Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
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To play back sound files through external speakers or 
headphones:
1Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the 
computer.
2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the 
headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size 
keyboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as 
if it were a standard office desktop computer.
You can connect an external monitor to the RGB (monitor) 
port. For more information, see “Back” on page 30.
You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a 
USB-compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports. For 
more information about connecting a mouse, see 
“Connecting a mouse” on page 60. 
						

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Using the Modular Bay
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Using the Modular Bay
The Modular Bay gives you additional flexibility. By 
inserting and removing Modular Bay modules, you can 
configure your computer for the task at hand without having 
to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel. 
HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer 
can be purchased separately. See the accessories information 
packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories.com.
Removing a module from the Modular Bay
NOTE: Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure 
to do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, 
attached to your computer, or to the computer itself.
1Turn off the computer.
You can also hot swap a module in the Modular Bay. Stop 
the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware 
icon on the System tray. After the module is stopped, it is 
safe to remove.
2Slide the Modular Bay ejection bar towards the front of 
the computer. 
						

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Using the Modular Bay
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Unlatching the Modular Bay
3Slide the module out of the computer.
Sliding the module out
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay
To install a module into the Modular Bay, simply slide the 
module all the way into the Modular Bay. 
						

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Exploring Your Options
Using PC Cards
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Using PC Cards
PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and 
usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your 
dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal 
Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 
Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports 
three types of PC Cards: 
❖Two Type I and Type II cards.
❖One Type III card.
Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see 
if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. Other 
cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be 
much more difficult to set up and use.
PC Card supporting software
PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software — a set 
of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and 
the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards 
while the computer is on) possible. 
The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services 
for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card comes with its own 
version of Card and Socket Services, you should use the files 
included in the operating system.
Inserting PC Cards
NOTE: Use caution when lifting or turning your computer. Failure 
to do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, 
attached to your computer, or to the computer itself.
Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that 
comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you 
insert it.  
						

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Using PC Cards
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To insert a PC Card:
1Turn off the computer.
You may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by 
clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System 
tray. After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it 
is safe to remove the PC Card.
2Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot 
and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into 
place.
NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the 
lower slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can insert it into 
either the upper or the lower slot.
There are two eject buttons, one per slot.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, don’t 
force the card into the PC Card slot.
Removing PC Cards
1Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware 
icon on the System tray.
After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is 
safe to remove the PC Card.
2To remove the PC Card, press the slot’s eject button once.
3Remove the PC Card and store it properly. 
						

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Hot swapping
One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can 
replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. 
This is called “hot swapping.” 
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data 
loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example:
❖Never remove a hard disk card while the system is 
accessing it.
❖Never remove a network card while you are connected to 
a network.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the Safely 
Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. Once the PC Card 
has stopped, you can safely remove it. See “Removing PC 
Cards” on page 165. 
						

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Chapter 7
WinDVD
™
WinDVD™ is a software program for playing DVDs. This 
chapter explains how to use this program.
Playing DVDs
TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs 
while your computer is connected to AC power.
For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-R/RW drive, you can 
use WinDVD to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-
featured multimedia control center that helps you get the 
most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. Your 
computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled.
WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing 
the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears.
Insert a DVD into the drive. The computer automatically 
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WinDVD™
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Sample DVD Drive Window
NOTE: If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically, select Play 
DVD movie using WinDVD, then select the Always do the selected 
action checkbox. This checkbox is unchecked by default.
To open WinDVD manually:
1Click Start, and point to All Programs.
2Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo 
WinDVD.
The WinDVD player window opens. 
						

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Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel 
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)
The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward 
through the DVD content. Move the slider bar to the left to go 
backward or move it to the right to go forward.  
						

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Using the WinDVD control panel
The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a 
standard home DVD player. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the 
DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s 
hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be 
unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features may not 
appear or may appear gray, and you cannot select them.
Sample WinDVD control panel
You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over 
the WinDVD window (other than over the control panel), 
then clicking the secondary button. The shortcut menu 
contains the same features as the control panel, plus the 
enable caption feature, which displays captions for the 
hearing impaired.
You can also create a playlist, to customize the order in which 
the DVD content plays. Once a DVD is playing, the counter 
displays the current chapter and elapsed time, in 
hours:minutes:seconds format.
Step forwardPlayStop
Title MenuEject Open Minimize
Maximize
Close
Volume
Step backwardPause
Help
Mute
Bookmarks
Repeat Capture
Time Control
Clock
Time shift
Zoom
Subpanels 
Fast forward
Fast backwardNext Chapter
Previous ChapterSpeed Ring
Playlist