Toshiba Tecra M7 PTM71C-GH10TE Users Manual Canada; English - Page 30

Operating the computer in Tablet mode Getting Started Change to "The TOSHIBA TECRA M7" computer can be used in two ways, as an ordinary laptop PC and as a Tablet PC. You can use the computer as Tablet PC, operated with the supplied Tablet PC Pen, by turning the LCD display panel through 180 degrees and closing it. This manual calls the use as an ordinary laptop PC "laptop mode", and the use as a Tablet PC "Tablet mode". Refer to Changing to the Tablet mode section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for details on changing the mode. When operating the computer in tablet mode, follow the instructions below. Figure 1-1 Operating the computer in tablet mode ■ Hold the computer firmly on your forearm. Do not block the vent. ■ Remove the AC adaptor from the computer when using it in tablet mode held in your forearm. ■ Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car. ■ Change to laptop mode and turn off the computer before carrying it. Do not carry the computer with power on or in stand by state. Do not carry the computer while the disk activity LED is glowing. ■ Do not expose the computer to rapid temperature changes (such as would be the case if you brought the PC from a cold environment into a warm room). When rapid temperature changes are unavoidable, leave the computer for around two hours before turning it on to prevent the formation of condensation. ■ Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables from the computer before carrying. ■ Do not drop the computer or apply excessive impact to it. Do not leave the computer in a car or similar environment where it is exposed to direct sunlight. ■ Do not put the computer in a bag when it is in tablet mode. User's Manual 1-4