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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-19 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: 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), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen), digitizer (only for model with digitizer), tablet buttons, or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows.
  • Page 3 Key Combinations Function Popup menu icon Fn+F4 Speaker on/off NOTE Beeps do not sound if you turn off the speaker sound. You cannot turn off the sound of speakers connected to the USB port. (MUTE) Fn+F5 Volume (Fn+F5= down / Fn+F6= up) Fn+F6 NOTE This does not work on beeps or speakers connected to the USB port.

  • Page 4: Hotkey Settings

    Fn is locked (pressed-down) until you press another key. Use this when pressing difficult key combinations. • Popup menu 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 5: Tablet Buttons

    Tablet Buttons Button Function LCD Brightness : down / : up Input Panel <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Software keyboard on/off ( page <Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition> Tablet PC Input Panel on/off This button does not work on the Welcome screen. Enter Works as Enter.
  • Page 6 Open the setting screen. <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Tablet Buttons Settings]. <Only for model with Windows XP Tablet PC Edition> Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Tablet and Pen Settings] - [Tablet Buttons].

  • Page 7: Touchscreen Calibration

    Touchscreen <Only for model with touchscreen> You can use the touchscreen function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the stylus (included). To right-click Click on the notification area. changes to Click the object you want to right-click.
  • Page 8 Digitizer <Only for model with digitizer> You can use the digitizer function to perform the same operation as the touch pad and mouse. Touch the screen surface with the pen (included). For further information, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Get Going with Tablet PC]. To right-click Press and hold the button (A) of the pen, and then tap the object.

  • Page 9: Starting The Software Keyboard

    You can touch the screen keyboard using the stylus (included) to perform the same operation as the internal keyboard. Starting the Software Keyboard Press the Input Panel button (A). Alternatively you can click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Software Keyboard]. Touch the software keyboard using the stylus. To use shortcut key Example: Ctrl + C Press Ctrl (turns blue) and then press C.
  • Page 10 Software Keyboard Software Keyboard Menu Click (A). Add a check mark to the function you want to use. [Auto Move] The software keyboard moves automatically to avoid overlapping the selected window. [Auto Restore] The software keyboard minimized on the notification area will be restored when you change the input mode. This may not work on some applications.

  • Page 11: Panasonic Hand Writing

    [Exit Panasonic Hand Writing], and then restart Panasonic Hand Writing. Panasonic Hand Writing may not work properly if another application software is active. In this case, close the applica- tion software and try handwriting again.

  • Page 12: Display Rotation

    Display Rotation Rotating the Display Press the Rotation button (A). ° Each time you press the button, the screen display rotates counter-clockwise by 90 NOTE Alternatively you can rotate the display by the following procedure. <Only for model with Windows XP Professional> Double-click on the notification area.

  • Page 13: Changing The Settings

    Display Rotation Changing the Settings Right-click on the notification area and click [Setting]. The Display Rotation Tool screen appears. Change the settings. Click [OK]. NOTE In the following cases, the display angle automatically returns to the default angle. • When starting up Windows •...

  • Page 14: Standby And Hibernation Functions

    Standby and Hibernation Functions The standby or hibernation function allows 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 Recovery time Power supply...
  • Page 15 Standby and Hibernation Functions Do not enter standby or hibernation in the following conditions, otherwise the data or file may be corrupted, standby or hibernation may not work, or malfunction may occur in the computer or the peripheral devices. • When the hard disk drive indicator or the SD Memory Card indicator is on.
  • Page 16 Standby and Hibernation Functions In standby or hibernation Do not attach or remove a peripheral device. Doing so may cause malfunction. Power is consumed in standby mode. Power consumption may increase when a PC Card is inserted. When power is exhausted, the data retained in memory will be lost.

  • Page 17: Security Measures

    Do not forget your password. If you forget your Supervisor Password, you will not be able to use your computer. Con- tact Panasonic Technical Support. When running the Setup Utility, do not leave and go away from your computer even for a short time, since other people may set or change the password.

  • Page 18: Set The Password

    17). When you have your hard disk drive repaired • Contact Panasonic Technical Support. • Before sending back the hard disk drive, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Disable]. NOTE The hard disk lock function works with the built-in hard disk. It does not work with the external hard disk.

  • Page 19: Battery Power

    Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery indicator Battery status Not lit The battery pack is not inserted or not being charged. Orange Charging is in progress. Green The battery is fully-charged. Blinking green In high temperature mode, the battery pack is discharging the power to 80% of normal temperature mode ( page...

  • Page 20: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Battery Power Checking the Remaining Battery Charge You can check the remaining battery charge on the screen. (After logging on to Windows) Press When the battery pack is inserted (example) : Normal temperature mode ( page : High temperature mode ( page When the battery pack is not inserted NOTE...

  • Page 21: High Temperature Mode

    Battery Power High temperature mode The high temperature mode can prevent the battery from deteriorating when the computer is used in high-temperature envi- ronment or used for a long time with its battery fully charged. Select [Auto] (default) or [High Temperature] in [Environment] of the [Main] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 59).
  • Page 22 Battery Power Computer behavior with low battery The default settings are as follows. When the battery level becomes 10% When the battery level becomes 5% [Low battery alarm] [Critical battery alarm] Displays a message that the battery level is low. Displays a message that the battery level is low, and then the computer enters hibernation.
  • Page 23 You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure. Restart the computer. Press F9 while the [Panasonic] boot screen is displayed just after the computer starts the startup procedure. When the remaining battery capacity is displayed, press Enter.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack (CF-VZSU48U) 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 25 Battery Power To insert Insert the battery pack until it securely fits the connector. Close the cover until it clicks. Slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover. CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.

  • Page 26: Pc Card / Expresscard

    PC Card / ExpressCard You can insert the following cards. ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 to the ExpressCard slot (A) PC Card Type I (3.3 mm) or II (5.0 mm) to the PC Card slot (B) NOTE The following types of card are not supported: PC Card Type III (10.5 mm), ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12 V of operating voltage.
  • Page 27 PC Card / ExpressCard To remove the card Disable the card function. Double-click on the notification area and select the card, then click [Stop]. Follow the on-screen instructions. This step is not necessary when removing the card after turning off the computer. Open the cover and remove the card.

  • Page 28: 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.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html To use the SD Memory Card on other devices, format the card on those devices. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the devices.

  • Page 29: 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, direct or indirect.

  • Page 30: Remove The Card

    SD Memory Card To remove the card Preparation Save the data and close all applications. Open the cover and confirm the SD Memory Card indicator (B) is off. Disable the card function. Double-click on the notification area and click [Secure Digital Storage Device], then click [Stop].

  • Page 31: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the SD Memory Card in the SD Memory Card slot. If [Secure Digital storage device] appears, click [Take no action], then click [OK]. Start the SD Card Setup program. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD Card Setup]. Click [Next] in the Welcome screen.
  • Page 32 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. When logging on to Windows or resuming from standby, hibernation or screensaver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 33 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 the user name that is different from the Windows user name.
  • Page 34 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 the card to start up the computer Start the SD Card Setup program. ( page 31 Step The current settings will be displayed.

  • Page 35: Ram Module

    RAM module specifications: 200 pins, SO-DIMM, 1.8 V, DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-4200 (For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.) CAUTION RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body.
  • Page 36 RAM Module Insert/Remove the RAM module. To insert Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot. Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (C) are locked. To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks (C). The module will rise.

  • Page 37: Port Replicator / Car Mounter

    Port Replicator / Car Mounter You can use an optional port replicator and a car mounter. These devices free you from being bothered by a lot of cable connections when you carry the computer. They also allow you to connect various peripherals. Connect the port replicator or the car mounter to the expansion bus connector (A) on the bottom side of the computer.
  • Page 38 Port Replicator / Car Mounter Click [Finish] and click [Close]. When the message requests restart of Windows, click [Yes]. The computer will restart. NOTE If you cannot use the functions of the external mouse and trackball even after the steps above, perform the steps below.

  • Page 39: 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 selected in the previous status.

  • Page 40: Extended Desktop

    External Display • Connecting/disconnecting an external display during computer operations. Switching the Display Press Each time you press the key combination: Internal LCD Simultaneous display External display Extended Desktop The extended desktop function allows you to use the working area across both the internal LCD and the external display. You can drag an object from the internal LCD to the external display and vice versa.

  • Page 41: To Remove The Usb Device

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices To connect the USB device Open the cover and 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 USB device Disable the USB device.

  • Page 42: Ieee 1394 Devices

    IEEE 1394 Devices You can connect a digital video camcorder or other IEEE 1394 standard device to the computer. To connect IEEE 1394 device Turn on the computer and the IEEE 1394 device. Open the cover, and connect the IEEE 1394 device to the IEEE 1394 interface connector (A).
  • Page 43 Modem Connecting the Internal Modem with a Telephone Jack CAUTION Do not use the PBX internal phone lines installed in company offices. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. You cannot connect the modem to the following lines. •...
  • Page 44 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 idle state waiting for a phone call, and if you prefer, to turn the computer to standby again afterward.

  • Page 45: Connecting Lan

    Connecting LAN CAUTION Do not connect the telephone cable to the LAN port. Turn off the computer. Do not use standby or hibernation. Open the cover and connect the cable. Connect the LAN port (A) and the network system (server, HUB, etc.) by using a LAN cable.
  • Page 46 Enabling the Power On by LAN function The computer automatically turns from off to on when the computer is accessed from the network server via the internal LAN port. Select [Allow] in [Power On by LAN] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 60).
  • Page 47 Add 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.], and click [OK]. 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.

  • Page 48: Wireless Switch Utility

    Wireless Switch Utility <Only for model with wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and/or wireless WAN> When you are using all or any of wireless LAN, Bluetooth and wireless WAN, you can turn them on/off together or separately by using Wireless Switch Utility. For further information about wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless WAN: •...
  • Page 49 Wireless Switch Utility To check the wireless communication status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) on the notification area. A tool tip appears. NOTE Do not turn on/off the switch repeatedly at too short intervals. Do not restart, log off, or enter standby or hibernation immediately after turning on/off the switch.
  • Page 50 Wireless Switch Utility Changing the On/Off Combination Setting You can select the function of the wireless switch. Click the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) on the notification area and click [Settings]. Select the setting you want to assign to the wireless switch. [Select the device for which to turn the device status on each time with the dialog box.] The Wireless Switch Utility screen appears when you turn on the wireless switch.

  • Page 51: 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 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 52 Wireless LAN Setting the profiles Double-click on the notification area. The [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen appears. When is displayed, skip step When you double-clicked in step 1, slide the wireless switch to turn on. Click [Profiles] and click [Add]. Enter the profile name and wireless network name (SSID), and make other necessary changes, then click [Next].
  • Page 53 Wireless LAN Enabling/Disabling the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) This section is available for countries except U.S.A. For U.S.A., do not change to [802.11a Enabled]. 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 ( ) indicates the on/off status of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth and/or wireless WAN, not the setting of IEEE802.11a.

  • Page 54: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth <Only for model with Bluetooth> You can access internet and other Bluetooth devices without connecting cables. NOTE Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 61).

  • Page 55: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Inserting/Removing the Hard Disk Drive To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support. CAUTION Back up all the important data before removing the hard disk drive. If you need to read the hard disk data on another computer for repair or any other purpose, set [Hard Disk Lock] to...

  • Page 56: Insert The Battery Pack

    Hard Disk Drive To insert Insert the hard disk drive until it surely fits in the slot. Close the cover until it clicks, and slide the latch (C) to the left to lock the cover. Insert the battery pack ( page 24).

  • Page 57: 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 start the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password You can make the settings of all items of the Setup Utility.

  • Page 58: Information Menu

    Setup Utility Information Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Language English Japanese Model No. Computer information (cannot be changed.) Serial No. CPU Type CPU Speed BIOS Embedded Controller System Memory Hard Disk Accumulative Operating Time...
  • Page 59 Setup Utility Main Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. System Time [xx:xx:xx] • 24-hr. style. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] • Month/Day/Year. • You can use Tab to move the cursor. Touch Pad Disable Enable Display...

  • Page 60: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Core Multi-Processing Disable Enable Serial Port A Disable Enable Auto I/O IRQ 3F8/IRQ4 • Can be changed only when [Serial Port A] is set to [Enable]. 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ11 2E8/IRQ10 Serial Port B Disable Enable Auto...
  • Page 61 Setup Utility Wireless LAN Disable • Only for model with wireless LAN Enable Wireless WAN Disable • Only for model with wireless WAN Enable Bluetooth Disable • Only for model with Bluetooth Enable Wireless Switch Disable Enable PC Card Slot Disable Enable ExpressCard Slot...

  • Page 62: Security Menu

    • When [Setup Utility Prompt] is set to [Disable], the message “Press F2 for Setup / F12 for LAN” is Enable not displayed on [Panasonic] boot screen. However, F2 and F12 will work even if the message is not displayed.
  • Page 63 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...
  • Page 64 Setup Utility Exit Menu Save Values & Exit To save the changes to CMOS and reboot. Exit Without Saving Changes To exit without saving the changes to CMOS. Get Default Values To return the settings to the default values. Load Previous Values To load the previous values from CMOS.

  • Page 65: Icon Enlarger

    The Icon Enlarger setting affects the website characters displayed by Internet Explorer and the e-mail characters in 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].

  • Page 66: 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 at the part of the screen you want to magnify.

  • Page 67: Click [Settings]

    Loupe Utility NOTE 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 68: 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 69 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 70: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Connections and Communications Software Close the communications software before using the power saving function. If the power saving function (standby 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 the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting (Advanced)

    Refer to the following instructions when a problem occurs. If the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support. For a software problem, refer to the instruction manual of the software. • To check the computer’s usage status ( page 78).
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Sound Cannot change the volume by press- Activate the Windows sound function. When it is not active, the volume does ing Fn+F5 or Fn+F6. not change even if is displayed. “There was an error updating the reg- Sound Recorder is started by a limited account user whose language setting is istry”...

  • Page 73: Wireless Communication

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Network Cannot connect to network. Set [Modem] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 60). Cannot check the computer’s MAC Follow the steps below. address. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt]. Input [ipconfig/all], and press Enter.
  • Page 74 59). USB floppy disk drive does not work You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03U USB floppy disk drive (optional). as a boot drive. Connect the floppy disk drive directly to a USB port of the computer. Do not connect it via a USB hub or USB connector of the port replicator or the car mounter.
  • Page 75 IEEE1394 PC Card). Follow the on-screen instructions. <Only for model with wireless LAN> Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [CPU Idle Setting]. Wireless LAN connection is cut. Click [Performance] and click [OK], then click [Yes].
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting (Advanced) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen)/Digitizer (only for model with digitizer) The cursor does not work. Connect the external mouse correctly. Restart the computer using the keyboard. , U, and R to select [Restart].) (Press If the computer does not respond to keyboard commands, read “No response”...

  • Page 77: Fast User Switching Function

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not work prop- When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the erly. following problems may occur. • Some applications may not work properly. • Key combination with Fn may not work. •...

  • Page 78: Checking The Computer's Usage Status

    If you have not logged on with the administrator authority, some information will be displayed as [Not Found]. As long as it is activated, the PC Information Viewer will appear in front of all other screens. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer] - [PC Information Viewer].
  • Page 79 40), a copy of the primary device screen is saved. The default key combination to copy is Ctrl+Alt+F8. You can change it in the following procedure. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [PC Information Viewer]. Right-click [Screen Copy] - [Properties] and click [Shortcut].
  • Page 80 • PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • 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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