Toshiba Portege 3500 User Manual page 54

Getting Started
TOSHIBA 3500 computer can be used in two ways; ordinary laptop PC
and tablet PC. You can use the computer as tablet PC that is operated
with attached TOSHIBA tablet pen by turning LCD panel in 180 degrees
and closing it. This manual calls the use as an ordinary laptop PC as
laptop mode, and the use as tablet PC as tablet mode. Refer to Changing
to the tablet mode in Chapter 4 Operating Basic for the changing of the
mode.
When operating the computer in tablet mode, follow the instructions
below.
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Hold the computer firmly on your forearm. Do not block the vent.
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Remove the connector of AC adapter from the computer when using
the computer in tablet mode held in your forearm.
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Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car.
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Change to laptop mode and turn off the computer before carrying. Do
not carry the computer with power on or in stand by state. Do not
carry the computer while DISK LED is glowing.
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Do not expose the computer with rapid temperature change (such as
the case to bring the PC from cold outside into warm room).
When rapid temperature change is unavoidable, turn on the computer
after a couple of hours. Avoid dew condensation.
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Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables
from the computer before carrying.
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Do not drop the computer nor apply excessive impact on the
computer. Do not leave the computer in an automobile where the
computer is exposed to direct sunbeam.
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Do not put the computer in tablet mode in a bag.
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