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22 Contents Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 79 Exploring the desktop 79 Finding your way around the desktop 80 Windows Store 84 Setting up for communications 84 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 85 Exploring audio features 86 Recording sounds 86 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 87 Using the Web Camera 88 Using the Memory card reader 88 Inserting memory media 89 Removing memory media 89 Chapter 5: Utilities 91 eco Utility 92 Password Utility 93 Using a supervisor password 93 Using a user password 95 Deleting a user password 97 System Settings 98 Service Station 100 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 101 Problems that are easy to fix 101 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 102 The Windows operating system is not working 104 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 105 Internet problems 107 Power and the battery 107 Keyboard help 109 Perform a complete power cycle 109 Uninstall the keyboard driver 109 Download the latest keyboard driver 110 Perform a system restore 111 Clean the keyboard 111

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	47
Reset your PC	48
Using the touchpad	50
Adjusting touchpad settings	52
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	53
Connecting an external device	53
Using external display devices	54
Selecting video cables	54
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	54
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	54
Adjusting the quality of the external display	56
Customizing your computer’s settings	56
Caring for your computer	56
Cleaning the computer	56
Moving the computer	57
Using a computer lock	57
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	58
Computing tips	58
Display configuration modes	60
Screen Auto-rotation	61
Using the keyboard	61
Function keys	62
Special Windows keys	62
Touch screen	62
Touch screen navigation	62
Mouse properties	64
Starting an app	64
Saving your work	65
Backing up your work	65
Toshiba’s online resources	66
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	67
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	67
Running the computer on battery power	67
Battery Notice	68
Power management	69
Charging the main battery	69
Charging the RTC battery	70
Monitoring battery power	71
Determining remaining battery power	72
What to do when the main battery runs low	73
Setting battery notifications	73
Conserving battery power	74
Power Plans	75
Using the eco power plan	76
Changing the main battery	76
Taking care of your battery	77
Safety precautions	77
Maintaining your battery	77
Disposing of your computer	77
Traveling tips	78
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	79
Exploring the desktop	79
Finding your way around the desktop	80
Windows Store	84
Setting up for communications	84
Connecting your computer to a network	85
Exploring audio features	86
Recording sounds	86
Using external speakers or headphones	87
Using the Web Camera	88
Using the Memory card reader	88
Inserting memory media	89
Removing memory media	89
Chapter 5: Utilities	91
eco Utility	92
Password Utility	93
Using a supervisor password	93
Using a user password	95
Deleting a user password	97
System Settings	98
Service Station	100
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	101
Problems that are easy to fix	101
Problems when you turn on the computer	102
The Windows operating system is not working	104
Using Startup options to fix problems	105
Internet problems	107
Power and the battery	107
Keyboard help	109
Perform a complete power cycle	109
Uninstall the keyboard driver	109
Download the latest keyboard driver	110
Perform a system restore	111
Clean the keyboard	111
Touchpad help	111
Disable then enable the touchpad	111
Install an external mouse	112
Perform a complete power cycle	112
Uninstall the touchpad driver	112
Download the latest touchpad driver	113
Perform a system restore	114
Adjust the touchpad properties	114
Display problems	114
Disk or storage drive problems	116
Error-checking	116
Web Camera help	117
Testing your internal Web Camera	117
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	118
Perform a system restore	119
Check for problems with third party applications	119
System Recovery	119
Sound help	120
Use the Sound troubleshooter	120
Check and set default speakers	120
Uninstall the audio driver	121
Download the latest sound driver	122
Perform a system restore	123
Printer problems	123
Wireless networking problems	124
Connecting to the Internet	126
Using a wireless connection	126
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	127
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	127
Uninstall the network adapter driver	128
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	129
Downloading drivers and updates	130
Using Toshiba Service Station	130
Manually download and install drivers and updates	131
How to determine the correct drivers to download	131
Develop good computing habits	132
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	133
Additional help	137
If you need further assistance	137
Contacting Toshiba	138
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	138
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	139
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	140
Functions	140
Cortana	141
Display brightness	141
Output (Display switch)	142
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	142
Media buttons	143
Volume Mute	143
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	143
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	144
Glossary	145
A	147
B	147
C	149
D	150
E	151
F	152
G	152
H	152
I	153
K	153
L	153
M	154
N	155
O	155
P	155
R	156
S	157
T	158
U	158
W	158

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Contents

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features

....

Exploring the desktop

..........................................

Finding your way around the desktop

...........

Windows Store

.....................................................

Setting up for communications

............................

Connecting your computer to a network

.......

Exploring audio features

......................................

Recording sounds

..........................................

Using external speakers or headphones

.......

Using the Web Camera

........................................

Using the Memory card reader

............................

Inserting memory media

................................

Removing memory media

..............................

Chapter 5: Utilities

..................................................

eco Utility

............................................................

Password Utility

...................................................

Using a supervisor password

........................

Using a user password

..................................

Deleting a user password

..............................

System Settings

...................................................

Service Station

...................................................

100

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

..................

101

Problems that are easy to fix

.............................

101

Problems when you turn on the computer

........

102

The Windows operating system is not

working

........................................................

104

Using Startup options to fix problems

.........

105

Internet problems

.........................................

107

Power and the battery

.......................................

107

Keyboard help

....................................................

109

Perform a complete power cycle

.................

109

Uninstall the keyboard driver

.......................

109

Download the latest keyboard driver

...........

110

Perform a system restore

.............................

111

Clean the keyboard

......................................

111