Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Exploring Your Options
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
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To play back sound files through external speakers or 
headphones:
1Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the 
computer.
2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the 
headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size 
keyboard and a mouse, you...

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Exploring Your Options
Using the Modular Bay
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Using the Modular Bay
The Modular Bay gives you additional flexibility. By 
inserting and removing Modular Bay modules, you can 
configure your computer for the task at hand without having 
to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel. 
HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer 
can be purchased separately. See the accessories information 
packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories.com....

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Exploring Your Options
Using the Modular Bay
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Unlatching the Modular Bay
3Slide the module out of the computer.
Sliding the module out
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay
To install a module into the Modular Bay, simply slide the 
module all the way into the Modular Bay. 

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Exploring Your Options
Using PC Cards
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Using PC Cards
PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and 
usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your 
dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal 
Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 
Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports 
three types of PC Cards: 
❖Two Type I and Type II cards.
❖One Type III card.
Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see 
if it...

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Exploring Your Options
Using PC Cards
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To insert a PC Card:
1Turn off the computer.
You may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by 
clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System 
tray. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it 
is safe to remove the PC Card.
2Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot 
and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into 
place.
NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the...

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Exploring Your Options
Using PC Cards
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Hot swapping
One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can 
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. 
This is called “hot swapping.” 
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data 
loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example:
❖Never remove a hard disk card while the system is 
accessing it.
❖Never remove a network card while you are connected to 
a network....

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Chapter 7
WinDVD
™
WinDVD™ is a software program for playing DVDs. This 
chapter explains how to use this program.
Playing DVDs
TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs 
while your computer is connected to AC power.
For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-R/RW drive, you can 
use WinDVD to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-
featured multimedia control center that helps you get the 
most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. Your 
computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled....

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WinDVD™
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Sample DVD Drive Window
NOTE: If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically, select Play 
DVD movie using WinDVD, then select the Always do the selected 
action checkbox. This checkbox is unchecked by default.
To open WinDVD manually:
1Click Start, and point to All Programs.
2Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo 
WinDVD.
The WinDVD player window opens. 

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WinDVD™
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Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel 
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)
The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward 
through the DVD content. Move the slider bar to the left to go 
backward or move it to the right to go forward.  

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WinDVD™
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Using the WinDVD control panel
The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a 
standard home DVD player. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the 
DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s 
hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be 
unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features may not 
appear or may appear gray, and you cannot select them.
Sample WinDVD control panel
You can open a...