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245 external monitor 193 faulty memory 190 hardware conflict 185, 186 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 187 Help 185 high-pitched noise 204 illegal operation 181 Internet bookmarked site not found 185 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 182 keyboard produces unexpected characters 192 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 194 modem not receiving or transmitting 208, 209 no sound 204 non-system disk or disk error 183 PC Card 204 checklist 205 error occurs 207 hot swapping fails 206 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 205 Plug and Play 187 power and batteries 190 printer 207, 208 program not responding 179 program not working properly 195 screen does not look right/flickers 193 system resources 186 Touchpad not responding 182 trouble prevention 209 URL address not found 184 using Startup options 183 warning resume failure 182 Windows XP not working 183 WinDVD error messages 200 programs closing 126 not running correctly 195 starting 74 Web browsers 154 properties 131 R recharging main battery 99 RTC battery 100 recording adjusting quality 160 sounds 158, 159 Recovery CD 27 Recycle Bin 113, 134 removing CDs and DVDs 84 main battery 105 PC Cards 165 resizing windows 123, 125 restarting from Hibernate 94 restarting from Standby 96 restarting from Turn Off 92 RTC (real-time clock) battery 98 running the computer on battery power 98 S safety computer 110 disposing of batteries 109 icons 26 precautions 43 saving your work 74 ScanDisk 195

Section	Page
Satellite® 2430/2435 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	17
Introduction	25
This guide	25
Safety icons	26
Other icons used	27
Other documentation	27
Service options	28
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	29
Making sure you have everything	29
Front with the display closed	30
Back	30
Right side	32
Left side	33
Front with the display open	34
Indicator lights	36
Underside	37
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	43
Setting up your computer	45
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	47
Adding external devices	47
Connecting the AC adapter	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	51
Using the TouchPad™	52
Control buttons	53
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	53
Installing additional memory (optional)	54
Removing a memory module	60
Connecting a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	61
Setting up a printer	62
Turning off the computer	65
Caring for your computer	66
Cleaning the computer	66
Moving the computer	67
Using a computer lock	67
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	69
Computing tips	69
Using the keyboard	70
Character keys	71
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	71
Function keys	71
Windows® special keys	72
Overlay keys	72
Starting a program	74
Saving your work	74
Printing your work	75
Backing up your files	76
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive	76
Drive components and control buttons	77
DVD-ROM drive components	77
CD/DVD control buttons	78
CD/DVD control and digital audio modes	79
Inserting a disc	80
Playing an audio CD	82
Playing a DVD	84
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	84
Removing a disc with the computer on	84
Removing a disc with the computer off	85
Caring for CDs and DVDs	85
Setting up for communications	86
Connecting the modem to a phone line	86
Connecting your computer to a network	86
Powering down the computer	87
Using Turn Off or Shut down	88
Hibernation command	89
Stand By command	90
Turning off more quickly	91
Starting again after Turn Off	92
Using Hibernation	92
Starting again from Hibernation mode	94
Using Stand by	94
Going into Stand by mode more quickly	95
Starting again from Stand by	96
Toshiba’s online resources	96
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	97
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	97
Running the computer on battery power	98
Power management	99
Charging the battery	99
Charging the RTC battery	100
Monitoring battery power	101
Determining remaining battery power	101
Conserving battery power	102
What to do when the battery runs low	103
Setting battery alarms	104
Changing the main battery	105
Removing the battery from the computer	105
Taking care of your battery	106
Maximizing battery life	107
Disposing of used batteries safely	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	111
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Windows® XP file system	114
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	115
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	118
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	119
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	120
Lesson 6: Starting programs	121
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	123
Using the taskbar	124
Minimizing and maximizing windows	124
Resizing and moving windows	125
Lesson 8: Closing programs	126
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	127
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	127
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	128
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	130
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	132
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	134
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	136
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	137
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	137
Using the online tours and tutorials	139
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	140
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	141
Windows® XP special features	141
Personalizing your desktop	142
Customizing the taskbar	142
Bringing the world to your desktop	143
Changing desktop and browsing style	144
Personalizing individual windows	145
Customizing window toolbars	146
Displaying information about each folder	147
Using your computer at the office	148
Setting up for communications	149
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	150
Setting up a dial-up connection	150
Exchanging data with another computer	151
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	151
Getting help transferring files	152
Connecting to the Internet	152
An overview of using the Internet	153
The Internet	153
The World Wide Web	154
Internet Service Providers	154
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	154
Surfing the Internet	155
Internet features	155
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	156
Exploring video features	157
Changing the display properties setting	157
Display settings hot key	158
Exploring audio features	158
Recording sounds	158
Using a microphone	159
Adjusting recording settings	160
Using external speakers or headphones	160
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	161
Using the Modular Bay	162
Removing a module from the Modular Bay	162
Inserting a module into the Modular Bay	163
Using PC Cards	164
PC Card supporting software	164
Inserting PC Cards	164
Removing PC Cards	165
Hot swapping	166
Chapter 7 - WinDVD™	167
Playing DVDs	167
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)	169
Using the WinDVD control panel	170
Using the control panel playback buttons	171
Maximizing the video window	174
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	174
Using playlists	175
Creating a Playlist	176
Playing a Playlist	177
Getting Help	178
Exiting WinDVD	178
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	182
The Windows® operating system is not working	183
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	185
Resolving a hardware conflict	185
A plan of action	186
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	186
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	188
Memory card problems	190
Power and the batteries	190
Keyboard problems	192
Display problems	192
Disk drive problems	194
DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems	196
Sound system problems	204
PC Card problems	204
Printer problems	207
Modem problems	208
Develop good computing habits	209
If you need further assistance	210
Before you call	210
Contacting Toshiba	211
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	212
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	212
Appendix A - Hot Keys	215
Instant password security	215
Without a password	215
With a password	215
Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged	216
Sound	217
Power usage mode	217
Stand by mode	218
Hibernation mode	219
Display modes	220
Display modes	220
Enabling a wireless device	221
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	221
Keyboard hot keys	222
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	223
Glossary	224

Match case Limit results 1 per page

245

external monitor

193

faulty memory

190

hardware conflict

185, 186

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

187

Help

185

high-pitched noise

204

illegal operation

181

Internet bookmarked site not

found

185

Internet connection is slow

184

keyboard

not responding

182

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

192

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

194

modem not receiving or

transmitting

208, 209

no sound

204

non-system disk or disk error

183

PC Card

204

checklist

205

error occurs

207

hot swapping fails

206

not recognized

206

slots appear dead

205

Plug and Play

187

power and batteries

190

printer

207, 208

program not responding

179

program not working properly

195

screen does not look right/flickers

193

system resources

186

Touchpad

not responding

182

trouble prevention

209

URL address not found

184

using Startup options

183

warning resume failure

182

Windows XP not working

183

WinDVD error messages

200

programs

closing

126

not running correctly

195

starting

Web browsers

154

properties

131

recharging

main battery

RTC battery

100

recording

adjusting quality

160

sounds

158, 159

Recovery CD

Recycle Bin

113, 134

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

105

PC Cards

165

resizing windows

123, 125

restarting from Hibernate

restarting from Standby

restarting from Turn Off

RTC (real-time clock) battery

running the computer on battery power

safety

computer

110

disposing of batteries

109

icons

precautions

saving your work

ScanDisk

195