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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System, Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop

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Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows® XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used a Windows® operating system before, you will find the Windows® XP operating system familiar. Whether you have used a Windows®operating system or not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons. As you explore your computer's operating system further, you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task. For more detailed information on your operating system, refer to the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system documentation that came with your computer. Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® XP operating system. You use its features to 97

Section	Page
Satellite® 1000/1005 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	21
This guide	21
Safety icons	22
Other icons used	23
Other documentation	23
Service options	24
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	25
Making sure you have everything	25
Front with the display closed	26
Back	27
Right side	28
Left side	29
Front with the display open	30
Indicator panel	31
System indicator panel	32
Underside	33
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	35
Selecting a place to work	35
Creating a computer-friendly environment	35
Keeping yourself comfortable	36
Precautions	39
Setting up your computer	40
Installing additional memory (optional)	41
Removing a memory module	44
Connecting a mouse	44
Connecting a printer	45
Connecting the AC adapter	46
Installing a device in the Modular Bay	47
Charging the battery	47
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	49
Using the TouchPad	50
Setting up your software	51
Setting up a printer	52
Turning off the computer	56
Caring for your computer	56
Cleaning the computer	57
Moving the computer	57
Using a computer lock	57
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	59
Computing tips	59
Using the keyboard	60
Character keys	61
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	61
Function keys	61
Windows® special keys	62
Overlay keys	62
Starting a program	64
Saving your work	64
Printing your work	65
Using diskettes	66
Inserting and removing diskettes	66
Caring for diskettes	66
Backing up your files	67
Using your CD or DVD drive	68
DVD-ROM drive components	69
Inserting a disc	70
Playing an audio CD	72
Playing a DVD	72
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	73
Removing a disc with the computer on	73
Removing a disc with the computer off	74
Caring for CDs and DVDs	74
Setting up for communications	75
Connecting the modem to a phone line	75
Connecting your computer to a network	75
Powering down the computer	76
Turn Off or Shut down command	76
Hibernation command	77
Stand by command	78
Using Turn Off or Shut down	79
Turning off more quickly	79
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	80
Using Hibernation	81
Starting again from Hibernation mode	82
Using Stand by	83
Starting again from Stand by	84
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	85
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	85
Running the computer on battery power	85
Battery safety precautions	86
Maximizing battery life	87
Power management	87
Charging the battery	88
Charging the RTC battery	89
Monitoring battery power	89
Determining remaining battery power	89
Conserving battery power	90
What to do when the battery runs low	91
Setting battery alarms	91
Maximizing Your Computer’s Battery Life	92
Changing the main battery	94
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Disposing of used batteries safely	95
Traveling tips	95
Chapter 5 - Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	97
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	97
Finding your way around the desktop	98
Windows® XP file system	100
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	101
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	104
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	105
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	107
Lesson 6: Starting programs	108
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	110
Using the taskbar	111
Minimizing and maximizing windows	112
Resizing and moving windows	112
Lesson 8: Closing programs	113
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	114
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	114
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	116
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	118
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	120
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	121
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	123
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	124
Windows® XP Help and Support Center	124
Using the online tours and tutorials	126
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	127
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	129
Windows® XP special features	129
Personalizing your desktop	130
Customizing the taskbar	130
Bringing the world to your desktop	131
Changing desktop and browsing style	132
Personalizing individual windows	133
Customizing window toolbars	134
Displaying information about each folder	135
Using your computer at the office	136
Setting up for communications	137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	138
Setting up a dial-up connection	138
Exchanging data with another computer	139
Transferring files using a parallel port connection	139
Getting help transferring files	140
Connecting to the Internet	140
An overview of using the Internet	141
The Internet	141
The World Wide Web	142
Internet Service Providers	142
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider	142
Surfing the Internet	143
Internet features	143
Uploading and downloading files on the Internet	144
Toshiba’s online resources	144
Exploring video features	145
Playing DVDs	145
Playing Video CDs	146
Display settings hot key	147
Exploring audio features	148
Recording sounds	148
Using a microphone	149
Adjusting recording settings	149
Using external speakers or headphones	150
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse	150
Changing the display properties setting	151
Using PC Cards	152
PC Card supporting software	152
Inserting PC Cards	152
Removing PC Cards	153
Hot swapping	153
Chapter 7 - WinDVD 2000	155
Playing DVDs	155
Using the WinDVD toolbar	157
Using the WinDVD status bar	157
Using the WinDVD control panel	158
Using the control panel playback buttons	159
Maximizing the video window	162
Using playlists	162
Creating playlists	163
Loading and playing playlists	164
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	164
Customizing WinDVD	164
Setting general properties	165
Setting audio properties	167
Setting display properties	169
Customizing the control panel	170
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	171
Zooming in	176
Panning	177
Zooming out	177
Adjusting the color balance	177
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	178
Getting Help	178
Exiting WinDVD	178
Chapter 8 - If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	181
The Windows® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	183
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	184
Resolving a hardware conflict	185
A plan of action	185
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	185
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	187
Memory card problems	189
Power and the batteries	189
Keyboard problems	191
Display problems	191
Disk drive problems	193
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems	195
Sound system problems	203
PC Card problems	204
Printer problems	207
Modem problems	208
Develop good computing habits	209
Using VirtualTech	210
If you need further assistance	211
Before you call	211
Contacting Toshiba	211
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	213
Appendix A - Hot Keys	217
Instant password security	217
Sound	218
Display modes	218
Keyboard hot keys	218
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	219
USA and Canada	219
United Kingdom	219
Australia	220
Europe	220
Glossary	221