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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Reference Manual Personal Computer CF-74 Series Model No. We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.

  • Page 2: Key Combinations 2

    Key Combinations NOTE Do not repeatedly press the buttons in quick succession. Do not use the key combinations together with touch pad (external mouse), touchscreen (only for model with touch- screen) or other key operations. Do not use the key combinations before you log on to Windows. Wait until the hard disk drive indicator turns off.

  • Page 3: Key Combinations

    Key Combinations Function Popup menu icon 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. Fn+F7 Activate standby ( page Fn+F9 Remaining battery level page (When the battery pack is inserted in the computer) Fn+F10 Activate hibernation ( page...

  • 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: 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. To right-click You need to make the following setting for each user. Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Fujitsu Touch Panel (USB)] - [Touch Panel Configuration].

  • Page 6: Standby/Hibernation Functions

    Standby/Hibernation Functions The standby/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 Recovery time Power supply Standby...
  • Page 7 Standby/Hibernation Functions • When any of the multimedia pocket device indicator , the hard disk drive indicator and the SD Memory Card indi- cator is on. • When playing/recording audio files or displaying motion video such as MPEG files. • When playing a DVD-Video. •...
  • Page 8 Standby/Hibernation Functions At the beep , immediately release the power button. If you press and hold the power button for longer than four sec- onds, 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 6 “Setting Standby or Hibernation”).

  • Page 9: 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 10: Set The Password

    ( page 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 11 Security Measures Disabling CD/DVD Drive Disable CD/DVD drive operation to prevent the drive from being read/written and from being used to start the computer. You can protect your data from unauthorized access or accidental overwriting. Select [Disable] in [CD/DVD Operation] in the [Security] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 63).

  • Page 12: Battery Power

    Battery Power Battery Indicator Battery indicators: Main battery pack, Second battery pack 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 13: 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 Left icon: Main battery...

  • Page 14: 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 61).
  • Page 15 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 16: Correcting The Battery Display

    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 17: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Battery Power Replacing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a consumable item so the replacement will be necessary (CF-VZSU43U). 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 18 Battery Power CAUTION Make sure the latch is securely locked, otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer. Do not remove the battery pack forcibly when the latch is locked. Doing so may damage the battery pack.

  • Page 19: Multimedia Pocket

    Multimedia Pocket You can attach the following devices. DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive DVD MULTI drive (optional) Second battery pack (optional) CAUTION Do not insert/remove the multimedia pocket device in standby or hibernation, or when the multimedia pocket device indicator or the hard disk drive indicator is on.
  • Page 20 Multimedia Pocket Press and hold the release button (A), and slide the device out of the multimedia pocket. Carefully insert the device into the multimedia pocket by push- ing the both corners until it surely fits in the slot. The computer must be on when inserting the device. Insert the device with the label side up.

  • Page 21: Dvd-Rom & Cd-R/Rw Drive

    DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive NOTE Connect the AC adaptor if writing operation takes a long time. If the battery level becomes low and the power is not sup- plied, writing operation may not be completed. You need to use writing software to write to discs. (“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” page Ensure the disc is compatible with the selected writing speed.
  • Page 22 <For recordable/rewritable discs> Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

  • Page 23: Disc Information

    DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Disc Information You can read from/write to the following discs. CD-R CD-RW Recordable You can read from the following discs. CD-ROM CD DIGITAL CD TEXT CD-EXTRA Video CD Photo CD AUDIO VIDEO CD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-Video...

  • Page 24: Region Code Setting

    DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Recommended discs for writing • CD-R • CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd. • Ultra-Speed CD-RW TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. Using DVD Media To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, you need to use DVD playback software such as WinDVD ( page...

  • Page 25: Power Saving Mode

    DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Setting a Disc Turn on the computer. Press the eject button (A) and slowly pull out the tray. Insert/Remove the disc. To insert Set the disc with the label side up and press the center of the disc until it clicks in place.
  • Page 26 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 27 WinDVD DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs. You must finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder.

  • Page 28: B's Recorder/B's Clip

    B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD/DVD 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 ( page 29).
  • Page 29 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 icons disappear from the notification area).

  • Page 30: 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, ZV card, SRAM card, FLASH ROM card (excluding ATA interface type), and other cards that require 12V of operating voltage.
  • Page 31 PC Card / ExpressCard Open the cover and remove the card. Press the eject button (F). The eject button pops out. Press the eject button (F) again 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.

  • Page 32: 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/audio/sd/download/sd_formatter_e.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 33: 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 34: Remove The Card

    SD Memory Card Remove the card. Press the card so it comes out of the slot. Draw it straight out.

  • Page 35: Sd Card Setup

    Insert the SD Memory Card in the SD 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 36 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/hibernation/screensaver, eject the card after the beep sounds to indicate card recognition.
  • Page 37 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 38 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. ( page 35 Step The current settings will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Smart Card

    Smart Card <Only for model with Smart Card slot> You need software and a driver to use a Smart Card. CAUTION Do not: • Hit, bend, or drop the card. • Touch the contact part with fingers or metal object. •...

  • Page 40: 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 41 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 (B) are locked. To remove Carefully open the right and left hooks (B). The module is raised.

  • Page 42: Mini Port Replicator

    Mini Port Replicator You can use an optional mini port replicator (CF-VEBU06W). 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 expansion bus connector (A). For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the mini port replicator.

  • Page 43: 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 destination may not be the same as the selected in the previous status.

  • Page 44: Switching The Display

    External Display 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 45: Usb Devices

    USB Devices Connecting/Removing USB Devices Preparation Before connecting a USB device, first determine the media that contains the device’s driver (e.g., CD-ROM), then attach the device for that media to the multimedia pocket. Once the installation screen for the device’s driver appears, equipment you then connect to the multimedia pocket will not be recognized.
  • Page 46 USB Devices 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 47 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 48 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 49: Connecting Lan

    Click the LAN device power icon ( ) on the notification area. If the icon is not displayed on the notification area, click [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [LAN Power- Saving Utility]. : The Local Area Connection is enabled and the LAN device is on.
  • Page 50 NOTE This function does not work during AC operation. The LAN device will be turned on automatically when the AC adaptor is connected. You can set [Auto Off Setting for LAN] separately from [Manual Switching for LAN]. To check the Local Area Connection status, click [start] - [Connect To] - [Show all connections]. To check the LAN power-saving status Place the cursor over the LAN device power icon ( ) on the notification area.

  • Page 51: Wireless Switch Utility

    Wireless Switch Utility <Only for model with the combination of wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless modem> When you are using all or any of wireless LAN, Bluetooth and wireless modem, you can turn them on/off together or sepa- rately using Wireless Switch Utility. When you are using only one of wireless LAN/Bluetooth/wireless modem •...
  • Page 52 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 53: 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 54 Wireless LAN NOTE To use wireless LAN, set [Wireless LAN] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 62). You may use the [Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless] screen to turn on/off wireless LAN. Double-click the wireless LAN network status icon ( ) on the notification area, or select [start] - [All Programs] - [Intel PROSet Wireless] - [Intel PROSet Wireless].
  • Page 55 Wireless LAN Setting the Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. (⇒ Operating Instructions “Read Me First”) Click on the notification area. Click [802.11a Disabled] or [802.11a Enabled]. NOTE If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connec- tion will be temporarily interrupted.
  • Page 56 Wireless LAN To check the wireless LAN network status Place the cursor over the Wireless Switch Utility icon ( ) on the notification area. A tooltip appears. NOTE The Wireless Switch Utility icons ( ) indicate the on/off status of wireless communication, not the IEEE802.11a setting.

  • Page 57: Turning On/Off 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. To use Bluetooth, set [Bluetooth] to [Enable] (default) in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility ( page 62).

  • Page 58: Inserting/Removing The 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 59: 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 60: 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 Optical Drive Accumulative Operating Time...
  • Page 61 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 62: Advanced Menu

    Setup Utility Advanced Menu Underlined items are the factory presets. Core Multi-Processing Disable Enable Serial Port Disable Enable Auto Modem Disable Enable Disable Enable Wireless LAN Disable • Only for model with wireless LAN Enable Bluetooth Disable • Only for model with Bluetooth Enable Wireless Modem Disable...

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65 Setup Utility the [Security] menu is set to [Enable] ( page 63). When you change the setting in the [Boot] menu, [Boot Menu] will be changed accordingly. 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.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 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: Disk Operation

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Keyboard Only numbers can be input. is on, the keyboard is in ten-key mode. Press NumLk to When the indicator cancel. Only capital letters can be input. When the indicator is on, the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. Press Caps Lock to cancel.

  • Page 73: Wireless Communication (Only For Model With Wireless Lan/Bluetooth/Wireless Modem)

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Network Cannot check the computer’s MAC Follow the steps below. address. Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt]. Input [ipconfig/all], and press Enter. Write down the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed in the “Physical Address” line of the LAN or the wireless LAN (only for model with wireless LAN).
  • Page 74 61). USB floppy disk drive does not work You can use only the Panasonic CF-VFDU03 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 mini port replicator.
  • 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 select [Yes].

  • Page 76: Touch Pad / Touchscreen (Only For Model With Touchscreen)

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Touch Pad / Touchscreen (only for model with touchscreen) 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).

  • Page 77: Fast User Switching Function

    Troubleshooting (Advanced) Smart Card Cannot use a Smart Card. Insert the Smart Card correctly. Set [Smart Card] to [Enable] in the [Advanced] menu of the Setup Utility page 62). To use a Smart Card, you need a special software and driver. Fast User Switching Function Some applications do not work prop- When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, the...

  • 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 • Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. • 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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