Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
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The disc tray partially opens.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the 
disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray.
2Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open.
3Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and 
free of dust.
CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of 
the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the 
disc incorrectly,...

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5Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it 
locks into place.
Positioning the disc on the spindle
CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the 
spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc 
tray.
6Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the 
tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.
Playing an audio CD
Insert an audio CD and close the disc...

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The Windows Media Player window appears.
Sample Windows Media
TM Player screen
The Windows Media
TM Player control panel works much like 
an ordinary compact disc player:
❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button 
on the CD Player control panel.
❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 
Play Rewind
Stop
Previous track
Next track
MuteVolume control Fast forward 

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Playing a DVD
This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD. 
For information about how to play back a DVD, see “Playing 
DVDs” on page 167.
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
CDs and DVDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are 
often used to install software or store files that require lots of 
space, such as photographs and large presentation files. You 
can use Explorer or My Computer to view the...

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Removing a disc with the computer off
1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, 
into the manual eject button access hole. 
CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. 
Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
2Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc and place it in its 
protective cover.
3Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the 
tray until...

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Setting up for communications
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Setting up for communications
To communicate across the telephone lines with another 
computer, you need:
❖The computer’s modem 
❖A telephone line
❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) 
To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as 
Microsoft
® Internet Explorer. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect 
through the modem. Call Waiting may interrupt data transmission.
Connecting the modem to a phone...

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Powering down the computer
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To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator 
configure your computer for the network and supply you with 
the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up 
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 
1Click Start and point to All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, then to Communications.
3Click Network Setup Wizard or Network 
Connections.
4Enter the phone number of your network connection and...

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Using Turn Off or Shut down
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or receive the files while you are asleep. This option is called 
Auto Power On. 
TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to power 
down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk 
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, 
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Using Turn Off or Shut down
For the Windows® XP Home operating system, follow these...

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Using Turn Off or Shut down
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2Select Shut down from the drop-down list.
3Click OK.
The computer shuts down completely.
NOTE: Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows 
dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate. For 
more information about setting up hibernation “Hibernation 
command” on page 89 and “Using Hibernation” on page 92.
Hibernation command
The Hibernation command shuts the computer down 
completely, but it first...

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❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the state 
in which you left it, including all open programs and files 
you were using.
For more information about the Hibernation command, see 
“Using Hibernation” on page 92. For information about 
going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see “Going into 
Hibernation mode more quickly” on page 93.
Stand By command 
The Stand by puts the computer into a power-saving mode. 
Stand by...