Running DialFree
After installing DialFree, you can run it from its shortcut in the desktop or from the start menu.  After running DialFree for the first time, whenever you start your computer you will find DialFree already running, but iconized in the system tray (as shown below).
 

Showing and Iconizing DialFree
If DialFree is iconized in the system tray, you can show its window by right clicking its system-tray icon and selecting Show from the pop-up menu (as shown below).

The Show command displays the main window of DialFree, while Show compact view displays an always-on-top small window at the top-right corner of the screen.

DialFree main window	DialFree compact view
	The compact view is convenient in that it allows full monitoring and functionality, while using minimal screen space.  It does not obstruct the contents area of the user's browser. The menu button allows access to all DialFree commands. The button expands the compact window to provide more information.

If the DialFree window (main or compact) is shown and you want to iconize it in the system tray, just close the window and this will iconize it (this will not terminate the program).  If you minimize the main window instead of closing it, DialFree will be minimized in the task bar, not in the system tray.

Shutting down DialFree
Usually, you would not need to shut down DialFree.  But in case you need to, select Shutdown from its pop-up menu (shown above).

Accessing the online community services
The online community services are web-based services that can be accessed only using DialFree. They include - among others - the online school grades service.

To access these services, follow these steps:

1. Connect using the default Connect button from either the DialFree main window or compact window.

2. When connected, click the Services button. This will start your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) and will open the DialFree services site.

3. The DialFree services site has links to all the available services. From there you can access the services you want.

Operating DialFree
Refer to the How To... section for information on how to operate DialFree.