User manual TOSHIBA TECRA M4-S435

[. . . ] Tecra® M4 Series User's Guide If you need assistance, use one of the following: Toshiba's Support Website pcsupport. toshiba. com Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 217 in this guide. PMAD00040010 03/05 2 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra ® M4 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. [. . . ] Fold the display panel down flat over the keyboard. The display latch will click and lock the screen in tablet position. Display Latch Sample folding the display panel down flat By default, the computer desktop will automatically rotate to primary portrait view. For more information on changing tablet screen settings see "The Toshiba Rotation Utility" on page 190. 6 To send the video to an external monitor, use the Cross Menu button (the Cross-Functional button) and select the supported display option. You should view video on an external monitor in primary landscape mode. Any other orientation will display the external video resolution incorrectly. NOTE 162 1 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using tablet mode Using the Toshiba tablet pen Remove the Toshiba tablet pen by pressing once on the end of the pen to extend it and then pull it out from the right side of the computer. Sample removing the Toshiba tablet pen NOTE Your computer may have come equipped with an optional emergency pen to use when the primary pen is unavailable. To access the optional emergency pen, you must first remove the battery following the procedures described in "Changing the battery" on page 132. Once the battery is removed, locate the optional emergency pen inside the battery compartment. 2 Use the Toshiba tablet pen on the tablet as you would any pointing device or pen. Exploring Your Computer's Features Using tablet mode 163 Sample writing on the tablet NOTE You can also use tablet mode when the computer is in its original configuration, with the screen open and facing the keyboard. Use the Toshiba tablet pen as you would a mouse or other pointing device. For example, you can execute "mouse type" commands in the same manner you normally would: To move the pointing icon (or cursor) on the tablet, lightly drag the Toshiba tablet pen across the tablet. To click a button, gently press the Toshiba tablet pen on it (one click). To launch an application from the desktop, press the Toshiba tablet pen on the icon (some applications may require you to press it twice - two clicks). To drag a screen to another location on the tablet, press the Toshiba tablet pen on the screen's Title Bar. Hold the pen down and drag the window to its new location. When working in a supported application, you can use the Toshiba tablet pen like a pen and simply draw or write directly onto the tablet's work space. 164 Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the i. LINK® port Returning the computer to its original configuration When you are finished using the tablet, follow the steps below to return the computer to its original configuration: 1 2 3 4 Return the Toshiba tablet pen to its slot on the right side of the computer. Lift the display panel to its upright position. Rotate the display panel counter-clockwise 180o. When you complete this task, the screen returns to its normal position facing the keyboard. Slide the display latch toward the LCD screen. 5 Using the i. LINK® port The i. LINK® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i. LINK® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. ) This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. As with USB ports, the i. LINK® port supports both Plug-andPlay (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on). Exploring Your Computer's Features Using PC Cards 165 Using PC Cards Your computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: Type I Cards--You can install one of these cards. Type II Cards--You can install one of these cards. TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2. 1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but they are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Inserting a PC Card Before inserting a PC Card, read the documentation that came with the card to see if it has any special requirements. [. . . ] The RJ11 connector is a 6-wire connector. ROM (read-only memory) -- Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. [. . . ]