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

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 Series Portable Personal Compu ter [...]

Satellite M100 iii iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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, Inc. InterVideo and WinDVD are regi stered t[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

viii Satellite M100 Following information is only for EU-member states: The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate wast e handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health. For more detailed information abou t r[...]

Satellite M100 ix Panasonic CD-RW/DVD-ROM UJDA770TBE-W ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the p[...]

x Satellite M100 TOSHIBA Samsung Storage T echnology Korea Corporation CD-RW/DVD-ROM TS-L462D ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location. ?[...]

Satellite M100 xi Pioneer DVD Super Multi DVR-K17TBS ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or the p[...]

xii Satellite M100 Panasonic DVD Super Multi UJ-850UT JH-A ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or[...]

Satellite M100 xiii Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. DVD Super Multi GSA-T10N ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require maintenanc e, contact an aut horized service location. ■ Use of controls[...]

xiv Satellite M100 International Pr ecaution CAUTION: This appliance contains a l aser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual c arefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model , please contact your neare st "AUTHORI[...]

Satellite M100 xv ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråle r af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, o g at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig st råling. APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIG[...]

xvi Satellite M100 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 no[...]

Satellite M100 xvii 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 analogu[...]

xviii Satellite M100 Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may oc casionally be necessary f or them to make changes in their equipment, operati ons, or procedures. If these cha nges might affect your service or the operation of your equipme nt, the tele[...]

Satellite M100 xix 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[...]

xx Satellite M100 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[...]

Satellite M100 xxi 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[...]

xxii Satellite M100 ■ 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[...]

Satellite M100 xxiii 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 [...]

xxiv Satellite M100 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 n[...]

Satellite M100 xxv 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 b[...]

xxvi Satellite M100 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 opera[...]

Satellite M100 xxvii 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[...]

xxviii Satellite M100 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 com[...]

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

xxvi Satellite M100 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work s pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Opening the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Turning on the power . . . . . .[...]

Satellite M100 xxvii Chapter 6 Power and Power -Up Modes Power conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Care [...]

xxviii Satellite M100 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Modes Appendix C AC Power Cord and Connectors Glossary[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

xxxii Satellite M100 Preface Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. T erminology This term is defined in this document as f ollows: Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your com puter. Save the box and packing materi als for future use. Check to [...]

Satellite M100 xxxiii Preface Softwar e The following Windows operating systemand ut ility software are pre- installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Value Added Package ■ TOSHIBA ConfigFree ■ TOSHIBA Assist ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator ■ TOSHIBA CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ Wi[...]

xxxiv Satellite M100 Preface[...]

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 Please visit your region's web site for the configur ation details of the model that you have purchased Processor Disclaimer (CPU) For more information on the Disclaimer regard[...]

1-2 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Chip Set Memory Intel ® 945PM Express Chipset or Intel ® 945GM Express Chipset Realtek ALC861 Audio 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 sy[...]

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

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 section in Ch apter 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 sma[...]

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 Chapte r 10. Disclaimer (Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU") For more information on the Disc laimer regarding Graphic Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Discla[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

1-10 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features System Autom atic Sleep/Hibernation This feature automaticall y places the system into either Sleep 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 Sleep or System Hibernate in the Power Options. Keyp[...]

Satellite M100 1-11 Satellite M100 Features TOSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component feature s pre-installed on the computer. Fingerprint Adds an additional layer of security to your files by requiring a valid fingerprint to access them. ■ Before entering Sleep mode, be sure to save your data. ■ Do not install o[...]

1-12 Satellite M100 Satellite M100 Features Utilities and Applications 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.txt files. TOSHIBA Assi st TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interf ace that provides easy access to help and se[...]

Satellite M100 1-13 Satellite M100 Features Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHIBA You can edit digital vide o and make a DV D-Video. 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.) By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprin[...]

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: Memory Modules Two memory module can be installed in this computer. Use either PC4200 or PC5400 compatibl e memory modules. See your TOSHIBA dealer for details Batt[...]

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[...]

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 norm al operating mode, the Power LED i s blue. If the system is in Sleep Mode the LED will flash amber, while the LED will be off when the computer is turned off or is in Hibe rna[...]

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[...]

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 ULTIPLE D [...]

Satellite M100 2-5 The Grand Tour Back side The following figure shows the computer ba ck panel. The back side of the computer * The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased. 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[...]

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 ACK L ATCH 5. F AN V ENT 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Pack The battery pack [...]

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[...]

2-8 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour CD/DVD Button If you press this button while the computer i s on or stand-by, Windows Media Player or WinDVD is launched. Internet Bu tton Press the Internet button to open your default web brower. The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls propertie s. Power Button Press the power button to turn the com[...]

Satellite M100 2-9 The Grand Tour Next Button Skips forward to the next track, chapter or digital file. Refer t o Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. (The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased.) Fingerprint Sensor Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor, the following functions will be ena bled: ?[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

2-14 Satellite M100 The Grand Tour[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Satellite M100 3-7 Getting Started Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, th e computer's initial screen is the Windows Vista™ Startup Screen Logo. Follow 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 Windows Operating Syst[...]

3-8 Satellite M100 Getting Started Sleep Mode If you do have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power without exiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep Mode. In this mode data is maintained in the computer’s main memory so that, when you turn on th e power again , you can con tinue working right where you lef[...]

Satellite M100 3-9 Getting Started Executing Sleep Mode Youu can enter Sl eep Mode in one of three wa ys: 1. Click Start then click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management buttons ( ), or c lick the arrow button ( ) and sele ct Sleep from the menu. 2. Close the computer’s LCD displ ay panel. Please note that this fe ature must be ena[...]

3-10 Satellite M100 Getting Started Benefit s of Hiberna tion M ode The Hibernation Mode feat ure provides the followi ng benefits: ■ Saves Data to the hard disk drive when the comput er automatically shutsdown because of a low battery condition. ■ You can return to your previous wo rking environment immediately wh en you turn on the computer. [...]

Satellite M100 3-11 Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditi ons require that y ou reset the computer, for ex ample if: ■ You change certain comput er settings. ■ An errors and the computer does not respond y ou your keyboard commands. If you need to restart the computer, there are three ways this can be achieved: 1. Click Start [...]

3-12 Satellite M100 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled softwar e fr om the Pr oduct Recovery disc If preinstalled files a re damaged, u se the Product R ecovery disc to restore them. To restore the operating system an d all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. 1. Load the Product R ecovery disc in the drive and turn off the compu [...]

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[...]

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[...]

Satellite M100 4-3 Operating Basi cs How the Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swi ping 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[...]

4-4 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Points to note about the FingerPrint Sensor Please be aware of th e following consi derations when using t he FingerPrint sensor. A failure to follow these guidel ines might result in damage to the sensor, sensor failure, FingerPrin t recognition problems or a lower FingerPrint recognition success rate. ■ Do n[...]

Satellite M100 4-5 Operating Basi cs Observe the following to improve the FingerPrint recognition success rate. ■ Enroll two or more fingers. ■ Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs when usin g already enrolled fingers. ■ Check the condition of your fing er - any conditions which have change d since enrollment, such as injur[...]

4-6 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Points to note about the FingerPrint Utility software The user should back up the user profile informa tion when using the functions provided in this software to en crypt files or folders. If this software or the user information is deleted without backing up the user profile information, the encrypted files wil[...]

Satellite M100 4-7 Operating Basi cs 3. At the User’s Password screen which i s then displayed, you should ensure that the same Windows userna me is dis played before entering the appropriate password into th e Enter you passwo rd field. Once this has been done, click Next . 4. At the Hints for FingerPrint Enrollmen t screen, confirm the message [...]

4-8 Satellite M100 Operating B asics FingerPrint Power -on Security General The FingerPrint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authentication system that is used when the computer i s turned on. If you do not want to use the Fin gerPrint authentication system for password authentication when the com puter is tu[...]

Satellite M100 4-9 Operating Basi cs 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 Pa ssword (and, if applicable, the H DD (Hard D isk Drive) Password) and logging onto Window s using only one FingerPrint authentication when booting up. It is necessary to re[...]

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. * Some computers in this series are equipped with Mod em functionalit [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Satellite M100 4-15 Operating Basi cs Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth™ wireless technology eli minates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop comp uters, printers and mobile phones. Bluetooth wireless technology has the followin g features: Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver ope rate i[...]

4-16 Satellite M100 Operating B asics 3. Multi User: On Windows Vista ™ , the use of Bl uetooth is not supporte d in a multi- user environmen t. This means that, w hen you use Blue tooth, other users logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth functionality. Product Support: The latest information regarding Op erating Syst[...]

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. Pres s the eject button to open the drawer slight ly. 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

4-20 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Buttons The Internet button and the CD/DVD button can be assigned other functions by Button Support Utility. 1. Move mouse cursor and reach the top of desktop screen. The back cards and white cards appear. Click “B utton support” white card. 2. "Button Support" white c ard fully appears. After dou[...]

Satellite M100 4-21 Operating Basi cs *W riting CDs on a CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive You can use the C D-RW/DVD-ROM drive to write data to CD-R/RW discs. The following applicatio ns for writing are pre installed: Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Soni c Solutions. Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD-R /RW media, read and foll ow all setup and o[...]

4-22 Satellite M100 Operating B asics TOSHIBA has confirmed the operati on of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers a bove. Operation of other media ca nnot be guaranteed . ■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. Howe ver, the actual number of r ewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used. ■ Be sure [...]

Satellite M100 4-23 Operating Basi cs ■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sl eep/Hibernation while writ ing or rewriting ■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Sleep/ hibernation. Writing is completed i f you can open the drive tray. ■ Set the comput er on a level surface and av oid places subject to vibration such as [...]

4-24 Satellite M100 Operating B asics Before w r iting or r ewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data. ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we su ggest the following manufact urers of CD-R /RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM media. However , in no event does TOSHIBA guaran tee the operation, quality[...]

Satellite M100 4-25 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 disc and the way i t is used. ■ There are two type[...]

4-26 Satellite M100 Operating B asics ■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those int ended to enhance hard disk access speed, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data. ■ 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. ■ Writi[...]

Satellite M100 4-27 Operating Basi cs When Using Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® for TOSHIBA 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 -> DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA - > Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory. 2. I[...]

4-28 Satellite M100 Operating B asics ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately af ter turning on the computer. Please wait u ntil all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ When recording to a DV- C amcorder, to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data. ■ CD r[...]

Satellite M100 4-29 Operating Basi cs TOSHIBA Disc Cr eator Note the followin g limitations wh en you use TOSHIBA Disc Ceator: ■ DVD-Video can not be create d using TOSHIBA Disc Ceator ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Ceator ■ You cannot use the TOSHIBA Disc Ceator "Audio CD” function to re cord music to the DV D-R/-RW [...]

4-30 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 Da ta CD/DVD. 1. Display the setting dialog box b y one of the following two steps: ■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD/DVD mode. ■ Select [...]

Satellite M100 4-31 Operating Basi cs Discs 1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a disk is dirty, do not use clea ning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth. 2. Do not slide back the disc’s protecti ve metal covering or touch the disc's magnetic surfac e. FingerPrints may prevent th e dis[...]

4-32 Satellite M100 Operating B asics 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 Properties wind ow allows you to adjust more precisel y the relative positioning of the two displays when they are con figured as an ext[...]

Satellite M100 4-33 Operating Basi cs Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions tak e n when moving the comp uter will help ensure trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the Built-in Hard Disk Drive and optical disc drive indicat[...]

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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[...]

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 dark gray, but fun c tion 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[...]

Satellite M100 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard's right Ctrl key. Hotkeys Fn + ESC Mute Turns the volume on and off. Fn + F1 Lock Enters "Lock computer" mode. To resto re your desktop, you need to log on again. Fn + F2 Power Plan Mode Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settin[...]

5-4 Satellite M100 The Keyboard W i ndows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Vista ™ . One activates the Start menu and the other has the same f unction as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows Vista ™ Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Ke[...]

Satellite M100 5-5 The Keyboard Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, pres s Fn + F11 ( Numeric mode indica tor lights). Now try numeric data entry using the keys below. P ress Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay. The numeric keypad overlay (U.S.) T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you ca n temporarily a[...]

5-6 Satellite M100 The Keyboard T emporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, yo u ca n temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn . 2. Check the k e yboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay. If the Numeric mode indicator li ghts, you can use the over[...]

User’s Manual 6-1 Satellite M100 Chapter 6 Power and Power -Up Modes The computer's power resourc e s 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 condition[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

6-8 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating tha t only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don't lose dat[...]

Satellite M100 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes The Battery indicator may show a rapid decr ease in battery operating time when you try to c harge a battery under the foll owing conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The battery has completely discha rged and been left in the computer for a long time. ■ A cool battery is i[...]

6-10 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes 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 in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the com puter (for example, whether you enable battery power saving options). The computer provides a batte ry[...]

Satellite M100 6-11 Power and Power-Up Modes Retaining data with power off (sleep 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 packs, rotate th eir use[...]

6-12 Satellite M100 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[...]

Satellite M100 6-13 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[...]

6-14 Satellite M100 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[...]

Satellite M100 6-15 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 (sa[...]

6-16 Satellite M100 Power and Power-Up Modes[...]

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 Start,[...]

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 a te. 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 [...]

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[...]

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 only[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Capac[...]

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 ca rd, remove it th en reinsert it. ■ The multiple digital media car[...]

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 [...]

Satellite M100 8-7 Optional Dev ices Memory car d care 1. Do not write to a me mory card if the battery power is low. Low p ower 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 not[...]

8-8 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Installing Memory on Bottom Side 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 [...]

Satellite M100 8-9 Optional Dev ices Instal ling a module 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 Memory on Bottom Side To remove the memory module, make su re the comput er is in [...]

8-10 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Removing the memo ry module 6. Seat the cover and secure its screw. 7. Replace the battery. Installing Memory Under Keyboard Follow these steps to inst all main 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 m[...]

Satellite M100 8-11 Optional Dev ices Removing keyboard cover Removing keyboard cover 6. Loosen the two screws securing the keyboard. 7. Push the Center of th e keyboard, press the tab 8. Flip the keyboard out t oward Touch Pad direction. Aware, keyboard cable still connected wit h system board. Pay attention not to give a damage on LCD panel when [...]

8-12 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Removing keyboard 9. Loosen the two shield cov e r screws. 10. Remove the shield cover. 11. Fit the module's connectors i nto the computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to e nsure a firm connection. 12. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either sid[...]

Satellite M100 8-13 Optional Dev ices Installing memory module Installing shild cover 14. Flip keyboard back and secure it with sc rews. 15. Replace the ke yboard cover. 16. Replace the bat tery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power Up Modes . 17. Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized. F6 F8 M2XA M2XA F6 F8 2 1 F6[...]

8-14 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Removing Memory Under Keyboard To remove the memory module, make su re the comput er is in boot mode then: 1. Be sure the power is off and all cables are discon nected from the computer. 2. Remove the battery, keyboard cover, keyboar d, and loosen the shield cover screws which is securing the memory module socke[...]

Satellite M100 8-15 Optional Dev ices 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 battery. See Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes . Additional AC adapter If you frequently[...]

8-16 Satellite M100 Optional Devices Te l e v i s i o n A television can be connected to th e video out port on the computer. 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 television to the video out port. 3. Turn the television on. 4. Turn the computer on. You can us[...]

Satellite M100 8-17 Optional Dev ices 4. Click the Graphics Properties button. 5. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays.[...]

8-18 Satellite M100 Optional Devices For A TI 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personalization. 2. Choose Display settin g .[...]

Satellite M100 8-19 Optional Dev ices 3. Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button. 4. 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[...]

8-20 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[...]

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[...]

9-2 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting Prel iminary checklis t 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 usi[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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, Optiona l Devices . Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer t[...]

Satellite M100 9 - 9 Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optiona l Devices , and to your mon itor’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[...]

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[...]

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 Opt ions tab. 3. Set the speed as instructed [...]

9-12 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting LAN Sleep/Hibernation Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optiona l Devices , for informa tion on installing 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 can[...]

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 through a PBX mach ine[...]

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

Satellite M100 9 - 1 5 Troubleshooting DVD-ROM d rive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera t ing Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure 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[...]

9-16 Satellite M100 Troubleshooting DVD Super Mult i drive with double layer disc r ecord ing support For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Opera t ing 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[...]

Satellite M100 9 - 1 7 Troubleshooting Disk drive For information on disk ca re refer to Chapter 4, Operating B asics . 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 docume[...]

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. Press [F2] key to set Date/ Time. The RTC battery charge has become exhausted, you should set the date and time in within the BIOS setup screen through the fol[...]

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 may 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 important[...]

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 listed 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 German[...]

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[...]

10-2 Satellite M100 Disclaim ers 64-Bit Computing. 64-bit processors are designed to take adva ntage of 32 and 64 bit computing. 64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and sof t ware requirements are met: ■ 64-bit Operating Syst em ■ 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Inpu t/Output System) ■ 64-bit Device drivers ■ 64-bit ap[...]

Satellite M100 10-3 Disclaim ers HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10 9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating system, how ever, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 2 30 = 1,073,74 1,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage ca pacity. Availabl e storage capacity will also be le[...]

10-4 Satellite M100 Disclaim ers Copy Protection Copy protection tech nology included in certain medi a may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration . LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness ap pr oaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust[...]

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[...]

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

Satellite M100 A-3 Specifications Built-in Modem Some computers in this series ar e equipped with Modem functionality. 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 spea ker Communication specifications Comm[...]

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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. If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or video playback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or frame dropping on your screen. If that o[...]

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 computer'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 televis[...]

Satellite M100 B- 3 Display Modes 3. Click the Advanced Setting button. The (Multiple Monitors) and Mobile Intel ® 945GM Express Ch ips dialogue box opens. 4. Click the Graphics Properties button.[...]

B-4 Satellite M100 Display Modes 5. In the subsequent dialogue box , click Display Devices and then set up your television an d notebook displays. For A TI 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personalization. 2. Choose Display settin g .[...]

Satellite M100 B- 5 Display Modes 3. Click the ATI Catalyst Control Center button. 4. Setup your television and notebook display s.[...]

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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: Certificat ion agencies Length: Minim[...]

C-2 Satellite M100 AC Power Cord and Conne ctors 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, two pin plug configur ation must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug coniguration must be 6-15P (250V) or[...]

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[...]

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 extende d graphics array A adaptor: A device th at provides an i nterface betwee n two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, th e AC ada[...]

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[...]

Glossary-4 Satellite M100 Glossary D DC: Direct Current. Electric cu rrent that flows in one direction. This type of power is usually supplied by batteries. default: The parameter value automatic ally selected by the syste m when you or the program do not provide instructio ns. Also called a preset value. device driver: A program that controls comm[...]

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

Glossary-6 Satellite M100 Glossary Liquid Crysta l Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con ducting material. The 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 o[...]

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[...]

Glossary-8 Satellite M100 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-l ike keyboard and CRT display screen conne cted 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 i[...]