Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Back
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The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect an external 
monitor.
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other 
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. 
The modem port lets you use a standard RJ-11 telephone 
cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone 
line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a 
phone line” on page 86. 
The Network port (RJ-45 jack) provides access to a Local 
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Right side
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Right side
The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or 
Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC 
Cards” on page 164 for more information. 
The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the 
corresponding slots. 
The SD® card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash 
memory card with a capacity of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 
128 MB. The card can be used with a variety of digital I/O 
(input/output) products:...

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Left side
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Left side
The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo 
headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external 
speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables the 
internal speakers.
The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external 
monaural microphone or other audio input device. 
The line in jack lets you connect a DVD or CD player, 
cassette tape player, or record player to your computer.
The volume control lets you...

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Front with the display open
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Front with the display open
The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that 
provides clear, sharp images. For more information about 
viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 157.
The power button turns the computer on and off. Holding 
down the power button for four seconds resets the computer.
The Internet button launches your default Internet browser. 
The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick...

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The One Touch TV out button activates an external display 
device such as a TV when connected to the video/audio line 
out jack.
The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-
size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the 
keyboard” on page 70. 
The function keys, when used with the 
Fn key, activate 
several different system functions. For more information, see 
“Hot Keys” on page 215. 
The system indicator...

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Indicator lights
The CD mode light goes on in CD mode when the computer 
is playing a CD with the computer off.
The digital mode light goes on in digital mode, when the 
computer is playing a CD or DVD with the computer on.
The CD In light glows green when the computer is on. The 
light blinks when the computer is in Standby mode. 
The main battery light indicates the main battery’s current 
charge. It glows green when the...

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The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor 
control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an 
overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white 
arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed 
on the top of the key. For more information, see “Using the 
cursor control overlay” on page 73.
The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is 
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The Modular Bay lets you use one of several possible 
Modular Bay optical drive modules. A DVD-ROM drive is 
shown in place. For more information, see “Using the 
Modular Bay” on page 162. 
The expansion memory slot cover protects the two 
expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory. 
See  for detailed information. 
The hard disk drive is the computer’s permanent data 
storage device.
CAUTION: To prevent possible CPU overheating, do...

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes 
how to connect components, and explains what to do the first 
time you use your notebook computer.
Selecting a place to work
Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a 
variety of circumstances and locations. 
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for 
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❖Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, 
such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are 
connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
❖Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of 
temperature change such as air conditioner vents or 
heaters.
❖Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it 
from the AC power...