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

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132 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. background pattern Icons Start button Taskbar Sample Desktop System tray

Section	Page
Satellite® 2410/2415 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	22
This guide	22
Safety icons	23
Other icons used	24
Other documentation	24
Service options	25
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	26
Making sure you have everything	26
Front with the display closed	27
Back	28
Right side	29
Left side	30
Front with the display open	31
Keyboard indicator lights	33
System indicator panel	34
CD/DVD control buttons	35
Underside	36
Chapter 2: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding external devices	45
Installing additional memory (optional)	46
Connecting a mouse	53
Connecting a printer	53
Connecting a USB printer	53
Connecting a parallel printer	53
Using external display devices	54
Connecting an external monitor	54
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	55
Adjusting the quality of the external display	55
Display limitations	56
Connecting an external diskette drive	57
Using an external keyboard	57
Connecting to a power source	58
Charging the battery	60
Using the computer for the first time	61
Opening the display panel	61
Turning on the power	61
Activating the power-on password	63
Important information on your computer’s built-in LCD sensor	64
Using the TouchPad	65
Primary and secondary control buttons	66
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	66
Setting up a printer	68
Setting up the fax function	70
Powering off the computer	72
Caring for your computer	72
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	73
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	76
Character keys	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Windows® special keys	78
Overlay keys	78
Emulating a full-size keyboard	80
TOSHIBA Console button	80
Starting a program	81
Saving your work	81
Printing your work	82
Using diskettes	83
Inserting and removing diskettes	84
Caring for diskettes	84
Backing up your files	85
Copying to a diskette	85
Playing a CD or DVD	86
Drive components and control buttons	87
CD/DVD control buttons	88
CD/DVD and Digital audio modes	89
Inserting a disc	90
Playing an audio CD	92
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	95
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Caring for CDs and DVDs	96
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	96
Setting up for communications	97
Connecting the modem	97
Connecting your computer to a network	98
Powering down the computer	99
Turn Off or Shut down command	99
Restart command	100
Hibernation command	100
Standby command	101
Using Turn Off or Shut down	101
Turning off or shutting down more quickly	103
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	105
Using Hibernation	105
Enabling the Hibernation command	106
Going into Hibernation mode	107
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	108
Starting again from Hibernation	111
Using Standby	112
Going into Standby mode more quickly	113
Starting again from Standby	116
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	117
Toshiba's energy-saver design	117
Running the computer on battery power	117
Using additional batteries	118
Battery safety precautions	118
Maximizing battery life	119
Charging batteries	121
Charging the main battery	121
Charging the RTC battery	122
Monitoring battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	123
Conserving battery power	124
What to do when the battery runs low	124
Setting battery alarms	125
Changing the main battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	126
Removing the battery from the battery cover	127
Inserting a charged battery	128
Disposing of used batteries safely	129
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	131
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	132
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Windows®XP file system	134
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together	135
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	139
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	140
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	142
Lesson 6: Starting programs	143
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	145
Using the taskbar	146
Minimizing and maximizing windows	146
Resizing and moving windows	147
Lesson 8: Closing programs	148
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	149
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	149
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	150
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	152
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	154
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	155
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	157
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	158
Windows® XP Help and Support	158
Using the Windows® XP tour	160
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	161
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options	162
Windows® XP special features	162
Personalizing your desktop	163
Customizing the taskbar	163
Changing desktop and browsing style	164
Personalizing individual windows	165
Customizing window toolbars	166
Displaying information about each folder	167
Using your computer at the office	169
Exchanging data with another computer	169
Setting up a direct cable connection	169
Setting up for communications	170
Connecting your computer to a network	172
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	173
An overview of using the Internet	173
The Internet	174
The World Wide Web	174
Internet Service Providers	174
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line	175
Surfing the Internet	175
Internet features	176
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	176
Toshiba’s online resources	177
Exploring video features	177
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	177
Playing DVDs	178
Exploring audio features	178
Recording sounds	179
Using a microphone	179
Adjusting recording quality	180
Using external speakers or headphones	181
Using PC Cards	182
PC Card supporting software	182
Inserting PC Cards	183
Removing PC Cards	184
Hot swapping	184
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	186
TOSHIBA Accessibility	186
Fnesse	187
Starting Fnesse	188
Assigning a key to a program or document	189
Viewing existing key assignments	191
Changing or removing existing key assignments	191
Hotkey utility	191
TOSHIBA Console	192
Customize Your Computer	193
Security	194
Power Management	194
TOSHIBA Button Controls	197
Toshiba Hardware Setup	198
Chapter 8: Using WinDVD with Your Computer	201
Playing DVDs	201
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)	203
Using the WinDVD control panel	203
Using the control panel playback buttons	204
Maximizing the video window	208
Using WinDVD advanced features	209
Using playlists	209
Creating a Playlist	210
Playing a Playlist	212
Getting Help	213
Exiting WinDVD	213
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong	214
Problems that are easy to fix	214
Problems when you turn on the computer	216
The Windows® operating system is not working	217
Using Startup options to fix problems	218
Internet problems	219
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	219
Resolving a hardware conflict	220
A plan of action	220
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	221
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	222
Memory module problems	224
Power and the batteries	225
Keyboard problems	226
Display problems	227
Disk drive problems	229
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	231
Sound system problems	232
PC Card problems	232
Printer problems	235
Modem problems	236
Develop good computing habits	237
If you need further assistance	238
Before you call	238
Contacting Toshiba	239
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	240
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	241
Appendix A: Hot Keys	244
Volume Mute	244
Instant password security	245
Without a password	245
With a password	245
Maintaining security when the battery isn’t fully charged	246
Power usage mode	247
Standby mode	248
Hibernation mode	249
Display modes	250
Display brightness	251
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	251
Keyboard hot keys	251
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	252
USA and Canada	252
United Kingdom	252
Australia	252
Europe	252
Glossary	253