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Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop, Finding your way around the desktop

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122 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Sample Desktop Taskbar System tray

Section	Page
Satellite® 1955 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	23
This guide	23
Safety icons	24
Other icons used	25
Other documentation	25
Service options	26
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	27
Making sure you have everything	27
Front with the display closed	28
Back	28
Right side	30
Left side	31
Front with the display open	32
Keyboard indicator panel	34
System indicator panel	35
CD/DVD control buttons	36
Underside	38
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	46
Adding external devices	47
Connecting the AC adapter	48
Charging the battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	51
Using the TouchPad™	53
Primary and secondary control buttons	53
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	54
Using the wireless mouse	55
Setting up other devices	57
Installing additional memory (optional)	57
Using an external keyboard	61
Connecting a printer	61
Setting up a printer	62
Connecting a USB printer	64
Connecting a parallel printer	64
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Turning off the computer	67
Caring for your computer	68
Cleaning the computer	68
Moving the computer	68
Using a computer lock	69
Chapter 3 - Learning the Basics	71
Computing tips	71
Using the keyboard	72
Character keys	73
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	73
Function keys	73
Windows® special keys	74
Overlay keys	74
Emulating a full-size keyboard	76
Using the wireless keyboard	76
Removing the keyboard and turning it on	76
Installing the keyboard to the computer	78
Turning off the keyboard	78
Charging the keyboard	78
Changing the battery on keyboard	78
Starting a program	79
Saving your work	80
Printing your work	81
Using diskettes	82
Inserting and removing diskettes	82
Caring for diskettes	82
Backing up your files	83
Copying to a diskette	83
Playing a CD or DVD	85
Drive components and control buttons	85
CD/DVD control buttons	87
CD/DVD control and digital audio control	88
Inserting a disc	89
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing a DVD	93
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	93
Caring for CDs and DVDs	93
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	94
Setting up for communications	94
Connecting the modem	95
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Using the i.LINK® port	96
Powering down the computer	97
Turn Off or Shut down command	97
Hibernation command	98
Standby command	99
Using Turn Off or Shut down	100
Shutting down more quickly	100
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down	102
Using Hibernation	102
Using Standby	104
Going into Standby mode more quickly	105
Toshiba’s online resources	106
Chapter 4 - Mobile Computing	107
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	107
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	246
Using additional batteries	246
Battery safety precautions	246
Enabling a wireless device	246
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	246
Keyboard hot keys	246
Appendix B -Power Cable Connectors	247
Glossary	249