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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System	133
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop

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 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, shortcut tray, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern.

Icons

Start button

Taskbar

System tray

Sample Desktop

Icons

An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking on it.

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Toshiba A45 Series manual 133, Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop, Finding your way around the desktop, Icons

Contents

If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide Protection of Stored Data Model Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD DrivesCritical Applications FCC Notice FCC Requirements Industry Canada Requirement Telephone Company Procedures Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Alarm equipment Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless Interoperability Regulatory Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Page Taiwan Device Authorization Interference Statement USA Venezuela Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Canada-Industry Canada IC Regulatory statements Taiwan FH1 Telecom Engineering Center CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions Copyright Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Contents 100 117 Exploring Your Options 163 173 188 241 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM Introduction Introduction This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Creating a computer-friendly environment Selecting a place to work Important information about your CPU cooling fan Keeping yourself comfortable Placement of the computerSeating and posture Correct posture and positioning of the computer Arms and wrists LightingWork habits Precautions Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software Adding external devices Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer onBefore starting to use your computer, you may also want to Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Connecting to a power source Connecting the AC adapter to the computer Connecting the power cable to the sample AC adapterPlug the AC adapter into the DC-IN Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Pressing the power button Turning on the power Click Security Click User password Activating the power-on password Using the TouchPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Control buttonsClick Start, Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Sample Mouse Properties window Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch window Using Toshiba Touch and Launch Parts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window Disable/Enable Help About Settings Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings window Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings Disabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and Launch Setting up a printer Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears Using the Add Printer WizardSample Control Panel Click Add a printer Sample Printers and Faxes windowAdd Printer Wizard window appears Sample Add Printer Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions Installing additional memory optional Phillips no zero screwdriver that is in good condition Using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the panel Removing a keyboard screw Removing the panel above the keyboard Locating the covered memory module slots Lifting the keyboard Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots Inserting the memory module Press Any Key To Continue Removing a memory module Carefully remove the module from the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module Removing the memory module Checking total memory Connecting a printer Connecting a mouseConnecting a USB printer Connecting a parallel printer Connecting an external monitor Using external display devices Display limitations Adjusting the quality of the external display Sample external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Powering off the computer Using an external keyboardSample diskette drive Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Cleaning the computerMoving the computer Locking the computer PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Sample keyboard Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Character keysFunction keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys Overlay keys Windows special keysWindows special keys Keyboard overlay keys Using the cursor control overlay Using the numeric keypad overlay Starting a program Emulating a full-size keyboard Saving your work Backing up your files Printing your work Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Your DVD-ROM drive may look like this DVD-ROM drive componentsSample DVD-ROM drive CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing CD/DVD and Digital audio modes Inserting a disc Positioning the disc on the spindle Inserting a disc Sample Audio CD window Playing an audio CD Sample Windows MediaTM Player window Windows MediaTM Player window appears Removing a disc with the computer on Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 100 Setting up for communicationsRemoving a disc with the computer off Caring for CDs and DVDs Connecting your computer to a network Connecting the modem to a phone line101 102 Powering down the computer Restart command Turn Off or Shut down command103 Each option has its advantages Standby command Hibernation command104 105 Using Turn Off or Shut downClick Start, Turn off computer Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 106Click Turn Off Sample Shut down computer window Turning off or shutting down more quickly 107Click OK Computer turns itself off When I press the power button Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowWhen I close the lid 108 Enabling the Hibernation command Using HibernationGoing into Hibernation mode 109 110 Going into Hibernation mode more quicklyClick Start, Shut Down Sample Hibernate computer window Select Hibernation for the options you want 111 Starting again from Hibernation mode Using StandbyUsing Standby 112 Click Stand By 113Sample Stand by window Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OK 114 Going into Standby mode more quickly Select Standby for the options you want 115 Starting again from Standby 116 Toshiba’s energy-saver design Mobile Computing Power management Battery Notice118 Charging the main battery Using additional batteries119 Charging the batteries 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 Conserving battery power Setting battery alarms What to do when the battery runs low124 Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery125 Slide the battery release latch to the right Releasing the battery lockReleasing the battery 126 Removing the battery Inserting the battery in the computer127 Safety precautions Taking care of your battery128 129 Maximizing battery life Disposing of used batteries safely 130Traveling tips Traveling tips 131 Getting to Know Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 133Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button 134 Taskbar 135System tray Windows XP file system 136 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Sample desktop shortcut menu 137Sample My Computer window Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right 138 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 139Opening a Web page from a window Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Lesson 4 Creating a new document 140Lesson 4 Creating a new document Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 141Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 142 Click AccessoriesLesson 6 Starting programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Sample Paint window 143Click Windows Explorer Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 144Sample Windows Explorer window 145 Using the taskbarMinimizing and maximizing windows Resizing and moving windows 146 Lesson 8 Closing programs 147Lesson 8 Closing programs Sample Windows Explorer windows Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 148Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 149Sample Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Search options on the Start menu 150Click All Files and Folders Operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 151Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Click Create Shortcut here Click Properties 152Operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box Sample Display Properties dialog box 153 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time154 Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 155 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 156 Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 157 Lesson 13 Using System Restore Lesson 13 Using System RestoreSample System Restore Welcome screen 158 Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? 159Windows XP Help and Support Center Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? 160 Double-clickCreating pictures using PaintHelp and Support Center Index window pane appears Sample Help and Support Center Index 161 Using the online tours and tutorialsSample Drawing help window Click Start, then Help and Support Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 162Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Click What’s new for Help and support Exploring Your Options Windows XP special features Personalizing your desktop 164Customizing the taskbar 165 Turning on the Web content interfaceBringing the world to your desktop Click the Customize Desktop button Changing desktop and browsing style 166 Choosing a style 167Personalizing individual windows Sample Folder Options dialog box Customizing window toolbars 168Sample toolbar locations Displaying a toolbar in a window 169Displaying information about each folder Elements you can add to the top of the window are 170 Using your computer at the officeOpen the folder you want to view as a Web Tools menu, select Folder Options 171 Setting up for communicationsDetermining the COM port Phone and Modem options window appears Setting up a dial-up connection Connecting the modem to a telephone line172 Getting started 173Getting help transferring files Click the Index button 174 Setting up a wireless connection Using a modem Connecting to the Internet175 176 An overview of using the InternetInternet World Wide Web Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Internet Service Providers177 Surfing the Internet 178 Internet featuresUploading and downloading files on the Internet Changing the display properties setting Exploring video features179 Toshiba’s online resources Playing DVDs 180 Display settings hot key Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone 181 182 Adjusting recording settingsSample Sound Recorder screen Using external speakers or headphones Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards 183 Inserting PC Cards PC Card supporting software Removing PC Cards 185Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Hot swapping precautions Using SD CardsHot swapping Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card 187Inserting an SD card Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Accessibility Toshiba Accessibility window appears Select Toshiba, Utilities, AccessibilitySample Toshiba Accessibility window 189 Starting Fn-esse Fn-esseSample Fn-esse keyboard 191 Using the Fn-esse drag-and-dropAssigning a key to a program or document Fn-esse Using the keyboard Hotkey utility 193Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Toshiba Console 194Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 195 Features available in this category are Power ManagementCustomize Your Computer Sample Toshiba Console window 196 ConfigFreeSecurity Hotkey assignment 197 Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 198 Toshiba Hardware Setup 199 Sample Toshiba HWSetup window 200 Your program stops responding Problems that are easy to fix Your program performs an illegal operation 202 These problems may occur when you turn on the power Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens203 Computer will not start 204 Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error messageWindows operating system is not working Operating system takes a long time to start 205 Using Startup options to fix problems 206 Internet problemsWindows XP operating system can help you 207 Click the Fixing a hardware problemResolving a hardware conflict Plan of action 208 Direct Memory AccessResolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Plug and Play 209Resolving conflicts 210 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerDisabling a device Checking device properties 211 Click TroubleshootingTo check a device’s properties 212 Memory module problems Here are some typical problems and how to solve them Power and the batteries213 214 Keyboard problemsKeyboard produces unexpected characters Here are some typical display problems and their solutions Display problems215 Display is blank Screen does not look right 216Built-in screen flickers Error-checking Disk drive problemsAdjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OK 217 Your hard disk seems very slow 218Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access a disc in the drive DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems219 Message To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting220 Some discs run correctly, but others do not Click the Advanced Settings tab Sound system problems221 You do not hear any sound from the computer 222 PC Card problemsCard Information Structure Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise Resolving PC Card problems PC Card checklistHere are some common problems and their solutions 223 Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card224 System does not recognize your PC Card PC Card error occurs Printer problemsThis section lists some of the most common printer problems 225 This section lists common modem problems Modem problems226 Printer will not print what you see on the screen Develop good computing habits 227Save your work frequently Read the user’s guides If you need further assistance 228Before you call Contacting Toshiba 229Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 230Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices 231 232 Instant password security Volume MuteThis hot key enables/disables volume mute on your Computer With a password Without a passwordClick the On resume, password protected check box Click Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes Press Enter Click Start, Help and Support 236 Sample power usage modes This hot key puts the computer into Standby mode Standby modeSample Standby confirmation box This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation Hibernation modeMode Sample Hibernation confirmation box Display modes This hot key cycles through the power-on displayDisplay brightness Options Keyboard hot keys Sample disable and enable TouchPad windowsFn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off AustraliaEurope USA and Canada Appendix C ConfigFree main screen ConfigFree Main Screen243 Getting Started Configuring ConfigFree Starting ConfigFree244 ConfigFree Utilities ConfigFree Utilities245 Connectivity Doctor 246 Device SettingsConnectivity Doctor 247 Viewing the device settings 248 Profile SettingsViewing registered profiles 249 Switch ProfilesAdd, Modify, and Delete a Profile Quick Connect Using Auto Switch Using Auto Switch250 Auto Switch Ssid Auto Switch Cable Disconnect251 Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide Acronyms Glossary Following terms may appear in this user’s guide Terms Basic input/output system Bios See Bios CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory a form of high CPU See central processing unit CPU Directory See folder DVD-ROM digital versatile or video disc read-only memory Standby, Suspend Internal device See device Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Random access memory See RAM Read-only memory See ROM. reboot See boot, restart TFT display See active-matrix display Web See World Wide Web Light 53 Index 204 162245 DVD-ROM 177 176 193 171 207 222 218 214216 117 164 146 Help 159