Page 1: Reference Manual
Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-T8 Series Model No. 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 Windows 7 (Start) - [All Programs] Windows XP [start] - [Run] or ⇒ xxxx ® “Windows 7 Professional” is indicated as “Windows” or “Windows 7”. ® In this manual, “Microsoft Windows ®...
Page 3 Read Me First Windows 7 Entering hibernation suddenly The computer may enter the hibernation mode by thermal control if you use the computer in a high ambient temperature and use an application that uses a lot of CPU power. Wait a few minutes (at least 5) before turning the computer on again if this occurs.
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 Move the tip of your finger lightly over the work surface. Tapping/Clicking tapping To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right...
Page 5 Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking [Hardware and Sound] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]/ [Mouse]. Scroll 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). Vertical scroll It can be used in the default setting.
Page 6 If the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, the segment shown in the figure above (A) is also included in the area to begin vertical scrolling. Trace a circle around the Touch Pad without lifting your finger from the pad. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad Utility settings]. Windows XP [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Vertical scroll When you place your finger on the Touch Pad, the icon changes.
Page 7 Using the Touch Pad The scroll direction can be changed using [Reverse vertical scrolling] or [Reverse horizontal scrolling] in the Touch Pad utility. (below) Trace clockwise Trace counter-clockwise When the horizontal scroll function has not been enabled, any scrolling will be vertical scrolling. The screen will not scroll if you trace toward the center of the Touch Pad.
Page 8 Using the Touch Pad Click [Settings]. When is not displayed: Change the settings. Click [OK]. Windows XP 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. Click [Settings].
Page 9: Handling The Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad • To use the Virtual Scrolling function: Click [No]. You can uninstall the Touch Pad utility using the following procedure. Click on the notification area. Click [Exit]. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] - [Touch Pad Utility], and then click [Uninstall] to remove the program.
Page 10: 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).
Page 11 Using the Touchscreen To right-click Windows 7 You can choose either of the two ways below. Touch and hold the object (i.e. file or icon). Touch the object (i.e. file or icon), and tap the right button of the mouse image on the display. •...
Page 12 Using the Touchscreen Move the stylus away from the surface of the display. Moving the stylus away from the surface of the display before left click. When needed, the above settings can be configured using the following procedure. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Pen Click [Press and hold] in [Pen Action] and then click [Settings].
Page 13: Install The Touchscreen Driver
Using the Touchscreen Install the touchscreen driver Windows 7 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 [Search programs and...
Page 14: Calibrating The Touchscreen
Using the Touchscreen Calibrating the Touchscreen When you cannot point correctly with the stylus (included), calibrate the Touchscreen by following the steps below. A standard user needs to perform the calibration as an administrator before performing the calibration for each user. Windows 7 Calibration by an administrator NOTE...
Page 15: Calibration By A Standard User
Using the Touchscreen Windows XP <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Calibrate the Touchscreen for each account created. Run [Touch Screen Calibration Utility]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Screen Calibration Utility]. Touch the 9 “+” target marks sequentially with the stylus, and then press Keep touching each “+”...
Page 16: 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 17 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 18: 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 Click on the notification area and double-click Windows 7 Double-click Windows XP Each time this operation is performed, the screen display switches between the landscape mode (0 degree) and the previously set angle (below).
Page 19 • In the default mode, the Display Rotation Tool will start up when Windows starts up. • To restart the tool after exiting: Click (Start) / Windows 7 , and then click [Exit]. on the notification area, and then click [Exit]. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Display Rotation Tool]. Windows XP page 100)
Page 20 Display Rotation The display cannot be rotated in the Setup Utility. Windows 7 The display rotation angle may differ before and after Logging on. Windows 7...
Page 21: Key Combinations
NOTE Windows 7 When you change the LCD brightness, the [Display power saving function] setting of Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility. The brightness of the power indicator changes in keeping with the brightness level of the internal LCD. Functions turns off.
Page 22 Key Combinations Fn+F3 Display switching ( Windows 7 When an external display is connected you can change the operating mode. (The change you made may not be effective until Enter is pressed.) You can also change the operating mode by pressing Computer only Windows XP (When an external display is connected)
Page 23 Key Combinations Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. Fn+F5 Volume (Fn + F5= down / Fn + F6= up) Fn+F6 NOTE When fine-tuning the sound volume, press and hold Fn, and press F5 or F6 intermittently.
Page 24: Hotkey Settings
[Disable popup] The Pop-up icon will not be displayed. Click [OK]. NOTE You can have different settings for each user. If the speakers are muted, beeps do not sound. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Hotkey Settings]. Windows XP...
Page 25: Battery Power
Battery Power Checking the Battery Status Battery Indicator Not lit Battery pack is not connected or no charging. Orange light on / Charging in progress. If [Battery Charging Indicator] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility is set to [Flashing], the *1*2 flashing indicator will alternately become lighter and darker (Flashing) (...
Page 26: Checking The Remaining Battery Power
Battery Power Checking the Remaining Battery Power There are three methods to check the remaining battery power. To check the remaining battery power on the screen (After logging on to Windows) Press Display Condition When the battery pack is inserted. (example) When the battery pack is not inserted.
Page 27 Battery Power To check the remaining battery power using the battery indicator (When the power is off or in sleep or hibernation) Close the display completely. Disconnect the AC adaptor. Slide the power switch (A) and confirm the battery indicator (B). Battery Indicator (B) Blinking orange Orange...
Page 28 “Battery Recalibration” does not increase the battery’s capacity. If “Battery Recalibration” is executed frequently, dete- rioration of the battery may result. If you have two or more battery packs, perform the “Battery Recalibration” for each battery pack. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration]. Windows XP °...
Page 29 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 procedure. When the remaining battery power is displayed, press Enter.
Page 30 Click [Enabled] or [Disabled] in [The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO)]. Windows XP Right-click either is not displayed, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Economy Mode(ECO) Setting Utility]. Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable]. Economy Mode (ECO) Indicator When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
Page 31: Replacing The Battery Pack
Battery Power NOTE After disconnecting the battery pack, if you connect it to a computer on which the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) set- tings differ, the battery will either recharge or discharge until the next time the computer is turned on, giving priority to the battery pack setting on that computer.
Page 32 Battery Power To insert Slide the battery pack in parallel with the arrow direction and attach it so that the left and right projections on the new battery pack match the dents of the computer. Be careful about the battery pack direction. In case that the projection does not match the dents of the computer, detach the battery pack once, then slide it while pushing it lightly to avoid floating.
Page 33: Customizing The Power Setting
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 34: Power Plan
Power consumption is increased or reduced when neces- sary. [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 35 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 36 Customizing the Power Setting 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 37 Customizing the Power Setting Item Intel(R) video driver power sav- ing function The battery’s Economy Mode (ECO) Reminder to set power plan back Switching the setting on whether to use (Enabled) or not to use (Disabled) the function to 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 38 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 39 Customizing the Power Setting Click on the notification area and click Click [Extension setting editing]. Click [Editing the power plan]. Select [New], [Edit], [Copying and adding], [Setting to active], [Delete] or [Restoring the power plan set at the factory]. Make the settings according to the screen instructions as necessary. Click [Close].
Page 40 Disable Wake Up from wired LAN functions when they are not needed. This reduces power consumption in Standby/ Hibernation. To confirm current settings, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility] to view [Wired LAN standby power saving function].
Page 41 Customizing the Power Setting When using this computer with the battery pack only We recommend against using applications that place a significant load on the CPU. Some screen saver place a large burden on the CPU even when you are not operating the computer. We recommend that you do not use a screen saver.
Page 42 Customizing the Power Setting Setup Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Power Saving Utility]. Click [Enable] for each function. Click [OK] in the confirmation screen that appears. To enable “Intel video driver power saving function” Select [Enable], and slide the slide bar to the “Maximum Battery”...
Page 43: Sleep/Standby Or Hibernation Functions
Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly sleep/ standby or hibernation functions allow you to shut off the computer without closing pro- Windows 7 Windows XP grams and documents. You can quickly return to the programs and documents that you were working on before sleep or hibernation.
Page 44 Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions Windows XP Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Advanced]. Click [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I close the lid of my portable computer:] / [When I press the power button on my computer:], and then select [OK]. NOTE You do not need to make the setting if you use the Windows menu to enter standby or hibernation.
Page 45 Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions • When playing/recording audio files or displaying DVD-Video such as MPEG files. • When playing a DVD-Video. • When writing to a disc. • When using communication software or network function. • When using peripheral devices. (If peripheral devices fail to work normally, restart the computer.) The computer does not enter Windows 7...
Page 46 Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions It may take one or two minutes to enter At the beep , immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the Windows 7 power indicator blinks or goes off. If you slide and hold the power switch for longer than four seconds, the computer will forcibly shut down and unsaved data will be lost even if you have set [When I press the power button:] to [Shut down] in [Choose what the power button does].
Page 47 Sleep/Standby or Hibernation Functions NOTE <Only for model with Bluetooth> After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear. Click [Close program]. If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - Windows 7 Windows XP [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the Bluetooth devices again.
Page 48: 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 49: Set The Password
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 50 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 51: Remove The Card
PC Cards Remove the card. Raise the bent part of the eject button. Press the eject button so the card comes out of the slot. Draw the card straight out. NOTE Check the card’s specification to prevent the total operating current from exceeding the allowable limit. Otherwise mal- function may occur.
Page 52: Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
Note that Panasonic assumes absolutely no liability for any loss of data recorded by the user, or any other damages, directly or indirectly.
Page 53 SD/SDHC Memory Card To remove the card Preparation Save the data and close all applications. Confirm the SD Memory Card indicator When SD Memory Card security function is enabled, it may be possible to remove the card even when is blinking. Disable the card function.
Page 54: Expanding Memory
Expanding Memory Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure. RAM module specifications: DDR2 SDRAM, 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, PC2-5300 CAUTION Use recommended RAM module products. Do not use non-recommended RAM modules. Non-recommended RAM mod- ules may not operate properly, and may cause damage to your computer.
Page 55 Expanding Memory Inserting the RAM Module Place the RAM module lightly in parallel with the RAM module slot so that the notch (B) of the RAM module and the protrusion (C) of the RAM module slot is in the same direction. The gold terminals are visible at this point.
Page 56: Removing The Ram Module
Expanding Memory NOTE If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of this computer’s memory and RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility. If the RAM module is not recognized, turn off the computer and insert it again. Removing the RAM Module Carefully open the left and right hooks (E).
Page 57: Mini Port Replicator
Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05BU). This device frees you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections 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). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.
Page 58: External Display
External Display You can switch the output destination to an external display. Connect the external display to the external display port (A). Switching the Display Mode The following are the display modes. Computer only Duplicate Extend Projector only Do not switch using a method other than the one explained here. Using key function Press Windows 7...
Page 59 External Display NOTE After resuming from Windows 7 nation may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status. When you change the display after Windows starts up, do not press any key until switching is complete. Display switching by pressing Fast User Switching function to switch the user.
Page 60 External Display CAUTION + P or Fn + F3 / Before disconnecting the external display, switch to the internal LCD by pressing Windows 7 Fn + F3. Otherwise the displayed image quality may become different after disconnection (e.g., wrong Windows XP + P or Fn + F3 / Fn + F3 to reset the image quality.
Page 61 External Display When an animated pointer is used for the mouse pointer: An error may occur when resuming from the change the mouse pointer to the standard pointer with the following procedure: Click (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Mouse]. Windows 7 Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse].
Page 62: 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. Windows 7 Click on the notification area and then click...
Page 63 USB Devices CAUTION Do not remove a USB device while your computer is in the Save important data and close all applications. NOTE You may need to install the driver for the USB device. Follow the instruction manual of the USB device. You may need to install the driver again when connecting the device to another port.
Page 64 USB Devices Manually deactivate the power saving function of the USB2.0 Root Hub Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System]. Click [Hardware] - [Device Manager]. On the Device Manager display, click [View] - [Devices by connection]. Click for the following items in order.
Page 65 Modem <Only for model with internal modem> Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. • Interphone • Intercoms • ISDN 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 66 Modem Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from 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/ standby again afterward. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the software Windows 7 Windows XP application.
Page 67 Modem Click [Device Manager] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Sys- tem] - [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 com- puter out of standby], then click [OK].
Page 68: Connect The Cable
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/ Windows 7 up from wired LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception. The timeout func- tion may engage even during data transmissions, causing the computer to automatically go into standby or hibernation.
Page 69 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 70: 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 71: Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN> The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) Wireless Switch Utility (below) Settings in the Network and Sharing Center ( Windows 7 Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Settings in the Wireless Connection Disable Utility ( Windows XP The Wireless Switch...
Page 72: Click [Settings]
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication 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. You can change this function. Windows 7 Click on the notification area and then click the Wireless Switch Utility icon.
Page 73: Installing The Utility
Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication Windows XP 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 74 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 75: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN <Only for model with wireless LAN> CAUTION Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect devices. Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals. If you use the computer in these locations, turn off the wire- less LAN.
Page 76: 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 ( 71).
Page 77: Setting The Wireless Lan Access Point
Wireless LAN Double-click ® The [Intel PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. Click [Profiles] and click [Add]. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next]. Make necessary settings and click [OK]. Select the profile you set and click [Connect]. Click [Close].
Page 78 Wireless LAN NOTE The settings depend on the network environment. For further information, ask the system administrator or the person in charge of the network. If you use the stealth type wireless LAN access point which restricts automatic detection of the wireless LAN access point, take the following procedure.
Page 79 Wireless LAN Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) Click on the notification area and click Windows 7 Click Windows XP Click [802.11a Enabled] or [802.11a Disabled]. NOTE In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. The Wireless Switch Utility icon ( setting of IEEE802.11a.
Page 80: 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 81 Bluetooth Windows 7 After resuming from sleep or hibernation, the message “TosBtMng has stopped working” may appear. Click [Close program]. If Bluetooth connections are cut off, click (Start) - [All Programs] - [Bluetooth] - [Bluetooth Settings], and connect to the Bluetooth devices again.
Page 82: 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 83: 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 84 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 Current Status •...
Page 85: Advanced Menu
Setup Utility Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Execute-Disable Bit Capability • [Enabled] indicates that this computer supports hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP). Core Multi-Processing Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology • Only for model that supports Intel(R) AMT Peripheral Configuration Power On by LAN •...
Page 86 • When you select [Disabled] in the following menu, the disabled [Boot Option] is ignored and the boot device in the next [Boot Option] operates. Hard Disk USB Floppy Disk USB Hard Disk USB CD/DVD Drive Disabled The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U). <Default order> USB Floppy Disk Hard Disk USB CD/DVD Drive USB Hard Disk...
Page 87: 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 88 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) Diagnostic Utility To reboot the system after saving the changes. To reboot the system without saving the changes. To save the changes for all Setup options.
Page 89: Icon Enlarger
Outlook Express. Some characters of website and e-mail may not be enlarged. Preparation Close all of the applications before using “Icon Enlarger”. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Icon Enlarger]. Select the size. Click [OK]. The screen will be displayed in the selected size.
Page 90: Loupe Utility
Loupe Utility You can magnify the specific part of the screen. Activating the Loupe Utility Click (Start)/ Windows 7 sonic] - [Loupe Utility]. Click [OK]. appears on the notification area. If does not Windows 7 Using the Loupe Utility Point the cursor at the part of the screen you want to magnify.
Page 91 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 92: Troubleshooting (Advanced)
Cannot boot from a floppy disk Depending on the floppy disk you are using, the computer may not boot properly. The operation is confirmed by Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03U) when the computer boots from the floppy disk.
Page 93 Troubleshooting (Advanced) The computer does not enter sleep/standby or hibernation If a peripheral is connected, first remove the peripheral, and then enter tion. If the computer still fails to enter It may take a minute or two to enter The computer may not enter Windows 7 computer is communicating via the modem.
Page 94: Problems With Operation During Use
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Check a disk error using the following procedure: Remove all peripheral devices (including an external display). Windows 7 Click (Start) - [Computer], right-click [Local Disk (C:)] and click [Properties]. Windows XP Click [Start] - [My Computer], right-click [Local Disk(C:)] and click [Properties]. Click [Tools] - [Check Now].
Page 95 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]. No response Is there an input screen (e.g., password input screen at startup) hidden behind another window? Use the Alt+Tab to...
Page 96: Problems With Battery
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. To enable/disable the battery’s Economy Mode (ECO), refer to “Switching the Economy Mode (ECO)”. ( Panasonic Power Plan Extension Utility/ Economy Mode (ECO) set- Windows XP...
Page 97: Problems With Cursor
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Cursor The cursor cannot be controlled properly Make sure [Touch Pad] is set to [Enabled] on the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( 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 98: 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. For details of the mouse driver, consult the mouse manufacturer. (In some cases, later versions may be available.) If operation is not correct even after installing the driver, set [Touch Pad] to [Disabled] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Util- ity.
Page 99 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 100 Takes long time to display the [Power Option] screen Windows 7 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. Click and then click [More power options].
Page 101: 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 102: Problems With Sound
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Cannot input using the touchscreen as the tablet mode Windows 7 Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Tablet Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Windows XP Set [Touchscreen Mode] to [Auto] or [Touchscreen Mode] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( <Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition>...
Page 103: Problems With Peripherals
Troubleshooting (Advanced) Double-click [Sound, video and game controllers] and check if is displayed, click the driver for which deletion screen. Then restart the computer. To change the volume Press Fn + F5 (to lower the volume) or Fn + F6 (to increase the volume). The audio is distorted During audio playback, operating a key with Fn may cause distortion of the sound.
Page 104 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: Windows 7 Click (Start) - [Computer] - [System properties] - [Device Manager]. Windows XP Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
Page 105 This may occur because of performance degradation as a result of the CPU power-saving function. Execute the following operations after logging on to Windows as an administrator. Input [c:\util\cpupower\setup.exe] in [Start] - [Run], and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting]. page 55). page...
Page 106 [Battery (Windows XP Standard)] in [CPU Idle Setting], and return [Power schemes] in [Power Options] to [Panasonic Power Management]. 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 107: 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 108: 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 109 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Right-click [Wireless Network Connection], and click [Properties] - [General] - [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] - [Properties]. Confirm the protocol settings, such as IP address, and do the settings properly again. Depending on the access point and settings access may not be accepted unless the computer’s MAC address is regis- tered beforehand.
Page 110 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Cannot set wireless LAN to [Enabled] or [Disabled] It may become impossible to set the wireless LAN to [Enabled] or [Disabled] if these settings are changed repeatedly on the [Network Connections] screen. In this case, restart the computer. Press F9 in the Setup Utility.
Page 111: Hardware Diagnostics
Hardware Diagnostics If the hardware installed in this computer is not operating properly, you can use the PC-Diagnostic Utility to determine whether or not there is a problem. If the utility discovers a problem in the hardware, contact your technical support office. Hardware that can be checked using the PC-Diagnostic Utility Hardware below can be checked using this utility.
Page 112 At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. The computer will restart. While [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed, press and hold appears at the bottom of the display. When the PC-Diagnostic Utility starts up, it will automatically begin the diagnostic check for all hardware components.
Page 113 Hardware Diagnostics The touch pad and the internal keyboard may not be used when each hardware checking is run- ning. While checking, blue and yellow colors are displayed on the left side of the hardware icon (A). By clicking the icon, you can execute the following operations: •...
Page 114 Hardware Diagnostics NOTE If you run a memory diagnostic check after installing a new RAM module (sold separately) and the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is displayed: Remove the additional RAM module and run the diagnostic check again. If the message “Check Result TEST FAILED” is still displayed, you can assume that there is a problem with the internal RAM module.
Page 115: Hard Disk Backup/Restore Function
[Backup and Restore Center] and [System Recovery Options] allow you create a backup of the entire hard disk data, which can be used to recover from hardware failure. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for any damage suffered (including loss of data) as a result of the use of this function.
Page 116 To perform from the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows 7. Turn off the computer and insert the CD/DVD drive to the computer. Turn on the computer, and press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. • The Setup Utility starts up.
Page 117 • At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter. • The computer will restart. Press F2 or Del while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. • The Setup Utility starts up. • If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password.
Page 118: Hard Disk Data Erase Utility
If you need to erase highly confidential data, we recommend that you contact a company that specializes in this process. Panasonic Corporation will bear no responsibility for losses or damages suffered as a result of the use of this utility.
Page 119 Hard Disk Data Erase Utility Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM Windows 7 into the CD/DVD drive. Select the [Exit] menu, then select your CD/DVD drive in [Boot Override]. Press Enter The computer restarts. Click [Erase the whole data on the Hard Disk for security] and click [Next]. At the confirmation message, click [YES].
Page 120: Error Message
Error Message Follow the instructions below when an error code or message appears. If the problem persists or if the error code/message displayed is not shown here, contact your technical support office. Error Message Bad System CMOS System CMOS Checksum Error Invalid Year.
Page 121: Intel ® Active Management Technology
The following procedures are example. It is different according to your environment. Contact your technical support office. Press Ctrl + P when [Press <CTRL - P> to enter Intel(R) ME Setup] is shown after the [Panasonic] boot screen disappears. Enter “admin” in [Intel(R) ME Password], and press Enter.
Page 122 ® Intel Active Management Technology Select [Intel(R) ME Configuration], and press Enter. At the confirmation message, press Y. Select [Intel (R) Features Control] and press Enter. Select [Manageability Feature Selection] and press Enter. Select [Intel (R) AMT] and press Enter. Select [Return to Previous Menu] and press Enter.
Page 123: Installing The Driver
® Intel Active Management Technology When an unintended character is entered, we recommend that you make a memo of the key you pressed and the charac- ter that was entered. Keyboard used Difference examples Intended character Entered character German Intended character Entered character French Intended character...
Page 124 The computer will restart. If the password is requested, enter the Supervisor Password. Press when the “Intel(R) ME unconfiguration in progress” message will appear. The computer will restart. Turn off the computer. while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter...
Page 125: Check The Computer's Usage Status
If automatic saving of the management information record has not been disabled, the records already recorded are also saved. Select the folder, input the file name, and then click [Save]. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Windows XP page...
Page 126: Save A Copy Of The Screen To A File
A copy of the screen displayed on the primary device will be saved. [Documents]/ Windows 7 Windows XP [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [Screen Copy]. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. Windows XP [My Documents] folder. If [pcinfo.bmp] file...
Page 127: 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 128: Change The Settings
: When the check mark is added for [Disable the automatic save function for management information history] of PC Information Viewer. This indication only appears when [Hard Disk Usage] is enabled. [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [On-Line Manuals] - [Hard Disk Handling].
Page 129 PC Information Popup NOTE When the icon is not displayed, click (Start)/ [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Infor- Windows 7 Windows XP mation Viewer] - [PC Information Popup].
Page 130: 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 131: 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].
Page 132 Technical Information French c:\windows\support\fr\migwiz, c:\windows\support\fr\tools, c:\windows\support\fr\logging German c:\windows\support\de\migwiz, c:\windows\support\de\tools, c:\windows\support\de\logging Italian c:\windows\support\it\migwiz, c:\windows\support\it\tools, c:\windows\support\it\logging Norwegian c:\windows\support\no\migwiz, c:\windows\support\no\tools, c:\windows\support\no\logging Russian c:\windows\support\ru\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ru\tools, c:\windows\support\ru\logging Spanish c:\windows\support\es\migwiz, c:\windows\support\es\tools, c:\windows\support\es\logging Swedish c:\windows\support\sv\migwiz, c:\windows\support\sv\tools, c:\windows\support\sv\logging Turkish c:\windows\support\tr\migwiz, c:\windows\support\tr\tools, c:\windows\support\tr\logging Arabic c:\windows\support\ar\migwiz, c:\windows\support\ar\tools, c:\windows\support\ar\logging Bulgarian c:\windows\support\bg\migwiz, c:\windows\support\bg\tools, c:\windows\support\bg\logging Chinese -Hong Kong c:\windows\support\b3\migwiz, c:\windows\support\b3\tools, c:\windows\support\b3\logging Chinese -Simplified...
Page 133 Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ® • Computrace is a registered trademark of Absolute • Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation. ® • PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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