Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Selecting a place to work
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❖If you are using an external monitor, the top of the 
display should be no higher than eye level.
❖If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height 
and distance as the screen.
Seating and posture 
When using your computer, maintain good posture with your 
body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper 
seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some 
people find a backless chair more comfortable than a...

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❖Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower 
curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide 
extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are 
available at many office supply stores.
❖Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and 
elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you 
work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Lighting 
Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the...

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Work habits
The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to 
vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks 
into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine 
can reduce stress and improve your efficiency.
❖Take frequent breaks to change position, stretch your 
muscles, and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three 
minutes every half hour is more effective than a long 
break after several hours....

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Selecting a place to work
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❖Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If 
two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only 
one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in 
errors or instability in its operation. 
Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been 
used for a long period. 
❖Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.
If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn 
off the computer immediately. Leave...

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Setting up your computer
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Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up steps up to 
“Setting up your software” on page 45 before adding external or 
internal components to your computer. These components 
include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, 
memory, and PC cards.
Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery 
that needs to be charged before you can use it.
To use external power or to charge the...

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Setting up your computer
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4Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue.
NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must have an 
Internet connection.
A window will display asking if you wish to register with 
Toshiba and Microsoft.
5Click Ye s  to register, or No to exit the process.
NOTE: If you click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking 
the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop.
6If you selected Yes in step 5, enter your personal...

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Setting up your computer
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Registering your computer with Toshiba
Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date 
with information about new products and upgrades, and also 
extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to 
you. You can register your computer with Toshiba during the 
start-up process or by clicking on the icon on the desktop at a 
later time.
NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must be 
connected to a voice-grade...

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Connecting the AC adapter
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Connecting the AC adapter
Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power 
cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live 
electrical outlet, or to charge the computer’s battery. 
Power cable and AC adapter
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer 
or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any 
incompatible adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba 
assumes no liability for any damage caused...

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Connecting the AC adapter
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To connect AC power to the computer:
1Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the 
computer.
Connecting the AC adapter to the computer
3Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet.
The AC power and battery lights glow.
DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. 
Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on...

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Charging the main battery
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Charging the main battery
To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall 
outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the 
computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while 
the computer is on. For more information on battery use, see 
“Running the computer on battery power” on page 98.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the 
computer is consuming full power.
CAUTION: Once the...