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  • Page 1 Personal Computer Reference Manual CF-T2 Series Model No. For backup proposes Panasonic recommends that this Reference Manual be printed. To magnify the screen display of this Reference Manual To magnify all the icon display (for example, etc. To magnify the one part...
  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items on your computer. This should make the explanations easier to understand. If a user has logged on to Windows without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may not be displayed as shown in this manual.
  • Page 3 Read Me First Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual NOTE NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury. Enter This illustration means to press the Enter key. Fn+F5 This illustration means to press and hold the Fn key, then press the F5 key.
  • Page 4 Read Me First About Display Mode Internal LCD (Notebook) This computer's display External Display (Monitor) External display connected to this computer Simultaneous Display To display the same screen on both the LCD and (Intel(R) Dual Display Clone) external display Extended Desktop To use both the internal LCD and the external display as an extended display domain.
  • Page 5 How to Use this Reference Manual In this Reference Manual, you can use the following method to display the desired page, or search for a page using a text string. (The screen shown is only an example.)
  • Page 6 How to Use this Reference Manual Magnify this Reference Manual Display If the characters, icons, etc. in the Reference Manual are too small and too difficult to see, you can magnify them as follows. Click to use Zoom In Tools To magnify the display and make it easier to see, position the cursor and click on the segment you want to expand.
  • Page 7 How to Use this Reference Manual Tools for displaying contents at a selected magnification E. Actual Size: Click to display contents at the size used when the Reference Manual is opened from the [start] menu. F. Fit Page: Click to display the contents for a single page. G.
  • Page 8: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touch Pad 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 Function Operation Moving the Cursor Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface.
  • Page 9 Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons using [Mouse Properties] screen. To display [Mouse Properties]: Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. When the cursor doesn’t move the way you want it to Sensitivity when touching the touch pad can be adjusted.
  • Page 10 [Touch Pad utility settings]. If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not yet running, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility], and display the icon. Add a check mark for [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].
  • Page 11 Using the Touch Pad Place the cursor over the area that you want to scroll, and tap (click). Lift up your finger, and place it in the area around the touch pad. (See diagram below) Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll Position where finger is placed Icon on the...
  • Page 12 Using the Touch Pad Trace a circle around the touch pad without lifting your finger from the pad. Vertical scroll Horizontal scroll Trace clock- To scroll down To scroll right wise Icon on the While scrolling, the icon will rotate clockwise. notification area Vertical scroll...
  • Page 13 [Settings]. If the icon is not displayed on the notification area: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. Changeable settings are: General settings • Use Touch Pad function (On/Off) •...
  • Page 14 [Settings]. If the icon is not displayed, click on [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. If a message appears, indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not yet running, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings], and display the icon.
  • Page 15 Click [Virtual Scrolling], remove a check mark from [Enable vertical scrolling] and [Enable horizontal scrolling], then click [OK]. Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click [OK].
  • Page 16 Using the Touch Pad Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad Adjust [PalmCheck] and [Touch Sensitivity] using the following procedure: Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings]. Click the device name in [Devices] (e.g. Synaptics TouchPad), then click [Settings].
  • Page 17: Touch Sensitivity

    Using the Touch Pad PalmCheck ™ When operating the keyboard, if your hand touches the touch pad unintentionally causing the cursor to move, adjust the sensitivity using "PalmCheck™." • By dragging slide bar (A) to the [Maximum] position, you can prevent the cursor from moving unintentionally.
  • Page 18: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touchscreen 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). The following explanation gives one example (for the default settings). The operation settings can be changed.
  • Page 19 Using the Touchscreen To right-click: on the notification area. Click on the notification area. changes to Click the object you want to right-click. changes to If you make a mistake and click , click to return to Use button selector. Right-click on on the notification area, and click [Button selector].
  • Page 20 “tapping,” and indicates “right-click.” NOTE Double-click on the desktop to view [Important Tips] for using the touch- screen. You can also view [Important Tips] using the following procedures. Click [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].
  • Page 21: Configuring The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen Configuring the Touchscreen When needed, the touchscreen can be configured using the following steps. Display [Mouse Properties] screen. Double-click on the notification area and then click [TouchScreen] or click [TouchScreen] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. A.
  • Page 22: Handling The Stylus

    Using the Touchscreen Handling the Touchscreen Use the stylus included with the computer. Do not use pencils, implements with sharp tips or hard objects for screen operations. The screen may be damaged as a result. 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).
  • Page 23: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation 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 Ctrl Double-click on the notification area or press the key. Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degrees) and the previously set angle ( page 24).
  • Page 24: Changing The Settings

    In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up. To restart the tool after exiting: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool]. NOTE The display cannot be rotated when the [Command Prompt] is set to "Full Screen".
  • Page 25 Display Rotation When some applications are running, the display may not be rotated and the operation of the touch pad and the touchscreen may not match the display angle. Press the Ctrl+Alt+R key to rotate the display to the landscape mode. After exiting the application, rotate the display, then start up the application again.
  • Page 26: Using The Fn Key

    Using the Fn Key If you press a key for a character or symbol contained in a key while pressing the Fn key, the function for the character or the symbol contained in that key will be executed. CAUTION Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession. Also, do not press different key combinations quickly one after another.
  • Page 27 Using the Fn Key Functions Pop-up Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F1 LCD brightness control (Fn+F1= down / Fn+F2= up) Fn+F2 Pressing this key combination adjusts the LCD brightness control. You can select a different brightness level setting for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.
  • Page 28 Using the Fn Key Functions Pop-up Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F3 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 CAUTION Do not press another key until the display destination has been completely switched.
  • Page 29 Using the Fn Key Functions Pop-up Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F4 Speaker on/off switch Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from the internal speaker and headphone jack. (MUTE) NOTE Disabling the speakers will also disable the warning beep.
  • Page 30 Using the Fn Key Functions Pop-up Window (Displayed after logging on to Windows) Fn+F9 Remaining capacity of the battery pack When the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example) When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer Fn+F10 Forcing the hibernation function Pressing this key combination causes the current...
  • Page 31: Hotkey Settings

    113), read with the Fn and Ctrl key reversed. Run the Hotkey Settings. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Set the parameters. A. Use Fn key lock Add the check mark if you want to enable the Fn key lock function. The following Fn key lock function will then be enabled.
  • Page 32 Using the Fn Key [Show status on screen]: Displays the Fn key status on the notification area. C. Disable popup Add the check mark if you want to turn the popup window display function OFF. "Full Screen" of [Command Prompt] or MPEG files may change to a window display if the Fn+Fx key is pressed.
  • Page 33 Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicators Indicators Name Status Power indicator Not lit Power off / Hibernation mode Green Power on Blinking green Standby mode Battery pack indicator page 36 Caps Lock indicator This indicator lights green when the Caps Lock key is pressed.
  • Page 34 Confirm the Status Using the LEDs Indicators Indicators Name Status This indicator lights green when the NumLk NumLk indicator (Ten-key mode) key is pressed. Part of the keyboard (see figure below) will func- tion as a ten-key numeric input. When the green light is on, part of the keyboard can be used to input numbers or calculation functions.
  • Page 35: Battery Power

    Important Tips provides information on how to maximize use of the battery pack, which is necessary for computing away from your home or office. To see [Important Tips], double-click the icon on the desktop, or click [Important Tips] in [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals].
  • Page 36 Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status Battery Indicator Battery Status Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging. Charging in progress. Orange Fully charged. Green The battery level is very low (the charge is approx. 9% or less).
  • Page 37 Battery Power Check the Remaining Battery Power There are three methods to check the remaining battery power. Press the Fn+F9 key. (After logging on to Windows)( page Check the Windows Power Meter. (After logging on to Windows)( page Check the number of bright LEDs. (When the power is off or in standby/hibernation mode)( page NOTE...
  • Page 38 Battery Power Press the Fn+F9 key to Check the Remaining Battery Power on the Screen (After logging on to Windows) When the battery pack is inserted in the computer (example) When the battery pack is not inserted in the computer Check the Remaining Battery Power and Remaining Time using the Windows Power Meter (After logging on to Windows) Display by double-clicking the...
  • Page 39 Battery Power Check the Number of Bright LEDs (When the power is off or in standby/hibernation mode) You can view the remaining battery capacity using the following procedure. Close the display and confirm that the latch is locked. Disconnect the AC adaptor. Slide the power switch (A) and count the number of bright LEDs (B).
  • Page 40 Battery Power When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low The following is factory default setting. When remaining battery capacity falls to 10% When remaining battery capacity falls to 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message indicating the low Displays a message indicating the low battery level.
  • Page 41 Battery Power 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. This is necessary for the standby or hibernation function to be completed (assuring data is saved) when the battery level is low.
  • Page 42 Battery Power Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity (Battery Recalibration) The battery pack has a function (Battery Recalibration) for measuring, storing and learning about battery capacity. Using the "Battery Recalibration" function to accurately display remaining battery capacity requires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery indicator turns green. Approximately 3 hours. Charging Time: Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require replacement. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and if performance is not recovered even after exe- cuting Battery Recalibration, we recommend that the battery be replaced.
  • Page 44 Battery Power CAUTION Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector. When the battery pack has been removed, do not apply pressure from the top of the closed display. This may result in damage to the LCD.
  • Page 45: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of computing away from your home or office. Following is information on how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing. Four Important Points •...
  • Page 46 Computing on the Road Remove peripheral devices (USB devices, PC Cards, external mouse, etc.) when not in use Turn off the wireless LAN function when it is not in use ( page 103) When using this computer with the battery pack only •...
  • Page 47: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without closing programs and documents. When 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.
  • Page 48 Standby/Hibernation Functions From the shutdown screen • Standby In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], click [Stand By]. • Hibernation In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold the Shift key, then click [Hibernate]. Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernation mode can be used.
  • Page 49 Standby/Hibernation Functions Precautions Before entering the standby or hibernation mode Save any unsaved data and save any files you may be editing. When a file in an external device such as a CD/DVD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card is opened, close the file.
  • Page 50: Using The Power Switch

    Standby/Hibernation Functions In standby mode, power is consumed. If PC Cards are inserted, more power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC adaptor when using the standby function.
  • Page 51 Standby/Hibernation Functions release it, a second beep will sound and the power will be turned off forcibly. Data not previously saved will be lost. When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by the key combination the key, there will be no beep sound.
  • Page 52 Standby/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation (Recovery from standby or hibernation mode) CAUTION Until resuming is complete (requires about 15 seconds, or 60 seconds if connected to a network, after the display returns), avoid the following: • Touching the keyboard (except for password input), touch pad, touchscreen or power switch •...
  • Page 53: Security Measures

    Security Measures To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below. Situation Function to use You do not want the settings in the Setup Supervisor Password ( page Utility to be changed User Password ( page You do not want your computer to be Password on boot (...
  • Page 54 Security Measures If you have created a password reset disk (⇒ Operating Instructions "First-time Operation"), a message will be displayed when the wrong password is entered Reset the password according to the message. If you have not created a password reset disk, after reinstallation set up Windows and reset the password.
  • Page 55 Security Measures Using either the key or the key, select [Set Supervisor Enter Password] and press the key. Only when the Supervisor Password has been set: Enter your password at [Enter Current Password] and press the Enter key. Enter Enter your password at [Enter New Password] and press the key.
  • Page 56 Security Measures Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling) User Password is set when several people will be using this computer. For example, the system administrator sets the Supervisor Password and the User Password, and only advises the other users of the User Password. In this way, other users can be restricted from changing the Setup Utility.
  • Page 57 Security Measures Re-enter your password at [Confirm New Password] and press the Enter key. To disable the User Password Press only the Enter key. Enter At [Setup Notice], press the key. When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without permission: Set [User Password Protection] using the following procedure: Using the...
  • Page 58 Security Measures Setting the Password on boot (enabling, disabling) Run the Setup Utility. ( page 109) Using either the key or the key, select [Security]. Using either the key or the key, select [Password on boot] and Enter press the key.
  • Page 59 Security Measures Set the Windows Log-on Password If the Windows log-on password is set, a password input screen will be displayed when you log-on to Windows. To set the password, it is necessary to first create a log-on user. To set a password after the log-on user has been created, execute step , and then execute steps .
  • Page 60 Security Measures Click on the account for which the password will be set. If you are logging on to Windows as a limited user, the screen of step will be displayed. Refer to step Click [Create a password]. Input the password, and then click [Create Password]. NOTE If the check mark has been removed from [Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -...
  • Page 61 Security Measures When you do not want the data stored on the hard disk to be read/written When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you can read and write data as before.
  • Page 62 Security Measures Select [Enable] or [Disable]. To enable the Hard Disk Lock: Select [Enable] and press the Enter key. At [Caution], press the Enter key. To disable the Hard Disk Lock: Select [Disable] and press the Enter key. Enter Press the key and select [Yes], then press the key.
  • Page 63 PC Cards This slot conforms to the PC Card Standard; therefore, communications and SCSI devices may be utilized. There are three types of card, differentiated by their thickness: Type I (3.3 mm), Type II (5.0 mm), and Type III (10.5 mm). The slot allows you to use one Type I or Type II card.
  • Page 64: Inserting A Pc Card

    PC Cards Inserting/Removing the PC Card Inserting a PC Card Simply slide the PC Card right-side-up until it snaps into place. Refer to each card’s operating instructions for proper insertion. After the card is inserted, bend the eject button (A). CAUTION When using a PC Card to connect a peripheral device (SCSI, IEEE 1394, etc.), install following the procedures below.
  • Page 65: Removing A Pc Card

    PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Do not remove a PC Card while your computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. Note that the PC Card removal may not be complete, depending on the status of the PC Card or the device connected to the PC Card; this may occur when a SCSI card is used to connect an external hard disk to the computer.
  • Page 66: Sd Memory Card/Multimedia Card

    SD memory card format software. (Do not use [Format] of Windows.) Formatting software can be downloaded from our web site. Address: http://panasonic.jp/support/audio/sd/download/sd_formatter_e.html When using the SD memory card with other peripheral devices, format the SD memory card using the peripheral device. For details, refer to the device’s instruction manual.
  • Page 67 • While the SD memory card indicator is lit (Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, direct or indirect.) We recommend backing up important data to another storage medium.
  • Page 68: Multimedia Card (Mmc)

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card MultiMedia Card (MMC) The MultiMedia card can be used for: Storing files, etc. Exchanging data with devices equipped with a MultiMedia card slot This computer may be unable to use MultiMedia cards under some conditions; for example, if the MultiMedia card has been formatted using certain peripheral devices.
  • Page 69: Removing The Card

    SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Select the “Content” type, then click [Prompt me each time to choose an action], and then click [OK]. Removing the Card Confirm the SD memory card indicator turns off completely. Do not remove the card while data is being read from or written to the card. The computer may continue to access the card for some length of time after operations such as writing to the card.
  • Page 70 Input [c:\util\chgsddrv\setup.exe] and click [OK], then follow the onscreen instructions. How to change drive letter Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Drive Letter Change Tool]. Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].
  • Page 71 SD Memory Card Security Function When you initialize an SD memory card, you can insert it, instead of entering a password, in the following cases. When starting the computer When logging on to Windows/ resuming from the standby or hibernation mode, or while the screensaver is active Windows log-on screen Set the SD memory card...
  • Page 72 When [Removable disk] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Start the SD card setup program. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. If an SD memory card has not been inserted, the screen on the left will be...
  • Page 73 SD Memory Card Security Function Click [Next] in the Welcome screen. Choose the key (SD memory card) setting method (A). [Leave set] To leave the SD memory card in place instead of entering a password (The card may be removed after the computer or Windows is started.) [Set and eject] To set and eject the SD memory card instead of entering a password The setting method is set separately for each computer.
  • Page 74 SD Memory Card Security Function Make the settings according to their intended. To use when starting the computer An SD memory card will be registered with the computer (Up to two cards can be registered). Add the check mark for [Use when starting computer] (B) and click [Next]. Click [Restart the computer after entering settings], then click [Finish].
  • Page 75 SD Memory Card Security Function Enter the Supervisor Password. If the Supervisor Password has been set Enter the Supervisor Password, then click [OK]. If the Supervisor Password has not been set Follow the onscreen instructions to set the Supervisor Password. Enter the Supervisor Password, then press the Tab key.
  • Page 76 SD Memory Card Security Function Click [Restart the computer after entering settings], then click [Finish]. Set the Windows log-on user name and password. Enter the user name, then press the Tab key. Enter the password, then press the Tab key. Reenter the password for confirmation.
  • Page 77 SD Memory Card Security Function Click [Yes] on the confirmation screen. A [Private] folder will be created in the SD memory card, and a Windows log-on user name and password will be registered. Do not delete [Private] folder. Doing so will cancel [Use when logging on to Windows].
  • Page 78: Change The Settings

    SD Memory Card Security Function Change the Settings After you run the SD Card Setup program once, the setup screen that appears the next time you run it will be different. Start the SD card setup program. ( page 72, steps1-3) The current settings will be displayed.
  • Page 79 SD Memory Card Security Function [Use when starting the computer] • If you add the check mark: This SD memory card can be used when starting the computer. A check mark is also added automatically in [Use the SD card when starting the computer].
  • Page 80 SD Memory Card Security Function At the confirmation message [The user name and password registered in the SD card will be erased...], click [Yes]. Restart the computer.
  • Page 81: External Display

    External Display You can connect an external display to use a large screen, or connect an LCD projector to give a presentation. For explanations of display mode terminology, refer to “Read Me First” ( page Power off your computer. (⇒ Operating Instructions "Starting Up/Shutting Down") Do not use the standby or hibernation function.
  • Page 82 External Display Click the display destination, and then click [Apply]. • When the screen is displayed to an external display: [Monitor] • When the screen is displayed to the internal LCD: [Notebook] • When the screen is displayed to a simultaneous display: [Intel(R) Dual Display Clone] •...
  • Page 83 External Display The following actions may result in distortion of the display. If this occurs, restart the computer. • When an external display with a high resolution or high refresh rate setting is disconnected. • When an external display is connected or disconnected while the computer is operating.
  • Page 84: Extended Desktop

    External Display Extended Desktop Click [Extended Desktop] ( page 82, step C), and make the settings for [Primary Device] and [Secondary Device]. Click , select the display from the menu, and then click [OK]. The pop-up window displayed by the Fn key combination is shown only on the primary device.
  • Page 85 External Display When there is no display when the Extended Desktop is disabled: The application running is being displayed in the external display. Set the Extended Desktop again, move the application from the external display to the internal LCD and then disable the Extended Desktop.
  • Page 86: Connecting Usb Devices

    USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) You can use various USB peripherals, such as a floppy disk drive, external mouse, printer, or image scanner. Connecting/Removing USB Devices Connecting USB Devices Connect the USB device to the USB port (A) on your computer, referring to the operating instructions of the USB device.
  • Page 87: Removing Usb Devices

    USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) Click [Power Management] and remove the check mark from [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power], then click [OK]. When a USB device is removed and then inserted, may appear in the Device Manager and the device may not be correctly recognized.
  • Page 88 USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) When Using an External Mouse When external mouse drivers are installed, uninstall the Touch Pad driver first with the following procedure. NOTE Before uninstalling the driver, save important data and close each application. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [TouchPadUtility], and then click [Change/Remove] to remove the program.
  • Page 89 USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) NOTE After the settings described in the previous page have been made, the Touch Pad Scroll function can not be used. If you do not use an external mouse and use the Touch Pad Scroll function again, follow the procedure for [When using the Touch Pad Utility] below.
  • Page 90 USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) At [Start Copying Files], click [Next]. The driver installation is executed. At [Setup complete], confirm that [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] is selected and click [Finish]. After restarting the computer, at [Synaptics Pointing Device Settings], remove the check mark from [Show this screen at startup] and click [Close].
  • Page 91: Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    USB Devices (External Mouse etc.) USB Floppy Disk Drive Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive (CF-VFDU03). Avoid the followings while the floppy disk drive is being accessed. Doing any of these may damage the data on the floppy disk and render it useless. •...
  • Page 92 Printer When the printer is connected to the USB port, the Reference Manual in this computer and homepages found on the Internet can be printed. Refer to the printer’s operating instructions for help installing the printer driver, making the settings and operating the printer. How to print this Reference Manual in this computer: ( page Power off the printer and your computer.
  • Page 93 Modem 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. •...
  • Page 94 Modem [System standby] and [System hibernates] to [Never], using the following procedure: Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes]. To remove the cable, pull out while pressing down on the tab. 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.
  • Page 95 Modem Click [Devices] - [Properties]. Click [Receive], and then add the check mark for [Enable device to receive] and click [OK]. Click [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware]. Double-click [Modems], and then double-click the internal modem. Click [Power Management], add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby], then click [OK].
  • Page 96 Modem Setting for [System standby] • Roughly consider the communication time and then set [System standby]. There may be cases where the computer enters the standby mode after the time set for [System standby] elapses, even during communications, and cuts off the communications.
  • Page 97: Connecting Lan

    There are specific settings required to set up LAN connection. Be sure to check system administrator before attempting to your LAN. When connecting multiple computers or peripheral devices in a home or office via a network, printers or files can be shared among several computers. Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the modem telephone cable into the LAN port.
  • Page 98 CAUTION Do not use the standby or hibernation functions during communications (except when the Wake Up from LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception. The timeout function may engage even during data transmissions, causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation mode.
  • Page 99 Wake up from LAN Function This is a function of the internal LAN to automatically power the computer from a network server when the computer is in the standby or hibernation mode. To use this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up from LAN. Enabling the Wake up from LAN Function Click [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware].
  • Page 100 The computer may start up if accessed by another computer on the network. The following procedure can be used to prevent startup due to unintentional access by a computer. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
  • Page 101: Wireless Lan

    Wireless LAN If you use a wireless LAN, you can access 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 IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g.
  • Page 102 Wireless LAN 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 103).
  • Page 103 Wireless LAN Turning On/Off for the Wireless LAN Function ® Turn on/off the wireless LAN function 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]). After turning the wireless LAN on or off, it may take some time before the [Intel PROSet/Wireless] screen display is renewed.
  • Page 104 Wireless LAN To disable 802.11a: Click [Disable 802.11a]. To enable 802.11a: Click [Enable 802.11a]. To use 802.11a, turn the wireless LAN on. If 802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an 802.11b/g access point, the connection to the access point will be temporarily interrupted.
  • Page 105 Wireless LAN NOTE Function of Wireless LAN Switch • Turning the wireless LAN on/off by clicking the Wireless LAN Switch ( on the notification area and clicking [Enable Wireless LAN] or [Disable Wireless LAN]. • Enabling/disabling 802.11a ( page 103) The above settings can be set separately.
  • Page 106 Set to [Enable] using the following procedure. Restart the computer. Press the F2 key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. If a password is set, [Enter Password] will be displayed. Enter your password, and press the Enter key.
  • Page 107 Wireless LAN Enter the profile name and Wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes; then click [Next]. Make necessary changes and click [OK]. For security, we recommend that you enable encryption (WEP). If you enable WEP, enable encryption on the access point side as well. (The setting described below is only an example.
  • Page 108 Wireless LAN Exchanging Data between Computers Using the Wireless LAN To communicate between two computers using the wireless LAN and without using an access point, make the following settings on each computer. Set the network to be accessed as [Device to device (Ad hoc)]. Set the network names to the same name.
  • Page 109: Running The Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press the key while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer begins the startup procedure. When the password is set, the screen shown at left will be displayed. Enter your password, and press the Enter key.
  • Page 110 Setup Utility NOTE Cannot display the Setup Utility screen in simultaneous display. By pressing the Fn+F3 key, display destinations can be changed either external display or the internal LCD. When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable]: •...
  • Page 111 Setup Utility How to use the screen A. You can select menu items by moving the cursor with the key and the key. B. If there are several selectable items, you can choose the desired item by pressing key and the key.
  • Page 112: Key Operations

    Setup Utility Key Operations To display the corresponding "help" file (Press the key or the key to display next help page or previous help page. Press the F1 key to return to the original screen.) To display the [Exit] menu To move among the items (Use these keys when selecting the item.) To move among the menus (Use these keys when the [Information], [Main], [Advanced], [Security], [Boot], or [Exit] menu is selected.)
  • Page 113: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu (An underline indicates the factory default settings) Language English • Select the language for displaying the Setup Utility. Japanese Model No. To display and Serial No. confirm information. CPU Type These items cannot CPU Speed be selected or BIOS changed.
  • Page 114: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility (An underline indicates the factory default settings) Display External Monitor • The display destination in cases where Windows is not running is set here. Internal LCD • If an external display is not connected, all information will appear on the internal LCD even if [External Monitor] is selected.
  • Page 115 Setup Utility (An underline indicates the factory default settings) Legacy USB Support Disable • Select whether to use the function that makes the computer recognize USB keyboard, USB CD/ Enable DVD drive and USB floppy disk ([Enable]) or not ([Disable]) before starting Windows.
  • Page 116: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Security Menu NOTE When the Setup Utility is started up with the User Password: • [Clear registered SD card], [Set Supervisor Password] and [Hard Disk Lock] will not be displayed. • [Password on boot], [SD Startup], [SD Setting Method], [Setup Utility Prompt], [Boot First Menu] and [User Password Protection] will be displayed, but cannot be set.
  • Page 117 Disable • Select whether to display ([Enable]) or not to display ([Disable]) the message “Press F2 for Enable Setup/F12 for LAN” shown on the bottom of the [Panasonic] boot screen that is displayed after starting this computer. Boot First Menu Disable •...
  • Page 118 The device for starting up the operating system can also be selected during computer start-up. After the computer is turned on and the Esc key is pressed at [Panasonic] boot screen, [Boot Menu] (the device selection screen) will appear. When the [Boot] menu setting is changed, the selection screen display will also change.
  • Page 119 Setup Utility Exit Menu 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. Get Default Values Set the Setup Utility to the default settings. •...
  • Page 120: Icon Enlarger

    In this case, overlay the cursor to display pop-ups, scroll the screen, or use other functions to display the hidden elements. Close all running application before starting “Icon Enlarger.” Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Click the display size as [Normal Size], [Large Size], or [Extra Large Size].
  • Page 121: Loupe Utility

    When using Loupe Utility for the first time, run it from the [start] menu. Use Loupe Utility Run Loupe Utility Click [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].
  • Page 122 Loupe Utility Enlarging a Part of the Screen Point the cursor ( ) to the place on the screen where you want to enlarge. Right-click while pressing the key. The area indicated by the cursor will be enlarged. You can also show the enlarged display by double-clicking on the icon on the notification area, or right-clicking on the icon and clicking [Show Loupe].
  • Page 123 Loupe Utility Set Loupe Utility Right-click the icon on the notification area. Click [Settings]. 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 Click [Mouse/Touch pad](B).
  • Page 124 Loupe Utility Click [OK]. Select whether to make the display enlargement 2x or 3x Right-click the icon, and then click [2x enlargement] or [3x enlargement].
  • Page 125 Consult the peripheral manufacturer. Using the following procedure, start up in Safe Mode, and check the error details. Turn on the computer, and when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears if one is set) hold down the F8 key. (after entering the password Release the key when the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, and with key, select [Safe Mode], then press the Enter key.
  • Page 126 "Administrator" in [User name], and enter the password if one is set, then click [OK]. Cannot boot from a floppy disk Check if there is a Panasonic external floppy disk drive connected (CF-VFDU03). It is not possible to boot from other floppy disk drives. Check that the boot disk is correctly inserted.
  • Page 127 Problems with Starting Up, Shutting Down, and Standby and Hibernation Mode Windows startup is slow Restore the Setup Utility's settings to their default values. If you install resident software after purchasing this computer, disable the resident software. This problem may be eliminated by adding more memory. The processing speed depends on the application software used, so this operation may not cause the processing speed to increase.
  • Page 128: Hibernation Mode

    Problems with Starting Up, Shutting Down, and Standby and Hibernation Mode The computer does not power off (Windows does not shut down) If a peripheral is connected, disconnect it, and then shut down. If it is possible to shut down when the peripheral is disconnected, then there may be a problem with the peripheral.
  • Page 129 Problems with Passwords and Messages Even after entering the password, [Type your password] is displayed again The computer may be in ten-key mode. lights up, press the NumLk key, to disable the ten-key mode, and then input. The computer may be in Caps Lock mode. lights up, press the Caps Lock key, to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input.
  • Page 130 Problems with Passwords and Messages When the administrator password is forgotten Check whether you have created a password reset disk. • If you have: A message is displayed when you fail to correctly enter the password. Follow the message's instructions and set the password again. •...
  • Page 131 Problems with Operation during Use Cannot start a network-used program, or cannot share files or printers If you cannot start up a program or share files, this may be because the “Firewall (Windows Firewall)” in the “Windows Security Center” is set to be enabled. If this function is set to be enabled, damage from viruses and other attacks is reduced, but some programs and functions cannot be operated.
  • Page 132 Problems with Operation during Use Windows Firewall functions. For details, refer to the manual accompanying the firewall software to be installed. When “Automatic Updates” is enabled, will all updates be downloaded (or installed)? Only Windows Update programs with a high level of priority will be automatically down- loaded (or installed).
  • Page 133 Problems with Operation during Use • If the message “This site might require the following ActiveX control...” is displayed: Click the message, and click “Install ActiveX Control.” Check "Name" and “Publisher” on the [Security Warning] screen, and execute the installation. •...
  • Page 134 Note that this may not improve the speed of all operations. Cannot scroll with the Touch Pad utility Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings] - [General settings], and check that the check mark is added for [Use Touch Pad function].
  • Page 135 Problems with Operation during Use • If it does appear: Click [TouchPadUtility], and click [Change/Remove] to remove the program. Then follow the procedure under "If it does not appear" above to reinstall. If an application has a screen in which only one of horizontal and vertical scrolling is possible, then regardless of the Touch Pad operation, scrolling only occurs in the permitted direction.
  • Page 136 Problems with Operation during Use If Windows runs correctly, but the application software does not start, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the application software. ® Cannot play movies with the Windows Media Player When you try to play a movie, is [Codec required] displayed? Some video files use a Codec that is not installed as a standard.
  • Page 137 Problems with Battery The battery pack indicator lights red 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 again.
  • Page 138 Problems with Cursor The cursor cannot be controlled properly Make sure [Touch Pad] is set to [Enable] on the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( page 113) With the following procedure, check that no external mouse driver is installed. If it is installed, it may not possible to use the touch pad.
  • Page 139 Problems with Cursor Cannot scroll Check the item "Cannot scroll with the Touch Pad utility"( page 134).
  • Page 140 Problems with Display Screen is too dark Press the Fn+F2 key. This makes the screen lighter. If the screen becomes darker after disconnecting the AC adaptor: The computer has different set brightness levels for when the AC adaptor is connected and for when it is not connected.
  • Page 141 Problems with Display When the screensaver starts while the display is rotated, nothing is displayed on the screen Some screensaver types do not display anything on the screen for the first minute or so. Try changing the screensaver type. There is an afterimage Display a different screen.
  • Page 142 Problems with Display To enlarge the display To enlarge icons for example on the whole screen, use the "Icon Enlarger" ( page 120). For partial enlargement, use the "Loupe Utility" ( page 121). Nothing appears on the external display, or the display is not correct Check that the external display cables are correctly connected.
  • Page 143 Problems with Notification Area 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.
  • Page 144: The Date And Time Are Incorrect

    Problems with Notification Area You can continue using the computer even if these messages continue to be displayed, but we recommend that “Automatic Updates” is set as [Automatic] to maintain its latest condition. Read the message. Click on the notification area. The [Automatic Updates] screen will be displayed.
  • Page 145 Problems with Input Pressing a letter key produces a number The computer may be in ten-key mode. lights up, press the NumLk key, to disable the ten-key mode, and then input. Only capital letters are being input The computer may be in Caps Lock mode. lights up, press the Caps Lock key, to disable the Caps Lock mode, and then input.
  • Page 146 Check that the account with which you are logged on has read and write permissions. Cannot read from or write to a floppy disk Are you using the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 USB floppy disk drive (optional)? Has the floppy disk drive been correctly connected?
  • Page 147: Problems With Sound

    Problems with Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing the Fn+F4 key or the Fn+F6 key. With the following procedure, check that the Windows sound function is operating. (If it is not operating, pressing the Fn+F5 key or the Fn+F6 key displays the pop-up window shown on the left, but there is no sound.) Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
  • Page 148 Problems with Peripherals Your peripheral does not work Check that the drivers are installed for the connected devices. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager]. Check whether is shown for the devices. is shown: Try removing and inserting the device once more.
  • Page 149 Problems with Peripherals The device will not operate properly if a different mouse driver is installed When you install a different mouse driver, such as IntelliPoint for Microsoft's IntelliMouse, the mouse driver currently installed in the computer may need to be uninstalled. For information on how to uninstall the driver, refer to “When Using an External Mouse.”...
  • Page 150 Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [start] - [Run], and then click [OK]. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting]. Click [Performance], click [OK] and then click [Yes]. The computer will be restarted automatically.
  • Page 151 Problems with Peripherals Laptop]. As a result of the LAN communications speed being extremely low, or a wireless LAN connection being lost, if the CPU power-saving setting is set, then when the LAN or whatever is not used, it is recommended to return to the above settings.
  • Page 152 Problems with General Network Unable to connect to a network Check that the network you are using ([Modem], [LAN] or [Wireless LAN]) is set to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 114). Restart the computer. When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions.
  • Page 153 Problems with General Network Wireless LAN’s MAC address: Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the wireless LAN's "Physical Address" line. LAN’s MAC address: Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on the LAN's "Physical Address"...
  • Page 154 Problems with Wireless LAN Access point is not detected Check that the access point is powered on. 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 for a moment.
  • Page 155 Problems with Wireless LAN Some access points have a function that limits automatic access point detection. Confirm the access point’s SSID using the access point manual, and make the settings manually on the computer. The access point wireless function may be disabled. Confirm the access point’s settings according to the access point manual.
  • Page 156 Problems with Wireless LAN The communications speed is low Communication speed may decrease if, aside from the access point to which this computer is connected, there is another access point nearby using the same channel or a similar channel. Change the channel on the connection access point, and check to see if the speed recovers.
  • Page 157 Problems with Wireless LAN Cannot communicate via an ADSL, or cable modem Check to see whether IP address and DHCP server settings are set as indicated by the ISP provider. Cannot set wireless LAN to [Enable] or [Disable] It may become impossible to set the wireless LAN to [Enable] or [Disable] if these settings are changed repeatedly on the [Network Connections] screen.
  • Page 158 Windows with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found].) Running PC Information Viewer Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click on the items to display detailed information for each item.
  • Page 159 You can also save a copy of the screen to a file using the following procedure: Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that a copy of the screen can be saved to a file by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+F8 key.
  • Page 160 When forwarding an inquiry, include information on your computer’s usage conditions. Pre-installed software Contact the Panasonic technical support office as listed in the “LIMITED WARRANTY.” Confirm the contact information for the Panasonic technical support office using the following procedure: Click [start], right-click on [My Computer], and click on [Properties].
  • Page 161: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

    Protecting Your Computer from Viruses A computer virus propagates through infections from one computer to another. Some viruses are highly malicious, destroying computer data, or preventing the computer from starting up properly. To Protect Your Computer from being Infected by a Virus The first time you start up Windows, the message [Your computer might be at risk] will be displayed from the Security Center icon on the notification area at the bottom right of...
  • Page 162: Using Antivirus Software

    Protecting Your Computer from Viruses • When downloading programs from the Internet, do not execute them directly; save them once to your hard disk, and run a virus check first. NOTE We recommend that you back up your data regularly. Even if your computer is infected with a virus, it is possible to reinstall the system and recover your data from the backup.
  • Page 163 Protecting Your Computer from Viruses For further details on the Windows Firewall, see the help displayed by the following methods: Click [start] - [Help and Support] and input [Windows Firewall] into [Search]. Click [Windows Firewall overview]. If a Virus Is Discovered In order to prevent secondary infection, disconnect from the network, and conduct a check of the hard disk and other data.
  • Page 164: Update Windows

    To Update this Computer to its Latest Version To Update Windows to its Latest Version In an Internet-connected environment, execute the Windows Update, and use the latest Windows service pack or patch program to update Windows on your computer to its latest version.
  • Page 165: Windows Security

    Windows-related Information When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for each OS are contained in the following folders: c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support\tools, c:\windows\valueadd Windows Security Windows has security functions aside from the security functions in the Setup Utility.
  • Page 166 CPU and memory. Running DMI Viewer Click [DMI Viewer] from [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. The screen shown at left is displayed. When you click an item, detailed information on that item will be displayed.
  • Page 167 Glossary Glossary contains terms and explanations that are convenient to know when using your computer. Access Point A relay point that links a computer to the Internet when connecting to a network. When connecting to the Internet through a modem, the provider uses that relay point. When using a wireless LAN ( page 181), the access point also refers to the device that relays the...
  • Page 168 Glossary Certified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2001 as the U.S. government’s next-generation standard encryption technology. When using AES with a wireless LAN, you will require an access point that is compatible with AES. It does not offer compatibility with WEP, but unlike TKIP, it is said to offer fast encryption and decryption processing, with little effects on communication speed.
  • Page 169 Glossary DDR SDRAM Internal devices (below) in a computer execute a variety of operations using a clock signal that turns on and off repeatedly at fixed intervals. SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) is a type of mem- ory that operates in synchronous with this clock cycle ( page 174).
  • Page 170 Glossary Encryption Changing data into a form that cannot be understood by others. A rule (algorithm) and a key (network key) for converting data between a sender and a receiver are determined, and the data converted (encrypted) by the sender is returned to its original form (decrypted) by the receiver.
  • Page 171 Glossary FLASH Card A device for recording data. A FLASH card has the same characteristics as a hard disk in that data is not erased even when the power is turned off, but because it has no mechanical components, it can be used more easily than a hard disk. There are various types of FLASH cards, including “Compact Flash”...
  • Page 172 Glossary Icon A small picture displayed on the desktop or the notification area. The picture expresses the content or function of an application in an easy-to-understand format. The application can be executed by double-clicking ( page 169) on this icon. Some applications can be executed by dragging and dropping a folder or document file over the icon.
  • Page 173 Glossary IEEE802.11b A wireless LAN standard approved by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Communications at speeds up to 11 Mbps can be achieved using frequency bands in the 2.4 GHz range. Also supports encryption using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ( page 181), AES ( page...
  • Page 174 Glossary Legacy USB A mechanism that makes the computer confirm the USB ( page 181) device after the computer’s power is turned on and before Windows starts up. MS-DOS was developed before the origin of USB technology, the ability to recognize USB devices was not included. However, if the computer is compatible with Legacy USB, it will recognize USB devices.
  • Page 175 Glossary A file format that enables music to be played on a computer, using technology that compresses music data to about 1/10th its original size, with very little negative effect on sound quality. MPEG A technology that efficiently compresses digital video data. MPEG2 is one of this technology with outstanding image quality and is used in DVD-Video and other media.
  • Page 176 Glossary Partition A region created on a hard disk. One or more partitions can be created on a single hard disk. With multiple partitions, one disk can be operated as though it is more than one disk. For example, if a 20GB hard disk is divided into two partitions – a 10GB C Drive and a 10GB D Drive –...
  • Page 177 Glossary Provider A company that offers Internet connections. Different providers offer different services and have varied payment systems, so be sure to check details thoroughly before signing up with a given company. Sometimes referred to as Internet Service Providers (ISP). RAM Module A component that incorporates a semiconductor memory chip into a single substrate.
  • Page 178 This allows for checking problem causes, as well as system recovery. When starting this computer, hold down the F8 key when the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears, and release your finger when the Windows Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
  • Page 179 Glossary Simultaneous Display Displaying the same screen on both the internal LCD ( page 173) and a connected external (Intel(R) Dual Display display. Clone) On this computer, the display can be switched between external display, internal LCD, and simultaneous display by pressing the Fn + F3 key. Simultaneous display cannot be used until Windows startup is complete (during Setup Utility, etc.) SRAM –...
  • Page 180 Glossary Ten-key Mode Part of the keyboard can be used to input numbers or calculation functions in the same arrangement as on a calculator. When this setting is deactivated, the keyboard returns to its regular input mode. On this computer, ten-key mode can be activated by pressing the NumLk key. Press the NumLk key once more to deactivate the ten-key mode.
  • Page 181 Glossary USB – Universal Serial A standard for connecting peripheral devices (keyboards, printers, digital cameras, etc.) to computers. If the peripheral device is USB compatible, it can be used by connecting the USB connectors on the computer and the device via a USB cable. As a rule, USB devices can be connected or disconnected without turning off the computer’s main power (“Hot plug”).
  • Page 182 • Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader 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. • Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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