Operating Basics

Execute the following applications on Primary landscape:

3D game software

3D screen saver

Playback of motion picture, such as a case of DVD-Video playback on the computer connecting an external DVD-ROM Drive.

The screen cannot rotate in one of the following cases. Quit the running application and then rotate the screen:

Running of the application that changes the screen resolution dynamically (such as a game that is execute on full-screen mode)

DOS prompt in full-screen mode

Running of 3D screen saver

Do not play 3D game software or replay DVD-Video on the screen other than Primary landscape. An abnormality will appear on the Windows screen display when you replay a DVD-Video on the screen other than Primary landscape because DVD playback software can boot only in the Primary landscape.

An abnormality will appear a part of the Windows screen display when you change the PC from Tablet mode to laptop mode while 3D screen saver is running. In such a case, press any key in the laptop mode to cancel 3D screen saver.

Method 1: Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities

When the TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities are enabled, you can invoke the Start menu, switch active windows or launch predefined applications by shaking the computer vertically or horizontally, or tilting it.

When you shake the computer:

Do not shake the computer too strongly.

If so, the computer may drop from your hands or hit persons or things around.

Avoid using the computer in crowded places. (e.g. in commuter trains or in busy streets)

This may cause injury to a child or adult, and damage to the computer.

When HDD protection function is on and the Tilt function (function to start applications, etc. by waving the computer vertically or horizontally) is used, the HDD protection message may be displayed on the screen. Set the HDD protection function to off in order to stop such messages from displaying.

Satellite R10

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