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Learning the Basics Saving your work 71 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals. Check your program's documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types of media such as USB Flash, CDs, DVDs, external storage media, or to a network, if available. To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft® Windows® file recovery program preinstalled on the computer's internal storage drive. Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 132. HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a highcapacity file recovery system, such as an external hard drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 136.

Section	Page
Satellite Radius™ 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
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	63
Computing tips	63
Display configuration modes	65
Screen Auto-rotation	66
Using the keyboard	66
Function keys	67
Special Windows® keys	67
Backlit keyboard	68
Touch screen	68
Touch screen navigation	68
Mouse properties	69
Starting an app	70
Starting an app from the Start screen	70
Saving your work	71
Backing up your work	71
Toshiba’s online resources	71
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	72
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	72
Running the computer on battery power	72
Battery Notice	73
Power management	74
Charging the main battery	74
Charging the RTC battery	75
Monitoring battery power	76
Determining remaining battery power	77
What to do when the main battery runs low	78
Setting battery notifications	78
Conserving battery power	79
Power Plans	80
Using the eco power plan	81
Changing the main battery	82
Taking care of your battery	82
Safety precautions	82
Maintaining your battery	83
Disposing of your computer	83
Traveling tips	83
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	85
Exploring the Start screen	85
Charms	86
Tiles	87
Exploring the desktop	87
Finding your way around the desktop	87
Windows® Store	89
Setting up for communications	90
Connecting your computer to a network	91
Exploring audio features	91
Recording sounds	91
Using external speakers or headphones	92
Using the Web Camera	93
Using the Memory card reader	93
Inserting memory media	94
Removing memory media	94
Chapter 5: Utilities	96
eco Utility®	97
Password Utility	98
Using a supervisor password	98
Using a user password	100
Deleting a user password	102
System Settings	103
Sleep Utilities	105
USB Sleep and Charge	105
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	107
Power supply mode settings	107
Sleep and Music	108
HDD Protection Utility	109
Function Key	110
Recovery Media Creator	111
Service Station	111
TOSHIBA Application Installer	112
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	113
Problems that are easy to fix	113
Problems when you turn on the computer	114
The Windows® operating system is not working	116
Using Startup options to fix problems	117
Internet problems	119
The Windows® operating system can help you	120
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	120
Checking device properties	120
Power and the battery	121
Keyboard problems	123
Display problems	123
Disk or storage drive problems	125
Error-checking	125
Sound system problems	126
Printer problems	127
Wireless networking problems	128
Develop good computing habits	129
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	130
If you need further assistance	135
Contacting Toshiba	136
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	136
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	137
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	138
Functions	138
Help file	139
Display brightness	139
Output (Display switch)	140
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	141
Media buttons	141
Volume Mute	142
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	142
Backlit keyboard	142
Zoom Function keys	143
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	144
Glossary	145
A	147
B	148
C	149
D	150
E	151
F	152
G	153
H	153
I	154
K	154
L	154
M	155
N	155
O	156
P	156
R	157
S	158
T	159
U	159
W	159