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User's Guide If you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 109 in this guide. GMAD00408011 11/14

Section	Page
Satellite Radius™ 11 User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	33
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	34
Check list	34
Precautions	35
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	37
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	38
Charging the main battery	39
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	41
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Adding memory	44
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	44
Creating recovery media	45
Restoring from recovery media	48
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	49
Reset your PC	51
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the touch pad	55
Adjusting touch pad settings	57
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	58
Connecting an external device	58
Using external display devices	59
Selecting video cables	59
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	60
Adjusting the quality of the external display	61
Customizing your computer’s settings	61
Caring for your computer	61
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	62
Using a computer lock	62
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	64
Computing tips	64
Display configuration modes	66
Screen Auto-rotation	67
Using the keyboard	67
Function keys	68
Special Windows® keys	68
Touch screen	68
Touch screen navigation	69
Mouse properties	70
Starting an app	70
Starting an app from the Start screen	71
Saving your work	71
Backing up your work	72
Toshiba’s online resources	72
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	73
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	73
Running the computer on battery power	73
Battery Notice	74
Power management	75
Charging the main battery	75
Charging the RTC battery	76
Monitoring battery power	77
Determining remaining battery power	78
What to do when the main battery runs low	79
Setting battery notifications	79
Conserving battery power	80
Power Plans	81
Using the eco power plan	82
Changing the main battery	83
Taking care of your battery	83
Safety precautions	83
Maintaining your battery	84
Disposing of your computer	84
Traveling tips	84
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	86
Exploring the Start screen	86
Charms	87
Tiles	88
Exploring the desktop	88
Finding your way around the desktop	88
Windows® Store	90
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Exploring audio features	92
Recording sounds	92
Using external speakers or headphones	93
Using the Web Camera	94
Using the Memory card reader	94
Inserting memory media	95
Removing memory media	95
Chapter 5: Utilities	97
eco Utility®	98
Password Utility	99
Using a supervisor password	99
Using a user password	101
Deleting a user password	103
System Settings	104
Function Key	106
Recovery Media Creator	107
Service Station	107
TOSHIBA Application Installer	108
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	109
Problems that are easy to fix	109
Problems when you turn on the computer	110
The Windows® operating system is not working	112
Using Startup options to fix problems	113
Internet problems	115
The Windows® operating system can help you	116
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	116
Checking device properties	116
Power and the battery	117
Keyboard problems	119
Display problems	119
Disk or storage drive problems	121
Error-checking	121
Sound system problems	122
Printer problems	123
Wireless networking problems	124
Develop good computing habits	125
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	126
If you need further assistance	130
Contacting Toshiba	131
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	131
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	132
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	133
Functions	133
Help file	134
Display brightness	134
Output (Display switch)	135
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	136
Media buttons	136
Volume Mute	137
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	137
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	138
Glossary	139
A	141
B	142
C	143
D	144
E	145
F	146
G	147
H	147
I	148
K	148
L	148
M	149
N	149
O	150
P	150
R	151
S	152
T	153
U	153
W	153