Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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driver — See device driver.
DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also 
DVD-ROM.
DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) 
— A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for 
reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several 
CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM.
Eemulation — A technique in which a device or program imitates 
another device or program.
enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable.
executable...

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format — (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the 
computer’s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on 
the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk 
or read information from it.
frontside bus — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and 
the computer’s main memory. Also called “system bus.” See also 
bus.
function keys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically 
located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the...

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hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with 
the 
Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, 
such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys 
that activates a memory resident program.
hot swapping — The ability to add or remove devices from a 
computer while the computer is running and have the operating 
system automatically recognize the change.
Iicon — A small image displayed on the screen that represents a...

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liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a 
liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When 
an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in 
the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light 
passing through it. A filter over the electrodes permits only non-
polarized light to pass to the surface of the display, creating light 
and dark pixels.
load — To move information from a storage device (such as a...

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multimedia — A combination of two or more media, such as 
sound, animation, and video in a computer program or 
presentation.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI.
Nnetwork — A collection of computers and associated devices that 
are connected by communications facilities. A network allows 
you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with 
other users and to exchange electronic mail.
non-interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen,...

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PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to 
increase the capabilities of notebook computers. PC Cards 
provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, 
network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter.
peripheral — Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is 
attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’s CPU.
pixel — Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be 
produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play —...

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removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A 
diskette is one example of a removable disk.
resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be 
produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer, 
resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is 
expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and 
vertically. 
restart — Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by 
reloading the operating...

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Standby — A feature of some Windows® operating systems that 
allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open 
applications and to continue from where you left off when you 
turn the computer on again.
Suspend — A feature of some Windows
® operating systems that 
allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open 
applications and to continue from where you left off when you 
turn the computer on again.
system disk — A diskette that contains the...

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Index
A
AC power light 52
Accessories programs 122, 136
approved countries for use 14
audio features 158
avoiding injury 40
B
battery
caring for
 106
changing 105
charge not lasting 191
charging 65, 99
conserving power 102
disposal 109
installing 105
light 36, 52, 101
monitoring power 101
not charging 191
power usage mode 217
removing 105
RTC (real-time clock) 98, 100
battery cover 38
latch 38
buttons
CD Player
 83
CD/DVD control 35
DVD-ROM or multifunction 
drive eject
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inserting 81
problem solving 196
channels
DMA
 186
Character Map 128
charging
main battery
 99
RTC (real-time clock) battery 
100
checking device properties 189
cleaning
CD or DVDs
 85
computer 66
click 53
closing programs 126
comfort
chair
 41
lighting 42
work habits 43
commands
Hibernate
 89
powering down 87
Standby 90
communications
programs
 86
setting up 86
system resources 186
via modem 86
compact discs
inserting
 81
problem solving 196
removing 84
computer
cleaning
 66...