Toshiba PORTEGE R700 Series User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
There are various ways in which you can conserve power and
extend the operating time of your battery:
❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn
off the computer and turn it back on again
❖ Use the Windows
®
power-saving option plans
These power-saving options control the way in which the computer
is configured. By using them, you can increase the length of time
you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery.
Microsoft
®
has combined these options into preset Power Plans.
Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum
power savings and peak system performance. You may also set
individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.
The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and
discuss each power-saving option.
Power Plans
You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own
combination of power options. To do this:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Power Options.
The Windows
®
Power Options window appears.
(Sample Image) Windows
®
Power Options window
2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create
your own custom plan.
3 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new
plan.

Toshiba PORTEGE R700 Series Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Display Size	13.3 inches
Resolution	1366 x 768
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Optical Drive	DVD SuperMulti Drive
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Card Reader	SD Card Reader
Webcam	Integrated Webcam
Storage	HDD or SSD options available
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet
Weight	Approximately 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours (depending on configuration and usage)