oil change and maintenance light.

[honky]

2004 Solara SLE convertible
Well just did the first oil change on my car. Put in Mobil 1. Was not to impressed the way the filter did not drain all the oil out of itself and some ran out as I tried to get it off. Is there a trick to this ? Also, How do I reset the maintenance light which I assume is on because a oil change was needed.
Thanks
My wife loves the car. We bought it with 15,000 on it, just turned 19,000

[**PoshPepper**]

While the car is off press and hold the odometer reset while you turn the car on. Keep holding until the odo flashed all zeros and dashes. The light should then turn off.

[honky]

Thanks Posh, and off we go.