User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE 2430

[. . . ] Satellite 2430/2435 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ® InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 179 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6633-1202M1 2 Model: Satellite 2430/2435 ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. [. . . ] Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer. 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. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system. 111 112 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 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. Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 113 You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Toshiba Access--Opens a window with links to software updates, services and support, and other important benefits. Recycle Bin--Holds files you've deleted using the Windows Explorer. You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your ® configuration. See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: Start programs Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and Support Center Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs, see "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 121. Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window 114 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop you open. You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the active one, click the program's or window's button on the taskbar. System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background. To learn more about each task, position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears. Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Power usage mode, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray icon. Windows® XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system. Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. [. . . ] telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ-11 connector is a 6wire connector. RJ-45 -- A connector used to attach computers to LANS (local area networks) and to link ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) devices to NT-1 (Network Terminator devices). ROM (read-only memory) -- Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. [. . . ]