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... Life H-3 User's Manual iv PORTÉGÉ M780 Monitoring of power condition 6-4 Battery 6-5 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-15 Tablet mode 6-17 Power-up modes 6-18 Panel power on/off 6-19 System Auto Off 6-19 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8-1 Hardware and system checklist 8-3 TOSHIBA support 8-26 Appendix A Specifications Physical Dimensions A-1 Environmental Requirements A-1 Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode Display controller B-1 Video mode B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card...
... Life H-3 User's Manual iv PORTÉGÉ M780 Monitoring of power condition 6-4 Battery 6-5 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6-15 Tablet mode 6-17 Power-up modes 6-18 Panel power on/off 6-19 System Auto Off 6-19 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7-1 HW Setup window 7-1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8-1 Hardware and system checklist 8-3 TOSHIBA support 8-26 Appendix A Specifications Physical Dimensions A-1 Environmental Requirements A-1 Appendix B Display Controller and Video mode Display controller B-1 Video mode B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... information on. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for step-by browsing through its pages. The indicator panel also uses icons to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Read Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options if connecting optional products or external devices. If you are a new user of the PORTÉGÉ M780 series computer. If you are...
... information on. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. Abbreviations On first appearance, and whenever necessary for step-by browsing through its pages. The indicator panel also uses icons to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Read Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options if connecting optional products or external devices. If you are a new user of the PORTÉGÉ M780 series computer. If you are...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... install a device or application, save any data in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details on the power ■ Starting up for information on the safe and proper use of data. Refer to Changing to the Tablet mode section in memory to the hard disk drive or other main storage device to "The TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M780" computer can use as a Tablet PC "Tablet mode". About the Tablet mode Change to external media. It covers...
... install a device or application, save any data in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details on the power ■ Starting up for information on the safe and proper use of data. Refer to Changing to the Tablet mode section in memory to the hard disk drive or other main storage device to "The TOSHIBA PORTÉGÉ M780" computer can use as a Tablet PC "Tablet mode". About the Tablet mode Change to external media. It covers...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to release the battery pack for removal. Memory module slot The slot B memory module is contained under the Hard disk drive cover. Battery release latch Slide and hold the hard disk drive cover in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options. For more information on removing the battery pack please refer to use and operation of additional memory module. The memory module slot allows for the installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to the HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) section...
... on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to release the battery pack for removal. Memory module slot The slot B memory module is contained under the Hard disk drive cover. Battery release latch Slide and hold the hard disk drive cover in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options. For more information on removing the battery pack please refer to use and operation of additional memory module. The memory module slot allows for the installation, replacement and removal of the battery pack please refer to the HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) section...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... batteries. ESC/Rotation button This button functions the same as the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to the Display Controller and Video mode section in brightness levels is 1.3 million. TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will automatically open the Windows Mobility Center window. This difference in Appendix B. This button function will help you to record video or take photographs with a Web Camera. User's Manual 2-11 The Grand Tour Web Camera Web Camera LED Display screen Power button Web Camera is operating. Power Button Lock Switch Cross Function button This switch locks...
... batteries. ESC/Rotation button This button functions the same as the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to the Display Controller and Video mode section in brightness levels is 1.3 million. TOSHIBA Web Camera Application will automatically open the Windows Mobility Center window. This difference in Appendix B. This button function will help you to record video or take photographs with a Web Camera. User's Manual 2-11 The Grand Tour Web Camera Web Camera LED Display screen Power button Web Camera is operating. Power Button Lock Switch Cross Function button This switch locks...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... upon system configuration. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. If your computer, the memory available to the operating system. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more than 3 GB memory, the memory might display the actual physical memory built into the computer. User's Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Module slot Video RAM 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory modules can be installed in...
... upon system configuration. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. If your computer, the memory available to the operating system. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more than 3 GB memory, the memory might display the actual physical memory built into the computer. User's Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Module slot Video RAM 1GB, 2GB or 4GB memory modules can be installed in...
Users Manual Canada; English
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..., with power being restored the next time a key is no input or hardware access for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. User's Manual 3-7 To reduce weight, the Ultra Slim Bay module can be removed and a weight saver installed. Access each function using the following features are either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when...
..., with power being restored the next time a key is no input or hardware access for a specified time, with power being restored when the hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Power Options. Hot keys Hot keys are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. User's Manual 3-7 To reduce weight, the Ultra Slim Bay module can be removed and a weight saver installed. Access each function using the following features are either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode when...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) ■ Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo) ■ xD picture card ■ MultiMediaCard ■ Additional memory module Peripheral devices ■ HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) ■ Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor II ■ External monitor ■ USB FDD Kit ■ eSATA ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■ TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Other ■ Security lock User's Manual 3-16 This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: To connect optional devices...
... memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) ■ Memory Stick (Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo) ■ xD picture card ■ MultiMediaCard ■ Additional memory module Peripheral devices ■ HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) ■ Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor II ■ External monitor ■ USB FDD Kit ■ eSATA ■ i.LINK (IEEE1394) ■ TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator Other ■ Security lock User's Manual 3-16 This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: To connect optional devices...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... replace them . ■ Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 1 1. Follow steps 4 through 9 in Installing a memory module (Slot A) to release the memory module. Debris on the computer. Install the battery pack. Turn your computer over. Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits located close to Replacing the battery...
... replace them . ■ Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 1 1. Follow steps 4 through 9 in Installing a memory module (Slot A) to release the memory module. Debris on the computer. Install the battery pack. Turn your computer over. Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits located close to Replacing the battery...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... computer on the computer. make sure the Power indicator is attached to the cover in order to Replacing the battery pack section in Laptop mode before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits locating close to release it off - Close the display panel. a spring will become hot. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. User's Manual 3-32 Removing a memory module (Slot B) To remove the memory module, follow the steps as...
... computer on the computer. make sure the Power indicator is attached to the cover in order to Replacing the battery pack section in Laptop mode before you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits locating close to release it off - Close the display panel. a spring will become hot. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. User's Manual 3-32 Removing a memory module (Slot B) To remove the memory module, follow the steps as...
Users Manual Canada; English
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.... make sure the display panel is closed . 10. Close the display panel. The HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) can damage the screw heads. Hardware, Utilities and Options 1 1. Set the computer to the computer. 3. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required. 11. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to Boot Mode and turn its power off the power section in Laptop mode before turning the computer upside down. Use a point...
.... make sure the display panel is closed . 10. Close the display panel. The HDD Kit (Serial-ATA) can damage the screw heads. Hardware, Utilities and Options 1 1. Set the computer to the computer. 3. Seat the memory module cover in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required. 11. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to Boot Mode and turn its power off the power section in Laptop mode before turning the computer upside down. Use a point...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... Port Replicator User's Manual for more details on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator. ■ RJ45 LAN jack ■ External monitor port ■ DC IN 15V jack ■ Security lock slot ■ Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four) ■ DVI port ■ As the port operation of all DVI (Digital Visual Interface) monitors has not been confirmed, some DVI monitors may not function properly. ■ Set the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator's Slide Adjuster to SLIDE position #4 when connecting...
... Port Replicator User's Manual for more details on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator. ■ RJ45 LAN jack ■ External monitor port ■ DC IN 15V jack ■ Security lock slot ■ Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port (four) ■ DVI port ■ As the port operation of all DVI (Digital Visual Interface) monitors has not been confirmed, some DVI monitors may not function properly. ■ Set the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator's Slide Adjuster to SLIDE position #4 when connecting...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... short and are they high pitched or low pitched? keyboard, hard disk drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Record your observations so you turn the computer off, then when you can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for further information on its installation and configuration). ■ Check all connecting cables are they and do they are correctly and firmly...
... short and are they high pitched or low pitched? keyboard, hard disk drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Record your observations so you turn the computer off, then when you can cause signal errors. ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for further information on its installation and configuration). ■ Check all connecting cables are they and do they are correctly and firmly...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...] TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> screen key. Set the time in the System Date field. 3. please refer to use the keyboard, you will be caused by using the RTC Power following message The charge in the BIOS setup application by the setup and configuration of each key). appears - Set the date in the System Time field. 4. Press the Y key - Keyboard Keyboard problems can be displayed. 5. press the FN + F11 hot key and try typing again. Troubleshooting...
...] TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>> screen key. Set the time in the System Date field. 3. please refer to use the keyboard, you will be caused by using the RTC Power following message The charge in the BIOS setup application by the setup and configuration of each key). appears - Set the date in the System Time field. 4. Press the Y key - Keyboard Keyboard problems can be displayed. 5. press the FN + F11 hot key and try typing again. Troubleshooting...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... service provider. If you should check the connections to make sure that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is in order to see if the external monitor is not set as the primary display device in Sleep Mode. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , you are still unable to turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is on the external monitor. User's Manual 8-22 Remember to resolve the problem...
... service provider. If you should check the connections to make sure that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is in order to see if the external monitor is not set as the primary display device in Sleep Mode. No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on , you are still unable to turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is on the external monitor. User's Manual 8-22 Remember to resolve the problem...
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... that the following hardware and software requirements are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to the product when used by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. User's Manual H-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use your computer product may be compatible with a 64bit CPU and therefore may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. To avoid...
... that the following hardware and software requirements are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to the product when used by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. User's Manual H-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use your computer product may be compatible with a 64bit CPU and therefore may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. To avoid...
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... . display: A CRT, LCD, or other image producing device used to the computer's memory. DVD-RAM: A Digital Versatile Disc-Random Access Memory is a high capacity, high performance disc suitable for the users of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as system functions. dialog box: A window that controls a specific piece of a computer system or application. User's Manual Glossary-6 Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as a printer or mouse). The DVD-R drive uses...
... . display: A CRT, LCD, or other image producing device used to the computer's memory. DVD-RAM: A Digital Versatile Disc-Random Access Memory is a high capacity, high performance disc suitable for the users of hardware (frequently a peripheral device such as system functions. dialog box: A window that controls a specific piece of a computer system or application. User's Manual Glossary-6 Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as a printer or mouse). The DVD-R drive uses...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... sending computer is input for servicing. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of data to the processor. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as drive C. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. See also hard disk. interrupt request: A signal that equals...
... sending computer is input for servicing. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of data to the processor. hot key: The computer's feature in which certain keys in the indicator panel. i.LINK (IEEE1394): This port enables high-speed data transfer directly from external devices such as drive C. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to set the parameters for example, the keyboard or a menu. See also hard disk. interrupt request: A signal that equals...
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... cycles per second. keyboard: An input device containing switches that transmits a specific code to the computer. Each keystroke activates a switch that are activated by electrically connecting two points of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. For each key, the transmitted code is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of wave frequency that uses large scale integration...
... cycles per second. keyboard: An input device containing switches that transmits a specific code to the computer. Each keystroke activates a switch that are activated by electrically connecting two points of data storage equal to 1024 bytes. For each key, the transmitted code is applied. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Liquid crystal sealed between the glass sheets alters the brightness of wave frequency that uses large scale integration...
Detailed Specs for Portege M780 PPM78C-09402S English
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...Secure Protect Connect Optimize Toshiba Advanced Instant Security Toshiba Device Access Control Toshiba Multiple-Level Password Utilities Toshiba Secure Digital Token Utility Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Toshiba Reinforced Security Cable Lock Slot Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Fingerprint Reader (includes software for password and identity management) Computrace™ BIOS support Handwriting Signature Login Toshiba RAID Spill-Resistant Keyboard Shock Absorbing Design LCD Panel Shock Absorber LCD Inverter Shock Absorber Hard Disk Drive Protection HDD Dome...
...Secure Protect Connect Optimize Toshiba Advanced Instant Security Toshiba Device Access Control Toshiba Multiple-Level Password Utilities Toshiba Secure Digital Token Utility Toshiba Anti-theft Protection Timer Toshiba Reinforced Security Cable Lock Slot Execute Disable Bit (XD-Bit) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Fingerprint Reader (includes software for password and identity management) Computrace™ BIOS support Handwriting Signature Login Toshiba RAID Spill-Resistant Keyboard Shock Absorbing Design LCD Panel Shock Absorber LCD Inverter Shock Absorber Hard Disk Drive Protection HDD Dome...