Personal Computer Reference Manual Model No. XP CF-18 Series We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Read Me First 2 Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the explanation easier to understand. If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may be not displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions. Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc.
Read Me First 3 About Display Mode Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display External Display (Monitor) External display connected to this computer Simultaneous display (Intel(R) Dual Display Clone) To display the same screen on both the LCD and external display Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain. You can drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display.
Key Combinations 4 CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen, tablet buttons, or other keys. NOTE Do not press the following key combinations until you log on to Windows and the hard disk drive indicator turns off.
Key Combinations 5 Key Fn+F3 Functions Display change (When the external display is connected) By pressing this key combination, you can select either an external display, internal LCD or simultaneous. ( page 67) This key combination does not work when [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen". CAUTION Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched. Do not press this key combination in the following conditions. When the external display is not connected.
Key Combinations 6 Key Fn+F4 Functions Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. NOTE Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep. Speakers connected to the USB port cannot be muted. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Volume control (down) Volume control (up) Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of the internal speaker and headphone jack.
Key Combinations 7 Key Fn+F9 Functions Remaining capacity of the battery pack Pressing this key combination displays the remaining battery capacity on the screen.
Key Combinations 8 Hotkey Settings There are two Fn key functions as follows: Fn key lock function After Fn is pressed once, it stays in the "pressed" position until another key is pressed. This is convenient when it is difficult to press two buttons simultaneously. Popup windows display ON/OFF 1 Run the Hotkey Settings. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. 2 Set the parameters. A. Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function.
Key Combinations 9 3 Select [OK]. NOTE The Fn key lock function also works with Fn and other keys (e.g. , ) aside from Fx*2. Each user can select separate settings for whether or not to use the Hotkey settings. *1 *2 If MUTE is set, you will not hear a beep. "Fx" indicates any function key from F1 to F10.
LED Indicators 10 Power status Not lit Power off / Hibernation mode Green Power on Blinking green Standby mode Battery pack status page 50 Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized. NumLk (Numeric key) This indicator lights green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.
Tablet Buttons 11 When the Windows screen is displayed, you can use the tablet buttons to perform the following operations. Button Functions Function Descriptions LCD brightness control :down :up Pressing these buttons adjusts the brightness of the LCD.( page 4) Input Panel Pressing this button turns the software keyboard on or off.( page 27) Enter Same operations as when Enter is pressed. Rotation Pressing this button rotates the display.
Tablet Buttons 12 NOTE If the computer is set to display the password input screen when resuming from the screensaver, the input panel, enter, and rotation buttons will not work while the screensaver is operating. Immediately after Windows is started up, or the Windows logon screen (or the Welcome screen) is displayed, the tablet buttons may not work. After waiting for a while, try pressing the tablet buttons again.
Tablet Buttons 13 1 2 3 Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings]. Select the tablet button you want to change and select [Change]. Select the function to be assigned to the button from the [Action] list. When you select [Press a key or key combination], select the keys box and press the key or the key combination you want to use. • Fn cannot be used. When you select [Launch an application], select [Browse] to set an application to launch.
Tablet Buttons 14 NOTE On the Windows logon screen or Welcome screen, the tablet buttons cannot be disabled.
Touch Pad 15 Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the screen and perform computer operations. A. Work Surface (Touch Pad) B. Left Button C. Right Button The touch pad has the following two modes of operation. Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ Wheel Mode (Setting at the time of purchase) Original Mode Wheel mode operations (almost identical to the case of using the Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ for scroll, zoom, etc., operations) are possible for Microsoft® wheel function-compatible applications.
Touch Pad 16 When you are not sure whether an application is compatible with the Microsoft® wheel function or not, try using both modes. Depending on the application, there are cases where scrolling may not be possible with either mode. Changing the mode of the touch pad A Display the setting menu. Select on the taskbar or select [Mouse] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse], and then select [TouchPad]. B Change the settings.
Touch Pad 17 Function Operation Double-Tapping/DoubleClicking double-tapping or double-clicking Dragging Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface. or While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface. Scroll *1 Scroll a document. (rotate the wheel)*2 Microsoft® IntelliMouse™ Wheel Mode Original Mode Auto Scroll*1*3 Automatically scroll a document.
Touch Pad 18 Function Operation Pan*1*3 Operate while holding down the two buttons. Scroll in various directions of a document. (move the mouse slightly while holding down the wheel)*2 Zoom*1*3 Magnify/reduce the display of a document. (rotate the wheel while holding down Ctrl)*2 Data Zoom*1*3 Ctrl+ A. Magnify B. Reduce Shift+ Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed with Internet Explorer.
Touch Pad 19 NOTE The double-tapping speed of the touch pad can be changed using the following menu. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Tap and Buttons] [Double-click Speed] The touch pad cannot be used in the Setup Utility. When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port of the port replicator When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g.
Touch Pad 20 9 Following the operating instructions of the connected external mouse or trackball, install the necessary driver. When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen 1 Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball. (Refer to the operating instructions of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.
Touch Pad 21 C At [Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard], select [No, not this time], and then select [Next]. D Select [Install from a list or specific location] and then select [Next]. E Select [Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.] and then select [Next]. F Select [Have Disk], input [c:\util\drivers\mouse] at [Copy manufacturer's files from], then select [OK]. G Select [touchpad/touchscreen] and then select [Next]. If the some item names are displayed, select one.
Touch Pad 22 Handling the Touch Pad By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
Touchscreen 23 Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen function allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with the stylus (included). If the cursor cannot be pointed correctly with the stylus, perform [Calibration]. ( page 25) The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed.
Touchscreen 24 NOTE To right-click: A Select on the taskbar. changes to . B Select the object you want to right-click. changes to . If you make a mistake and select , select to return to . CAUTION When the internal LCD is used alone or with an external display simultaneously, the touchscreen function will not work properly when the area of either display is set larger than default setting of the display resolution.
Touchscreen 25 Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. 1 Display [Mouse Properties] screen. A. B. C. D. 2 Select on the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. Double click settings Set the width and height of the double click. Advanced Configuration Set the advanced settings. Test Test for the "Double click settings".
Touchscreen 26 Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pens). Do not operate the computer when such things as dust are on the screen. Do not allow contact with substances that could dirty the touchscreen, such as oil.
Software Keyboard 27 The software keyboard enables you to perform the same operations as the internal keyboard by touching the screen with the stylus (included). Using the Software Keyboard 1 Press the input panel button . A. The system menu is displayed.( page 28) B. The software keyboard will be moved to the four corners of the screen. C. One tap : Use as the short cut key. Two taps : The same function as the key. D. The action is the same as a right mouse button click. (The same function as the key.
Software Keyboard 28 display does not match the language set for the application, the input will be correct as long as the keyboard layout changes into the appropriate language. Characters cannot be input through the software keyboard when the [Command Prompt] screen is set to "Full Screen". The software keyboard may not work while Windows is in the process of shutting down. Be sure to save the all data before shutting down or restarting Windows.
Software Keyboard 29 NOTE The currency symbols (A) displayed on the numeric keypad are set using the following menu. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language and Regional Options] - [Regional and Language Options] - [Regional Options] - [Customize] - [Currency] - [Currency symbol].
Panasonic Hand Writing 30 Simple characters and figures like signatures and arrows can be made by using the work surface of the touch pad or the touchscreen, and can be saved to a file as a bitmap (.bmp) format. Any change to the size of an image must be made before beginning to draw. If the image size is changed after the drawing is completed, the image (quality) will not be sharp. Data can be copied to the clipboard with [Edit] - [Copy].
Panasonic Hand Writing 31 top-left part of the work surface of the touch pad will be displayed in the top-left part of the Panasonic Hand Writing window. A Select or select [Touch Pad mode] in [Option]. B Draw a character or figure using the touch pad. Determine the position to begin drawing while pressing down on the right button of the touch pad. After determining this position, release your finger from the button and draw. (Drawing is not possible while the right button of the touch pad is being pressed.
Panasonic Hand Writing 32 • Objects with an extremely sharp tip, like screwdrivers and nails. • Objects that leave marks, like ball-point pens. When using the touchscreen, do not perform a drag operation by the touch pad or the external mouse as the movement will be input on the display.
Display Rotation 33 After windows is started up, you can rotate the display and perform the touch pad and touchscreen operations in the rotated mode. Rotating the Display 1 Press the rotation button . Each time this button is pressed, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90°.( page 34) 0 degrees 90 degrees 180 degrees 270 degrees NOTE You can also rotate the display by selecting on the taskbar. Be sure to use the above procedures to rotate the display.
Display Rotation 34 Changing the Settings By using the Display Rotation Tool, you can change the settings of the display rotation. 1 2 Right-click on the taskbar, and then select [Setting]. Change the settings. A. The display rotates to the angles with checkmarks in the order that they are shown. Remove the checkmark from any angle positions (except for [0 degrees]) that will not be used. B. In the following cases, the display is automatically set to the default angle.
Display Rotation 35 If a video is played while the display is rotated, the picture may not be displayed properly or the sound may be broken up. This problem can be corrected by rotating the display to [0 degrees]. The touch pad scroll, zoom, and data zoom functions do not work while the display is rotated. The display cannot be rotated when the [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
Standby/Hibernation Functions 36 Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.
Standby/Hibernation Functions 37 • Standby In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By]. • Hibernation In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift, then select [Hibernate]. Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used. 1 Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] [Power Options]. 2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].
Standby/Hibernation Functions 38 • When playing/recording audio files and displaying images (such as MPEG files). • When using communications software or the network function. • When using PC Cards. (If these cards fail to work properly, restart the computer.) • When an external mouse is connected to the serial port.
Standby/Hibernation Functions 39 Entering the standby or hibernation mode 1 Slide the power switch (A); at the beep*1 sound, release your finger. The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting. CAUTION After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power switch until the power indicator goes off or blinks. At the beep*1 sound, release your finger from the power switch.
Standby/Hibernation Functions 40 The computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode, depending on the setting. When entering the standby or hibernation mode, close the display correctly. If you do not do so, (for example, if you open the display soon after you close it) the computer may not enter standby or hibernation mode.
Standby/Hibernation Functions 41 Using the Display When [Stand by] or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my portable computer] ( page 39), you can resume operation using the following procedure. 1 Open the display. Even if the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. This function will not work in Tablet mode.
Security Measures 42 To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
Security Measures 43 4 Only when the Supervisor Password has been set: Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press Enter. 5 Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press Enter. To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter. 6 Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press Enter. To disable the Supervisor Password Press only Enter. 7 8 At [Setup Notice], press Enter. Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter. CAUTION Do not forget your password.
Security Measures 44 Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) NOTE When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can not be set. Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 42) To disable the User Password, start up the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. 1 2 3 4 Run the Setup Utility. ( 5 Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press Enter. page 88) Using either or , select [Security].
Security Measures 45 NOTE Your password will not be displayed on the screen. Only up to seven alphanumeric characters can be used. • There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. • Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. • Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl. When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission: A Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password. B Go to [Security] menu.
Security Measures 46 4 Select [Enable] or [Disable]. To enable the Password on boot Select [Enable] and press Enter. To disable the Password on boot Select [Disable] and press Enter. 5 Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter. Starting Up When the Password on boot is Set The screen shown at left is displayed. Enter your password*1 and press Enter. When the correct password is input, the computer will start.
Security Measures 47 The hard disk lock function only works with the internal hard disk. This function does not work with the second hard disk or the external hard disk. Setting the Hard Disk Lock (enabling, disabling) 1 2 3 4 Run the Setup Utility. ( page 88) Using either or , select [Security]. Using either or , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press Enter. Select [Enable] or [Disable]. To enable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Enable] and press Enter. At [Caution], press Enter.
Computing on the Road 48 Saving Power One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Four Important Points • POINT 1 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use. • POINT 2 To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power management mode.
Computing on the Road 49 Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn+F7 to put your computer in the standby mode ( page 6), or Fn+F10 to put your computer in the hibernation mode ( page 7) If you plan to leave the computer for a long period of time, we recommend using the standby mode or hibernation mode as often as possible to minimize power consumption. Before entering the standby or hibernation mode, refer to "Precautions".
Battery Power 50 Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status Battery Indicator Battery Status Not lit Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed. Orange*1 Charging in progress. Green*1 Fully-charged. Blinking green In high temperature mode, the battery is discharging to the level that corresponds to an 80%*2 charge for normal temperature mode.
Battery Power 51 Battery Indicator Battery Status Blinking orange Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Your computer can be used normally in this state. Blinking green and orange alternately Warming up the system to prevent hard disk drive malfunctions at low temperature. Leave your computer as is.
Battery Power 52 z When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer NOTE z In the following cases, there may be a difference between the remaining battery capacity displayed on the indicator and the actual remaining battery capacity. To correct this, perform "Battery Recalibration." (Î page 55) • The battery indicator light remains red. • The battery remaining displays 99% and the indicator light is orange for a long period of time. • Low battery warning appears after a short period of time.
Battery Power 53 NOTE z After switching from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature] or vice versa, the remaining battery capacity will not be displayed properly until the battery pack is completely discharged or fully charged. z In the [Auto] mode: Once the computer has automatically switched from [Normal Temperature] to [High Temperature], the computer will not switch back to [Normal Temperature] until the battery has been recharged from 0% to 100% about five times.
Battery Power 54 When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to 10% [Low battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low battery level. Charge your battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor with you, exit any programs currently running, then exit Windows, and confirm that the power indicator is off.
Battery Power 55 B Set alarm operations and remaining battery level for operating alarm functions. When disabling the speaker by pressing Fn+F4, the sound alarm is also disabled. A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] - [Alarm Action]: Add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding.]. B. Set the value for [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more.
Battery Power 56 1 2 3 Connect the AC adaptor. Close all applications. Perform "Battery Recalibration". A Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery Recalibration]. B At the confirmation message, select [Start]. Performing "Battery Recalibration" at frequent intervals degrades the battery. A message urging caution will appear when "Battery Recalibration" is to be performed again in less than a month or so since it was last performed.
Battery Power 57 Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU30A). If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short, and if performance is not recovered even after executing Battery Recalibration, we recommend that the battery be replaced. CAUTION Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
Battery Power 58 B Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it, open the cover (B). C Pull the tab (C) on the battery pack and remove it from the computer. 3 Insert the battery pack. A Slide the battery pack inward until it is firmly in place. B Close the cover until it clicks into place. B A C Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left. CAUTION Be sure to insert the battery pack as illustrated. Confirm that the latch lock is correctly in place.
PC Cards 59 Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm): Two cards can be used simultaneously. Type III (10.5 mm): One card can be used only in the slot 1. CAUTION Check the PC Cards' specifications. Be sure the total operating current does not exceed the specified limit. Damage may result otherwise. Allowable Current: 3.
PC Cards 60 Inserting/Removing the PC Card Inserting a PC Card 1 Unlock the cover by sliding the latch (A) to the right. 2 Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it, open the cover (B) as illustrated. 3 Simply slide the PC Card right-side-up until it snaps into place. Refer to the operating instructions of each card on how to insert the card. CAUTION When using a PC Card to connect a peripheral device (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.), install following procedure below (one example).
PC Cards 61 insertion. Do not try to force the card all the way in. You may damage the slot, making it impossible to remove the card. Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. When two PC Cards are inserted, perform the following procedure (from Step 1 to Step 3 for each of the two cards.
PC Cards 62 5 Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left. NOTE If the button is sticking out, press it back to its original position.
RAM Module 63 Use a RAM module meeting the RAM module specifications below. If a module is used that does not meet the specifications, there are cases in which data may become unusable or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 2.5 V, DDR SDRAM, PC2100 (For information on the RAM modules that can be used, contact Panasonic Technical Support.) CAUTION RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity.
RAM Module 64 B 2 Turn the computer over and remove the screws (A), then remove the cover (B). 3 Insert/Remove RAM module. Inserting the RAM module A Slide in the module at an angle. B Press the module down until the right and left hooks lock into place. A Removing the RAM module A Gently open the left and right hooks (F). The RAM module will be raised at an angle. B Gently remove the RAM module from the slot. B A A F F 4 Put the cover back in place.
RAM Module 65 CAUTION Be sure the cables of the speaker do not caught when closing the cover. NOTE If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the main unit memory and RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 90). If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.
Port Replicator 66 A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB181). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your computer around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a headphone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector (A) at the bottom of your computer. For more detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the port replicator.
External Display 67 1 2 Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A) on your computer. 3 Turn on the external display, then turn on your computer. After Windows starts up, the screen is displayed on the display destination set in the following menu.
External Display 68 the driver disk that was supplied with your monitor. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] [Advanced] - [Monitor] - [Properties] - [Driver] - [Update Driver] If a picture is not displayed properly, lower the level of [Hardware acceleration] in the following menu. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Appearance and Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] [Advanced] - [Troubleshoot] Also, carefully read the operating instructions of the external display.
External Display 69 • The pop-up window displayed by Fn key combination is shown only on the primary device. • Do not use the display rotation function. When changing the primary device ([1]) and secondary device ([2]), be sure to change them in the following menu. If you use other procedures, the window may not be displayed properly.
External Display 70 When the display domain for the Extended Desktop is changed, there are cases the wallpaper and icons become displaced. Wallpaper: Change the setting for the wallpaper. Icons: Right-click on the desktop, and select [Arrange Icons By] - [Auto Arrange]. When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer (e.g., when changing the theme in [Appearance and Themes] of [Control Panel]) An error may occur when resuming from the standby or hibernation mode.
USB Devices 71 NOTE The USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03) and the USB CD/DVD drive can be connected via the USB connector of either the computer or a port replicator. Before starting up Windows, however, only the USB connector of the computer can be used. A USB floppy disk drive other than the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive cannot be used as a boot drive.
USB Devices 72 Removing USB devices CAUTION Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Save important data and close each application. 1 Disable the device function. A Select on the taskbar and select the USB device, then select [Stop]. B Follow the on-screen instructions. (This step is not necessary when the USB device has been removed after the computer is turned off, if is not displayed, or if the device does not appear in the list in step A.
USB Devices 73 Use the write-protect tab (A). This is a must for preserving important data. This prevents your data from being erased or overwritten. The USB floppy disk drive cannot be used at the same time as other floppy disk drives. Do not directly open application files (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) which are stored on the floppy disk. First copy the files to the hard disk, then open the copied files from the hard disk.
Modem 74 Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines. • Internal home phones • Intercoms Be sure to connect the modem telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port. The modem may be damaged by sudden high voltage surges, as may occur in the event of a lightning strike.
Modem 75 Ring Resume Function With this function, if the telephone that is connected to the modem rings in the standby mode, the power of the computer automatically switches ON. This function is convenient when using automatic information receiving applications such as a FAX application. When using this function, it is necessary to run a software application able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls and to return the computer to the original condition after a call.
Modem 76 answer" (with the software application that is able to maintain the condition to receive telephone calls) to a small value. *1 To display the setting for [System standby], Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]. NOTE This function does not work when the computer is off or is in hibernation mode. After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark.
LAN 77 When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port. 1 2 Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not connect or disconnect devices while the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Connect the cable.
LAN 78 NOTE If you are unable to connect to the network (when the indicator of your HUB unit does not light): A Display [Device Manager] screen. Select [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware]. B Select the network adaptor you are using from [Network adapters]. C Select [Advanced]. D Confirm the settings of each item.
LAN 79 The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions: • When the computer has been shut down. • When the power switch is slid over for four seconds or longer to turn off the power (e.g., when the computer hangs). • When the AC adaptor and battery pack are removed from the computer or reattached to the computer. • When the LAN cable is disconnected and reconnected. After operations are resumed from standby mode, the screen remains dark.
Wireless LAN 80 Only for models with wireless LAN If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections. Wireless LAN communication methods • Infrastructure mode For data transactions between two or more computers with wireless LAN functions, using an access point • Ad hoc mode For direct data transactions between two computers with wireless LAN functions, without using an access point • This computer supports two standards: IEEE802.11b (802.11b) and IEEE802.11g (802.11g).
Wireless LAN 81 Precautions Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity. Abide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hospitals. If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn off the wireless LAN. ( page 82) To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN.
Wireless LAN 82 Turning On/Off for the Wireless LAN Function Turn on/off the wireless LAN function power using Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software. NOTE Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN on (at the time of purchase, the wireless LAN is set to [Wireless Off]). 1 Display [Intel PROSet/Wireless] screen. Double-click / / (when the wireless LAN is on) or (when the wireless LAN is off) on the taskbar, or select [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [Intel PROSet Wireless].
Wireless LAN 83 The Settings To use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure. The settings will vary for different network environments depending on the network system being used. For more details, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. CAUTION Set profiles for each user using the following procedure. 1 Double-click screen. on the taskbar to display [Intel PROSet/Wireless] When or is displayed: The wireless LAN is on. Skip step 2.
Wireless LAN 84 5 Make necessary changes and select [OK]. For security, we recommend that you enable encryption. For information on how to set the encryption, ask your system administrator or the person in charge of the network and refer to the access point’s operating instructions. 6 Select the profile you have set and select [Connect]. If the setting of the profile that is currently connected is changed, the new setting will not be enabled until you select the profile and then select [Connect].
Hard Disk Drive 85 To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Be sure to back up all important data before changing the hard disk drive. You can erase the data before changing the hard disk drive. ("Hard Disk Data Erase Utility") If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable] before changing the hard disk drive. Be careful when changing the hard disk drive.
Hard Disk Drive 86 B Slide the latch down, and then without releasing it, open the cover (B). C Pull the tab (C) on the hard disk drive and remove it from the computer. Inserting the hard disk drive A Slide the hard disk drive inward until it is firmly in place. B Close the cover until it clicks into place. B A C Lock the cover by sliding the latch to the left. 4 Insert the battery pack. ( page 57) CAUTION Be sure to insert the hard disk drive as illustrated.
Hard Disk Drive 87 NOTE Whether the hard disk is properly recognized or not can be confirmed in [Information] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 90). If the hard disk is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.
Setup Utility 88 The Setup Utility is a utility for setting the computer's operating environment (password settings, startup drive selection, etc.). The following six menu items are available. [Information], [Main], [Advanced], [Security], [Boot], [Exit] Running the Setup Utility 1 2 Turn on or restart the computer. Press F2 while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed a few moments after the computer begins the startup procedure. If [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password.
Setup Utility 89 Key Operations F1 To display the corresponding "help" file. Esc To display [Exit] menu. To move among the items. To move among the menus. F5 F6 To move among the values. Enter To display sub-menu of each item selected by or . F9 To set default settings (except the password). (When starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password, this key is not available.) F10 To save the settings and exit. NOTE When setting date and time, Tab can be used to move the cursor.
Setup Utility 90 Information Menu Language: [English] Model No.: CF-xxxxxxxxx Serial No.: xxxxxxxxxx CPU Type: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx CPU Speed: x.xx GHz BIOS: Vx.xxLxx Embedded Controller: Vx.xxLxx System Memory: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Parameters (Underline indicates settings at the time of factory shipment.) Language English Japanese Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility.
Setup Utility 91 Main Menu System Time: [xx:xx:xx]*1 System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx]*2 Touch Pad: [Enable] Touchscreen: [Enable] Display: [Simultaneous] Display Expansion: [Enable] Environment: [Auto] Current Status:*3 Normal Temperature *1 Time is shown in 24-hr. style. Date is shown in order of Month/Day/Year. *3 This item is displayed only when [Environment] is set to [Auto]. Depending on the battery status, either "Normal Temperature" or "High Temperature" is displayed.
Setup Utility 92 *4 The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here. If an external display is not connected, all information will appear on the internal LCD even if [External Monitor] or [Simultaneous] is selected. After Windows starts up, the screen is displayed on the display destination set in the following menu.
Setup Utility 93 Serial Port B Disable Enable Auto I/O IRQ*2 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ7 2E8/IRQ5 Modem Disable Enable LAN Disable Enable Boot up from LAN*3 Disable Enable Wireless LAN Disable Enable Legacy USB Support Disable Enable *2 *3 This item is displayed only when the setting of each port is [Enable]. [Disable] is automatically set when [LAN] is set to [Disable].
Setup Utility 94 Security Menu Password on boot: [Enable] XSet Supervisor Password: [Enter] Setup Utility Prompt: [Enable] Boot First Menu: [Enable] Hard Disk Lock: [Disable] User Password Protection: [No Protection] XSet User Password: [Enter] NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password; • [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed.
Setup Utility 95 User Password Protection No Protection Protected Set User Password*2 To the sub-menu *1 When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message "Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN" is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. Even if the message is not displayed, F2 and F12 will work. *2 Setting impossible when the Supervisor Password is not set.
Setup Utility 96 Boot Menu +Floppy Drive*1*2 +Hard Disk Drive*2 USB CD/DVD Drive *3 LAN*4 *1 This is displayed even if a floppy disk drive is not connected or [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Disable] on [Advanced] menu. The following drive can be used for startup (recommended). Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional. CF-VFDU03) *2 "+" is displayed if the device that can be used for startup is connected. Pressing Enter expands or collapses devices with a - or +.
Setup Utility 97 Exit Menu Save Values & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values*1 Load Previous Values Save Current Values Hard Disk Backup / Restore *2 *1 *2 This item is not displayed when starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password. Only displayed when a backup area is created. Parameters Save Values & Exit Exit the Setup Utility and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Without Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes to CMOS.
Technical Information 98 Supported Display Resolutions Only the following resolutions are supported. Do not select other resolutions. 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024 pixels Network Connections and Communications Software If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or performance may be adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer.
DMI Viewer 99 This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). The DMI Viewer can be used when you want to know information on the internal systems this computer supports, starting with the CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer 1 Select [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown at left is displayed. When you select an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.
Icon Enlarger 100 How to magnify the computer screen display If the characters, icons, title bars, mouse cursor, or other items are too small and difficult to see on the screen, use the "Icon Enlarger," and change the screen display by switching among [Normal Size], [Large Size], and [Extra Large Size].
Loupe Utility 101 If the characters, images, or other items are too small and difficult to see on the screen, enlarge a part of the screen that you want to see as if using a magnifying glass. When using Loupe Utility for the first time, run it from the [start] menu. Use Loupe Utility Run Loupe Utility 1 Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. If you want to run Loupe Utility automatically when starting Windows next time: Add the check mark for [Register in Startup].
Loupe Utility 102 Enlarging a Part of the Screen 1 Point the cursor ( Enlarge. 2 Right-click while pressing Alt. ) to the place on the screen where you want to The area indicated by the cursor will be enlarged. Double-click on in the taskbar, or right-click on to show the enlarged display. ( page 103) 3 and select [Show Loupe] Perform the enlarged display A. Enlarged-display window: If you drag this part, the enlarged display will move. B.
Loupe Utility 103 Set Loupe Utility 1 Right-click 2 Select [Settings]. on the taskbar. Changing the operation when showing/hiding the enlarged-display window Set key combinations for displaying the enlarged-display window by using an external mouse, touch pad, or keyboard. When using the external mouse/touch pad A Select [Mouse/Touch Pad](B). B Select a combination of Alt, Ctrl, and Shift, and add the check mark. (Multiple keys can be combined; for example, Alt + Ctrl) (C).
Loupe Utility 104 Select whether to make the display enlargement 2x or 3x. Right-click , and then select [2x enlargement] or [3x enlargement].
List of Error Codes 105 When turning on the computer, if one of the following error codes or messages is displayed, follow the instructions shown below. If the problem persists, or if the error code or message displayed is not shown here, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Error Code/Message 0212: Keyboard error Action If an external keyboard is connected, disconnect this device.
List of Error Codes 106 Error Code/Message Press to Setup Operating System not found Extended RAM Module Failed Action Write down the error details and press F2 to run the Setup Utility. Confirm the settings, and change the settings to the appropriate values as needed. ( page 88) The OS is not properly installed on the floppy disk or the hard disk that you are trying to boot from.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 107 When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If a problem appears to be related to a software application, read the software related manual. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status ( page 128). Starting Up The power indicator or battery indicator is not lit Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 108 Starting Up When resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, [Enter Password] does not appear even if a password has been set in the Setup Utility Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 109 Starting Up Press F9 in the Setup Utility. This will restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values (except the password settings). Try removing all peripheral devices. Check a disk error using the following procedure. A Display [Local Disk (C:) Properties]. Select [Local Disk(C:)] with the right button in [start] - [My Computer], and select [Properties]. B Select [Tools] - [Check Now].
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 110 Display When the battery pack is used, the screen is darker than when the AC adaptor is connected Press Fn+F2 and adjust the brightness. Note, however, that when the brightness is increased, the battery running time will become shorter. Brightness can be set to separate levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and when it is disconnected. An afterimage appears (e.g.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 111 Setup Utility [Advanced] and [Boot] menu can not be registered Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. Some items in [Security] menu can not be registered Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. F9 does not work Restart the Setup Utility with the Supervisor Password. Shutting Down Windows cannot be shut down or restarted If a USB device is connected, try removing it. It may take one or two minutes to shutdown.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 112 Battery Indicator The red indicator lights The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less). Connect the AC adaptor. You can use the computer when the battery indicator light is orange. If you do not have an AC adaptor, save your data and power off your computer. After replacing the battery pack with a fully charged one, turn your computer on. The red indicator blinks Quickly save your data and power off your computer.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 113 Keyboard When you want to use the keyboard in the Tablet mode Use the software keyboard( page 27).
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 114 Networking: General Cannot check the computer’s MAC address Check the computer’s MAC address using the following procedure: A Display [Command Prompt]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt]. B Input [ipconfig /all], and press the Enter key. C Wireless LAN’s MAC address (only for models with wireless LAN): Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the wireless LAN's "Physical Address" line.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 115 Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Access point is not detected Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again. It may take some time before the access point is displayed in [Available Networks]. Wait a moment. Confirm the following settings: • [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility. Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enable] ( page 92).
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 116 Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Cannot communicate with the access point Confirm that the access point is on. Confirm that the following settings match with the access point. If these settings do not match, confirm the access point settings, and do the settings on the computer again.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 117 Networking: Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Communications with access point are cut off Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again. If there are multiple access points aside from the access point to which this computer is connected, confirm that different channels have been set for each access point.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 118 Connecting Peripherals Your peripheral does not work Make sure a driver is installed. Contact the manufacturer of the product. When operation resumes from the standby or hibernation mode, devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards may not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or reinitialize the individual devices. When is displayed in the Device Manager, try removing and inserting the device once more.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 119 Connecting Peripherals USB floppy disk drives do not work as a boot drive Only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional) can be used. Do not connect the floppy disk drive to the USB hub or the USB connector of the port replicator for this computer. Make sure [Legacy USB Support] is set to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 120 Connecting Peripherals The following phenomena occur The LAN transmission speed slows down dramatically Poor performance when forwarding data via a PC card (e.g., unstable video images when writing videos to a DV camera using an IEEE1394 PC card) Wireless LAN connection drops out These phenomena may be consequences of performance losses that result from CPU power-saving functions.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 121 Disk Operations Unable to read/write to the hard disk Your drive or file may not have been properly set. Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files. You cannot use a hard disk drive for which [Enable] has been selected in the [Hard Disk Lock] setting of the Setup Utility by another computer. Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 122 Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing Fn+F4 or Fn+F6. Volume does not change when Fn+F5 or Fn+F6 is pressed If the Windows sound function is not active, the volume will not change even if is displayed. The audio is distorted Audio distortion may occur when operations are performed by pressing Fn in combination with another key. Stop playing and start again.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 123 Others When trying to play back video files using Windows® Media Player, the message [Codec required] appears, and the file cannot be played back Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard. In these cases, if you play back the video file after connecting to the Internet, the Codec may be downloaded automatically, allowing you to play back the file.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 124 Others Is it necessary to enable the Windows Firewall? The Windows Firewall is a security function designed to protect your computer from unauthorized access via the Internet and other external networks. The firewall regulates the data exchanged between the computer and the external network, so that only approved data can pass through. We recommend that you use your computer with the Firewall enabled to minimize damage from viruses and other malicious attacks.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 125 Others Problem with Web page display (no display; display is completely white; advertisements, logon, and other popups are not displayed) In Windows XP, security functions have been strengthened with regard to Web contents. One of these is the “Pop-up Blocker,” which may prevent some Web pages from being displayed. If you have any problems with Web page displays (e.g.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 126 Others The message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed This message is displayed by the “Security Center” function in Windows XP. The “Security Center” is a function that monitors the level of safety in Windows security settings in order to operate the computer safely, for example, with regard to antivirus measures. It checks the following three items regularly, and displays messages until the settings are made at an appropriate level of safety.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 127 Others is displayed This message is displayed because the “Automatic Updates” setting in the “Security Center” is disabled or is not set. (Settings have not been made at the time of purchase.) “Automatic Updates” is a function that regularly checks whether high-priority update programs (security updates, etc.) have been provided to Windows Update, and automatically installs these programs to maintain Windows in its latest condition.
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 128 Check the Computer's Usage Status You can use the PC Information Viewer to check the computer's usage status, and use this information when calling Panasonic Technical Support for advice. (If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].) Running PC Information Viewer A Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) 129 C When a message "The copy of the screen was saved..." is displayed, select [OK]. [pcinfo.bmp] file will be saved in [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file already exists, it will be overwritten. (If [pcinfo.bmp] file is set as a "Read-only" or "Hidden" file, the new file cannot be saved.) NOTE You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy].
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