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Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 85 ❖ Access Toshiba Utilities ❖ Use the Search function ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information, see "Using the Start menu" on page 42 and "Starting an app" on page 67. Task view The Task view ( ) icon tiles the currently open windows and desktops so that they are visible at one time and allows you to manage multiple desktops. Adding desktops After clicking or touching the Task view ( ) icon, you can add, close, or switch between desktops. Click or touch a desktop thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to select it. When you place your pointer over a desktop thumbnail or touch & hold it, an X appears allowing you to close that desktop. Click or touch the New desktop ( ) icon to add a new desktop. Tiled windows Available desktops Task view icon New desktop icon (Sample Image) Task view - managing multiple desktops

Section	Page
Satellite Radius™ 11 User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	25
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Your computer’s features and specifications	29
Documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Setting up a work environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Computer user comfort recommendations	31
Good Working Posture	31
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	32
Typing style	33
Taking breaks and varying tasks	34
Mobile computing tips	34
Transporting the notebook	34
Seeking additional help	35
Check list	35
Precautions	36
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	38
Adding memory	39
Connecting to a power source	39
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	41
Initial setup	41
Using the Start menu	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
To Shut down your computer	43
To Restart your computer	44
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	45
Creating a recovery drive	46
Restoring from a recovery drive	48
Reset your PC	49
Using the touchpad	50
Adjusting touchpad settings	53
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	54
Connecting an external device	54
Using external display devices	55
Selecting video cables	55
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	55
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	56
Adjusting the quality of the external display	57
Customizing your computer’s settings	57
Caring for your computer	57
Cleaning the computer	58
Moving the computer	58
Using a computer lock	58
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	60
Computing tips	60
Display configuration modes	62
Screen Auto-rotation	63
Using the keyboard	63
Function keys	64
Special Windows keys	64
Touch screen	65
Touch screen navigation	65
Mouse properties	66
Starting an app	67
Saving your work	67
Backing up your work	68
Toshiba’s online resources	68
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	69
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	69
Running the computer on battery power	69
Battery Notice	70
Power management	71
Charging the main battery	71
Charging the RTC battery	72
Monitoring battery power	73
Determining remaining battery power	74
What to do when the main battery runs low	75
Setting battery notifications	75
Conserving battery power	76
Power Plans	77
Using the eco power plan	78
Changing the main battery	78
Taking care of your battery	79
Safety precautions	79
Maintaining your battery	79
Disposing of your computer	80
Traveling tips	80
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	82
Exploring the desktop	82
Finding your way around the desktop	83
Windows Store	87
Setting up for communications	87
Connecting your computer to a network	89
Exploring audio features	89
Recording sounds	89
Using external speakers or headphones	90
Using the Web Camera	91
Using the Memory card reader	92
Inserting memory media	92
Removing memory media	93
Chapter 5: Utilities	95
eco Utility	96
Password Utility	97
Using a supervisor password	97
Using a user password	99
Deleting a user password	101
System Settings	102
Service Station	104
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	105
Problems that are easy to fix	105
Problems when you turn on the computer	106
The Windows operating system is not working	108
Using Startup options to fix problems	109
Internet problems	111
Power and the battery	111
Keyboard help	113
Perform a complete power cycle	113
Uninstall the keyboard driver	113
Download the latest keyboard driver	114
Perform a system restore	115
Clean the keyboard	115
Touchpad help	115
Disable then enable the touchpad	115
Install an external mouse	116
Perform a complete power cycle	116
Uninstall the touchpad driver	116
Download the latest touchpad driver	117
Perform a system restore	118
Adjust the touchpad properties	118
Display problems	118
Disk or storage drive problems	120
Error-checking	120
Web Camera help	122
Testing your internal Web Camera	122
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	122
Perform a system restore	123
Check for problems with third party applications	124
System Recovery	124
Sound help	124
Use the Sound troubleshooter	124
Check and set default speakers	125
Uninstall the audio driver	126
Download the latest sound driver	127
Perform a system restore	127
Printer problems	128
Wireless networking problems	129
Connecting to the Internet	130
Using a wireless connection	131
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	131
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	132
Uninstall the network adapter driver	132
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	134
Downloading drivers and updates	135
Using Toshiba Service Station	135
Manually download and install drivers and updates	136
How to determine the correct drivers to download	136
Develop good computing habits	137
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	139
Additional help	143
If you need further assistance	143
Contacting Toshiba	143
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	144
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	144
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	146
Functions	146
Display brightness	147
Output (Display switch)	147
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	148
Media buttons	148
Volume Mute	148
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	149
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	150
Glossary	151
A	153
B	153
C	155
D	156
E	157
F	158
G	158
H	158
I	159
K	159
L	159
M	160
N	161
O	161
P	161
R	162
S	163
T	164
U	164
W	164