Operating Basics

You can use the Tablet PC Pen to execute actions and enter data. Hold the Tablet PC Pen in a natural position and tap, press or trace on the screen lightly. Before you begin using the TOSHIBA Portégé M200 for the first time, you will need to calibrate the Tablet PC Pen. Refer to the Pointing device section in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.

Some computers in the series are equipped with a Reserve Pen.

Observe the following precautions on the handling of the Tablet PC Pen.

Do not tap or press the Tablet PC Pen forcefully against the Display screen. It could damage the Tablet PC Pen and Display screen.

Avoid using or keeping the Tablet PC Pen in the place of rapid temperature change or in a car where the Tablet PC Pen is exposed to direct sunbeam. Keep the Tablet PC Pen without pressure constantly applied to the switch of the Tablet PC Pen. Constant pressure to the button causes a malfunction or characteristic deterioration.

The Tablet PC Pen is composed of precision parts. Do not drop the Tablet PC Pen. Strong impact causes a malfunction or characteristic deterioration.

Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point and the side switch. Excessive force applied to these parts causes short life or characteristic deterioration. (Allowable force to pen point, Eraser button, Pen button: less than 1 kg, for less than 30 seconds)

Avoid water to enter in the Tablet PC Pen or dew condensation. Intrusion of water or dew condensation causes malfunction.

Do not disassemble the Tablet PC Pen. It causes maladjustment or short life.

Do not stain the Tablet PC Pen with cosmetics or chemicals. It causes deterioration of appearance.

Use a glass wiping cloth or dry cloth to clean the Tablet PC Pen when cleaning. Do not use volatile liquid such as alcohol, thinner or petroleum benzene.

Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point. Crooked or deformed pen point due to excessive force causes malfunction.

Keep the small parts of the Tablet PC Pen such as the pen point or the knob of the side switch away from infant to prevent them to swallow.

Do not use a ball point pen instead of the Tablet PC Pen delivered with the product. Do not use a broken pen tip

The lead cannot be replaced if it is worn. (Reserve Pen only).

TOSHIBA is not liable to the quality problem of the products due to the use of the Tablet PC Pen in an environment where above conditions are not satisfied because of the use by unspecified number of users.

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