Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
Opening the display panel
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it 
beyond the point where it moves easily.
Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.
Turning on the power
1Check that any drives on the computer are empty.
2Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the 
power...

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The AC power indicator glows when the computer is 
connected to an external power source. 
The battery light:
❖Glows amber while the battery is being charged.
❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged.
❖Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an 
external power source. For information on 
determining battery power, see “Monitoring battery 
power” on page 101.
The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that...

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❖To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to 
left.
NOTE: Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display 
screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having 
to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the 
preferred direction.
Once you’ve positioned your cursor, you can either click it 
into place by double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the 
control buttons. For more on the...

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4Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.
The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears.
5Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate.
6Click Apply.
7Click OK.
The Mouse Properties window closes.
8Close the Printers and Other Hardware window.
9Close the Control Panel window.
NOTE: The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the 
TouchPad (see “Hot Keys” on page 215).
Installing additional memory (optional)
CAUTION:...

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Installing additional memory (optional)
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Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of 
today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the 
computer’s memory if you use complex software or process 
large amounts of data.
Additional memory comes in  various capacities (visit 
Toshiba’s website at  toshiba.com for more information). 
There are two memory slots. Your system may have both 
slots occupied.
CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long...

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Base of a Satellite 2430/2435 computer
4Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the 
two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, 
then remove the memory slot cover. 
Removing the memory slot cover
Memory slot cover 

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5Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you 
can retrieve them later.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. 
Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to 
discharge any static electricity you may have built up.
To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its 
gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer).
6The memory enclosure shares its...

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The following figure shows the inside of the memory 
compartment.
Viewing the inside of the memory compartment
7Remove the memory module from its antistatic 
packaging.
8Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold 
connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the 
socket. 
9Gently put the memory module connector down at an 
angle and press down until the clips snap into place.
Do not force the module into...

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10If you removed the Wi-Fi module, reinstall it by reversing 
the steps in step 6 and referring to the following figures.
Replacing the Optional Wi-Fi Module and reconnecting the 
antenna wires
11Replace the expansion memory slot cover.
12Replace the screws and tighten them.
13Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you 
removed.
14Turn on the computer.
To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the 
memory,...

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Removing a memory module
1Follow steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional 
memory (optional)” on page 54.
2Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory 
module pops up.
Removing the memory module
3Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out 
of the slot. 
4Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 
in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 54.
Connecting a mouse
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