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Panasonic CF-47 Series Reference Manual

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Key Combinations .............................................
LED Indicators ...................................................
Suspend/Hibernation Functions ......................
Security Measures ............................................
Computing on the Road .................................
Battery Power .................................................
Using PC Cards ..............................................
Adding Memory ..............................................
Port Replicator ................................................
Using a Printer ................................................
Using an External Display .............................
Using Modem ..................................................
Using LAN .......................................................
Hard Disk Drive...............................................
Setup Utility ....................................................
Technical Information ....................................
List of Error Codes .........................................
DMI Viewer ......................................................
Dealing With Problems ...................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-47 Series Contents Key Combinations ..........LED Indicators ........... Suspend/Hibernation Functions ...... Security Measures ..........Computing on the Road ......... Battery Power ..........Using PC Cards ..........Adding Memory ..........Port Replicator ..........Using a Printer ..........Using an External Display ......

  • Page 2: Note

    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) or other keys. Functions Popup Window Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness Fn + F2 I s d i s p l a y e d LCD brightness control...

  • Page 3: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Caps Lock This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent non- shifted input is capitalized. NumLk These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed and then Key Pad is (Numeric key) pressed while holding down the Fn key. This causes a portion of the key- board to function as a numeric keypad.

  • Page 4: Suspend/Hibernation Functions

    Suspend/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 the suspend or hibernation function. Differences between the suspend and hibernation functions Function Suspend function Hibernation function...

  • Page 5: Resuming Operation

    Suspend/Hibernation Functions CAUTION At the "beep*" sound, release your finger from the sleep switch. If you continue to press down on the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the unit will emit a 2nd "beep*" then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost. Slide the power switch to power on.
  • Page 6 Suspend/Hibernation Functions Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function Save all data before powering off your computer. When restarting from or shutting down to the suspend or hibernation mode, do not touch the touch pad (or move the mouse (serial or PS/2 type) if one is connected). These devices may fail to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the keyboard.

  • Page 7: 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 Same as above, but while you’re away temporarily Coffee Break Password page 10 You want to prevent theft or damage to data by using a floppy disk...
  • Page 8 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 unable to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
  • Page 9 Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be un- able to use your computer. Please contact Panasonic Technical Support. To prevent the changing of your password without permission • When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
  • Page 10 Security Measures When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily You should set the “Coffee Break Password” (Note that you must first set the User Pass- word). When you input your selected key combination, the computer locks (key input, use of the touch pad and use of an external mouse are no longer possible).
  • Page 11 Security Measures Preventing theft or damage to data using a floppy disk You may choose to protect the data on your computer from being accessed illegally or overwritten accidentally by using a floppy disk. You can also set your computer to be unbootable from a floppy disk.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Computing on the Road Setting Power Management Run the Setup Utility page Using , select [Power] Using , select [Power Management] and press Enter Using , select [Enable(Always)] and press Enter Using , select [Sleep Switch] and press Enter Using , select [Suspend] or [Hibernation] and press Enter Using...

  • Page 14: Power Management Settings

    Computing on the Road Power Management settings Power Management Enable (Always) Enable(Battery)* Disable Functions (Setting at the time of automatically set purchase) 1 min 1 min Never HDD Motor Timeout 2 min 2 min Never ECO Mode Timeout Power Conservation Enable Disable Disable...

  • Page 15: Battery Power

    Blinking red* Battery pack or charger may not be working properly. Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC adapter, then connect them again. If the problem persists, contact Panasonic Technical Support. Blinking orange Battery capacity being refreshed. Blinking orange Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
  • Page 16 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low save your data and power off your computer Following that: Plug in the AC adapter, and fully charge your battery. Use a spare battery if you have one. If you have neither the AC adapter nor an extra battery, power the computer off. If the suspend or hibernation function is set Red indicator lights Suspend Mode or Hibernation Mode...
  • Page 17 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-VZSU09).

  • Page 18: Using Pc Cards

    Using PC Cards PC Card 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 III Type I or II One card can be used only in the slot 1.
  • Page 19 Using PC Cards PC Card Utility Program About Phoenix Card Executive 2.0 for Windows NT ® When using a Windows NT model, confirm that Phoenix Card Executive™ 2.0 for ® Windows NT ® is installed. If [Card Executive 2.0 for NT] is displayed in the [Control Panel], this indicates that the program is installed.

  • Page 20: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory RAM Module CAUTION 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 modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

  • Page 21: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator A port replicator is available as an option (CF-VEB471). 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 in- cluding a headphone or microphone, etc. The port replicator connects to the expansion bus connector on the bottom of your computer.

  • Page 22: Using A Printer

    Using a Printer Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Connect the printer to your computer Parallel Port Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer with the LCD panel opened Setting your printer Go to [My Computer] - [Printers].

  • Page 23: Using An External Display

    Using an External Display Power off your computer "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode. Connect the external display to your computer External Display Port NOTE For more detailed information, please refer to the operation manual of the external display.

  • Page 24: Using Modem

    Using Modem When using the internal modem, set [Internal Modem] or [Internal Modem/LAN] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Connecting a telephone line to the internal modem It is not possible to connect the internal modem to any of the following lines. Internal home phones Intercoms CAUTION...

  • Page 25: Using Lan

    Using LAN (Model with both an internal modem and an internal LAN port) When using the LAN, set [Internal Modem/LAN] to [Enable]* in the Setup Utility. (* Default) Select [Network] in [Start] – [Settings] – [Control Panel]. Select [Yes]. Select [Wired to the network] and then press [Next]. Select [Select from list] and then press [Have Disk].
  • Page 26 Using LAN (Model with both an internal modem and an internal LAN port) Wake up from LAN This is a function to automatically power on the computer from a network server. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN (for a Local Area Network).

  • Page 27: 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. To technicians (at Panasonic Technical Support): Be careful when replacing the hard disk.
  • Page 28 Hard disk Drive The surface with the thin plastic Inserting the hard disk cover faces up Connect the hard disk to the connector. Carefully insert the hard disk so that the hooks are made to firmly fit into the proper holes. CAUTION The hard disk may be damaged if its top and bottom are con- fused.
  • Page 29 SuperDisk Drive (Model with a SuperDisk Drive) The SuperDisk drive can be used to access both SuperDisks and standard floppy disks. The drive letter is “A”. The SuperDisk drive is called as follows: My Computer, Windows Explorer Floppy Security menu in the Setup Utility Floppy Operation It may take about 30 minutes to format the SuperDisk.

  • Page 30: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility To run the Setup Utility, you Upon seeing press Press <F2> to enter SETUP need to restart your computer. this message NOTE Press F2 while [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed. The Setup Utility will not run if F2 is not pressed soon after the computer starts. In this case, you need to restart your computer.
  • Page 31 Setup Utility Main Menu BIOS Version: Vx.xxLxx System Time: [xx:xx:xx] System Date: [xx/xx/xxxx] System Memory: xxxxxKB* Primary Master: xxxxxMB Secondary Master: CD-ROM Secondary Slave: None Numlock: [On] Touch Pad: [Enable] Speaker: [Enable] Display: [External Monitor] * This display shows the memory size to be about 380 KB smaller than the actual memory size. Parameters : Default) Numlock...
  • Page 32 Setup Utility Advanced Menu Serial Port : [3F8/IRQ4] IrDA Port: [2F8/IRQ3/DMA3] Parallel Port: [378/IRQ7] Mode: [Bi-directional] Sound Controller: [Enable] Internal Modem: [Enable] (Internal Modem/LAN: [Enable]) (Wake up from LAN: [Disable]) Parameters : Default) Serial Port Disable 3F8/IRQ4 IrDA Port Disable 2F8/IRQ3/DMA3 Parallel Port Disable...
  • Page 33 Setup Utility Security Menu Boot Up Drive: [A:/C:] Floppy Operation: [Enable] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] User Password Protection: [No Protection] Set User Password: [Enter] Coffee Break Password: [Disable] Processor Serial Number: [Disable] CAUTION If starting up the Setup Utility with the User Password; The User Password can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set and [User Password Protection] has been set to [No Protection].

  • Page 34: Power Management Modes

    Setup Utility Power Menu Power Management: [Enable (Always)] HDD motor timeout: 1 min ECO Mode timeout: 2 min Sleep Switch: [Hibernation] Hibernation Timeout: * [4 min] Fn+F7/Fn+F10 key [Enable] CD-ROM Drive Speed: [High] * The [Suspend Timeout] item will be displayed when [Sleep Switch] is set to [Suspend]. Both [Hibernation Timeout] and [Suspend Timeout] may not be displayed when [Sleep Switch] is set to [No Action].
  • Page 35 Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit NOTE Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values If the Supervisor Password or User Load Previous Values Password has been set, the pass- Save Current Values word must be entered before Win- dows can start.

  • Page 36: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network / Communication Software The network connection may be severed when entering the ECO mode and suspend (hibernation) mode. Be sure to disable the [Suspend/Hibernation Timeout] settings with the Setup Utility if you require a network environment. When the power saving function is running, communications software may malfunc- tion.
  • Page 37 Technical Information Enabling Power Conservation 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. Use [Power Management] under [Advanced].

  • Page 38: List Of Error Codes

    System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default SETUP Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the error persists, check the system battery or contact Panasonic Technical Support.
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 41: Dealing With Problems

    Dealing With Problems When a problem occurs, please refer to this page. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, please contact Panasonic Technical Support. Starting Up The power indicator or Check the cable connection for the AC adapter. Check to see if a fully charged battery is properly installed.
  • Page 42 Dealing With Problems Display No display after powering At the time of purchase, the display setting is preset for an external display. If you connect an external display, the screen is displayed on the external display. When there is no display to an external display, •...
  • Page 43 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. Try testing another drive or media. When the previous item...

  • Page 44: Application Software

    The sound may continue for a short period of time, but if the computer starts up in a normal manner, then the problem is not serious. If, however, the computer fails to start up, contact Panasonic Technical Support. MPEG File...

  • Page 45: Connecting Peripherals

    Dealing With Problems Connecting Peripherals Your peripheral does not You need to use drivers conforming to OS. Some earlier drivers will no longer work. work (An error occurs For more information, please ask the manufacturer of the driver in question. while installing the driver) Check the computer-printer connection.
  • Page 46 Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. SuperDisk and SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PCE0014A_NT4...

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