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Panasonic Toughbook CF-W5LCEZZBM Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-W5 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    Read Me First ® In this manual, “Microsoft Windows as “Windows” or “Windows XP”. In this manual, the following software packages are described as follows: • “WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD” • “B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder” •...

  • Page 3: 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 Tapping/Clicking tapping To right-click: Can only be performed by clicking the right button.

  • Page 4: Using The Touch Pad 4

    Using the Touch Pad NOTE You can change the speed of the double-click or the operations of mouse buttons by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]. 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.
  • Page 5 When is not displayed: Click [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 [Use horizontal scroll function] in the [General settings] screen, and click [OK].
  • Page 6 Using the Touch Pad 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. On screens that cannot be scrolled (e.g., desktop screen), if you scroll, the computer may try to scroll the screen, causing the cursor to freeze.
  • Page 7 Using the Touch Pad Change the settings. General settings Use Touch Pad function (On/Off) Display icon in task tray (On/Off) Animated icon in task tray (On/Off) Rotate icon when wheel is operated (On/Off) Scroll item under mouse cursor Reverse the direction of the vertical scrolling Use horizontal scroll function (On/Off)
  • Page 8 Using the Touch Pad Initial scope A. Width of the initial scope B. Vertical and horizontal scroll initial scope Click [OK]. By dragging the inner circumference of the starting area, you can change the width of the initial scope (A) in five stages.

  • Page 9: Using The Virtual Scrolling Function

    Using the Touch Pad 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]. When is not displayed: Remove a check mark from [Use Touch Pad function] in [General settings], and then click [OK].

  • Page 10: Touch Sensitivity

    [OK]. Click [OK] at [Mouse Properties]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Touch Pad utility settings]. Click [General settings], add a check mark for [Use Touch Pad function], then click [OK]. Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad...
  • Page 11 Using the Touch Pad Try to avoid having any harmful substances, such as oil, come in contact with the Touch Pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases. When the Touch Pad becomes dirty: Wipe to remove dirt by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.

  • Page 12: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations NOTE Do not repeatedly press the keys in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with Touch Pad (external mouse) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator On the Setup Utility screen, you can use the key combinations of Fn+F1, Fn+F2 and Fn+F3.
  • Page 13 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 Fn+F7 Activate standby ( Fn+F9 Remaining battery power Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( Fn+NumLk Run the ScrLk (Scroll Lock) function The functions differ depending on the application software.

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Battery Power

    See [Important Tips] using one of the following methods. • 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 16: 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 Economy Mode (ECO) is enabled), so overcharging is avoided.
  • Page 17 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 18 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the remaining battery power becomes 10% [Low battery alarm] 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 19 Battery Power We recommend that you become familiar with alarm settings to become aware when battery power is low. A. When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will] in [Alarms] - [Alarm Action]: Add a check mark for [Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding].
  • Page 20 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 21 Battery Power Press 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. Switching between Long Battery Life and Extended Operating Time (Economy Mode (ECO) Setting Utility) The battery pack is a consumable item, and deteriorates gradually each time it is used.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Click [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] or [Economy Mode(ECO) Disable]. Economy Mode (ECO) Indicator If [Economy Mode(ECO) Enable] is set and remaining battery power is 81% or more The battery will discharge until the remaining battery power is 80% or less. When the confirmation message is displayed, read the message on the screen carefully, and click [OK].
  • Page 23 Battery Power In standby, do not remove/replace the battery pack. Otherwise your data will be lost and the computer may be dam- aged. Turn off the computer. Do not use the standby function. Turn your computer over and remove/insert the battery pack. To remove Slide the left latch (A) to the unlocked position ( Slide and hold the right latch (B) to the unlocked position (...

  • Page 24: Computing On The Road

    Computing on the Road In the default setting, [Power schemes] is set to [Panasonic Power Management], but you can reduce power consumption using the following method. When using the battery, the computer can be used for a longer period of time.
  • Page 25 Computing on the Road Setting method: Click [start] - [Control Panel], and from the [See Also] area, click [Other Control Panel Options], and then click [Intel(R) GMA Driver for Mobile]. Click [Display Settings] - [Power Settings]. Click [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology] to add the check mark, set the slide bar (A) to the [Maximum Battery] side, and click [OK].
  • Page 26 Standby or Hibernation Functions Starting Up Your Computer Quickly The standby 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 standby or hibernation. Function Data is saved to Standby...
  • Page 27 Standby or Hibernation Functions If a disk formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while puter cannot enter standby or hibernation. Eject the disk beforehand. When the Wake up from LAN Function is enabled (the function is enabled in the default setting), battery consumption will increase while in standby or hibernation.
  • Page 28 Standby or Hibernation Functions It may take one or two minutes to enter standby or hibernation. At the beep , immediately release the power switch. After releasing the switch, do not operate it until the power indi- cator 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 [Shut down] in [When I press the power button on my computer:] ( page 27...

  • Page 29: Security Measures

    Security Measures You can set the password and/or enable/disable some functions for security purpose. Other security measures • SD Security ( page • 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 30 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 ( 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 [Disable].

  • Page 31: Cd/Dvd Drive

    CD/DVD Drive 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. You need to use writing software to write to disks (“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” Ensure the disk is compatible with the selected writing speed.
  • Page 32 CD/DVD Drive About recognition of disk It may take about 30 - 40 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 disk to shift position and this may damage the disk, or cause the drive to malfunction.
  • Page 33 Confirm whether the CD/DVD drive power is on. If the drive power is off, turn it on. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Optical Disc Drive Letter-Setting Utility]. Click in [New drive letter], click the drive letter, and click [OK].
  • Page 34 CD/DVD Drive Turning On/Off the CD/DVD Drive When you are not using the CD/DVD drive, you can turn the drive power off to minimize power consumption. When you want to minimize power consumption (example) Set [CD/DVD Drive Power] in the Setup Utility to [Off].( The drive power remains off when the computer is started up.
  • Page 35 CD/DVD Drive Turning on or off immediately There are two methods, as follows. Use [Manual Switching] of the Optical Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility. Click on the notification area. Click [On] or [Off] for [Manual Switching]. Slide the drive power/open switch (A) to the left. •...

  • Page 36: Disk Information

    To turn the power on again after it has turned off: See “Turning on or off immediately” ( To restart this utility after selecting [Exit], click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Opti- cal Disc Drive Power-Saving Utility], or restart the computer.
  • Page 37 CD/DVD Drive You can read from the following disks. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL AUDIO *1*3 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW *1*3 *1*3*5 +R DL CD-R/DVD-R/+R/+R DL in B’s CLiP format cannot be read. CD-R cannot be written by using B’s CLiP in this computer. Use B’s Recorder. Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.

  • Page 38: Region Code Setting

    CD/DVD Drive Using DVD Disks 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. To play a DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code.
  • Page 39 CD/DVD Drive 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 disk cover to open. Wait for a moment. When using B’s CLiP, operations may differ depending on conditions.

  • Page 40: Power Saving Mode

    CD/DVD Drive NOTE To remove a disk when the disk 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 41 WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual. DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD. Running WinDVD Double-click on the desktop. Alternatively click [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD]. To access the online manual After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.

  • Page 42: To Adjust The Volume

    WinDVD • Uninstall the player software by clicking [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. (Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software.) • Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option in the player software settings. Notes During Use If you maximize the video display window: You can return to the original window size by double-clicking over the images.

  • Page 43: Changing Power Settings

    WinDVD Confirm that the check mark is added to [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration]. Do not add a check mark in [Use Hardware Color Acceleration]. The display may flicker, depending on the disk. In this case, delete the check mark for [Use Hardware Decode Accelera- tion] using step described above.
  • Page 44 WinDVD DVD Disks Created Using a DVD Recorder Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the disks. You must finalize disks other than DVD-RAM before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder. You cannot play disks protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prere- corded Media) and CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).

  • Page 45: B's Recorder/B's Clip

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. B’s Recorder: Enables you to create data/music/video CDs and to copy CDs. B’s CLiP: Enables you to copy or erase files and folders. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( Applicable Media Refer to the Disk Information (...

  • Page 46: Usage Precautions

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP CAUTION B’s Recorder Be sure to shut down B’s Recorder before you log off Windows. Otherwise B’s Recorder may not start normally when you log on to Windows next time. In this case, restart the computer. B’s CLiP B’s CLiP is not compatible with fast user switching (the to continue using B’s CLiP after switching users, log off all users, and then relog on to Windows.
  • Page 47 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP To format a new disk Set a disk in the CD. Click [B’s CLiP]. Follow the on-screen instructions and format the disk When newly formatting a disk that has already been written to Set a disk in the CD/DVD drive. Right-click and then click [Format].
  • Page 48 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP About the bootable disk image The following six types of bootable disk images can be used with the B’s Recorder preinstalled in this computer. Disk Image Contents BSDOS1.BIN Image that can be booted from this computer BSDOS2.BIN BSDOS3.BIN Image that can be booted from this computer or a drive connected with ATAPI (IDE)
  • Page 49 B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP Log on to Windows as an administrator. Set the Product Recovery DVD-ROM in the CD/DVD drive. Click [start] - [Run] and input [d:\bha\setup.exe] Follow the on-screen instructions. When the message that requires the serial number appears during the installation, input the serial number that is located under “Troubleshooting(Basic)/Error Code/Massage”...
  • 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 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 Memory Card

    To format the SD Memory Card on this computer, do not use [Format] of Windows, but use the SD Memory 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 Memory Card on other devices, format the card on the devices. For further information, refer to the instruc- tion manual of the devices.

  • Page 53: Inserting/Removing The Sd 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 54 SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.

  • Page 55: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the formatted SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot. If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Click [Next] in the Welcome screen.
  • Page 56 SD Security Select the trigger operation (A). [Leave set] Insert and leave the card in the slot. (You can remove the card afterward.) [Set and eject] Insert the card and eject it. When logging on to Windows or resuming from standby or hibernation or screen- saver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 57 SD Security After making this setting, the following functions will be disabled. • Displaying the Welcome screen • The Fast User Switching function • Remote desktop connection When you add the check mark for [Do not check the user name], you can register a user name that is different from the Windows user name.
  • Page 58 SD Security To disable the setup card If you have lost the setup card, disable the card to avoid unauthorized startup or logon. When using to start up the computer Start the SD Card Setup program. ( The current settings will be displayed. Remove the check mark from [Use the SD card when starting the computer].

  • Page 59: Mini Port Replicator

    Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU05AU). 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 60: 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 hibernation or restarting the computer, the output destination may not be the same as the one selected in the previous status.

  • Page 61: Switching The Display

    External Display 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). In this case, press Fn+F3 to reset the image quality. The screen may become distorted due to the following operations.
  • Page 62 External Display When the application is in the external display or after the application is closed in the external display, there are times the application will not be shown in the display when executed the next time if the position of the extended display is changed or the Extended Desktop is closed.

  • Page 63: 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 Preparation Close all applications. Disable the USB device.
  • Page 64 USB Devices When the USB device is removed and then inserted while the computer is on, and the device may not be correctly recognized. In this case, remove and connect the device again, or restart the com- puter. When a USB device is connected, power consumption increases. Remove the USB device when it is not in use, espe- cially when operating by battery power.
  • Page 65 USB Devices When using the Touch Pad Utility Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs] to remove the external mouse driver. For further information, refer to the instructions manual of the mouse driver. After the driver is removed, turn off the computer. If an external mouse is connected, disconnect it after turning off the computer.

  • Page 66: Restart The Computer

    USB Devices On the Device Manager display, click [View] - [Devices by connection]. Click for the following items in order. [ACPI Uniprocessor PC] - [Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System] - [PCI Bus] - [Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-27CC]. Right-click [USB Root Hub] under [Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-27CC] and then click [Properties].
  • Page 67 USB Devices • Touch the floppy disk drive eject button Use care when handling floppy disks. To protect the data on your floppy disks or to prevent a floppy disk from becoming stuck in your computer, avoid the following: • Manually sliding the shutter on the floppy disk •...
  • Page 68 Modem CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. • Interphone • Intercom • 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 69 Modem Ring Resume Function The computer automatically resumes from standby 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 standby again afterward.
  • Page 70 Modem The computer cannot resume if the telephone is not connected to the internal modem (e.g., you cannot use a PC Card 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 71: Connect The Cable

    CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. To ensure proper network operations, use a twisted pair cable (category 5 or higher) less than 100 m in length. Do not use the standby or hibernation during communications (except when the Wake up from LAN function is in use), as this may cause an error in data transmission or reception.
  • Page 72 Click [Power Management], add or remove check marks for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] and [Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby] to enable or disable the function, click [OK], and then click [Device Manager] screen to close.

  • Page 73: Wireless Switch Utility

    Wireless Switch Utility <Only for model with wireless LAN and/or wireless WAN> There are three ways of disabling and enabling wireless communication. The wireless switch on the front of the computer (below) The wireless switch utility (below) Settings in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( NOTE For further information about Wireless LAN: For further information about Wireless WAN: Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.
  • Page 74 Wireless Switch Utility To enable or disable particular wireless devices Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon to show the pop-up menu. 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 Wireless Switch enables all wireless devices when it is set to ON.

  • Page 75: Using The Wireless Lan Function

    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 peripheral 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 Wireless LAN Setting the profiles Preparation Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the com- puter. Slide the wireless switch to the right to turn on the wireless LAN. Double-click The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears.
  • Page 77 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 ( the setting of IEEE802.11a.
  • Page 78 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( IEEE802.11a setting. If the IEEE802.11a setting is changed in [Device Manager], the display will be changed accordingly. Perform either of the following procedures to check the status in Intel •...

  • Page 79: Starting The Setup Utility

    Starting the Setup Utility Turn on or restart the computer. Press several times while [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed soon after the com- puter starts the startup procedure. When [Enter Password] is displayed, enter your password. When you enter Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 80 Setup Utility Main Menu System Time • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Fn/Ctrl Key • Select whether to switch Fn with Ctrl functions, and vice versa on the internal keyboard. •...

  • Page 81: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility LED Brightness • You can set the brightness of the power indicator and the CD/DVD drive indicator. ([Auto] : The brightness varies according to the brightness of the internal LCD. [Dimmer] : The brightness remains dark.) Thermal Control •...

  • Page 82: Security Menu

    Setup Utility Prompt • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], 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 83 : USB KEY : USB HDD : USB LS120 Use the Panasonic USB floppy disk drive (optional: CF-VFDU03) The devices under [Excluded from boot order] are not booted. To change the boot order To move up, select the device with...
  • Page 84 Setup Utility You can select the boot device during start-up of the computer, too. Press Esc soon after [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed. [Boot Menu] appears and you can select the device. [Boot Menu] appears only when [Boot First Menu] in the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] ( be changed accordingly.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Click [Settings]

    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 88: Dmi Viewer

    This computer conforms to the specifications of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). You can use the DMI Viewer to access the computer’s information including the CPU, memory and supported system. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [DMI Viewer]. The DMI Viewer screen appears.
  • Page 89 Recover Pro Recover Pro is a data backup software application developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. It provides 3 types of backup as follows: • Quick Backup: Scheduled backup of the updated data • File Backup: File backup at file save and change •...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    [OK]. Cannot boot from a floppy disk Check if there is a Panasonic external floppy disk drive connected (CF-VFDU03). It is not possible to boot from other floppy disk drives.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting (Advanced) When the display is closed, the computer may not enter system standby or system hibernation. In order to activate standby or hibernation, set [Touch Pad] to [Disable] in the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility. ( Functions that cause the computer to automatically enter standby or hibernation after a certain time interval has passed. In the default setting, the computer is set so that the computer cannot enter standby or hibernation if a disk formatted with B’s CLiP is inserted into the CD/DVD drive (while Right-click...

  • Page 92: Problems With Passwords And Messages

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The date and time are incorrect Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options] - [Date and Time], and correct the date and time. If you continue to experience problems, the internal battery maintaining the clock may need to be replaced. Contact your technical support office.

  • Page 93: Cannot Scroll With The Touch Pad

    Click [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 [Use Touch Pad function].
  • Page 94 Uninstall and then reinstall the Synaptics TouchPad driver and Touch Pad utility. ( If [Touch Pad utility settings] does not appear when you click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic], click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs], and check that [Touch Pad Utility] appears.

  • Page 95: Problems With Battery

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) After sliding the power switch for at least four seconds to turn off the computer, turn on again. If Windows runs correctly, but the application software does not start, click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Pro- grams] and remove the failing application software, then reinstall the application software.

  • Page 96: Problems With Cursor

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) • Battery cannot be recharged temporarily because the internal temperature of the battery pack is outside the acceptable temperature range for recharging. Your computer can be used normally in this state. Once the range requirement is satisfied, charging begins automatically. •...

  • Page 97: Problems With Display

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The cursor moves randomly Adjust the touch sensitivity. To adjust the sensitivity, refer to “Adjusting the Sensitivity when Touching the Touch Pad” ( Check that no external mouse driver is installed. (Refer to steps erly” page 96.) The cursor cannot be moved with a connected mouse Check that the mouse is correctly connected.
  • Page 98 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 99: Problems With Input

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) The LCD brightness changes a number of times when the AC adaptor is discon- nected Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology ( Image colors are not reproduced as expected when displaying photographs or other images We recommend removing the check mark from [Intel(R) Display Power Saving Technology]. ( Nothing appears on the external display, or the display is not correct Check that the external display cables are correctly connected.

  • Page 100: Problems With Disk And Drive

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) How to input European characters (ß, à, ç etc.), symbols or Euro currency sym- bol is unclear With the following procedure, enter a character using the code table. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [System Tools] - [Character Map]. Point to the desired font name, such as European fonts, and select it.
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting (Advanced) When an external CD/DVD drive is connected, you cannot boot from the internal CD/DVD drive. 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.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting (Advanced) In the CD/DVD drive properties, click [AutoPlay], and when [Take no action] is set under [Select an action to perform], select the items to be played automatically. If the CD/DVD drive vibrates excessively or is noisy Is the disk bent or labeled? Check to see if the disk is inserted correctly, and is in good condition.

  • Page 103: Problems With Peripherals

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Problems with Sound The sound is not heard Try changing the mute by pressing Fn+F4 or Fn+F6. With the following procedure, check that the Windows sound function is operating. (If it is not operating, pressing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6 displays the pop-up icon shown on the right, but there is no sound.) Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager].
  • 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: Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager]. Select the applied device, and remove the check mark for [Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power] in [Power Management].
  • Page 105 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]. Click [Performance], click [OK] and then click [Yes]. The computer will be restarted automatically.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting (Advanced) [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] or [Wireless WAN]) is set to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( Restart the computer. When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be made depending on the usage conditions.
  • Page 108 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. It may take some time before the access point is displayed in [Available Networks]. Wait for a moment. Confirm the following settings: •...
  • 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) is not displayed (or has disappeared) To display , perform the following procedure. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet Connections] - [Network Connections]. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection], and click [Properties]. Add a check mark for [Show icon in notification area when connected], and then click [OK].

  • Page 111: Check The Computer's Usage Status

    As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. 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.
  • Page 112 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+F8.

  • Page 113: 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. The first time you start up Windows, the message [Your computer might be at risk] will be displayed from the Security Cen- ter icon on the notification area.

  • Page 114: Update Windows

    Update Windows to its Latest Version In an Internet-connected environment, execute the Windows Update, and use the latest Windows service pack or patch pro- gram to update Windows on your computer to its latest version. This update is also an effective measure for preventing viruses and other forms of computer attack.

  • Page 115: Technical Information

    Technical Information When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for each OS are contained in the following folders: c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support\tools, c:\windows\valueadd Windows Security Windows has security functions aside from the security functions in the Setup Utility.
  • Page 116 Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. • Panasonic is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

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