Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual
Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual

Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual

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Read Me First ......................................................
Key Combinations ..............................................
LED Indicators ....................................................
Touchscreen ....................................................
Standby/Hibernation Functions .....................
Security Measures ...........................................
Computing on the Road ..................................
Battery Power ..................................................
Multimedia Pocket ...........................................
PC Cards ..........................................................
RAM Module .....................................................
Port Replicator .................................................
Printer ...............................................................
External Display ..............................................
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Hard Disk Drive................................................
Setup Utility .....................................................
Technical Information .....................................
DMI Viewer .......................................................
List of Error Codes ..........................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Read Me First ............Key Combinations ..........2000 LED Indicators ............ Touch Pad .......... (Advanced) Touchscreen ............ Panasonic Hand Writing ...... Windows 98 Standby/Hibernation Functions ..... Security Measures ........... Computing on the Road ........Battery Power ..........Multimedia Pocket ...........
  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First Terminology used in this Reference Manual The following terminology is used in this Reference Manual particularly when notes are not used. Circular media such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are described as “discs”. (With the Setup Utility, these media are described as “CD”). “CD Drive”...
  • Page 3: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse), touchscreen or other keys. Functions Popup Window LCD brightness con- Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness Fn + F1 trol ( down) of LCD.
  • Page 4: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non-shifted input is capitalized. NumLk (Numeric This indicator lights green when NumLK is pressed. This causes a key lock) portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key functions differently depending on the application.
  • Page 5 Touch Pad (Advanced) Work Surface Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer operations. The touch pad has the following two modes of operation. Microsoft ® IntelliMouse Wheel Mode Original Mode (Setting at the time of purchase) Wheel mode operations (almost identical Only scroll operation is possible for appli- ®...
  • Page 6: Touch Pad (Advanced)

    Touch Pad (Advanced) ® Indicates an operation applicable to the Microsoft IntelliMouse Wheel mode. Wheel Indicates an operation applicable to the original mode. Original Function Touch Pad Operation Moving the Cursor Wheel Move the tip of your finger Original lightly over the surface. Tapping/Clicking Wheel Original...
  • Page 7 Touch Pad (Advanced) Function Touch Pad Operation Wheel Zoom* Magnify Ctrl + Magnify/reduce the display of Reduce a document. (rotate the wheel while holding down Ctrl ) Wheel Data Zoom* Shift + Display or hide a document, or perform operations to return to or proceed with Internet Ex- plorer.
  • Page 8 Touch Pad (Advanced) When you want to use an external mouse through the external keyboard/mouse port When an external mouse or trackball with additional functions (e.g., wheel function) is connected, a part or all of the additional functions may fail to operate. To use these additional functions, perform the operation below.
  • Page 9 Touch Pad (Advanced) When you want to re-enable the touch pad and touchscreen Windows 98 In [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Advanced], select [Shutdown] for [When I press the power button on my computer] and then select [OK]. In [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager], when an external mouse or trackball device is displayed in [Mouse], select [Remove] to delete it and then select [OK] to confirm the deletion.
  • Page 10 Touch Pad (Advanced) Windows NT Uninstall the driver or application software of an external mouse or trackball de- vice. (Refer to the operation manual of the external device on how to uninstall the driver.) Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”) and remove the external mouse or trackball device.
  • Page 11: Touchscreen

    Touchscreen Your computer is equipped with a touchscreen display allowing you to perform the same operations as the touch pad or mouse by touching the surface of the display with your finger or the stylus (included). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings).
  • Page 12: Configuring The Touchscreen

    Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Select from the taskbar and then select [TouchScreen] or select [TouchScreen] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse] The following screen will appear. Test Test for the “Double click settings”.
  • Page 13 Touchscreen Handling the Touchscreen Use a finger or the stylus included with the computer. Do not use an implement other than the stylus that comes with the computer. Do not place any object on the surface or press down forcefully with sharp-pointed objects (e.g., nails), hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils and ball point pen).
  • Page 14: Panasonic Hand Writing

    The file size of a bitmap image to be saved or pasted to another application can be changed with [Option] - [Window size]. Changing the number of colors of the display may affect the Panasonic Hand Writing screen. If the screen is affected, click...
  • Page 15 CAUTION Do not operate any of the followings when using the Panasonic Hand Writing in the Touch Pad mode. The Touch Pad mode will be cancelled. The touch pad, touchscreen, and keyboard may become inoperable. In such cases, close the LCD of the computer once and then open it.
  • Page 16: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down your computer, you can do so by using either the standby or hibernation function. Differences between the standby and hibernation functions Function Standby function Hibernation function...
  • Page 17 Standby/Hibernation Functions Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function The computer should be set for either the standby or hibernation function ( page 16). Rotate the power switch; at the “beep* ” sound, release your finger. (After releasing your finger from the power switch, do not touch the power Standby Mode switch until the power indicator goes off...
  • Page 18: Resuming Operation

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Rotate the power switch Windows 98 Windows 2000 When the computer enters either the standby or hibernation mode by the closing of the LCD panel, it will resume when the LCD panel is opened. If the computer does not resume when the LCD panel is opened, rotate the power switch.
  • Page 19 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode when using the network func- tion. Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hiber nation mode, do not touch the touch pad or touchscreen (or move the mouse if one is connected).
  • Page 20 Standby/Hibernation Functions Windows 98 When both [Turn off monitor] (in [Control Panel] - [Power Management] - [Power Schemes]) and [Screen Saver] (in [Control Panel] - [Display] - [Screen Saver]) are set, there are cases operations cannot resume in a normal manner from the standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 21: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use Reference You do not want your computer to be used without permission Supervisor Password/ below User Password You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to Hard Disk Lock page 24 be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
  • Page 22 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password. Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a shor t time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another person.
  • Page 23 Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your pass- word. Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be un- able to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
  • Page 24 To disable the Hard Disk Lock Select [Disable] and press Enter Press F10 and then select [Yes], then press Enter CAUTION To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support): Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Dis- able].
  • Page 25 Security Measures Preventing theft or damage to data using a disk You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally by using a disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable from a disk.
  • Page 26: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road Conserving 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 Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
  • Page 27 Computing on the Road CAUTION When installed in a network environment. Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode. After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network con- nection may be severed or the computer will not work properly. When a device like a high-speed modem or ISDN terminal adaptor is con- nected to the serial port, etc.
  • Page 28 Computing on the Road Enabling Power Conservation Windows NT Confirm that Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT ® is installed. (If [APM 2.0 for NT] is displayed in [Control Panel], this means that the program is installed.) If the program is not installed, be sure to install it.
  • Page 29 Computing on the Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology Windows 98 Windows 2000 page Windows NT You can control the power consumption of the computer by setting the CPU perfor- mance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., run- ning on batteries).”...
  • Page 30 Computing on the Road Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology Windows NT page Windows 98 Windows 2000 You can control the power consumption of the computer by setting the CPU perfor- mance separately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., run- ning on batteries).”...
  • Page 31: Battery Power

    Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Blinking orange* Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
  • Page 32 Battery Power Windows 98 Windows 2000 Remaining Battery Level Confirmation by Alarm* The computer can be set to notify of a low battery level, etc., in [Control Panel] - [Power Management]* - [Alarms]. When the battery level goes down to the level specified, the computer sets off an alarm and displays a message indicating the low battery level.
  • Page 33 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing, and learning about battery ca- pacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity re- quires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged, and then fully charged again.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement (CF-VZSU18).
  • Page 35 Battery Power Put the cover back into place Put the cover back into place holding both sides, and slide the latches outward. CAUTION If the cover is not attached properly, the battery may fall out while the computer is being carried. When attaching the cover, be careful not to get your fingers and the tab caught in the cover.
  • Page 36: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You may use any of the following devices. Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive (Optional) DVD-ROM drive (Optional) CD-R/RW drive (Optional) Second battery pack (Optional) Second hard disk drive (Optional) Confirm the latest information on optional products in catalogs, etc. NOTE Be sure to read the Operating Instructions of the devices.
  • Page 37 Multimedia Pocket Installing/Removing MP Release Lever Removing the device Cover Turn your computer over and open the cover by sliding the latch A. Slide and hold the latch B on the MP release lever, then turn the MP release lever. Remove the device by holding both sides of the device.
  • Page 38 Multimedia Pocket Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive Parallel Port You may use the floppy disk drive as an external drive that is connected through the parallel port, by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF271). In the operating instructions for the FDD cable (CF-VCF271), directions are given to turn the power off before connecting the floppy disk drive by using the cable, but with this computer, the floppy disk drive can be attached or removed while the power is Windows 2000 : To remove the floppy disk drive while the computer is on, select...
  • Page 39: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your computer has two PC Card slots. These slots conform to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications or SCSI devices, etc., may be utilized. The slots allow you to use two Type I or Type II cards (or one Type I and one Type II), or one Type III card. Type I or II Type III Two cards can be used simultaneously.
  • Page 40 PC Cards Installing/Removing PC Card Installing PC Cards CAUTION In the case of a PC Card to connect a peripheral device (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.), first connect the peripheral device to the card, and then insert the card after switching ON the device. When inserting a card, do not force the card in if difficulty is encountered.
  • Page 41: Ram Module

    RAM Module 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 unus- able or the computer may not operate properly. RAM module specifications Only a RAM module designed 144 pins, SO-DIMM, 3.3 V, SDRAM, PC133 Compliant...
  • Page 42: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB272A). This device eliminates the hassles of having you connect/disconnect the various cables when carrying your com- Expansion Bus Connector puter around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected including a head- phone or microphone, etc.
  • Page 43: Printer

    Printer Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. NOTE Before connecting a printer, change the multimedia pocket device in accor- dance with the media in which the driver of the printer exists. Once a screen to install a driver is displayed, the multimedia pocket device cannot be recognized even if it is properly installed.
  • Page 44: External Display

    External Display Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. Connect the external display to your computer External Display Port NOTE For more detailed information, refer to the operation manual of the external display.
  • Page 45 External Display Using Dual-Display Mode Windows 98 When an external display is connected, it is possible to use both the LCD of the com- puter (i.e., internal LCD) and the external display as an extended display domain with the Dual-Display Mode. It is possible to drag a window from the internal LCD to the external display.
  • Page 46 External Display Precautions When the application running is not shown on the display, refer to the following items. (Under the condition the application is in the external display (external display [2]), or after the application is closed in the external display, there are cases the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the Extension Display is changed or the Dual-Display Mode is closed.) When there is no display after the position of the Extension Display is changed:...
  • Page 47: Usb Device

    USB Device Windows 98 Windows 2000 NOTE Windows NT USB devices are not supported. Installing a USB Device Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the standby or hibernation function. NOTE Before connecting a USB device, change the multimedia pocket device in accordance with the media in which the driver of the USB device exists.
  • Page 48: Infrared Data Communications

    Infrared Data Communications Windows 98 Windows 2000 NOTE Windows NT An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed. Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans- fer data without a cable.
  • Page 49 Infrared Data Communications Windows 98 Windows 2000 Data Communications Windows 98 NOTE Be sure to enable the use of the Infrared Communication Port in the same way for the computer with which communications will take place. It is possible to confirm whether infrared communications is possible with another computer by selecting [Status] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared].
  • Page 50: Modem

    Modem Connecting to a Telephone Line and Settings When using the internal modem, set [Modem] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Connecting a telephone line to the modem It is not possible to connect the modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms CAUTION...
  • Page 51 Modem Ring Resume Function Windows 98 Windows 2000 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 not at home or not in the office.
  • Page 52: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive To Change Your Hard Disk Drive, Contact Panasonic Technical Support CAUTION To customers: To change your hard disk, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Be sure to back up all important data before the change. If [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Enable] in the Setup Utility, change this to [Disable] before the change.
  • Page 53: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure (If you fail to press F2 at this time, restar t your computer.) If [Enter Password] is displayed Enter your password.
  • Page 54: Main Menu

    Setup Utility Main Menu Model No.: CF-xxxxxxxxx Serial No.: xxxxxxxxxx BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx] System Memory: xxx MB Primary Master: xx GB Secondary Master: None NumLock: [Off] Touch Pad: [Enable] Touchscreen: [Enable] Speaker: [Enable] Internal MIC: [Enable] Display: [Simultaneous]...
  • Page 55: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Serial Port A: [Auto] Serial Port B: [Disable] IrDA Port: [Auto] MP Serial Port: [Disable] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] CardBus Controller A: [Enable] Modem: [Enable] Parameters : Default) Serial Port A Disable Enable Auto I/O IRQ* 3F8/IRQ4 This item is displayed only when the setting of 2F8/IRQ3...
  • Page 56: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Parallel Port Disable Enable Auto Mode* Uni-directional This item is displayed only when [Parallel Port] Bi-directional is set to [Enable] or [Auto]. I/O IRQ* 378/IRQ7 This item is displayed only when the setting of 278/IRQ5 each port is [Enable]. In addition, an asterisk (*) displayed in front CardBus Controller A Disable...
  • Page 57: Power Menu

    Setup Utility Power Menu When Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is starting up, the individual timeout functions of the Setup Utility will not work. Power Management Mode: [Enable (Always)] HDD Motor Timeout: 2 min ECO Mode Timeout: 2 min Power Switch: [Off] Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key: [Enable]...
  • Page 58: Boot Menu

    Setup Utility Boot Menu Floppy Drive* This item is shown even when the floppy disk drive is not in- stalled or [Floppy Operation] is set to [Disable]. Hard Disk “CD Drive” is a description about drives, such as DVD-ROM, CD Drive* CD-ROM, and CD-R/RW drives.
  • Page 59: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunc- tion. For example, communications may be halted if the standby (hibernation) mode is activated. The computer must be restarted if one of these modes is entered during data communications.
  • Page 60 Technical Information Installing the Windows Related Files Windows 98 When using the files in the following folders available on the retail version of the Windows CD-ROM, it is necessary to run a separate file decompression program. \tsclient \tools To uncompress the file, it is necessary to have approximately 80 MB of free disk space available on the hard disk.
  • Page 61 Technical Information Volume Adjustment of MIDI File Windows NT Double click on the taskbar. Select [Option] - [Properties]. Check [Playback] and then add the check mark for [WAVE]. Select [OK]. Adjust the volume of [WAVE]. Click in the top of right corner of the window.
  • Page 62: Dmi Viewer

    CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer Select [DMI Viewer] from [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] The screen shown below is displayed. When you click on an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.
  • Page 63: List Of Error Codes

    If your system displays one of except the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the message and contact Panasonic Technical Support. If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
  • Page 64 List of Error Codes 02F5: DMA Test Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 02F6: Software NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). 02F7: Fail - Safe Timer NMI Failed ServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes too long.
  • Page 65: Dealing With Problems

    Dealing with Problems (Advanced) When a problem occurs, refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or Check the cable connection for the AC adaptor. battery indicator is not lit Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
  • Page 66: (Advanced)

    The battery pack or recharging function may be defective. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. The orange indicator Unable to charge because of an improper temperature range. ( “Precau-...
  • Page 67 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Display No display after powering When there is no display to an external display, • Check your cable connection to the external display. • Confirm your display is powered on. • Check the settings for your external display. Try changing the display by pressing Fn + F3 .
  • Page 68 Windows 98 If a switch is made to the Touch Pad mode in Panasonic Hand Writing, any exter- nal mouse or trackball connecting to the external keyboard/mouse port will not operate. Windows 2000...
  • Page 69 Check to see if the hard disk is full. If it is full, delete unnecessary files. Your hard disk content may be corrupted. Contact Panasonic Technical Support. When the previous item is Try testing another drive or media.
  • Page 70 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Network Unable to connect to a net- When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may work have to be made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator or the person in charge of the network. If the standby or hibernation mode is entered, the computer may have to be re- started.
  • Page 71 Dealing with Problems (Advanced) Others Windows NT “At least one service or When adding new software or hardware components, reinstall Ser vice Pack 6 driver failed during system page 60). start up. Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details.
  • Page 72 Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0076B_98/NT4/2K...

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