellite M100 Series Personal Computer User's Manual ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP manual package (provided with some models) ■ International Limited Warranty (ILW) Instruction (This instruction is included only with computers sold in ILW supported area ...

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    User’s Manual 1-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 1 Satellite M100 Featur es This chapter identi fies the compute r's special featu res, options and accessories. Features The Satellite M100 Series computer uses TOSHIBA's advanced Large Sc ale Integration (LSI), Complementary Meta l-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide com ...

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    1-2 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Chip Set Memory Intel ® 945PM Express Chipset or Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset Realtek 861 Au dio codec TI PCI7412 for Mult iple Digita l Media Card Slot, IEEE 1394 and PCMCIA controller. Intel ® 82562GZ for 10/100Mbps LAN controller or Intel ® 82573L for 10M/100M/1Gbps LAN controller The graphics syst ...

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    Satellite M100 1-3 Satellite M100 Features BIOS Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased: Up to 128MB integrated solution and shared with main memory for Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset 128MB,256MB or512MB Hy perMe mory™ (64MB or 128MB for local cache) for ATI Mobility™ Radeon ® X1300 with HyperMemory™ 128MB, 256MB or 512 MB Hype ...

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    1-4 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Power Disclaimer (Battery Life) For more information on th e Discla imer regarding Battery Life, please refer to the Disc laimers sec tion in Cha pter 10. Floppy Disk Drive d evices TouchPad Battery Pack 6-cell Lithium Ion smart battery pa ck with 43.2 watt capacity (10.8V/4000mAH) or 9-cell Lithium Ion sm ...

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    Satellite M100 1-5 Satellite M100 Features Display Disclaimer (LCD) For more information on the Disclaimer regarding LCD, please refer to the Disclaimers section in Chapter 10. Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU")) For more information on the Disc laimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Discla ...

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    1-6 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Disclaimer (HDD Drive Capacity) For more information on the Discla imer regarding HDD Drive Capacity, please refer to the Disclaimers sec tion in Chapter 10. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size CD- RW/DVD-ROM module that lets you record data to rewritable CD/CD-RWs as well as run ...

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    Satellite M100 1-7 Satellite M100 Features Slots (depending on configuration) DVD Super Multi drive with double layer disc recording support Some models are equippe d with a full-size DVD Super Multi drive module with double layer support that lets you record data to rewritable CD/ DVDs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD ...

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    1-8 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Ports (depending on configuration) Multimedi a Communications External mo nitor 15-pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has 4 Univ ersal Serial Bus (USB) ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer spe eds more than 40 ...

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    Satellite M100 1-9 Satellite M100 Features Security Security Lock Sl ot Special featur es The following features are eit her unique to TOSHIB A computers or are advanced features, whic h make the computer more conve nient to use. Wireless LAN Some computers in th is series are e quipped with a wireless LAN mini Card th at is compatible wi th other ...

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    1-10 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features System Autom atic Standby/Hibernation This feature automaticall y places the system into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time period. Yo u can specify the time period and select either System St andby or System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Powe ...

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    Satellite M100 1-11 Satellite M100 Features Utilities This section describes preinstalled ut ilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility's online manual, help fil es or readme files. Fingerprint Adds an additional layer of security to your files by requiring a valid fingerprint to access them. ■ Befo ...

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    1-12 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a sui te of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections. Conf igFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switchin g between loca tion and communication networks. To start ConfigFree, click the Sta ...

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    Satellite M100 1-13 Satellite M100 Features TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This program lets you customize y our hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use. To acce ss this utility, click Start, click Control Panel, cli ck Printers and Other Hard ware and select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon. TOSHIBA Fn-esse ...

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    1-14 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenie nt to use. The following options are available: Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installe d for the purpose of enrolling and recogni zing fingerprints. (de pending on the model purchased ...

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    Satellite M100 1-15 Satellite M100 Features Battery charger The battery charger lets you charge ex tra batteries outside the computer. USB Floppy Dis k Drive Lets you attach a floppy disk drive to your computer by means of a USB cable. ...

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    1-16 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features ...

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    Satellite M100User’s Manual 2-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar with ea ch component before you operate the computer. Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer front with its display panel in t he closed position. Front of the com ...

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    2-2 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour DC IN LED The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected t o the AC adapter and it is plugge d into an AC power source. Power LED In n ormal operating m ode, the Power LE D is blue. If the system is in Standby Mode the LED will flash amber, while the LED will be off when the computer is turned off or is in Hibe ...

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    Satellite M100 2-3 The Grand Tour Right side The following figure shows the computer's right side. The right side of the co mputer 1. U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) P ORTS 2. O PTICAL D ISC D RIVE 3. O PTICAL D ISC D RIVE LED 4. S ECURITY L OCK 2 3 1 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 and 1. 1 compatible) ports ...

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    2-4 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side o f the computer * The availability of this feature is depe ndant on the model you purchased. 1. RGB (M ONITOR ) P ORT 2. F AN V ENTS 3. U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) P ORT 4. TV O UT P ORT 5. I .LINK (IEEE 1394) P ORT 6. M ULTIPL E D ...

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    Satellite M100 2-5 The Grand Tour Back side The following figure shows the computer ba ck panel. The back side of the computer 1. M ODEM J ACK 2. DC-IN 15V J ACK 3. LAN J ACK 4. U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) P ORTS 1 4 2 3 Modem Jack In regions where an intern al modem is installed as standard equipment, t his jack lets you use a modular cable to c ...

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    2-6 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour Underside The following figure show s the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before tu rning over your computer. The bottom of the co mputer 1. B ATTERY P ACK 2. B ATTERY P ACK L OCK 3. E XPANSION M EMORY S OCKET 4. B ATTERY P AC K L ATCH 5. F AN V ENT 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Pack The battery pack ...

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    Satellite M100 2-7 The Grand Tour Front with the display open The following figure shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, push the latch on th e front of the display an d lift it up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing an gle. The front with the display open * The availability of this feature is depe n ...

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    2-8 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour CD/DVD Button Pressing this button when the computer's power is off will run Express Media Player. Once Expr ess Media Player is launched, the power indicator turns on, the a udio control buttons are enable d and pressing this button again will do nothing. If you press this button wh ile the computer is on or ...

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    Satellite M100 2-9 The Grand Tour Stop/Eject Bu tton Stops playing the CD, DVD or digital audio. Also ejects a disc from the tray. (The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased.) Previous Button Skips backwards to the prev ious track, chapter or digital file. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. (The availabil ...

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    2-10 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour Keyboard Indicators Optical Disc drive The computer will eith er have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RO M drive or double layer DVD Super Mult i drive depending on its c onfiguration. An ATAPI interface controller is u sed for the opera tion of these optical drive s. When the computer is accessing a disc, an indi cato ...

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    Satellite M100 2-11 The Grand Tour W ritab le discs This section describes the types of writable discs. Che ck the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it ca n write. Use Record Now! to write compact discs. Ref er to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs ca n be written onl y once. The recorded data can not be erased or ...

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    2-12 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour DVD Super Mult i drive with double laye r disc r ecord ing support The full-size DVD super multi drive module lets you record da ta to rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.1 5") discs without using an adapter. This drive cannot u se discs that allow writin g faster than 8x speed ...

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    Satellite M100 2-13 The Grand Tour AC adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC powe r and reduces the vol tage supplied to the comp uter. It can a utoma tically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To recharge the battery, simpl ...

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    2-14 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour ...

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    User’s Manual 3-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic informati on to get you started using your computer. It cove rs the following topi cs: ■ Setting up your work space - for your health and safety ■ Connecting the AC adapter ■ Opening the display ■ Turning on the power ■ Starting up for the first time ...

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    3-2 Satellite M100 Getting Started General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is you r computer, but read the followi ng to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. ■ Make sure there is adequate spac e aroun d the computer for proper ventilation. ■ Make sure the AC power co rd connects to an outlet that is close to ...

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    Satellite M100 3-3 Getting Started Seating and postur e The height of your chair i n relation to the computer a nd keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are prim ary factors in reducing work strain. Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Place your chair so tha t the keyboard is at or slightly below the le vel of your elbow. You s ...

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    3-4 Satellite M100 Getting Started W ork habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury fr om repetitive strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a vari ety of tasks into your work day. If you must spend long periods at the computer, finding ways to break up the routi ne can reduce stress and i mprove your ef ficiency. ■ Sit in a r ...

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    Satellite M100 3-5 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Attach the AC adapter when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged b efore you can ope rate from battery power. The AC adapter can be co nnected to any power source sup ...

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    3-6 Satellite M100 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Push the display latch on the front of the computer. Opening the display 2. Lift the panel u p and adjust it to the best viewing angl e for you. T urning on the power This section describes ho w to turn on the po ...

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    Satellite M100 3-7 Getting Started Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, th e computer's initial screen is the Windows ® XP Startup Screen Logo. Follo w the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Be sure to read the Wi ...

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    3-8 Satellite M100 Getting Started 3. Click Start and click Shut Down . From the Shut Down window click Turn Off . 4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature save s the content s of memory to the hard disk when the computer is tu rned off. The next time the compu ter is turned on, the previous state is ...

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    Satellite M100 3-9 Getting Started Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode, follow th e steps below. 1. Click Start . 2. Select Shut Down . 3. Open the Shut Down dialog box. If Hibernate is not displayed go to step 4. If Hibernate is displayed go to step 5. 4. Press the Shift key . The Standby item will ch ange to Hibernate . 5. Select Hiber ...

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    3-10 Satellite M100 Getting Started Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on , but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode . Standby precautions ■ Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not remove/install memory or remove power components: ■ Do not remove/install memory module s - the computer or the mo ...

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    Satellite M100 3-11 Getting Started Enabling Standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways: 1. Click Start , then Shut Down and then Stand by . 2. Close the display pa nel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. 3. Press the power button. This feat ure mus ...

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    3-12 Satellite M100 Getting Started Cr eating an Expr ess Medi a Player Recovery CD* A recovery image of Express M edia Player is stored on the hard disk. You may use this image to create Recovery CD disc using the following steps: 1. Select blank CD. 2. The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery CD includ ing: CD-R ...

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    User’s Manual 4-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives informa tion on basic operatio ns including using the TouchPad, optical disc drives, the internal modem, L AN and wireless LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal. Using the T o uchPad To use the TouchPad, si mply move your finger t ...

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    4-2 Satellite M100 Operating B asics P r e s s t h e l e f t b u t t o n t o s e l e c t a m e n u i t e m o r t o m a n i p u l a t e t e x t o r g r a p h i c s designated by the pointer. Press the ri ght button to display a menu or other function depending on th e software you are using. The TouchPad has similar functions to a two-button mouse w ...

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    Satellite M100 4-3 Operating Basi cs Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in (1) damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure, (2 ) finger recognition problems , or lowe r finger recognition success rate. ■ Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects. ■ Do ...

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    4-4 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Fingerprint Sensor Limitations. ■ The fingerprin t sensor compares and analyzes th e unique ch aracteristics in a fingerprint. ■ A warning message will be disp laye d when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not succ essful within a fixed duration. ■ The recognition success rate m ay differ from u se ...

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    Satellite M100 4-5 Operating Basi cs Set Up Procedur e Please use the following procedur e when first using fin gerprint authentication. Fingerprint Registration Enroll the required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard . 1. Click Start , Point to All Programs , point to protector Suite QL and click User Enrollment Wizard . 2. The Us ...

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    4-6 Satellite M100 Operating B asics 7. The User’s Fingers screen i s displayed. Based on the illustration, select the finger to be recognized, an d then click Next . Previously enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks. The fingerprint bein g enrolled now would have a red che ck mark. If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is se ...

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    Satellite M100 4-7 Operating Basi cs Fingerprint System Boot Authentication General The fingerprint authentication syst em can be used to replace the keyboardbased User/BIOS Password au thentication system when booting up. If you do not want to use the fingerpr int authentication system for password authentication when booting up, but prefer to use ...

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    4-8 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature General This is a feature th at allows the use r to complete the authentication for both the User/BIOS Password (and optionally, the Hard Disk Drive and Supervisor sub-passwords) and logging on to Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up. It is necessar ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 85

    Satellite M100 4-9 Operating Basi cs How the Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication fail ures: 1. Align the first joint of the finger to th e center of the sensor. Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you. While lightly ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 86

    4-10 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Using the internal modem This section describes how to setup the modem and use it to connect to other computer systems. Refer to the co mputer's online help files and the online help files for your mode m software, for more information. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Region selection Telecommunication re g ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 87

    Satellite M100 4-11 Operating Basi cs 3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed. A ch eck will appear next to t he currently selected region and tele phony location. 4. Select a region from the region me nu or a telephony ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 88

    4-12 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize th e internal modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use. Dialing Pr operties Select this item to display the dialing properties. Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the ste ps below. 1. Plug one en d of the mod ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 89

    Satellite M100 4-13 Operating Basi cs Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pu ll out the connector. 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manne r. LAN The computer is equipped with networking hardwa re that supports Ethernet LAN (1 ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 90

    4-14 Satellite M100 Operating B asics 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connec tor. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below. 1. Pinch the lever on the connect or in the computer's LAN jack and pull out the connector. 2. Disconn ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 91

    Satellite M100 4-15 Operating Basi cs Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver ope rate in the 2.4 GHz ban d, which is license-fre e and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world. Radio links You can easily establish links betw een two or more devices. The link is maintained even if the devices are no t wi ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 92

    4-16 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Product Support: The latest information regarding Op erating System support, Language Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http:// www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/t nt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or www.pcsupport.toshiba.c om in the Uni ted States. Wir eless communication switch You can enabl ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 93

    Satellite M100 4-17 Operating Basi cs Loading optical disc media To load a disc, follow the steps below. 1. Turn on the power. 2. a. Pre ss the eject button to open the draw er slightly. Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject bu tton will not open the drawer when the computer's powe r is off. If the power i s off, you can open the dra ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 94

    4-18 Satellite M100 Operating B asics 3. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully open. Pulling the drawer open 4. Lay the disc, label si de up, in the drawe r. Inserting a disc 5. Press gently at th e center of the di sc until you f eel it click into place. The disc should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with its base. 6. Push th ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 95

    Satellite M100 4-19 Operating Basi cs Closing the drive dra wer Removing compact discs To remove the disc, follow the steps below. 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button . Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it. Hold it gently and lift i ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 96

    4-20 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Buttons The Internet button and the CD/DVD button can be assigned fu nctions and applications in the TOSHIBA Controls Properties. CD/DVD play contr ol buttons In addition to the power button, the fo llowing four buttons control functions relating to the playback of opti cal media and digital audio data: Play/Pa ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 97

    Satellite M100 4-21 Operating Basi cs Express Media Player Express Media Player is a quick pl ay feature that enable s users to perform DVD and CD playback wi thout loading Windows. Notes for Express Media Player Express Media Player (CD) and Ex press Media Player (DVD) Usage ■ Dirty or scratched CD/DVDs might not be playable. In addition, the CD ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 98

    4-22 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Express Media Player Settings There are a few s ettings that need to be made in order to use the Express Media Player functions for the first time. These are as follows: Initial settings When Express Media Player is first started or the recovery CD is used, the screen for carrying out the initial se tti ngs of ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 99

    Satellite M100 4-23 Operating Basi cs Table 2 Keyboard Code Functions via the Front operation pa nel and the keyboard in the Express Media Player mode This list shows how the functions av ailable from the keyboard correspond to those available from the Front operation panel. Keyboard Code Keyboard Code EN1 US English PT1 Portuguese EN2 UK English R ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 100

    4-24 Satellite M100 Operating B asics - 7 - Select track 7 Select chapter 7 - 8 - Select track 8 Select chapter 8 - 9 - Select track 9 Select chapter 9 -0 -N o r m a l l y functions as “0” Normally functions as “0” - F8 DVD Menu - Displays the top menu - F9 - - Displays the menu - - Move the cursor - - Move the cursor - - Move the cursor - ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 101

    Satellite M100 4-25 Operating Basi cs * SRS function is disable as a defaul t.To enable it, follow these steps. 1. Press “F2” key to show menu. (“Display Setting” of left menu is highlighted.) 2. Move the cu rsor with down arrow key and Select “A udio Settings” of left menu. 3. Press right allow key to move cu rsor. (“Surround Setting ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 102

    4-26 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/-RW disc that m ay be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/-RW media that may be caused by wr iting or rewrit ing with this product, or for any business ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 103

    Satellite M100 4-27 Operating Basi cs ■ Write from the computer's hard disk drive to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow! has not been confirmed. Therefore, operati on with other software cannot be guaranteed. When writing or r ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 104

    4-28 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/ -RW/+R/+RW /-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/- RW/ +R/+RW /-RAM media that may be caused by writing or ...

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    Satellite M100 4-29 Operating Basi cs ■ If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. Be careful to check th e disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rew rites to CD-RW or DVD-RW/ +RW/-RAM is affected by the qu ality of the di sc and the way i t is used. ■ There are two typ ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 106

    4-30 Satellite M100 Operating B asics ■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to write to the wrong drive. ■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter before you write or re write. ■ Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DV ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 107

    Satellite M100 4-31 Operating Basi cs When Using W inDVD Creator 2 Platinum How to make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-Vide o from video data captured from a DV-Camcorder: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 -> InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator. 2. Click the Capture button then captu ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 108

    4-32 Satellite M100 Operating B asics ■ When recording to a DV- Camcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data. ■ CD recorder, JPEG functions, DVD-Audio, mi ni DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version. ■ While recording video to DVD ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 109

    Satellite M100 4-33 Operating Basi cs 4. About recorded DVDs ■ Some DVD-ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD-R/+R/-RW/+ RW/-RAM discs. ■ When playing your recorded disc on your computer, please use the WinDVD software application. ■ If you use an over-used rewritable disc, the full formatting migh ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 110

    4-34 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Data V erification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data dis c. 1. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNow! Console to open the Options panels. 2. Select the Data in the left-si de menu. 3. Mark the Verify data written to th e disc ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 111

    Satellite M100 4-35 Operating Basi cs Media Car e This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and disks. Handle your media with care. The f ollowing simple precautions will i ncrease the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it: 1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them cl ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 112

    4-36 Satellite M100 Operating B asics TV -Out Use the TV-Out port to connect to a television. Be sure to use a 4 pin type S-video cable. For more details, see Appendix B . Setting up more than one display You can set up your computer to utili ze more than one display, effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors. The Display Pr ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 113

    Satellite M100 4-37 Operating Basi cs Cleaning the computer To help ensure long, troubl e-free operatio n, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids arou nd the compute r. ■ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the comput er does get wet, turn the powe r off immediately and let the computer dry completely before yo ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 114

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  • Toshiba M100 - page 115

    User’s Manual 5-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 5 The Keyboar d The computer's keyboar d layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pre ssing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be execute d on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region's keyboard la ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 116

    5-2 Satellite M100 The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function keys The function keys, not to be confused wit h Fn, are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. Thes e keys are d ark gray, but fun ction differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they ex ecute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinatio ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 117

    Satellite M100 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard's right Ctrl key. Hotkeys Fn + ESC Volume Mute Turns the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Instant Security Enters screen saver mode and blanks the scre en. To rest ore your desktop, press any key or use the TouchPad. Fn + F2 Power Save Modes Displays the power save mod ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 118

    5-4 Satellite M100 The Keyboard W indows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that ha ve special function s in Windows XP. One activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows XP Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Keypad overlay Yo ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 119

    Satellite M100 5-5 The Keyboard T u rning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10 ( Arr ow mode indicator lights). Now try cursor and page control us ing the keys shown in the disagram below. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the ov ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 120

    5-6 Satellite M100 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you ca n temporarily access the nor mal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold down Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. Type upper-ca se charac ters by holding down Fn + Shift and pressing ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 121

    User’s Manual 6-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 6 Power and Power -Up Modes The computer's power resourc es include the AC adapter and intern al batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most ef fective use of these resources i ncluding cha rging and chan ging batteries, ti ps for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 122

    6-2 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes AC adapter not connected Battery capacity is above low battery trigger point • Operates • LED: Battery off DC IN off Battery capacity is below low battery trigger point • Operates • Alarm sounds (this function depends on how the computer is configured) • LED: Battery flashes amber DC IN off Batt ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 123

    Satellite M100 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators alert you to the computer's operating ca pability and battery charge statu s Battery indi cator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery. The following indicator lights in dicate the batte ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 124

    6-4 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ Real Time Clock (RTC) battery Battery pack When the AC adapter is not connec ted, the computer's main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack , also referred to in this manual as the battery. You can purchase add ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 125

    Satellite M100 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes When this error appears, th e fo llowing action is recommended. 1. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery charge for 24-hou rs. 2. Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu. 3. Set correct time and date. Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking prope ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 126

    6-6 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Use only the battery pack supplied with th e computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device's manufacturer. Battery packs have differe nt voltages and termin al polarities. Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fi re or rupture of the battery pack. 7. Never ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 127

    Satellite M100 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 5. Charge the b attery pack only in an ambi ent temperature b etween 5 and 30 degrees Celsius. Otherwis e, the electrolyte solution might le ak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery li fe might be shortened. 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining ba ttery power. If th e battery pack or ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 128

    6-8 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes Time The followin g table shows the time required to f ully charge a disc harged battery. Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extrem ely hot or cold. To ma ke sure the battery ch arges to its full capacity, ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 129

    Satellite M100 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monito red by the TOSHIBA Power Saver. Refer to Uti lities in Chapter 1, Satellite M100 Features . Maximizing battery operating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 130

    6-10 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes Retaining data with power off (standby mode) When you turn off your computer with fully cha rged batteries, the batteries retain data/charge for the follo wing approximate time periods: Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ If you have ex tra battery pa cks, rotate th eir ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 131

    Satellite M100 6-11 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Unlock the Battery Pack Lock. Removing the battery pac k-1 7. Slide the battery pack latch to the left, then pull the battery out of the battery bay. Removing the battery pack-2 1 2 3 ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 132

    6-12 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connec ted to the computer. 3. Hold the battery pack so that the label face s down and the connec tors on the battery face the con nectors on the computer. 4. Gen ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 133

    Satellite M100 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor. User Password To start the utility, point to or click the following items: Launch TOSHIBA Assist  SECUR E  User Password ■ Registered Click to register a password of up to 8 charac ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 134

    6-14 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes To enter a password manually, fol low these steps: 1. Turn on the power as descr ibed in Chapter 3, Getting Started . The following message will appear in the LCD: Enter Password [xxxxxxxx] 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Power - up modes The computer has three power- up modes: ■ Hibernation (s ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 135

    User’s Manual 7-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility to configure your computer. TOSHIBA HW Setup le ts you configure settings for various hardware devices through a number of tabs titl ed General, Password, Display, CPU, Boot Priority, Keyboard, LAN, and U SB. Accessing HW Setup To run ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 136

    7-2 Satellite M100 HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Setup This field displays BIOS Version and d ate. Password This tab allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. Display This tab lets you customi ze your comput er's display settings for ei ther the internal LCD screen or for an e ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 137

    Satellite M100 7-3 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. You can overrid e the settings and m anually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys whil e the computer is booting: To select the boot drive you want, follow the steps below . 1. Boot-up your computer and press ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 138

    7-4 Satellite M100 HW Setup LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature l ets the computer 's power be tu rned on when it receives a wake- up signal from the LAN. Built-in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built-in LAN. Enabl ed Enables Wake-up on LAN. Disabled Disables Wake-up on LAN (Default). The Wake-up LAN function support AC ada pter mode onl ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 139

    User’s Manual 8-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices ca n expand the comput er's capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connect ion or installation of the following types of devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ PC card ■ Memory modules Power devices ■ Battery pa ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 140

    8-2 Satellite M100 Optional Devices PC Card The computer is equipped with a PC Card expa nsion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be in stalled. The slots support 16-bit PC Cards, includ ing PC Card 16's multifunction card and CardBus PC Cards ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 141

    Satellite M100 8-3 Optional Dev ices Removing a PC card 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click the PC Card you want to remove. 3. Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly. 5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Removing a PC card Eject button ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 142

    8-4 Satellite M100 Optional Devices SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD Memory car ds The computer is equipped with a multipl e digital media card slot that can accommodate SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD memory cards. These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, wh ich use flash-memory . Card Type Capa ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 143

    Satellite M100 8-5 Optional Dev ices Installing a memory card To install a memory card: 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting a memory card Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it. If Windows ® fails to read the card, remove it then r einsert it. ■ The multiple digital media c ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 144

    8-6 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Removing a memory car d To remove a memory card, follow the steps below: 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar. 2. Select a device, then click the Stop button. A confirmation dialog may appear, depending on how the device is registered with the system; if so, confirm that you want to remove the ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 145

    Satellite M100 8-7 Optional Dev ices Memory car d care 1. Do not write to a me mory card if the battery pow er is low. Low po wer could affec t writing accuracy. 2. Do not remove a memory card while read/write is in progress. 3. The memory card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot. 4. Do no ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 146

    8-8 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Installing a memory module Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power. a. The computer is turned on. b. The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode. c. Power to the optical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Power switch. 2. Remove all cables ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 147

    Satellite M100 8-9 Optional Dev ices Instal ling a mo dule 8. Seat the cove r and secure it wi th the screw. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. Removing a memory module To remove the memory module, make su re the comput er is in boot ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 148

    8-10 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Removing the memo ry module 6. Seat the cover and secure its screw. 7. Replace the battery. Additional batt ery pack You can increase the portability of the computer wit h additional battery packs. If you're away from an AC power sou rce and your batt ery runs low, you can replace it with a freshly ch arged ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 149

    Satellite M100 8-11 Optional Dev ices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connec ted to the external monitor port on the computer. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to th e external m onitor port. 3. Turn the monitor's power on. 4. Turn the computer on. When you turn o ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 150

    8-12 Satellite M100 Optional Devices For Intel 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. The Intel Plug and Play Monitor dialogue box opens. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 151

    Satellite M100 8-13 Optional Dev ices 5. Click the Graphics Properties button. 6. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 152

    8-14 Satellite M100 Optional Devices For A TI 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Settings tab. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 153

    Satellite M100 8-15 Optional Dev ices 4. Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button. 5. Setup your television and notebook display s. i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for high-s peed data transf er for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video came ras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Optical disc drives Precaution ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 154

    8-16 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the conne ctors are properly al igned and plug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . 2. Plug the other e nd of the cable into the devic e. Note the followin g when you use i.LINK: ■ You may need to in stall driv ers for your i.LINK devices. ■ Not all i.LINK device s have bee ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 155

    User’s Manual 9-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for du rability. However, shou ld problems occur, following th e procedures i n this chapte r can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with t his chapter. Knowing what mi ght go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Prob ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 156

    9-2 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this che cklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripher al devices before you turn on the computer. This includes your printer and any other external de vice you are usin ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 157

    Satellite M100 9 - 3 Troubleshooting Hard war e and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the follow ing areas: Software The problems may be caused by your software. If you cannot load a software package, the media may be damaged or the program migh ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 158

    9-4 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: ■ Self Test ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally, and the following will be displayed: This message remains on th e screen for a fe w seconds. I ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 159

    Satellite M100 9 - 5 Troubleshooting Power When the computer is not pl ugged into an AC ou tlet, the battery pack is t he primary power source. However, your computer has a number of other power resources, including an in tellig ent power supply and Real Time Clock battery. These resources are inte rrelated and any one c ould affect apparent power ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 160

    9-6 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem wi th the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 161

    Satellite M100 9 - 7 Troubleshooting LCD panel Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers. Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected. Pres s Fn + F10 and try typing again. Output to screen is garbled. Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 162

    9-8 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Password i.LINK (IEEE1394) Wir eless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator. For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . PC Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices . Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer t ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 163

    Satellite M100 9 - 9 Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices , an d to your monitor’s documentation. Sound system Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor's power switch is on. C onfirm that the external monitor's power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. No disp ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 164

    9-10 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB se ction in this ch apter and to your mou se documen tation. TouchPad USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy. If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its no ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 165

    Satellite M100 9 - 1 1 Troubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. TV output signal The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the s peed setting in the mouse control utility. 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and press Enter . 2. Click the Pointer Op tions tab. 3. Set the speed as instructed ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 166

    9-12 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting LAN Standby/Hibernation Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Opti onal Devices , for inf ormation on install ing memory modules. Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN or the Wake up on LAN feature does no t work Check for a firm cable connection betwee n the LAN hub. Make sure the AC adapter is connected. You ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 167

    Satellite M100 9 - 1 3 Troubleshooting Modem Problem Procedure Communication software can't initialize the modem Make sure the comput er's internal modem settings are correct. R efer to Phone and M odem Options Properties in the Control Panel. You can hear a dial ton e but can't make a call If the call is going throu gh a PBX machine ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 168

    9-14 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting Basics . Problem Procedure You cannot access a disc in the drive M ake sure the driv e's drawer is securel y closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the draw er and make s ure the disc is properly seated. It should lie fla ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 169

    Satellite M100 9 - 1 5 Troubleshooting DVD-ROM d rive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make su re you are observing the following precautions: ■ Use only med ia recommended b y TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use on ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 170

    9-16 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting DVD Super Mult i drive with double laye r disc r ecord ing support For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera ting Basics . Problem Procedure Some discs run correctly, but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 171

    Satellite M100 9 - 1 7 Troubleshooting Disk drive For information on disk ca re refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Some discs run correctly, but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Mak e sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the disc' s documen ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 172

    9-18 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Fingerprint Sensor Problem Procedure The following message is displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksu m is inconsiste nt. Pres s [F2] key to set Date/ Time. The RTC battery charge has become exhau sted, you should set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the f ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 173

    Satellite M100 9 - 1 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any addition al help using your compute r or if you are having problems operating the computer, you ma y need to contact TO SHIBA for additional technic al assistance. Before y ou call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is importan ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 174

    9-20 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at th e near est location lis ted below: Outside of Euro pe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA (Australia) Pty, Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 Talavera Road, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113 Sydney Germa ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 175

    User’s Manual 10-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimer(s) information applic able to TOSHIBA computers. CPU Central Processing Unit (“CP U”) Performanc e Disclaimer. CPU performance in your computer pr oduct may vary from specifications under the followin g conditions: ■ use of certain external periphera ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 176

    10-2 Satellite M100 Disclaim ers Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance an d therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing ac tivities. The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system, a ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 177

    Satellite M100 10-3 Disclaim ers Graphics Processor Unit (“GPU”) Graphics processor unit ("GPU") pe rformance may vary depending on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and feat ures utilized. GPU perf ormance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when o ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 178

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  • Toshiba M100 - page 179

    User’s Manual A-1 Satellite M100 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer's technica l specifications. Dimensions 343mm x 242mm x 38mm 242mm 29.8mm 29.8mm 38mm 36.5mm 36.5mm m m 3 4 3 ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 180

    A-2 Satellite M100 Specifications We i g h t Starting at 2.36kg/5.20lbs* * Weight may vary dependin g on product conf iguration, vendor components, manufacturing vari ability and options selected. Environmental Requir ements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C to 35°C 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°C to 65°C Conditions ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 181

    Satellite M100 A-3 Specifications Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line (analog only) Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer' s speaker Communication specifications Communication System Data: Fax: Full duplex Half duplex Communication Prot ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 182

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  • Toshiba M100 - page 183

    User’s Manual B-1 Satellite M100 Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes when the display is set to an external monitor. 1 Only for WXGA panel 2 Only for WXGA+ panel CRT Display Resolution Color Depth (bpp) Refresh Rate (Hz) 800 x 600 16 bpp 60, 75, 85, 100 32 bpp 6 0, 75, 85, 100 1024 x 768 16 bpp 6 ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 184

    B-2 Satellite M100 Display Modes Displaying movies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your compute r's LCD an d on an external TV or CRT monitor. To connect a tele vision, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (n ot supplied) to connect the televi ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 185

    Satellite M100 B-3 Display Modes 4. Click the Advanced button. The Intel Plug and Play Monitor dialogue box opens. 5. Click the Graphics Properties button. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 186

    B-4 Satellite M100 Display Modes 6. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 187

    Satellite M100 B-5 Display Modes For A TI 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes . 2. Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button. 5. Setup your television and notebook display s. ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 188

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  • Toshiba M100 - page 189

    User’s Manual C-1 Satellite M100 Appendix C AC Power Cor d and Connectors The power cord's AC inpu t plug must be compat ible with the various international AC power outlets and th e cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Certification a gencies Length: Minim ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 190

    C-2 Satellite M100 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductor s power cord must be VDE type , H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV-F. For the United Stat es and Canada, t wo pin plug configur ation must be a 2 - 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be 6-15P (250V) o ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 191

    User’s Manual D-1 Satellite M100 Appendix D Expr ess Media Player Supported Languages Enter one of the following code s to switch the Express Media Pla yer's language setti ngs for Audio l anguage, Sub title l anguage and disc menu language at DVD Set up menu. Code Language Code Language Code Language AA Afar CS Czech GD Gaelic; Scottish Gae ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 192

    D-2 Satellite M100 Express Media Player Supported Languages KA Georgian OC Occitan; Provencal SV Swedish KK Kazakh OM Or omo; Afan Oromo; Galla SW Swahili; Kiswahili KL Greenlandic; Kalaallisut OR Oriya TA Tamil KM Khmer; Cambodian PA Punjabi; Panjabi TE Telugu KN Kannada PL Polish TG Tajiki KO Korean PS Pashto; Pushto TH Thai KS Kashmiri PT Portug ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 193

    User’s Manual Glossary-1 Satellite M100 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover to pics related to this manu al. Alternate na ming is include d for refer ence. Abbreviat ions AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc-Read/Write CMOS: complemen ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 194

    Glossary-2 Satellite M100 Glossary SCSI: small computer system interface TFT: thin-film transistor USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: Video Electronic St andards Association VGA: video graphics array WXGA: wide extended graphics array A adaptor: A device that pr ovides an interf ace between two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, th e AC adapt ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 195

    Satellite M100 Glossary-3 Glossary capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or ha rd disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bit PC cards. CD-ROM: A Compact Disc-R ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 196

    Glossary-4 Satellite M100 Glossary D DC: Direct Current. Elect ric current that fl ows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batteries. default: The parameter value aut omatically selected by th e system when you or the program do not provide instructio ns. Also called a preset value. device driver: A program that controls com ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 197

    Satellite M100 Glossary-5 Glossary G gigabyte ( GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictur es, or other images, such a s charts or graphs, to present informati on. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually re ferred t o as drive C. The factory installs this disk and only a traine d engineer ca ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 198

    Glossary-6 Satellite M100 Glossary Liquid Crysta l Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con ducting material. Th e viewing- side coating is etched into characte r forming segments with lead s that extend to the edge of the glass. Applyi ng a voltage between the glass sheets alters the bright ness ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 199

    Satellite M100 Glossary-7 Glossary P parity: 1) The symmetrical relationsh ip between two parameter values (integers) both of which ar e either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communi cations, an e rror detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, or even. p ...

  • Toshiba M100 - page 200

    Glossary-8 Satellite M100 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen c onnected to the computer for dat a input/output. TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active -matrix techno logy with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. TouchPad: A pointing device in ...

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