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Toshiba 2430-S255 2430-S256 2435-S255 User Manual [PDF]
Pages: 248 | Size: 3.62 MBTable of Contents
- Satellite® 2430/2435 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
- Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options
- Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around
- Making sure you have everything
- Front with the display closed
- Back
- Right side
- Left side
- Front with the display open
- Indicator lights
- Underside
- Chapter 2 - Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Creating a computer-friendly environment
- Keeping yourself comfortable
- Precautions
- Setting up your computer
- Setting up your software
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Adding external devices
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Charging the main battery
- Using the computer for the first time
- Opening the display panel
- Turning on the power
- Using the TouchPad™
- Control buttons
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Installing additional memory (optional)
- Removing a memory module
- Connecting a mouse
- Connecting a printer
- Setting up a printer
- Turning off the computer
- Caring for your computer
- Cleaning the computer
- Moving the computer
- Using a computer lock
- Selecting a place to work
- Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Using the keyboard
- Character keys
- Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
- Function keys
- Windows® special keys
- Overlay keys
- Starting a program
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Backing up your files
- Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
- Drive components and control buttons
- DVD-ROM drive components
- CD/DVD control buttons
- CD/DVD control and digital audio modes
- Inserting a disc
- Playing an audio CD
- Playing a DVD
- Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
- Removing a disc with the computer on
- Removing a disc with the computer off
- Caring for CDs and DVDs
- Setting up for communications
- Connecting the modem to a phone line
- Connecting your computer to a network
- Powering down the computer
- Using Turn Off or Shut down
- Hibernation command
- Stand By command
- Turning off more quickly
- Starting again after Turn Off
- Using Hibernation
- Starting again from Hibernation mode
- Using Stand by
- Going into Stand by mode more quickly
- Starting again from Stand by
- Toshiba’s online resources
- Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
- Power management
- Charging the battery
- Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring battery power
- Determining remaining battery power
- Conserving battery power
- What to do when the battery runs low
- Setting battery alarms
- Changing the main battery
- Removing the battery from the computer
- Taking care of your battery
- Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries safely
- Traveling tips
- Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System
- Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
- Finding your way around the desktop
- Windows® XP file system
- Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
- Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
- Lesson 4: Creating a new document
- Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
- Lesson 6: Starting programs
- Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
- Using the taskbar
- Minimizing and maximizing windows
- Resizing and moving windows
- Lesson 8: Closing programs
- Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
- Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
- Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
- Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver
- Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
- Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
- Lesson 13: Using System Restore
- Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
- Windows® XP Help and Support Center
- Using the online tours and tutorials
- Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
- Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
- Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options
- Windows® XP special features
- Personalizing your desktop
- Customizing the taskbar
- Bringing the world to your desktop
- Changing desktop and browsing style
- Personalizing individual windows
- Customizing window toolbars
- Displaying information about each folder
- Using your computer at the office
- Setting up for communications
- Connecting the modem to a telephone line
- Setting up a dial-up connection
- Exchanging data with another computer
- Transferring files using a parallel port connection
- Getting help transferring files
- Connecting to the Internet
- An overview of using the Internet
- The Internet
- The World Wide Web
- Internet Service Providers
- Signing up with an Internet Service Provider
- Surfing the Internet
- Internet features
- Uploading and downloading files on the Internet
- Exploring video features
- Changing the display properties setting
- Display settings hot key
- Exploring audio features
- Recording sounds
- Using a microphone
- Adjusting recording settings
- Using external speakers or headphones
- Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
- Using the Modular Bay
- Removing a module from the Modular Bay
- Inserting a module into the Modular Bay
- Using PC Cards
- PC Card supporting software
- Inserting PC Cards
- Removing PC Cards
- Hot swapping
- Chapter 7 - WinDVD™
- Playing DVDs
- Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)
- Using the WinDVD control panel
- Using the control panel playback buttons
- Maximizing the video window
- Using WinDVD Advanced Features
- Using playlists
- Creating a Playlist
- Playing a Playlist
- Getting Help
- Exiting WinDVD
- Playing DVDs
- Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- The Windows® operating system is not working
- Using Startup options to fix problems
- Internet problems
- The Windows® XP operating system can help you
- Resolving a hardware conflict
- A plan of action
- Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- Memory card problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- Display problems
- Disk drive problems
- DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems
- Sound system problems
- PC Card problems
- Printer problems
- Modem problems
- Develop good computing habits
- If you need further assistance
- Before you call
- Contacting Toshiba
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A - Hot Keys
- Instant password security
- Without a password
- With a password
- Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged
- Sound
- Power usage mode
- Stand by mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display modes
- Enabling a wireless device
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Keyboard hot keys
- Instant password security
- Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors
- Glossary
- Index
Toshiba 2430-S255 2430-S256 Specifications [PDF]
Pages: 8 | Size: 315 kBTable of Contents
- Product Highlights
- Performance
- Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.40GHz
- CPU
- L2 Cache
- Memory
- Mass Storage
- Graphics/Video
- Input Devices
- Expandability
- Communications
- Physical Description
- Power Supply
- Security