Page 1: Reference Manual
Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-F8 Series Model No. CF-W8 Series CF-T8 Series We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
Page 2: Read Me First
Read Me First Illustrations and Terminology in this Reference Manual NOTE CAUTION Enter Fn+F5 (Start) - [All Programs] or ⇒ xxxx ® “Windows Vista Business with Service Pack1” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows Vista”. <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> The following software package is described as follow: •...
Page 3 Read Me First Sound and Video Sound (e.g. MP3, WMA) and video (e.g. MPG, WMV) recorded in PC Cards and SD Memory Cards may be interrupted during playback. If this happens, copy them to the hard disk drive and play back. Sound and video in AVI files may be interrupted or produce a time-lag during playback.
Page 4: 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 Moving the Cursor <CF-F8 Series> <CF-W8/CF-T8 Series> Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface. Tapping/Clicking <CF-F8 Series>...
Page 5 Using the Touch Pad Function Double-Tapping/ <CF-F8 Series> Double-Clicking <CF-W8/CF-T8 Series> double-tapping Dragging <CF-F8 Series> <CF-W8/CF-T8 Series> Two quick taps, but on the second tap leaving your finger down (applying pressure) and moving it on the work surface. While holding down the button, moving your finger on the work surface.
Page 6 Using the Touch Pad Scroll There are two ways of scrolling with the Touch Pad: the Touch Pad utility, and the Virtual Scrolling Function. You cannot use both functions at the same time. The Touch Pad utility is enabled in the default setting. The Touch Pad utility (below) You can scroll continuously by tracing a circle on the Touch Pad (Start scrolling from the edge of the Touch Pad).
Page 7 (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings]. If a message appears indicating that the Touch Pad utility is not running, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility], and display Add a check mark for [Activate horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].
Page 8 Using the Touch Pad Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad. The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad utility. ( page Trace clockwise Trace counter-clockwise When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling.
Page 9 Using the Touch Pad Once scrolling has begun, continue to trace a circle on the Touch Pad without removing your finger from the pad. As long as you are tracing a circle, you can continue scrolling using any position on the Touch Pad. To scroll in the opposite direction, trace a circle in the opposite direction without removing your finger from the Touch Pad.
Page 10 Using the Touch Pad Change the settings. General settings Activate Touch Pad function (On/Off) Show icon in task tray (On/Off) Show scroll direction (On/Off) Activate scroll direction with animate scroll (On/ Off) Scroll window under mouse cursor (On/Off) Reverse vertical scroll- ing (On/Off) Activate horizontal scroll function (On/Off)
Page 11 Using the Touch Pad Scroll area A. Width of the scroll area B. Vertical and horizontal scroll scroll area Click [OK]. Using the Virtual Scrolling Function Set the Virtual Scrolling function using the following procedure. The Touch Pad utility will be disabled. Click on the notification area, and click [Settings].
Page 12 Using the Touch Pad NOTE Because the Touch Pad utility and the Virtual Scrolling function both offer scrolling functions that use the Touch Pad, these two features cannot be used simultaneously. If you try to use them at the same time, a message may be displayed asking you if you want to enable the Touch Pad utility.
Page 13: Touch Sensitivity
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] - [Mouse] - [Device Settings]. Click the device name (e.g., Synaptics TouchPad) in [Devices], then click [Settings]. Double-click [Sensitivity], then click [PalmCheck] or [Touch Sensitivity].
Page 14: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touchscreen <Only for CF-T8 Series> 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).
Page 15 Using the Touchscreen Change the settings for the Touchscreen When needed, the Touchscreen settings can be configured using the following proce- dure. To Display [Pen and Input Devices] screen. Double-click on the notification area. When is not displayed: Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Pen and Input Devices], and add the check mark in [Display flicks icon in the notification area] in [Flicks].
Page 16: Install The Touchscreen Driver
Using the Touchscreen Install the touchscreen driver If the touchscreen driver not installed, you can install the touchscreen driver using the following procedure. Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. Press Click (Start) and input [c:\util\drivers\tscreen\TPSetUp.exe] in [Start Search], and then press...
Page 17: 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 oper- ations. 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 18 Using the Touchscreen Suggestions About Cleaning the LCD Surface To improve the outdoor visibility of the display, a low reflection coating has been added. In order to avoid scratches and peel- ing of this coating, an approved soft cloth has been included to wipe the LCD surface of the computer. Before using the com- puter, be sure to read the instructions provided below.
Page 19: Display Rotation
Display Rotation <Only for CF-T8 Series> 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 Double-click on the notification area or press Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the previously set angle (below).
Page 20 • 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]. The display cannot be rotated in the Setup Utility. The display rotation angle may differ before and after Logging on.
Page 21: Key Combinations
(In the default setting, the LCD brightness is set to be darker when the AC adaptor is not connected.) NOTE When you change the LCD brightness, the [Display power saving function] setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility. Functions turns off. Pop-up Icon...
Page 22 Key Combinations Fn+F3 Display switching ( (When an external display is connected) Internal LCD NOTE <Only for CF-F8 Series> When an external display is connected to an optional mini port replicator (CF- VEBU08U), the display switching may work differently from the above. For fur- ther information, refer to the Operating Instructions of the mini port replicator.
Page 23 Key Combinations Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. When Win DVD’s screen is chosen, the display on the screen changed even the sound is switched to on/off or the volume is adjusted by using Fn key.
Page 24: Hotkey Settings
When you press Fn, the key is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Pop-up icon on/off Start up the Hotkey Settings. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Make the settings. [Use Fn key lock] When using an Fn key combination Press Fn once. (Locked) Press another key.
Page 25: Battery Power
• Double-click on the desktop. • Using the (Start) menu. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic]. Select [On-Line Manuals] or [Battery], and click [Important Tips]. Checking the Battery Status Battery Indicator Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging.
Page 26: Checking The Remaining Battery Power
Battery Power When the AC adaptor is connected. The orange display light has three modes: on, flashing and blinking. Note the difference between flashing and blinking. NOTE Once the battery is fully charged, the computer performs recharging only when the remaining battery power becomes less than approximately 95% (75% when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
Page 27 Battery Power NOTE The battery display may not correspond to the actual remaining battery power in the cases as below. To correct the display, perform the Battery Recalibration ( • The battery indicator remains red. • The battery indicator lights orange and the display shows 99% for a long time (79% when Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled).
Page 28 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the remaining battery power becomes 10% [Low battery level] Displays a message that the remaining battery power is low. ↓ Charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor immediately. If you do not have the AC adaptor, exit the running programs and Windows, then confirm that the power indicator is off.
Page 29 Close all the applications. Perform “Battery Recalibration”. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. When the confirmation message appears, click [Start]. Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message appears when the “Battery Recalibration”...
Page 30 You can also perform the “Battery Recalibration” with the following procedure. Restart the computer. Press and hold F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup proce- dure. When the remaining battery power is displayed, press Enter.
Page 31 Battery Power The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) enabled: Stop the battery recharging at 80% of fully charged. By stopping the battery recharging before 100% (fully charged), the burden on the battery is reduced and deterioration is prevented, so the lifetime of battery pack will be extended. The com- puter will not operate as long on the battery as when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is disabled.
Page 32: Replacing The Battery Pack
Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary. If the battery operation time becomes noticeably short and not recovered even after recalibrating the battery, replace with a new battery. CAUTION The battery pack is not charged when you first purchase it.
Page 33 Battery Power To insert <CF-F8 Series> Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it so that the left and right dents (A) on the new battery pack match the projections (B) of the computer. Be careful about the battery pack direction. In case that the projection does not match the dents of the battery pack, detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to avoid floating.
Page 34: Saving Power
You can use this computer a longer period of time when using the battery. When using the power plan for power saving, the power can be saved effectively even when the AC adaptor is used (except for the power saving function in Panasonic Power Plan Extension screen).
Page 35 Power consumption is increased or reduced when necessary. [Turning display off], [Setting the computer to Sleep], etc. are the same settings as for [Panasonic Power Management], but [Wireless Adaptor Settings], etc. in [Wireless Adaptor Settings] of [Change advanced power settings] differ.
Page 36 Panasonic’s unique power saving functions The power saving function designed by Windows and Panasonic’s unique power saving functions (Power Plan Extension Util- ity) are two different types of power saving functions constituting the power plan of this computer. The following explains Panasonic’s unique power saving functions (Power Plan Extension Utility) settings.
Page 37 Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene Item Fan control mode Screen-saver Wired LAN’s power while sleep- Wireless LAN’s power while sleeping Sound driver power saving func- tion Power saving contents You can switch the rotation of the cooling fan to: Adjust according to the computer tem- perature (Standard)/Reduce heat generation by faster rotation (High speed)/Reduce the fan noise by slower rotation (Low speed).
Page 38 Setting the Power Plan Suitable for Each Scene Item Intel(R) video driver power sav- ing function The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> The optical disc drive’s power Function preventing failure to return the plan Power saving contents Switching the effectiveness of Intel (R) Display Power Saving Technology to Disabled/ Enabled 1: Low/Enabled 2/Enabled 3/Enabled 4/Enabled 5: High.
Page 39 Click the items you wish to set from [Extension setting manual temporary switching] and click the settings from the displayed menu. Check marks have been added for the current settings. Make the detailed settings for Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility You can set Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility separately. NOTE The contents set in this method are associated with the power plan.
Page 40 You can copy the power plan to make a new plan, or you can change the power plan settings. Customizing with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility The following operations are available with Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility. Create a new power plan.
Page 41 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly The sleep or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing programs and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Sleep...
Page 42 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Entering/Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation To enter sleep or hibernation Close the display, or slide the power switch (A) until a beep Sleep: The power indicator (A) blinks green. Hibernation: The power indicator (A) goes off. You can alternatively use the Windows menu to enter sleep or hibernation.
Page 43 Sleep or Hibernation Functions To resume from sleep or hibernation Open the display, or slide the power switch (A). In the default setting, the Windows password will be requested to resume. CAUTION Do not perform the following operations until resuming is complete. After the display is resumed, wait approximately 15 seconds (normally) or 60 seconds (when the computer is on a network).
Page 44 Sleep or Hibernation Functions Changing When the Computer Sleeps or Hibernates Sleep Click on the notification area, and click [More power options] - [Change when the computer sleeps]. Select the setting for [Put the computer to sleep:], and then click [Save changes]. The setting for hibernation may change unexpectedly when you change the setting for sleep.
Page 45: Security Measures
Security Measures You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose. Another security measure <Only for model that supports TPM> • Embedded Security (TPM) ( Module (TPM)”. Setting the Supervisor Password/User Password Set the Supervisor Password before setting the User Password. Start up the Setup Utility ( Select [Security].
Page 46 Security Measures Preventing Your Computer from Unauthorized Use You can set a start-up password to prevent your computer from unauthorized use. Set the password ( rity] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE If the Supervisor Password or User Password has been set, the password input screen will be displayed on starting-up of the Setup Utility even though [Password on boot] is set to [Disabled].
Page 47: Cd/Dvd Drive
CD/DVD Drive <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> NOTE Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the remaining battery power becomes low and the power is not supplied, writing operation may not be completed. Use Windows features or writing software to write to discs (e.g. “Using Roxio Creator LJB” Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.
Page 48 CD/DVD Drive When opening/closing the disc cover When the computer is on, use the drive power/open switch. ( When closing the disc cover, press down the center of the disc cover (position indicated “CLOSE” for CF-F8 series, position of the arrow for CF-W8 series) to ensure that the cover is locked.
Page 49 CD/DVD Drive About recognition of disc It may take about 40 - 50 seconds for an image recorded to a rewritable media to be played back. While the drive is being accessed Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the drive to malfunction.
Page 50 If discs get very dirty, wipe with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture. <For recordable/rewritable discs> It is recommended to use the Panasonic disc cleaner. Do not use a cloth. How to hold a disc...
Page 51 When finished using the drive, turn the drive power off. NOTE The drive power/open switch and the Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility only operates after Windows has started The drive power/open switch and [The optical disc drive’s power] setting in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility work only when [Optical Drive] is set to [Enabled] in the Setup Utility [Advanced] menu.
Page 52 (If the speaker is muted, beeps do not sound.) NOTE The [Auto off setting] of [The optical disc drive’s power] in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility works only for the internal CD/DVD drive. In the following cases, it is not possible to turn off using [Extension setting editing]: •...
Page 53 Turning off the power automatically after a certain period of time Set time for [The optical disc drive’s power] on [Extension setting editing] screen of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility beforehand. After turning on the CD/DVD drive or removing the disc by opening the disc cover, when a certain period time passes with the cover closed without setting a disc, you can automatically turn the drive off.
Page 54: Disc Information
CD/DVD Drive Disc Information You can read from/write to the following discs. CD-R Recordable *2*3*4 *4*5 DVD-RAM DVD-R You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO DVD-ROM DVD-Video Does not support Ultra-Speed CD-RW to write. Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. You can read, write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Windows Explorer, without using the writing software.
Page 55: Region Code Setting
When playing back videos recorded over both layers of a one-sided, dual-layer disc, videos or sounds are interrupted at the point where the recording layers change. Recommended discs for writing Visit the following web site: http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/support/disk/diskinfo.html Using DVD Discs To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD ( Region code setting DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold.
Page 56: Inserting/Removing A Disc
CD/DVD Drive Inserting/Removing a Disc Turn on the computer. Slide the drive power/open switch (A) to the right. If the CD/DVD drive indicator is off (drive power is off), it will take some time for the drive power to turn on, and for the disc cover to open. Wait for a moment. Raise the disc cover a little.
Page 57 CD/DVD Drive Insert/Remove a disc. To insert With the title side of the disc (B) facing up, insert the disc under the keyboard. Push down on the center of the disc until it clicks in place. To remove Press on the center spindle (C) and carefully lift up the edge of the disc. CF-F8 Series CF-W8 Series...
Page 58 CD/DVD Drive Close the disc cover. Press down the center of the disc cover (position indicated “CLOSE” for CF-F8 series, position of the arrow for CF-W8 series) to ensure that the cover is locked. CF-F8 Series CF-W8 Series...
Page 59: Power Saving Mode
CD/DVD Drive NOTE To remove a disc when the disc cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered off: • Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole (A), and move in the direction of the arrow.
Page 60 You can change the drive letters for the CD/DVD drive. Turn on the CD/DVD drive. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password. Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].
Page 61 Alternatively click (Start) - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD for Panasonic]. Use WinDVD as administrator. If the AutoPlay screen is displayed after a disc is set in the CD/DVD drive, click [Play DVD movie-using InterVideoWinDVD].
Page 62 WinDVD Do not install another player software together with WinDVD. Doing so may interfere with smooth playback. Some DVD-Video discs contain the player software and start installing. In this case, cancel the installation as soon as possible. If you accidentally installed another player software and find a prob- lem in playback, try either of the following procedures.
Page 63 WinDVD Frame dropping may occur (images or sounds are disrupted) Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD video (images or sounds are disrupted). If the DVD video software other than WinDVD has been installed, the images and motion videos may not be displayed properly.
Page 64: Writing To Cd/Dvd
Writing to CD/DVD <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> Applicable Media Refer to the Disc Information ( Refer to the software’s online manual (below). About Copies When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing upon any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.
Page 65: Usage Precautions
Writing to CD/DVD Usage Precautions When an external CD/DVD drive has been connected Do not turn the CD/DVD drive power off on this computer when writing to a disc in an external CD/DVD drive. Turning the power off may result in a malfunction, such as an interruption in the external CD/DVD drive operation. Using DVD-RAM Formatting must be executed to write a file to a DVD-RAM.
Page 66 Writing to CD/DVD Formatting method When formatting is executed, data recorded on the disc is erased. Back up data as required. Set a DVD-RAM in the CD/DVD drive. Close all applications that use DVD-RAM. Click (Start) - [Computer], right-click the CD/DVD drive and click [Format]. Select the settings and click [Start].
Page 67 Writing to CD/DVD SUPPORT INFORMATION About User Registration Follow the steps below for user registration. While connected to the Internet, start up Roxio Creator LJB. Click [Help] - [Resister Now] and follow the on-screen instructions. If Roxio Creator LJB does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
Page 68 PC Cards You can insert the PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot. NOTE The following types of card are not supported: PC Card Type III, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12V of operating voltage.
Page 69 PC Cards To remove the card Disable the card function. Click on the notification area and select the card, then click [OK]. This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer. Remove the card. Raise the bent part of the eject button. Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot.
Page 70: Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
Card format software. You can download the software from the web site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD/SDHC Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the devices.
Page 71 Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, directly or indirectly.
Page 72 SD/SDHC Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out. CF-F8 Series CF-W8/CF-T8 Series...
Page 73: Mini Port Replicator
Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U for CF-F8 Series, CF-VEBU05BU for CF-W8/CF-T8 Series). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable con- nections when you carry the computer. It also allows you to connect various peripherals. Connect the mini port replicator to the mini port replicator connector (A).
Page 74: External Display
External Display You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A). NOTE After resuming from sleep or hibernation, or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status.
Page 75: Switching The Display
External Display <Only for CF-F8 Series> If you use an external display compatible with “DisplayPort connector”, connect it to a “DisplayPort connector” on an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU08U) using a cable compatible with “DisplayPort connector”. CAUTION Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing Fn+F3. Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different form before disconnection (e.g., wrong resolution).
Page 76: To Change The Display Settings
External Display To change the display settings Right-click the desktop, and click [Graphics Properties]. Select [Extended Desktop] in [Operating Mode], and select the settings for [Primary Device] and [Secondary Device]. Click [Display Settings] and set the display color and resolution etc. Click [OK].
Page 77 External Display When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer: An error may occur when resuming from the sleep or hibernation. In such cases, change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure: Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]. Click [Pointers].
Page 78: Usb Devices
USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices To connect the device Connect the USB device to one of the USB ports (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the USB device. To remove the device Disable the USB device. Click on the notification area and select the USB device, then select [OK].
Page 79 USB Devices CAUTION Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the sleep or hibernation. Save important data and close all applications. NOTE You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the instruction man- ual of the USB device.
Page 80 USB Devices When Using an External Mouse Before installing an external mouse driver, first uninstall the Touch Pad driver. In this case, you will be unable to use the Touch Pad scroll function. CAUTION Before uninstalling the driver, save important data and close each application. Click on the notification area, and then click [Exit].
Page 81 USB Devices To use the Touch Pad Scroll again Uninstall the external mouse driver and install the Touch Pad driver. Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program] to remove the external mouse driver. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mouse driver. Turn off the computer.
Page 82: Usb Floppy Disk Drive
USB Devices USB Floppy Disk Drive Note the following when using an optional USB floppy disk drive. The performance is confirmed by Pana-sonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U). 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 83 Modem CAUTION Be sure to connect the telephone cable into the modem port, not into the LAN port. Use a surge protector since the modem may be damaged by a sudden high voltage surge that may occur in the event of a lightning strike.
Page 84 Modem Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from sleep when the telephone connected to the modem rings. You will need software to keep the computer in an idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to sleep again afterward.
Page 85 Modem The computer needs some time to respond, so set the calling time longer than normal. If this is not possible on the transmission side, reduce the number of rings before answering on the software that you are using to keep the com- puter in idle waiting for the call.
Page 86 CAUTION To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length. Do not use the sleep or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake up from wired LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception.
Page 87 Power On by LAN/Wake Up from Wired LAN NOTE Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled], entering the password is unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer. Connect the AC adaptor. The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions: •...
Page 88: Enabling/Disabling The Wake Up From Wired Lan Function
Enabling/Disabling the Wake Up from wired LAN function When the Wake Up from wired LAN function is enabled, the computer automatically resumes from sleep or hibernation when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. (Default setting) The Wake Up from wired LAN function can be switched to enable/disable by performing the following procedure.
Page 89: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN> There are five ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) Wireless Switch Utility (below) Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Settings in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( The Wireless Switch...
Page 90 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication To enable or disable particular wireless devices Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( Select ON or OFF for the device you want to enable or disable. To change the function of the Wireless switch In the default setting, the on/off settings that were selected for each device at the time you last turned off the wireless switch are restored when you set the wireless switch to ON again.
Page 91: Installing The Utility
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Wireless Connection Disable Utility You can automatically disable the wireless LAN connection when a LAN cable is connected to your computer. You need to install the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to use this function. Installing the utility Log on to Windows as an administrator.
Page 92 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Menu Right-clicking the utility icon in the notification area opens a menu as follows. Monitoring LAN Cable: ON Enables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility to monitor the LAN port and disable wireless connection when a LAN cable is connected. Monitoring LAN Cable: OFF Disables the Wireless Connection Disable Utility, and enables wireless connection regardless of whether a LAN cable is connected or not.
Page 93: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION To avoid unauthorized access to the computer through wireless LAN We recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using wireless LAN. Otherwise the hard disk data such as the shared files can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access. NOTE Communication is established through the wireless LAN antenna (A).
Page 94: Using The Wireless Lan Function
Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN Function Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on. Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. ( When turning on wireless LAN If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting ( 89).
Page 95 Wireless LAN Input the key you set for the access point to recognize the computer, and click [Connect]. Wait for the computer to connect to the wireless LAN access point. When [Successfully connected to XXXX] is displayed, the wireless LAN setting is complete. [Save this network]: Add a check mark to save the password, settings, etc.
Page 96 Wireless LAN Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled]. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( less WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.
Page 97 Wireless LAN Wake Up from Wireless LAN NOTE Even when a password is set in the Setup Utility and [Password on boot] is set to [Enabled], entering the password is unnecessary for turning on or resuming the computer. Connect the AC adaptor. The Power On by LAN function is off under the following conditions: •...
Page 98 Wireless LAN NOTE The computer may resume when another computer in the network makes unintentional access. Using the following procedure, you can prevent accidental startup by unintentional access. Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. Double-click [Network adapters] and double-click [Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link xxxx], and then click [Power Management].
Page 99: Using The Bluetooth Function
Bluetooth <Only for model with Bluetooth> NOTE Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand. When Bluetooth is installed, [Bluetooth] is displayed in the [Advanced] menu of Setup Utility. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enabled] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility.
Page 100: Fast User Switching Function
Bluetooth To access the online manual Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [User’s Guide]. Fast User Switching Function When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, Bluetooth may not be used. In this case, log off all users without using Fast User Switching function and perform the operation once more. If the problem persists, restart the computer.
Page 101: Starting The Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the computer starts the startup procedure. When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When you start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.
Page 102: Information Menu
Setup Utility Information Menu Language Product Information Model No. Serial No. System Information Processor Type Processor Speed Memory Size Available Memory Hard Disk BIOS Information BIOS Embedded Controller Accumulative Operating Time Access Level Underlined items are the factory presets. English Japanese Computer information (cannot be changed.)
Page 103 Setup Utility Main Menu System Date • Day of the Week/Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Main Configuration Touch Pad Touchscreen Mode •...
Page 104: Advanced Menu
Setup Utility LED Brightness • You can set the brightness of the power indicator. ([Auto]: The brightness varies according to brightness of the internal LCD. [Dimmer]: The brightness remains dark and does not vary.) Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Execute-Disable Bit Capability •...
Page 105 Setup Utility USB Port Legacy USB Support • CF-F8/CF-W8 Series Select whether to use the function that makes the computer recognize, USB keyboard and USB floppy disk drive ([Enabled]) or not ([Disabled]) before starting Windows. • CF-T8 Series Select whether to use the function that makes the computer recognize USB keyboard, USB floppy disk drive and USB CD/DVD drive ([Enabled]) or not ([Disabled]) before starting Windows.
Page 106 Option] operates. Hard Disk CD/DVD Drive <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> USB Floppy Disk USB Hard Disk USB CD/DVD Drive Disabled The performance is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) when the computer boots from the USB Floppy Disk.
Page 107: Security Menu
Setup Utility Prompt • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disabled], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
Page 108 Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values and Reboot Reboot Without Saving Changes Save Options Save Current Values Load Previous Values Load Default Values Boot Override (Device Information) Repair Your Computer Diagnostic Utility To reboot the system after saving the changes. To reboot the system without saving the changes.
Page 109: Loupe Utility
Loupe Utility You can magnify the specific part of the screen. Activating the Loupe Utility Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Loupe Utility]. Click [OK]. appears on the notification area. Using the Loupe Utility Point the cursor Press and hold , and right-click.
Page 110 Loupe Utility The magnified text or image in the loupe window is fixed at the moment that the part is magnified (e.g., at the moment you press and hold Alt and right-click). To reflect the change you made on the original screen to the loupe window, click the loupe window.
Page 111: Troubleshooting (Advanced)
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Starting Up, Shutting Down and Sleep and Hibernation Cannot boot from a floppy disk Depending on the floppy disk you are using, the computer may not boot properly. The performance is confirmed by Pana- sonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) when the computer boots from the floppy disk. Check that the boot disk is correctly inserted.
Page 112: The Date And Time Are Incorrect
Troubleshooting (Advanced) The computer does not enter sleep or hibernation If a peripheral is connected, first remove the peripheral, and then enter sleep or hibernation. If the computer still fails to enter sleep or hibernation, restart the computer. It may take a minute or two to enter sleep or hibernation. Wait for a moment. The computer may not enter sleep properly and seems to be frozen in the mode that the computer is communicating via the modem.
Page 113: Problems With Passwords And Messages
Troubleshooting (Advanced) When the computer is connected to a LAN, confirm the date and time of the server. This computer will not correctly recognize the date and time starting from the year 2100 A.D. Problems with Passwords and Messages When the administrator password is forgotten Log on as another administrator, and delete the forgotten password.
Page 114: Cannot Scroll With The Touch Pad
(Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility] to start up the Touch Pad utility. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings] - [General settings], and check that the check mark is added for [Activate Touch Pad function].
Page 115 While you are using motion video playback software, benchmark software for graphic, etc., if error screen is displayed or application software does not function normally, set [Display power saving function] to [Disabled] in [Extension setting edit- ing] of [Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility]. (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic], click...
Page 116: Problems With Battery
Troubleshooting (Advanced) No response Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) hidden behind another window? Use the Alt+Tab to check for other windows being displayed. Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and close the software application which is not responding. After sliding the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off the computer, turn on again.
Page 117: Problems With Cursor
You can prevent deterioration of the battery pack and extend the lifetime of the battery by setting the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) to “Enabled” in Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility. ( However, when the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) is set to “Enabled”, the battery pack stops charging at 80% of fully charged, so the battery operation time is shorter.
Page 118: Problems With Display
Troubleshooting (Advanced) The cursor cannot be moved with a connected mouse Check that the mouse is correctly connected. Install the driver for the connected mouse. If the external mouse driver is installed, the Touch Pad may not be used. Refer to “When Using an External Mouse” page 80).
Page 119 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Nothing is displayed on the screen Check if the power-saving mode is active. • If the power indicator is lit: The display is turned off. Press a key with no independent effect, such as Ctrl or Shift. Do not use a key that may make a selection (Enter, Space, Esc, Y, N, numeric keys, and so on). •...
Page 120 Log off and log on Windows again. Takes long time to display the [Power Option] screen Perform the following steps to confirm whether the number of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility configurations cre- ated when using Power Saving Utility has reached 100 or more.
Page 121: Problems With Input
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Input Pressing a letter key produces a number The computer may be in ten-key mode. lights up, press NumLk, to disable the ten-key mode, and then input. If NumLk indicator Only capital letters are being input The computer may be in Caps Lock mode.
Page 122: Problems With Disk And Drive
Troubleshooting (Advanced) <Only for CF-T8 Series> Cannot input using the touchscreen as the tablet mode Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( <Only for CF-T8 Series> Cannot point the correct position using the included stylus Perform the touchscreen calibration.
Page 123 Troubleshooting (Advanced) <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> Cannot play back TV programs recorded on a commercial DVD recorder In order to play media other than DVD-RAM, they must be finalized using the DVD recorder. Check whether the DVD is supported in this computer. ( <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series>...
Page 124 During writing or reading of a disc, it is not possible to turn off using [Manual switching] of [The optical disc drive’s power]. When WinDVD is running, the CD/DVD drive cannot be turned off by [Manual switching] in [The optical disc drive’s power] of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility.
Page 125: Problems With Sound
Troubleshooting (Advanced) <Only for CF-F8/CF-W8 Series> Cannot eject disc Check that the computer is turned on. The drive power/open switch works only when the computer’s power is on. When [Optical Drive Power] is set to [Off] in the Setup Utility, it is not possible to open the disc cover unless Windows is running.
Page 126: Problems With Peripherals
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Cannot change the volume/Cannot increase the volume After making WinDVD’s screen inactive (by clicking the desktop etc.) press Fn+F6. Click in the notification area, and then drag the slide bar to the upper side (to the bigger sounds). When Win DVD’s screen is chosen, the display on the screen the volume is adjusted by using Fn key.
Page 127 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Depending on the device connected, the computer may not recognize when the device is connected or disconnected, or the device may not operate properly. Use the following procedure: Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
Page 128 When [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility] is displayed, perform the following procedures from step C. (Start) and input [c:\util\usbpower\setup.exe], and press Enter. Click Follow the on-screen instructions. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [USB Power Save Mode Switching Utility]. Click [Disable], and click [OK]. Click [OK]. Restart the computer.
Page 129: Problems With General Network
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with General Network Unable to connect to a network Check that the network you are using ([Modem], [LAN], [Wireless LAN], [Wireless WAN] or [Bluetooth]) is set to [Enabled] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Restart the computer.
Page 130: Problems With Wireless Lan (Only For Models With Wireless Lan)
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Wireless LAN (only for models with wireless LAN) Access point is not detected Shorten the distance between the computer and the access point, and try the detection again. Confirm the following settings: • [Wireless LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility Confirm that [Wireless LAN] is set to [Enabled].
Page 131 Troubleshooting (Advanced) 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 132: Check The Computer's Usage Status
Depending on your network environment, it may take about 1 minute to start up PC Information Viewer. Running PC Information Viewer Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer]. Click the items to display detailed information for each item. Save information to a file Displayed information can be saved to a text file (.txt).
Page 133 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 Ctrl+Alt+F7.
Page 134: Pc Information Popup
When you log on to Windows for the first time, the screen to enable the automatic display function of PC Information Popup appears. Perform the following steps. Click [1 Notification From Panasonic]. Click [Yes] on the confirmation screen. The function is enabled and automatically inform you of the information on how to use the hard disk.
Page 135: Change The Settings
Hard Disk Handling can be displayed with the following steps as well. Click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling]. Confirm information on how to use the hard disk Right-click PC Information Popup icon on the notification area and click [Check for information now].
Page 136 PC Information Popup NOTE When the icon is not displayed, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Informa- tion Popup].
Page 137: 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. When “Check your computer security” is displayed Click (red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings.
Page 138: Technical Information
Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. If the power saving function (sleep or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con- nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer. In a network environment, set [Never] for [Put the computer to sleep:] and [Hibernate after].
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