Laptop mode enables you to use the device just like an ordinary laptop on a desk or other flat surface.

In 'thumb-board' mode the screen is tilted (gently!) away from the keyboard as far as it will go – "click". This mode is ideal for text entry and editing using your thumbs on the keyboard while on the move.

With the screen open at 90° to the keyboard, hold it at either side and swivel (180° clockwise) away from the keyboard. Fold it down flat onto the keyboard and voila! the Zaurus is now in tablet mode. The screen display automatically re-orientates to portrait format. You can choose between handwriting recognition and on-screen keyboard to enter text in this mode. (NB: to turn the screen back to face the keyboard, twist anti-clockwise. Again, the screen display will automatically re-orientate to landscape format.)